What a full & fabulous first day!
As I type this the class is on a night hike with Rachel, their energetic Morah Dereck (Teacher of the Path).
Highlights from today include: going on their 1st nature hike; receiving their Shomreai Adamah (Guardians of the Earth) nature journals; learning new Hebrew songs connected to environmentalism; ceremoniously weighing psolet (food waste) after each meal; meeting other kids from Jewish Day Schools; and having a bit of downtime at the bunks: we had fun playing Bananagrams, which Micah brought. Natalie tried to beat me at Shesh Besh (Backgammon).
Everyone has been so well-behaved today and filled with ruach (spirit) for JCDS. It is such an honor to be with them!
Thank you to Laura for driving today; everyone was great on the drive, which took about three hours.
And everyone ate very healthy meals today! They loved the butterbut squash soup, which was made from squash grown here.
Laila Tov!
Looks like lots of fun and learning. Have a great day tomorrow too.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Hope the first night is uneventful. I bet they'll sleep well. Please let Gabe know the Rangers are winning game 3! & we miss him but know he's having a great time! Say hi to the all kids from me, Laura, Rachel, Charlie, Jo & Kiwi! Enjoy learning in the great outdoors!
ReplyDeleteHi Grade 5!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful 1st day!! And you had great weather! You will enjoy meeting kids from other Jewish schools. Butternut squash soup!! YUM!!! Maybe we should plant some in our garden next year!! All of us at JCDS-RI miss you and send you love and wishes for a wonderful adventure!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great first day. We're glad that you like Bananagrams, one of the Kanter/Benson favorites. Micah will be pleased to know that the Yankees are down 2-1 and the Rangers beat them 8-0 last night. Enjoy your time in this beautiful Southern New England Fall!
ReplyDeleteGo JCDS Grade 5! It sounds as though you are really ROCKING!!!! We miss you here at school, but I am so excited for you to be having such fantastic opportunities and experiences. I would personally love to be with you in the beautiful outdoors. The foliage and the weather must be just perfect. I hope you take a moment from time to time to thank GOD for these wonderful blessings, including wonderful classmates and teachers. Meanwhile we can't wait to hear about your TEVA experiences when you return. Lots of love, Mrs. Rudnick
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