We're combining our May and June newsletters to salute the end of a long and challenging school year. Kudos to the millions of students and teachers who nobly persevered in the cause of learning! And may the word "pandemic" be a historical reference by September.
Our May focus on wonder, hope and joy segues into our June focus on heroism, wisdom, and exemplary lives. We'll take a break from newsletter publication in the month of July, and use this opportunity to wish all our Core Virtues students, teachers, administrators, and parents a healthy, joyful and restorative vacation.
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Nineteenth century paleontologist and fossil expert Mary Anning, captures the spotlight this month in our "Hero/Heroine" section. As a young, self-educated British fossil collector, she unearthed the first intact ichthyosaur and plesiosaur skeletons before anyone understood the world of dinosaurs! We're showcasing many excellent children's biographies of this pathbreaking researcher. | |
In April the Mars Perseverance Rover launched its astonishing "Ingenuity" helicopter. (See our Telling our Stories blog.) If you're looking for lots of fun pre-vacation activities that will link the K-6 crowd to news from NASA, check out these links for lots of great ideas. | |
On the last Monday of May we honor those who gave their lives in the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We have many good recommendations, but don't miss The Wall by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Ronald Himler. Father and son visit the Vietnam Memorial to find the child's grandfather’s name. Without being preachy the book recalls the sacrifice of those who served, and the 58,000 who died. Beautiful, sometimes stark watercolors accompany the somber walk. | |
