Our Photo Shoot

Our photo shoot went really well. Nearly the whole class was present and accounted for. I thought this sudden change of routine might be unsettling for an individual child or two, but clearly, I underestimated them. Everyone took direction very well from Jock, our photographer. The tricky part with a group photo is that when the photog makes everyone smile and laugh, the impulse is to look around at one's classmates to see how they are reacting to the funny sound or punchline rather than continuing to face the camera. Jock is fantastic, though and always gets the job done very quickly and efficiently.

We are very excited about our presentation next Thursday, October 7th. It is officially part of the orientation for new families and will provide a good foundation in Montessori philosophy, but all are truly welcome and encouraged to come. This is a great opportunity for any of your friends who are interested in early childhood development, whether or not they are considering our school. Our speaker is Dr. Kathleen Lloyd and I am proud to say I knew her when she was a mere Ms. Do sign up in the hall and let us know if you will be needing the free childcare we are providing.

Dr. Lloyd will be giving a second lecture on Thursday, October 21, sponsored by our school, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Corvallis. Childcare will be provided free of charge. The topic of this lecture is "Self Regulation" which Dr. Lloyd has studied extensively and how having it or not having it affects one's success in life. I believe she will also offer us guidance as to how we can ensure that our children do indeed develop this pivotal ability. Please invite friends and family to this talk as well. We will be posting flyers for it and will need your help with that. I am to write up a press release, too, which I have never done. How hard can it be? We all wish you a terrific weekend and we'll see you on Monday!

Best regards,
Doni