MAY DAY
The background to the drama of human existence is the changing
scenery of the earth's season's. Winter changes to spring, spring
to summer, summer to autumn in much the same way each year. Their
magical transformations can be relied upon but the wonder of the
magic never grows stale with repetition. Spring has come before,
it will come again, but their is a particular note, a subtle effluence,
a shade of feeling in this spring that has never been quite the
same before and which will haunt the expectation of next spring,
though it will not be realized again. A particular season can
be lost to one's experience if, in the midst of the pleasure in
finding again its well-known, often repeated character, the heart
does not catch the inner quality that can only be apprehended
this once...there is, amidst the familiar joys, the thrill of
the unrepeatable element, that makes each season in its own year
an event of a lifetime, if only one is awake enough not to miss
it.
Celebrating the first day of May is one of the magical transformations
in the cycle of the year. May Day was in ancient tradition the
celebration of the beginning of summer or Beltaine in Celtic lands,
and by Roman tradition sacred to Flora, the goddess of Spring.
The May Queen is still representative of Flora, or Persephone,
her Greek counterpart. The Maypole itself represents the tree
of life and fertility. May Day is very much a day of celebrating
flowers. In many places, children leave May Day baskets, filled
with flowers at the door of a loved one, early in the morning
on the first of May. After placing the basket by the door, one
rings the bell or knocks and then runs off, leaving the bearer's
identity a mystery. In France, it is considered good luck to wear
the gift of the lillies-of-the-valley, for it is said one's wishes
may even come true.
This year, as Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing
soil, be sure to make those heart felt wishes during this season
of the year, this event of a lifetime.
- Merrill Badger, Principal
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Happenings:
Friday, April 29th is our May Faire so no
Tea Garden until next week (see our announcement below)
Friday, April 29th, Fundraising meeting
at 8:15/8:30 am.
Sunday, May 1st, there will be a softball
practice at Ken Lindley Field at 12:30pm. Call Laura 541-7815.
Next week, Wednesday, May 6th, is a half-day
with an early release at 12:30pm.
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May Day Fest
Dear Parents, Families and Friends of 1st through 5th
Graders - join us for Storytelling, Feasting & Dancing!
Friday, April 29th
11am to 2:45pm
Granite Creek Park (Behind Albertsons)
11:30 Leave Campus
12:00 Eat Lunch- Phase into Story
12:30 Dancing
2:00 Refreshments
2:30-45 Pick-Up at Park
Kindergarten May Festival
Tuesday, May 3rd
Kindergarten parents are invited to help us celebrate spring
at the Kindergartens May Festival on Tuesday, May 3rd at Ken Lindley
Park. We will walk from school to the park at 9:00am. Our dance
begins at 9:30am, followed by food and play. Please check our
classroom windows for sign-up sheets.
-Ms. Therese
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Hey Tea Garden Lovers
Tea garden will be canceled April 29th due to Mayfair. In the
month of May, Tea garden will have a new look and flavor! Nope
I'm not joking, our Middle Schoolers will be preparing Breakfast
Burritos and serving Fresh Fruit! We are taking donations for
Fruit, Organic Eggs, Beans, Whole Wheat or Spelt Wraps, Mild Salsa
and of Course...Say Cheese!!
For those who signed up for tea garden in May, I shall be calling
you soon!!
Naturally, Your sweet Tgarden coordinator,
Laurag 541-7815
IDEA CORNER
Every once in a while we receive ideas from parents to add features
to the “Tuesday”, here is one of our most recent:
"Submitting something to the Tuesday? When submitting items
that have contact referrals, please make sure that submissions
include contact information i.e. phone #, email address, etc.
(bold) in addition to contact names. This makes it much easier
for the community to contact you! Thanks MOS Parent, Brandy Meade”
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Loving Home Needed
We are relocating to Vietnam and cannot take our dog, Jackson,
with us. He is a shepherd-mix, approximately 3 years old. Jackson
is very affectionate and active. We are looking for an active
person/family that loves the outdoors and has a lot of love to
offer. Jackson loves to hike, run, swim, and most of all cuddle.
If you are interested or know anyone who could benefit from
the love of a loyal companion, please call Hoa Holz at 443-7635
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Heifer International
Gratefully recognizes:
Mountain Oak School
for Your contribution to our Healthy Animals and Training projects.
Your generosity is
a gift of love and life.
In appreciation,
Heifer International
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