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NORFOLK CHILDREN'S SCHOOL, 23 Union St., Norfolk, MA 02056 508-528-1970
Copyright 2010 Norfolk Children's School
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Website Design by Karma Communications
APRIL/MAY CLASSROOM UPDATE
“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom”. This is one of my
favorite quotes and beautifully sums up what we
strive for every day at Norfolk Children’s School,
namely to foster the natural curiosity of each child
and nurture their love of leaning. One of the best your
job well) always learning. This has been a truly unique
and imaginative group of children who we will miss
very much. We hope we have taught them as much as
they have taught us! Enjoy this precious time with
them because it will fly by faster than you can imagine.
During these last few weeks we have quilted (“Q”,
paper), experimented with our own volcanoes (“V”),
and sculpted ( “W”,wood) our way through the end of
“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom”. This is one of my
favorite quotes and beautifully sums up what we
strive for every day at Norfolk Children’s School,
namely to foster the natural curiosity of each child
and nurture their love of leaning. One of the best your
job well) always learning. This has been a truly unique
and imaginative group of children who we will miss
very much. We hope we have taught them as much as
they have taught us! Enjoy this precious time with
them because it will fly by faster than you can imagine.
During these last few weeks we have quilted (“Q”,
paper), experimented with our own volcanoes (“V”),
and sculpted ( “W”,wood) our way through the end of
the alphabet. We planted our potatoes, and both continue to grow outside the the
Mystery Box, drew pictures of what we would like to be when we grow up, and have
worked on some terrific projects that will be coming home this week! Our trip to the
H. Olive Day school in Norfolk went very well. The bus ride was overwhelmingly
voted the best part of the trip, but being in a kindergarten class and touring a
“typical” school was a great opportunity for all the children no matter where they will
be next year. The staff there even commented on what a particularly well-behaved
group of children we have!!
We want to thank to everyone who sent in donations for the classroom and to all of
you for your support throughout the year. Special thanks to our Room Parents;
Kristin Ewald and Maureen Morrison for their time and talent this school year!
Special thanks also to John Ewald (Katie’s Dad) for coming in a couple of weeks ago
to talk to the children about a recent trip to China. He brought in a globe and some
beautiful pictures that the kids gathered around his laptop to view!! Many thanks also
to Glenn Eykel (Officer Eykel- Hailey’s Dad) for a really exciting presentation this
past week about his job as a police officer. He showed the kids all kinds of
interesting things he uses in his work, talked to them about what to do in an
emergency, and fingerprinted each child!! We also had a chance to go outside and see
his police cruiser and some of the cool stuff he carries in the trunk!! Additionally we
had Norfolk Firefighter Mike Findlen and Firefighter Pat come to talk to the kids
about Fire Safety this past Friday. Mrs. Merrell got to put on all the heavy gear they
wear, we talked about calling 911, having a family Meeting Place, and even got to
outside and see all the really cool stuff on their fire truck. The kids had the chance
to climb inside the truck and ask Mike some pretty interesting questions. So…you can
see we have had a very busy and fun last month of school!!
It was so nice to see so many of you at Family Day. It is especially nice just to get a
chance to have the kids all play together and for us to get to talk to so many parents
(without another car behind you!), and for parents to get to talk to each other.
Thanks also to all of you who filled out a Parent Questionnaire. Renee and I read
every one and share the positive feedback, and all suggestions with the teachers. If
you have not done yours yet we would love to have it back by Wednesday. Finally,
thank you for sharing your precious children with us and we wish all of you who are
moving on the very best. Please come back and visit!! We hope you all have a fun, play-
filled summer, and for those of you who will be coming back, we can’t wait to see you
in September!!
All our very best wishes, Mrs. Merrell and Mrs. Conca
Mystery Box, drew pictures of what we would like to be when we grow up, and have
worked on some terrific projects that will be coming home this week! Our trip to the
H. Olive Day school in Norfolk went very well. The bus ride was overwhelmingly
voted the best part of the trip, but being in a kindergarten class and touring a
“typical” school was a great opportunity for all the children no matter where they will
be next year. The staff there even commented on what a particularly well-behaved
group of children we have!!
We want to thank to everyone who sent in donations for the classroom and to all of
you for your support throughout the year. Special thanks to our Room Parents;
Kristin Ewald and Maureen Morrison for their time and talent this school year!
Special thanks also to John Ewald (Katie’s Dad) for coming in a couple of weeks ago
to talk to the children about a recent trip to China. He brought in a globe and some
beautiful pictures that the kids gathered around his laptop to view!! Many thanks also
to Glenn Eykel (Officer Eykel- Hailey’s Dad) for a really exciting presentation this
past week about his job as a police officer. He showed the kids all kinds of
interesting things he uses in his work, talked to them about what to do in an
emergency, and fingerprinted each child!! We also had a chance to go outside and see
his police cruiser and some of the cool stuff he carries in the trunk!! Additionally we
had Norfolk Firefighter Mike Findlen and Firefighter Pat come to talk to the kids
about Fire Safety this past Friday. Mrs. Merrell got to put on all the heavy gear they
wear, we talked about calling 911, having a family Meeting Place, and even got to
outside and see all the really cool stuff on their fire truck. The kids had the chance
to climb inside the truck and ask Mike some pretty interesting questions. So…you can
see we have had a very busy and fun last month of school!!
It was so nice to see so many of you at Family Day. It is especially nice just to get a
chance to have the kids all play together and for us to get to talk to so many parents
(without another car behind you!), and for parents to get to talk to each other.
Thanks also to all of you who filled out a Parent Questionnaire. Renee and I read
every one and share the positive feedback, and all suggestions with the teachers. If
you have not done yours yet we would love to have it back by Wednesday. Finally,
thank you for sharing your precious children with us and we wish all of you who are
moving on the very best. Please come back and visit!! We hope you all have a fun, play-
filled summer, and for those of you who will be coming back, we can’t wait to see you
in September!!
All our very best wishes, Mrs. Merrell and Mrs. Conca