A Visit from Dr. Seuss, Mem Fox, Esphyr Slobodkina and More!

One of the wonderful aspects of our campus school is the connection we have to our university. We have an extremely strong education program on the main campus - undergraduate and graduate - and so we are blessed in many ways with their talented students throughout the year. Dressed in costume from head to toe, Lipscomb University students came to several classes yesterday and shared stories as well as information about their notorious author. For those of you who still get goosebumps when you visit the children's section of the library like myself, you would have loved it. I know our students sure did.

For more information on the benefits of reading aloud to your child, click the following link - http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/07/02/07/reading-aloud-to-kids-the-12-benefits-of-reading-books-out-loud-to-children-of-all-ages.htm. It's well worth the time and offers a list of top recommendations for read-aloud books.

Take the opportunity to read to and with your child. By the looks on their faces yesterday(check out slideshow below), you're certain to have a willing and captive audience!

Shine bright,
JDG

It's Harvest Time

Just a reminder to all that Harvest Parties are planned for this Thursday, October 29th. Times vary according to grade, so check with your child's teacher to confirm. We hope families will attend and celebrate this wonderful time with us. The overcast skies, cooler temps, and decorated school halls make this time of year a favorite for so many. We hope to see you there!

Come Have a Swimmin' Good Time!

A Tuna Fish who can't carry a tune? A Star Fish who can't get an acting job? A seven-legged Octopus? A Zebra Fish with spots? A Tiger Shark who wants to be friends with everyone? Join our talented first graders in the aquatic fun as little Tiger Shark and his unique collection of friends discover how their differences make them each special. The thirty-minute production is Thursday morning, October 29th, at 8:10 in the elementary gym. See you there!

Bridging the Gap

First of all, please accept my apologies for letting so much time slip by without a post! I was sick for a few days and have been feverishly trying to catch up ever since (no pun intended). There is so much I hope to put up in the next few days, so check back soon.

I want to inform you about a new communication offering provided by our Learning Enhancement Program (LEP). It will be available every nine weeks and full of information you and your student can use to be successful in so many ways. Please find The Bridge, Volume 1, Issue 1, below. For easier viewing, click on "fullscreen" at the top and then the "+" icon to enlarge. Thank you LEP staff for thinking of us. We appreciate your hard work!

Shine bright,
JDG


The Bridge 3

Lions, and Tigers, and Bears - OH MY!

Well, not really... but close! How about a Bearded Dragon, Chinchilla, and Gerbil? The 2nd grade has been heavy into their habitat unit and hosted the annual Animal Day to make it a true learning experience. Mr. King, one of our own parents and resident veterinarian, was on site to provide information (along with a few furry, and slimy, animals). Students were invited to bring their own pets, and Mrs. McCollum was even seen touching the snake - a bit uncertain, mind you, but touched it none-the-less. Thank you to Mr. King, parents, and, OF COURSE, our fine feathered, hairy, and scaly friends, for making our morning of learning EXTRA-special!