September 22nd

9/22/2021

Wrapping Up School Tours

On the last day of "School Tours," Ellie and Isabelle explored new areas of the St. John's. Their curiosity led us to discover the Choir Room in the basement of the church and the elevator nearby.

Ellie and Isabelle
Ellie: Down, down, scared down there!
Karen: Okay then, which way should we go?
Ellie: Which way go? Which way go?
Isabelle: This way! (Pointing down the stairs towards the Chapel of the Carpenter). As we walked down the steps, a noise came from the hallway and both Ellie and Isabelle looked in that direction.
Karen: What did you just hear?
Ellie: A teacher!
Isabelle: Which way?
Ellie: That way!
Isabelle: This way! (Pointing into the choir room).
Ellie: No lights. Turn on the lights.
Ellie: Piano.
Karen: I wonder where this door goes. (pointing to the elevator)
Ellie: The alligator.
Isabelle: Up!

Introducing the Message Center and its Materials

Back in the Brown Room, we focused on intentional use of the Message Center and its materials. At morning meeting, Cal helped Karen demonstrate how to use paper and envelopes to create messages for our friends and families. We also learned how to take care of our markers. Children enjoyed making messages for each other and their families. We are looking forward to introducing and choosing symbols soon. Once symbols are chosen, they will become part of our Message Center and the School Post Office.