In our primary classroom, the children can bring a special interest to show to their friends on their snack days. Hugo brought his viola one day, which he proudly and gladly played to his friends and teachers with his father, Joe, who played the cello. This was not the first time Hugo played viola ...
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Diwali Celebration
We had a celebration of Diwali this year. It was certainly a festival of lights in our auditorium. Each student made a special diya with a candle. When all diyas were placed altogether, they made a such beautiful decoration in the auditorium. The parents also made a huge colorful and specially ...
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Elementary Field Trip Last Thursday
On Thursday, the Elementary class enjoyed a 2-part field trip experience about watersheds and water quality. The first part was in the classroom. Diana Andrejczak, the Manager of Education from the Pennsylvania Resources Council, the oldest environmental agency in the state, shared with the class an ...
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The Importance of Family Mealtimes
Mealtimes can be the happiest moments of a child's life. Children can participate in dynamic conversations with their parents, siblings, and extended family during mealtimes. They can feel part of a unit, feel respected and appreciated, during this time of coming together. Food isn't just about ...
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Firefighter Visit
Last month we were delighted to have our friendly neighborhood firefighters come and visit our school. Their big red fire trucks were surely the highlights, not to mention those big long ladders that we wished they extended up in the sky. They brought 2 trucks - the tanker truck and the ladder ...
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Fall Fest
Halloween has finally arrived at VFKH. The children have been looking forward to this special day for weeks. A few of the elementary students came to help with their fundraiser for the bake sale and toy sale and the all the proceeds went to those affected by the hurricanes and help buy supplies ...
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Fall Fest
What a celebration we had! This year's Halloween Parade and Fall Fest was a fun and joyous event indeed to everyone! The children were truly excited to strut around the lot with their amazing costumes on and to belt out the "Five Little Pumpkins" poem they had been practicing for weeks, much to ...
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Diwali Celebration
Diwali was celebrated at school with the help of several of our parents. The children learn about Diwali with a story about Rama and the demon. Then the children made beautiful sand designs on the sidewalk with special sand trays. The sand was so fine and colorful, so the children could use a lot ...
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