We've had a wonderful week at school. It's been a bit confusing with staff coming and going. Mr. Tom is on vacation this week with his family. Miss Kelly has been taking some early afternoons because of her spider bite, and Miss Amy had a sister visit who she got a few hours to spend with her. All necessary outs and covered expertly by the rest of us - with love and affection.
Today we will go to the nursing home in Booneville where my mother was a resident until she died. Then it's on to Lincoln National park and a recheck of the farm to see how the summer has changed the baby animals and the garden. For the new kids, it's a treat to go up there.
We have distributed medals this week, and the kids are finding that summer is really at an end. They can no longer get away with chaos. It's quiet lines, no talking, and orderly bathroom routines. We are polite at the table, and to our teachers and to one another. Wednesday and Thursday about 50% of the kids lost medals. Next week, about 30% will lose them, and by September the token 10% who always lose them will be our "non believers." It's amazing how a Popsicle not given out will break the worst summer habits.
This is a pasta group at the table. Yesterday we had homemade macaroni and cheese and turkey strips. They loved it and ate 3 helpings. Every group is different, and this is a past group. Last year, the majority of kids hated pasta.
Next week our focus will be on "Following Directions." Now that we've listened, we should be able to do.
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