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      “When what we introduce into the children’s world of ideas and feelings is in line with the direction of the developmental forces of a given stage of life, we strengthen the entire developing person in a way that remains a source of strength throughout that person’s life.”
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Happy Lunar New Year! Our classes are celebrating Happy Lunar New Year! Our classes are celebrating Lunar New Year this week and the many traditions of the countries that celebrate the holiday. The students have heard the story of how the animals received their place on the Chinese zodiac and the differences between the Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac calendars. This year the Rabbit and the Cat share the holiday. Some classes made and ate yummy dumplings, some painted symbols of the new year with rabbits and cats, some played games and drank tea together, and some learned and sang songs in Korean. We love sharing and celebrating all the cultures that make up our Village and we are thankful for the parents and grandparents who are able to come into the classrooms and share their firsthand experiences. 
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In third grade, students apply practical arithmeti In third grade, students apply practical arithmetic to cooking, measuring, and telling time. Recently, our 3rd graders have studied time not just by reading clocks but by experimenting with different types of timers. The children worked together to make timers out of earth, water, and fire. They evaluated the effectiveness of each timer while working on practical skills. How many seconds in a minute? 60 and no more in it!
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Our Seedlings outdoor classes meet even on rainy d Our Seedlings outdoor classes meet even on rainy days! And they Have. A. Blast! 
No bad weather…just improper clothing. 
Our Parent/Child program not only offers toddlers a nurturing environment in which to play and explore but also gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to connect and find a supportive group, discuss and share child development and parenting issues, and learn about the Waldorf approach to education. Each class includes a structured rhythm of song and movement circle, play time and a craft activity.
You'll connect with your child and rediscover nature through their eyes.
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To honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King To honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., several of our classes took part in Leadership Long Beach MLK Day of Service by writing letters to members of our Senior community in local care facilities who struggle with loneliness caused by isolation. The students wrote letters and created pictures with the hope to brighten someone’s day and let them know they are valued. Other classes had discussions about Dr. King’s life or a couple of his quotes. “The time is always right to do what is right.” “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” 
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The 5th graders are in their second botany block o The 5th graders are in their second botany block of the year. They are realizing the rich nature that surrounds our school neighborhood. Conifer trees were identified with the aid of tree guides. Students ‘seed bombed’ the green belt with native wildflowers, foraged mushrooms and made spore prints, pressed flowers (monocots and dicots), and look forward to dissecting them next week! 
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As we look back on 2022, we look forward to 2023 a As we look back on 2022, we look forward to 2023 and wish you all a healthy and Happy New Year! 
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Joyous Kwanzaa! Just before the break the 5th grad Joyous Kwanzaa! Just before the break the 5th grade class celebrated and learned about Kwanza. Seven students lit the seven candles and talked about the beautiful meaning of each day. We are grateful to have such a diverse community and to share and honor each other’s family traditions and celebrations. 
Kwanzaa is held from Dec. 26th to Jan. 1 and is based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa, including West and Southeast Africa. It was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a way to represent values and concepts reflective of African culture and to contribute to community building and reinforcement. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are: 
Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (Cooperative economics)
Nia (Purpose)
Kuumba (Creativity)
Imani (faith)
We love this song by @fyutch! Thank you for being such a great inspiration!
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Wishing everyone who celebrates, a Merry Christmas Wishing everyone who celebrates, a Merry Christmas! 
Just before the winter break we held our 3rd - 8th Grade Winter Concert. Each group of students shared their music, from lyres and recorders to violins, cellos, and violas. We were also treated to three chorus groups who sang songs of Christmas and Hanukkah as well as traditional African and Polish carols. Each were challenged with rounds, clapping beats, and range of tone. Our hearts were filled as the students displayed all their hard work. We are so grateful for our amazing music department and for consistently encouraging our students: Carol Diven, Recorder; Korina Williams, Strings; and Francesca Preponis, Chorus.  And special thanks to parents, Andreas Preponis and Ernie Ruckman for their piano and djembe drum accompaniment.
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