Baker’s Dozen Plus 3

Each year the PTA makes it possible for each student to see a professional production at the Flynn Theatre in Burlington.  This year the lower unit will be seeing The Velveteen Rabbit on November 3rd.  The PTA funds half of the ticket price and busing to the event.  We are very lucky!  The cost for each family is $3.50.  I apologize for asking for this amount right on top of the apple trip.  For those who it is not a hardship to pay for both trips now, please do.  For anyone that this does pose a problem for, please call me.  Our communication will be completely confidential.  We will work out something together.  I will write more about this production as the time nears.

I realized in my apple picking field trip article I did not mention the need for parent help.  Well, yes we do and would welcome as many as possible to join us.  I received one favorable comment about using it as a fundraiser.  So, unless I hear of any strong objection, I am going to proceed with organizing it as such.  The person who commented noted that there are many elderly people who would enjoy fresh apples, but are unable to get out and pick for themselves.  Great thought!

We went to the garden today for the first time this year with Kristen.  Yes, it was raining, but we survived.  Half stayed in the classroom with me, half went outside and then we switched.  While in the classroom we had our first reading of the Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney.  This quaint circular story is our focal point for this fall’s harvest.  This is an exciting time.