Tom Phillips took us on a tour of insects! Our kiddos already know a LOT about insects and Tom was very impressed. Our outside adventures netted several exciting creatures (that we released back into the wild).

Tom begins to show us the insects he brought.

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Summer programming is in full swing.

We had a tour of “all things bouncy” and made our own bouncy balls. We learned that the following recipe is rather forgiving as a “Tablespoon” can occasionally look an awful lot like a “teaspoon” – ah well.

Bouncy Ball Ingredients
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The K-2 class had a great time on Sunday creating stories for a UU Book of Stories. One student would start the story and then new ideas were introduced by another student, and on and on. Each color represents a different person adding to the … read more.

A campaign by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR-USA) to end Islamophobia and welcome refugees. www.giverefugeesrest.com

  

Many thanks to Dan and Kathy Swenson for providing super cool thumb piano kits (that they made) for the K-2 class.

Everyone had a great time putting them together with hammer, nails, and glue…

Dan assists Ryan and Holden.

Kathy steadies as Maia hammers.

Arthur assembles.

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Day and night

in action.

     Sledding!
   

 

Here’s another story of hope: Irish Grace M. Ramirez
We receive the Guest at Your Table offering on Sunday, January 17.

Classes joined together and made candles!
Here are some proud candle makers (click to enlarge)…

And here are some creations…

Also, we continue to discuss the UUSC Guest at Your Table fundraising program. Here’s another story of hope: Lilian Castillo

Classes joined together and discussed the UUSC Guest at Your Table fundraising program. We also made numerous collection cans so everyone can contribute.
You can read one of the Guest at Your Table stories of hope here: Catherine Chvany and Alexander Strasser.

Our Pre-K and K-2 classes made some adorable turkeys for table decorations. Be sure to add something you’re thankful for to an empty feather.