Happy Birthday Johnny Appleseed!

September 26 marked the anniversary of Johnny Appleseed's birthday. John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer who introduced apple trees to different locations throughout the United States and Canada. Kindergarten students learned about the legendary Johnny Appleseed, made applesauce from scratch, tasted a variety of local apples, and described the taste by using adjectives such as sweet, sour and tart. Each student voted on their favorite kind and shared their opinions with each other. There was a lot of apple talk going on around here. 

Students take turns peeling apples

Mrs. Stalter's class celebrating Johnny Appleseed's birthday

P2 Kick-off
"#Other" "People" "Matter" was the chant that could be heard throughout the building at our Positivity Project kick-off assembly. Children were given a scenario and were asked if the students involved were kind and respectful in their actions. If not, students offered suggestions for fixing the problem to demonstrate that how we act and what we says affects others.

Keeping an Open Mind Wherever You Go
This week's character strength is open-mindedness. According to the project's website posproject.org, open-mindedness means that you like to consider new ideas and try new things. You examine things from all sides and don’t jump to conclusions. Students have been learning the importance of open-mindedness and what it means to have an open mind. 

Stay open-minded. Things aren’t always what they seem to be. -Scottie Waves (author and poet)

Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Please plan to join us at our first Scholastic Book Fair of the school year October 2-4, 3:45 p.m - 7:00 p.m. in the Gold Lobby. It’s a great way to kick off our PARP season.

New October PTA Sponsored Event, “Pumpkin”hedge
You should have received a flyer/sign-up sheet yesterday from PTA advertising the 1st Annual “Pumpkin”hedge to be held Friday, October 12. Join us as we light up Stonehedge with Jack-o-Lanterns and luminaries.Your family will have the opportunity to enjoy an atmosphere of magic and enchantment, but nothing scary, as you explore a short trail of Jack-o-Lanterns.We are asking each family to carve a pumpkin, bring it to Stonehedge as outlined on the flyer, and come visit our collective carving abilities that evening. Cider and donuts will be served. Each classroom will also have a pumpkin along the trail. We have staggered times to encourage children to experience the fun with their grade level friends. Times for attendance will be as follows: 
        6:30-7:00 Kindergarten and Grade 1
        7:00-7:30 Grade 2 and Grade 3
        7:30-8:00 Grade 4 and Grade 5
If you have more than one child, pick a time that works for everyone. The cost is $1.00 per person/$5.00 max per family.

Dates to Remember:
Book Fair - October 2 - 4 from 3:45 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Gold Lobby
"Pumpkin"hedge - October 12, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
PTA Meeting - October 15, 6:30 p.m. Stonehedge Library 

Have a great week.
Lori