But it's been another heck of a day. After one too many soccer-at-recess problems, Principal Tonoli has removed soccer as an option for all grades - for the time being, at least. Students reported that the basketball courts were especially crowded as the soccer crowd needed to find a new activity, but no problems were reported.
Families - if your child plays sports on a competitive team, please have a discussion with them detailing the ways in which their soccer or basketball team is different from playing a pick-up game during recess at Keppel:
- coaches vs no coaches
- referees vs no referees
- winning-is-the-goal vs a friendly game for a few minutes
- player skill = more play time vs everyone gets to play, no matter their skill level
- lots of adults around vs just a few
Annular Solar Eclipse Coming on Saturday Morning! - Did you know that we will be able to see a partial eclipse from Glendale? Did you know that you can permanently damage your eyes if you look at the sun without eclipse glasses? Did you know that Mrs. Bamberger will send home a pair with each student tomorrow/Friday?
We started learning about solar eclipses with the help of Bobbie, Alexandra, Ryan, and Anthony. Tomorrow we will continue learning and we will also practice with the glasses. Students will bring home paperwork that you will find interesting. Hoping they've got our WiFi fixed, otherwise I'll need to get Mrs. Janoyan in the office to print out the handouts.
Field Trip to the Arboretum on Tuesday, November 14th - Most students have returned their yellow permission slip and $1 donation (thanks, PTA, for covering most of the cost). Please return your child's tomorrow - I sent another copy home if it's missing.
If you would like to serve as a Parent Teacher (yes, you will have a group of students to monitor), please email me. You must have a current (within the last 4 years) TB clearance on file in the school office. Nurse Greta will be out tomorrow, but you can check with her on Monday about this.
I still owe you Catching Up - Part 2! If you don't know what I'm talking about, be sure to scroll down to read Part 1.