Spread a Little ALOHA

WE were asked to come up with a song for the kindergartners to sing in their brotherhood assembly. I think that Keenan picked a GREAT song! Miss M and I had fun putting motions to the words. And she even got to sing a solo part. Jesica filmed this for us and was also trying to keep Miss A from running up on stage to join the classes. I needed to be hands and Miss A free so I could show the kids the moves.
We had 2 half hour practices. I think these kids did AWESOME!!! And I am SO proud of Miss M!

Spreading a Little Aloha

Miss M's kindergarten class getting ready to sing Spread a Little Aloha.

Happy LOVE Day

It was fun to make Miss M's valentines this year. Instead of candy we gave her friends pencils.
Miss M also got a special valentine from her friend. She was on cloud 9 the rest of the afternoon.


and as our annual valentine tradition - chocolate covered strawberries. Miss A had SO much fun dipping the strawberries. She has become quite the little helper in the kitchen wanting to do it
all and by herself! I have mixed feelings about my girls growing up, I want them to stay little, but we are having so much fun doing things together I am LOVING watching them discover new things and seeing their faces when they finally get something right or get it done all by themselves. (sigh)

A L O H A reading club

Miss M's other wonderful teacher Mr. New started a reading club a few years ago. He invites the children and parents to have a small breakfast and read books together every other Friday. It's caught on because other classrooms have started to do this as well. This Friday Keenan was in charge. We had an ALOHA Friday theme. Keenan read some fun stories, played is ukulele and taught the kids some fun songs. Ms. Breeden wanted it to be Aloha Friday everyday. ")

here are some pictures of the kids in her class

this is one of Miss M's best friends, Bella

Oakton Pot Luck Family Tradition Style

We made TONS of Spam Musubi for the Oakton pot luck. Each family was asked to bring a dish that represents their family. Well, how could we NOT bring our Hawaiian fast food?!? And it was a HUGE hit! Keenan was even interviewed by the local cable television.



Miss A and I made the bulletin board, explaining the process of making the spam.

Miss M and her wonderful teacher Ms. Breeden

Miss M and her boy Mr. J
(he even gave her a SPECIAL valentines!)