May Faire and Class Trips

We had a beautiful May Faire and Grandparents/Special Friends Day yesterday! Students, teachers, parents, grandparents, and beloved friends joined together for a day of flower crown making, dancing, and strawberries. Thank you to all who helped make the day a beautiful one!

As the end of the year approaches, several classes have been off on trips.

Grades 4 & 5 crossed the Santa Barbara Channel to Santa Cruz Island where they camped for three nights. The focus of this trip was Botany which they have been studying this year. The students kayaked and snorkeled in the clear waters, hiked with a local ranger, and learned from two seabird biologists. They enjoyed delicious meals and found some quiet moments during a sit spot.

Grade 1 held a family campout at Paradise Campground, where they explored the woods and river, heard stories from Ms. Anderson, and enjoyed s'mores around the campfire!

This week, Grade 6 traveled to Yosemite where they were focused on Geology. They stayed along the Merced River, took many beautiful hikes to waterfalls, tried bouldering, and observed the majestic granite of the glacial valley.

These trips are always a highlight to the students and teachers. The students have such meaningful experiences and return even more bonded and cohesive.

Important Dates

Wednesday, May 13: Strings Assembly at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, May 15: Hike-a-thon at Rancho Patera Stow House/Lake Los Carneros from 9 a.m. to noon
Thursday, May 21: Faculty Led Parent Meeting from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
Friday, May 29: End of Year Potluck 5 - 6:30 p.m. (more information forthcoming)
Wednesday, June 3: Flower Ceremony and Grade 8 Graduation
Thursday, June 4: Last Day of School - no after school care

Hike-a-Thon is Next Week!

Please join us at La Patera Stow House on Friday, May 15 to hike around Lake Carneros for our annual Hike-a-thon fundraiser.

We still need lots of helpers so please look to the previous post that has sign ups as well as any information you need for the day.

Students have the opportunity to set a personal challenge for themselves while being in service to their school. Please help your child get donations and please share the donation link below!

Hike-a-Thon Donations