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Kindness Matters

November is a time to be thankful and kind to others. How do you thank people for the good things they do? How do you show kindness? 

In Ms. Horn’s kindergarten class, students show kindness by helping each other. They clean their classroom and put away toys. They help their friends follow rules and stay safe. Kindergarteners are also kind in their schoolwork. They practice math and reading and work together to correct mistakes. They celebrate each other’s successes, too – big or small! Students help each other learn and grow. 

Kindness matters at recess and playtime, too. Students include everyone in games, and no one feels alone. They take turns, share toys, and use kind words. Thank you, kindergarten, for being kind! 

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Get Cozy This Fall

November is a fall month. Fall brings cold weather and falling leaves. Sunny days are fun to spend outdoors. Enjoy the colorful red, orange, and yellow trees in your neighborhood and parks. 

Stay warm with long sleeves, sweaters, and jackets. Layering clothing helps your body stay warm. Enjoy hot drinks like coffee, cocoa, or tea and comforting meals like soup.  

Days are shorter and nights are longer. Nights and evenings are a good time to enjoy indoor activities. Does your family like playing games? Checkers, chess, mancala, and dominoes are fun board games to play with your family.  

“Cozy” is a comfortable, relaxed, and warm feeling. It is the feeling of warm sweaters and soft blankets. It may be cold outside, but it is a great time to get cozy! 

Spotlight

Soccer Season at Milwood Middle 

This fall, Milwood started an after-school soccer program, and many students were excited to join and start playing. With so many students, six teams were made, and now there is a league! 

Games were played every day from Monday to Thursday. At the end of the season, the two best teams competed in a championship game. Every player tried hard to work together with their team. Players passed to each other, dribbled down the field, and kicked goals. Goalies blocked and defended. The kids played really well and had a fun and exciting season.  

The soccer program was a great way for students to exercise and learn new skills. It was also a way for players to have fun after a long day at school. Great job, teams! See you next season! 

School

Phoenix Five Sense Garden 

The Five Senses Garden at Phoenix High School is more than a garden. It is a magical place. The five senses are seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and tasting. You can use all five senses to enjoy the garden. It is an amazing experience to hear the birds chirp and the wind move the leaves. You can close your eyes and breathe in to smell the fresh air and flowers. Mint and other herbs are lovely to smell and to taste. You can also try the speaking stone. Stand on it and speak, and you will feel a vibration. It is a very unique experience. The garden is also a place for students to relax and talk with friends. Phoenix students enjoy being outside and experiencing the sights and sounds of the Five Senses Garden. Sensational!

Around Town

Field Trips: Learn and Have Fun!

A field trip is a visit to learn something new outside of school. Students can see and experience new things. Students can visit places like museums, parks, or farms. They can learn about history, nature, and science in a fun way. Students can ask questions and explore the world. Lessons can become more interesting and real on a field trip. 

Lincoln Newcomers in Ms. Apte, Ms. Sabin, and Mrs. Horn’s classrooms visited Gull Meadow Farm at the end of October. It was a sunny day, and they saw beautiful fall colors in the countryside. Fall fruits and vegetables like apples and pumpkins grow on the farm, and they make treats like doughnuts and apple cider. The children had fun together, and they learned about nature and science on the farm.