The Garden School Tattler

Good Morning! As I water my garden again, I realize it's going to be a lovely summer day at the end of September! I think back to summer and how this kind of day would have been a blessing because it will be warm without being stifling! I know many people are looking for the cooler crisper fall days, but the fall- winter stretch is a long one, so I'm going to be positive about the day. I do, however, think we would all be renewed by a nice long rain. I know my garden would.

This week we will talk about families and how we fit into families - our families. Who are we, and how do we blend into our family; how do we make a difference in our family; what do we do for our families?

Family portraits are wonderful representations of who we think we are and how we think we fit into families. Over the years, there have been some hilarious pictures drawn. The child who makes himself the center of the picture and larger than either mom or dad. There have been portraits drawn that put siblings so far into the background they almost don't exist. There have been pictures where someone is missing or someone's body part is so large it takes command of the picture. So look at your child's family portrait if you want to know what your child thinks.

This Friday is Grandparents' Tea. It's a social occasion and a party. It begins at 3:00 p.m. and includes at least one mandatory guest for each child. Please talk to Miss Judy if you have trouble providing a guest. Your guest does not have to be a grandparent.

We ask that you help contribute a snack for the party. It should be something to be shared with four people. A small bag of chips, peanuts, cupcakes, cookies, fruit, veggies, popcorn, etc. Drinks will be provided. We ask that children take one goodie at a time and not mound napkins and cups with a lot of treats that will end up in the trash can.

Parties end at about 4:00. Every Garden School party is on Friday at 3:00 p.m. We choose this time because most people can take a little comp time then.

Have a good week! The picture is from career week.