Dear 5th grade families,
I'm hoping your kids came home happy, although exhausted. I know that's true for me!
A BIG thank you to our cabin leaders: Camarrah (Tya's mom), Kelsyn
(Maddie's sister), Kerry (Mackynzie's mom), Marylynn (Taya's sister),
Terrie (Anthony's mom), Geoff (Kendrick's dad), Chris (Nathan's dad),
and Leslie (Theron's mom). This trip is not possible without cabin
leaders! They are the go to "mom" or "dad" that makes sure their cabin
members have what they need and are where they need to be on time. We
also look to cabin leaders to share their sense of humor and willingness
to have fun! (Photos of skits and "Mop-n-Glo" awards to come!)
Over the last few days I enjoyed the time to see your child learning
beyond the classroom. Seeing the pride on their face as they brought
the dinner tray to their table, noticing their responsibility to take
care of others at the square dance, sharing a table at a meal, or
noticing the kindness of others. And, I have to say, if only school
pictures could be taken as your child experiences riding a horse. The
pure joy and excitement as they first sit in the saddle is better than
any picture day smile I've seen! (Pictures to come!)
Two strong messages your child learned at camp were, "If it is to be,
it's up to me." and "I'm Third". Ask your child to share their
experiences around these messages.
As Mitchell works
toward authorization as an IB World School--I noticed your child
exhibiting many of the Learner Profile traits at camp this week. This
might be a good time to talk with your child and reconnect with the IB
Learner Profile.
Finally, a big THANK YOU to all of
you...5th grade parents. I'm grateful to have been able to experience
the joy and excitement in your child as they participated in new
experiences this week. Your child, "grew a little taller" over the last
3 days as they embraced new experiences and reached a bit outside their
comfort zone, while also being in the comfort of their friends and
trusted adults.
I know it isn't easy to have your son/daughter
away, especially to trust another adult with their safety. I'm grateful
to have had this camp experience as a part of our classroom this year.
Thank you.
