This week was all about Asian noodles — the kids made chicken veggie chow mein, steamed buns, and fruit salad, and played noodle-themed games along the way. They also did an earthquake drill, practicing drop-cover-hold and learning basic safety steps. Ask your child what their job was in the kitchen.

Filler from the original email. Still there if you want it.

End of Year Celebration photo/video album link, Graduation recap and thank-you prose, External article: benefits of cooking for preschoolers (Australian site), External article: Montessori chopstick transfer (2017 personal blog), External article: Nature, outdoor science, and gardening in Montessori, External article: Staying the Course — Montessori for kindergarten year, External article: Benefits of performing arts for children, Back-to-Eden Ranch promo, External article: Educational benefits of petting zoos, External article: Benefits of animals for children's development, External article: Making the case for children and nature (April garden month), Generic welcome note for new student Xiao Lu, Teacher email addresses (contact info, not a reminder).

Standing reminders: Sign in/out at drop-off and pickup · Nut-free policy · Stay home if sick; bring a mask for lingering coughs · Cut cherry tomatoes and grapes in half · Check lost and found for missing items · Dress for Soccer Shots on Wednesdays.