Mother's Day Program

Emma's kindergarten class prepared a Mother's Day Program and presented it for all of the parents and grandparents one afternoon.  It included songs, sign language, poetry, and art.  Each child made a picture of his/her mom and said, "I love my mom, because . . . "  Most mentioned snacks, rewards, or toys.  Emma was the last to speak and proudly announced, "I love my mom, because she reads me books."  My heart just melted!  The kids also shared cookies and punch with their guests afterward.

Trunk or Treat

Emma's school has an annual Trunk or Treat event the weekend before Halloween.  A parent from each classroom decorates their trunk with streamers, student artwork, spider webs, spooky music, etc. and the kids walk from car to car collecting candy donated by various parents.  We sent in 60 packages of Goldfish crackers for Emma's class to give away.  With her allergies to kiwi, red dye, and caramel color, there's virtually no candy she can eat.  But when we reached her class car, the Goldfish were all gone.  No worries.  I always trade her all of her candy for a toy.