What a "Spirited" Week!

I don't think we could have packed more into last week if we tried!  We had spirit week with daily themes (crazy hair day is always a favorite) and our October Star Students were announced.  Congratulations to Masimo Mellaraj, Noah Oster, Henry Whiting, Abby Dubecky, Izzy Johnson, Fischer Lueck, Peyton Diemert, Jaylen McCrae, Layla Pierce, Leonard Bonner, Noah Gibbons, Rian Fetting, Jack Milanich, and Charlotte Reed.

We also had some seasonal celebrating to do, and PTA did things right!  Kids enjoyed doing the Zombie Walk and/or coloring Halloween pictures during recess.  The week closed out with the Monster Mash Dance Friday night.  It was great to see so many people in costumes, having a good time in our spooky gym.  Thank you to all parents who volunteered for an attended the dance - we couldn't do any of this without YOU.

On a special note, Friday's fun wasn't limited to the dance.  As you may know, we celebrate our safe, respectful, responsible behavior each quarter with a special event.  To mark the end of the 1st grading period, PTA arranged for grade level yoga classes for our students.  Kids of all ages enjoyed the 30 minute yoga class taught by Horace Mann parent Jen McCarter.  I've taken many yoga classes over the years, but this was the first time the teacher narrated a story to connect the poses-really neat experience!  Thank you, Jen--and PTA--for this experience to reinforce our mindfulness practices.

PTA Programs Chair Kristy Gibbons and Yoga Teacher Jen McCarter