Week 40

Weekly Greetings!

This is it, the last week of school! With just a few short days to go, there are a few things to still remind you all about. First, there will be the 4th Quarter awards ceremony on Wednesday at 1:00pm, with an early release at 2:15pm that day. Second, the school picnic will be on Thursday and the location is to be announced depending on the fire situation.

Now, for some highlights from last week...The field trip to Fort Greely to go swimming was so much fun for all that could go! They were all so excited, and Cadence even wore her goggles in the van most of the way there! If you look close, you can see her in the back seat with them on.

We stopped along the way for a picnic lunch and arrived a little after 12:30pm. After changing and showering, the students got a brief talk from the 2 lifeguards on duty about the rules and pool depth.

Then they swam for 2 hours straight, and we had a hard time getting some of them out when the pool was closing.

When they were all showered and dry, we went to the Community Activity Center on the base for pizza, as the students were all starving.

Then we loaded everyone back in the vans and headed back to Northway. Most everyone slept the whole way back! It was worth the long drive, and I hope to do this again next year.

The next day was graduation, and it was truly inspiring to see our student aide from the first semester walk with such pride down the papered pathway to the stage.

Not only did she give a wonderful speech, but she also showed us her musical talent while playing the guitar with the visiting musicians from Dancing with the Spirit.

The graduating 8th grader from the school was also recolonized at the event, and we all got cake and cookies to celebrate with the community.

On Friday, there was a concert to showcase the week of music learned by each class group while the Dancing with the Spirit team was here to teach them fiddle and guitar music. First, the K /1st grade group played for the community.

They even danced a twist and swing dance combo for the crowd.

The remaining1st /2nd graders from my class preformed.

Then the show went on with the older students in the school 4th through 6th...

Middle School....

...and the High School students at the end.

Having the team visit our school at the end of the year was such a highlight! Not only did the students benefit from their talent, but also all those in attendance were blessed by their performance.

As I close this last posting for this school year, I want to say that it has been such a privilege to teach each one of my students this year. I am so thankful for the support of so many parents, and for each day that I spent with your wonderful children this year!

I hope you have a safe and fun summer!

Kind Regards,

Julie Brown