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Tea Party!

Here are a few pictures from the Welcome Back Tea held last Thursday. We all had a lovely time!

Parents, teachers, and board members mingled around a table full of hot beverages and goodies from Blackwater Loft.

Miranda showed some of her students around the lower elementary classroom. How many stones do you think are in the estimation jar?

Volunteer teacher helper, Rebekah, spoke with some parents and a future BMS student in Corey's early learning classroom.

Stefi and a returning early childhood student read a book together while other students played dress up and the photographer crashed in the cozy corner.

Friday Enrichment Session I Announced

Ancient Cultures and Land Stewardship
 
Blue Mountain School's Friday Enrichment program begins on September 14th. The first session is six weeks long, ending on October 19th. We are currently enrolling students ages 5 1/2 to 12 for a full day of classes and social time at Blue Mountain School. The cost is $180 for the session, and registration forms are available to download and in the office. For more information, please contact BMS at 540.745.4234 or by email.
 
Daily Schedule and Class Descriptions for Session 1:
 
From 9am to 11am, Lore Deighan will facilitate the exploration of how humans in ancient cultures expressed themselves through art. Her class will allow students to try historic methods of creating art, using a hands-on approach.
 
From 11am to 12:15pm, Winter Koeppe will help students consider the various ways in which humans in ancient cultures met their needs for shelter, food, protection, communication, entertainment, and transportation. 
 
Together, Winter and Lore hope to spark students' curiosity about and understanding of how their ancestors lived. 
 
Students will have lunch and recess from 12:15pm to 1pm. 
 
From 1pm to 3pm, students will focus on living in harmony with nature to welcome abundance for humans while at the same time contributing to the health of our planet. Through gardening, games, projects, and field trips, students will explore the direction of the sun and wind, the recycling of rain and organic matter, and using 'waste' as a resource. Taught by Veronica Santo and Jonathan Greenberg, Permaculture Design Apprentices, this class is intended to inspire fellow students of the Earth and stewards of the land.

Barter Faire is Back!

PEAPS Topics Announced

The PEAPS program is for kids 2 to 5 and their parents. While the children play with a teacher, parents will meet for seminars, workshops, and parent support. Punch cards for the Parenting Education Arts Play and Support Group (PEAPs) are available in the office starting September 4. Each punch card is $50 and may be used for five sessions of your choice during the 2012-13 school year.
 
September 14: Welcome and Introduction:
 
At the first gathering of the Parenting Education Arts Play and Support Group (PEAPS), BMS Director Shelly Emmett will welcome everyone, introduce the program, and lead in a discussion about what Early Childhood parents want and need.

September 21: Early Childhood Philosophy

BMS Early Childhood teacher, Stefi Schafer, will lead a discussion on her classroom philosophy at the the second gathering of the Parenting Education Arts Play and Support Group (PEAPS).

September 28: Mindful Parenting

Learn more about Mindful Parenting ideas and practices with BMS Contemplative Program teacher, Sarah McCarthy and visiting teacher, Jagadisha.

October 5: Development and Needs of Young Children

Discuss developmental needs of young children with fellow PEAPS members and BMS Early Childhood teacher, Stefi Schafer.

October 12: Early Literacy

BMS Literacy teacher, Virginia Klara, will share ideas about early literacy for young children at school and home.

October 19: Yoga for Kids

Did you know BMS Lower Elementary teacher, Miranda Altice, is also a yoga instructor? Come to this PEAPS session and learn some great yoga moves you and your children can do together. Wear comfy clothes!

Indigo Messenger Mid-Summer Issue is Out!

The Mid-Summer issue of our newsletter, Indigo Muse, is now available. Make sure to check it out to see what's been going on at school. Past issues can also be found in the newsletter archive.

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