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WHAT WE LEARNED
+ In Writing, J and S (3rd and 1st grade) wrote stories about what it would be like to take a trip to outer space. Afterward, they created rocket ships (made from Pringles cans!) for their final drafts to slip into. This turned out to be such a fun little project.
+ We scrapped our science plans for the week to check out the new chemistry set that Sophie got for her birthday.
+ D (5th grade) finished reading The Perilous Road this week. His final project was to create a comic strip showing how the main character eventually changed his prejudiced opinions. He did a great job!
TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

seven years with our best girl!
a new milestone reached on the Amerithon Challenge
heart-to-heart talks with my big boys
falling leaves
being able to button a pair of jeans that have not fit for over six years!
a string of sales on Poshmark and ebay
watching the kids all play outside together before school
apple galette
a minor house repair that I did all on my own
wonderful news from a friend
IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:
T: S’s birthday! she had a special dinner out with her Dad and then we all ate cake at home
W: sub sandwiches and chips
Th: sweet and spicy glazed chicken thighs with red potatoes and green beans
F: shrimp stirfry
+ F is for “Fancy Flakes” aka cinnamon sugar tortillas cut to look like snowflakes
GOOD THINGS
+ such a cute idea
+ Seaman High art students honor custodian with portrait – “The students describe Epperson as a humble, kind man who takes care of everyone without seeking any attention for himself.”