Klahanie School
March 2015 Newsletter
Transitions are almost always signs of growth, but they can bring
feelings of loss. To get somewhere
new, we may have to leave somewhere else behind.
Fred Rogers, Life’s Journeys According to Mister Rogers
February 2015 Reflection
What a wonderfully rich month with your families and
children! Thank you for all the
time and care devoted to making the Valentines and sharing them with children
and Teachers. Our class
experienced a wonderful opportunity to begin our Inclusion practice. When a friend approaches saying “Can I
play with you?” our new Klahanie phrase we will try for the remainder of the
year, “Sure, we’ll figure something out.
We are playing…..” and the child(ren) let the friend joining know what
the play or lesson is or say “No thank you, I am having alone time. Maybe later and thanks.” Our Teacher opportunity is to
facilitate gentle reminders about the words used and walk around helping
mediate when needed inside and outside the classroom. Our garden outside time and classroom exploration has
developed amazing partnership games, group games and those seeking a bit of
quiet time. The flow and balance
has been amazing to witness.
Thank you parents for continuing to communicate inquiries
about your child’s school time or support with home experiences. I am so thankful for the opportunity to
explore beside your child!
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| Trinomial Cube, these two Elders whipped it out joyfully! Congrats! |
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| "Klahanie School Definition: Super Hero or 'Good Guy' is someone or something that makes the Earth safe. 'Bad Guy' is someone or something that hurts or destroys for no reason." |
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| Beaver lodge building and habitat with fellow N.W animal figurine acting. |
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| Circle discussion, thoughts about Beaver habitat and lifestyle. |
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| Starting the class Beaver Lodge, initiated by the children. |
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| Beaver Dam made by Klahanie students |
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| Full wonderful dramatic play outside! |
March Curriculum Topics
In the middle of the
Pacific, Hawai’i is just a dot.
And we live close together in this small spot. With all our diversity, how do we live together peacefully?
Hawaiian culture &
tradition play a big part. Living
with aloha means giving from the heart.
It is a gesture of aloha to give a flower lei. Showing kindness is the aloha way.
On these islands that are
so small, the Hawaiian people made room for them all.
Hawaiian culture tells us:
Honor our elders, our kupuna. Our
kupuna give us guidance and affection.
Dr. Carolan & Joanna
Carolan, A President from Hawai’i
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Hawai’i: Intro to the beautiful Hawaiian
language, Islands: formation of Islands (geography and intro to some geology
opportunity), Pacific Ocean and humpback whales as well as Albatross sea birds,
Hawaiian birds and plants, Island culture around the world. This unit will be full of sensory fun,
dancing, poems and art. For
personal family experiences, please feel free to contact Emmy if you would like
to share during class time
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Spring:
What is a season and what are we in-store for!
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Chinese New
Year continued
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More Sewing
and Intro to Wood-working
Reminders/Thank You
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Thank
you for the sweet Valentines for Teachers! We cherish them.
Island Community
Developments
Klahanie School
has began hosting space for the Monday weekly Vashon Maury Teen Talking circle,
if you know of any Teens possibly interested please give them the following
contact information:
Facilitator: Emmy Graham
206-491-9465
8107 SW 201st Street
Vashon, WA. 98070
Mondays: Feb-June 4-6pm
As the group grows, please let me know if you are interested
contributing periodic snacks, help with possible carpool to Island Mentor field
trips or would like to be an Island Mentor.
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
Sunday March 8th 3pm Eagle Harbor Bookstore/
Bainbridge Island:
Author and Intuitive Counselor, Elisa Romeo reads from her
new book “Finding Your Soul” a practical daily guide for finding connection
with your inner wisdom. Emmy’s
family story is shared in this book focusing on the time during her baby
daughter Nora’s birth and passing eight years ago.
