Big Lagoon School Family Newsletter
Happy Week 4!
Dear Big Lagoon School Parents and Guardians,
Happy Friday! We have had another wonderful week at Big Lagoon School, and I want to take a moment to share a few exciting updates and reminders with our families.
The Bug Guy Is Coming Today!
Today, Friday, September 11, from 3:00-4:30 p.m., Kevin Huntley will be here for his amazing insect presentation!
Kevin will bring an incredible collection of approximately 500 species of insects and teach us about these fascinating creatures and the important roles they play in our ecosystem.
Families are welcome and encouraged to join us! Come learn, explore, and enjoy the amazing world of insects with us. We are so lucky to have this opportunity!
We Need Our Volunteers!
We are so grateful for the wonderful community members who are giving their time to support our students.
This week, we welcomed Jasmyn from the Yurok Tribe, who will be volunteering in both classrooms on Thursdays. Next week, we will also welcome Ellen Drury, a retired nurse, who will be volunteering on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Our volunteers make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students and in what we are able to offer at our school.
We need you! If you have any time in your schedule-even an hour here and there-to come volunteer in one of our classrooms, please let me know. There are many ways to help, and we would love to have you be part of our school community.
After School Adventures: Canoeing!
Next Wednesday, our Afterschool Adventures with Mr. G will take students out canoeing on the lagoon!
Safety is always our number one priority. Every student will wear a life jacket, and a lifeguard will be on duty. We will make sure students understand and follow all safety expectations before getting on the water.
What an incredible opportunity for our students to experience the beautiful lagoon that is right outside our school!
What a Special Place This Is
I am continually reminded of what a special place Big Lagoon School is. Our students have the opportunity to learn not only from their teachers, but from the incredible people, cultures, natural environment, and community that surround them.
I am thankful every day for the students, parents, guardians, and community members I have the privilege of working with. Thank you for welcoming me into this wonderful school community and for everything you do to support our children.
Keep Reading!
Please continue to make reading part of your child's everyday routine.
Students are welcome to borrow books from our new school library, and our community public library is also full of wonderful books waiting to be discovered.
Reading frequently does so much more than build academic skills. It opens the door to beautiful worlds, alternate perspectives, new ideas, and creativity. Thank you for sharing the gift of reading with your children and encouraging them to explore through books.
Indigenous Peoples Week -September 21-25
A reminder that we will not have school September 21-25 as we honor Indigenous Peoples Week.
We look forward to recognizing and learning from the rich Indigenous history, cultures, knowledge, and contributions that are such an important part of our community and our students' education.
Thank you for all that you do to support our students and our school.
Happy Week 4, Big Lagoon families! And let's enjoy the Bug Guy this afternoon! We hope to see you there!
With gratitude,
:) Cathie
