Pizza toast was the big hit this week — the kids made it themselves and ate it at lunch. They also learned about pineapples and bell peppers, then went outside and planted bell peppers in the garden. Science was habitats: children built animal homes from bark, cotton, and tubes, then brainstormed how to care for nature. Flower arranging rounded things out as a Parents Day project.

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

Lunar New Year celebration video (January event), Chinese New Year photos by Aaron Cruz (January event), Lunar New Year shared album (January event), Thank you Kuo Laoshi note, Teacher Appreciation Week thank-you, Montessori Binomial Cube article, Montessori Magnetic & Non-Magnetic article, Montessori Flower Arranging article, Orchid children Chinese video greeting, Nature/outdoor science/gardening in Montessori article, Staying the Course: Montessori for Kindergarten article, Benefits of Performing Arts for Children article, Winter Celebration shared album (December event), Back-to-Eden Ranch promo, Educational Benefits of Petting Zoos article, Benefits of Animals for Children's Development article, Making the Case for Children and Nature article, Staying in Touch / teacher email boilerplate, General 'wonderful week' opener language.

Standing reminders: Sick children should stay home until recovered · Bring a facemask for lingering coughs · Nut-free policy · Dress for Soccer Shots on Wednesdays · Sign in/out at drop-off and pickup · Keep sign-in/out sheets neat and legible · Cut cherry tomatoes and grapes in half · Check lost and found for missing items.