Good sunny Friday, and upcoming Happy Long Weekend. Please remember that we are closed on Monday in observance of Columbus Day; see everyone back here on Tuesday.

It's been a busy week here, as you will see in the images below. All rooms are now into the flow of their Montessori work cycles -  a prolonged, uninterrupted period during which the children engage in a range of different activities, some of which are chosen independently and others that are presented by their teachers. Additionally, our Special Education, Reading and Math Intervention and Reading Groups are also in full swing. It's great to see the daily rhythm and flow, and all of the focus and learning that goes along with that. 

Thanks to all the parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors, who joined us this morning at our first Read In of the year. Next Friday, we will welcome visitors of children in Acadia, Zion and Yosemite. 

Earlier today a team of Book Fair worker-bees descended upon the common area and brought our Fall Book Fair to life! Thank you SO much to Gina, Lisa, Rachel, Alicia, Erin, and Jen! Looking forward to a great Fair which will be open next week Tuesday - Friday, including during our evening event, Bring Your Parent to School Night on Thursday. 

And in a series of firsts-of-the-year happenings, today was also our first Pizza Friday. Sending a HUGE thank you to MFCS Parent Sarah Duffley, who works with our Upper El students to organized and count the pizza orders. 

Special thanks to Candi Lee Photography for joining us on Race Day,
and sharing their vision of the day!