Baker’s Dozen Plus 3

October is breast cancer awareness month. This is a cause near and dear to my heart. My mother is a breast cancer survivor twice. Her first diagnosis was 16 years ago and her second last year. She is doing very well right now, but we as a family recognize the gift of time and the importance of celebrating life. My sister and her husband own Arvad’s in Waterbury. During the month of October, they will match any donation made at their restaurant dollar for dollar. My daughter, Cecilia, for her Change the World Project this year, is working to support and raise awareness too.  One way she is doing her part, is by being the site coordinator for Arvad’s.  She decorated a window at the restaurant to inform people about the work being done this month.

Today, is the kick-off of this research/education fundraiser. I encouraged my colleagues to wear jeans today in support of this cause. In order to do so, each person paid $5 which Arvad’s is proud to match. Feel free to make a donation to me or at the restaurant.

Well happy Friday.  I am monitoring the children as they take their NECAP.  They all have had a “can do” attitude and worked really hard to perform the tasks.  NECAP Math begins Monday.  We will be testing in some form or another until next Wednesday.  So, lots of rest this weekend would be very helpful.

Elizabeth offered to help with the Sukkah hut but we decided to postpone until next week sometime.  It is not too late to lend a hand either on site or by gathering natural items to help adorn the hut.  Feel free to drop anything by school when possible.

Yesterday we had another of our Thursday Class Meetings.  It went very well.  The topics of discussion/celebration were about people minding other people’s business, Grace is expecting lots of family coming for Thanksgiving, and Grace has a new puppy named Joansy.  Congratulations to the Simmons family on their new baby.  The discussion around minding other people’s business was lengthy full of examples of the dos/don’ts of everyday life and some helpful suggestions about what to do if you are trying to break the habit.  We also talked about how to support others when they need it in a kind and thoughtful way.