Friendship Activities 2/11 and 2/12

If your child would like to exchange valentines with a friend, we will be doing that in class on Thursday. Thursday morning, we will have a friendship tea at morning snack, enjoying tea with our treat. On Friday, we will make friendship fruit salad for morning snack. Feel free to bring a piece of your child's favorite fruit to include in the mix!

2009 Winter Solstice

Happy Winter Solstice, everyone!

Today is the shortest day of the year, and the first day of Winter for us!

For facts to share with your family, check this out:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/12/091221-winter-solstice-2009-first-day-winter-shortest-day-year.html

Vaccination Events in Austin

Are Vaccine Mandates Good or Bad for Public Health?

Tuesday, November 10th 7:30-9:30 PM
(Doors Open at 7:00 pm)
Open to the Public, free of charge
Where: The UT Art Auditorium, located at the corner of 23rd Street and San Jacinto just north of the stadium. Parking is available in the garage labeled SJG just north of the building on San Jacinto.

"Vaccine Developers: Heros or Villains?"
Wednesday, November 11 10 AM-12 PM,
(Doors open at 9:30 AM)
Open question and answer session afterward.

Where:
Casa De Luz in the Cielo Room South, 1701 Toomey Rd.
Austin TX 78704 MAP

Cost: $20 per person; $30 per couple

For more details on both these events:

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs023/1101364019044/archive/1102810647369.html

Family Potluck Friday!

Don't forget to join us for an evening of socializing and good food! Sign-up sheets are posted on the front door. Drinks, utensils and plates will be provided. Please bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and be ready for a great evening!

She's Baaaaaack . . .

Cowgirl Sue has been confirmed for our Fall Farm Festival Saturday, October 24. Performance time to be announced. We love Cowgirl Sue around these parts . . .

http://www.cowgirlsue.com/

Fall Farm Festival!

Fall Farm Festival at The Good Earth Day School!

Saturday October 24, 2009 10 AM-1 PM

$3 admission, under 1 free

Horseback Rides, Hayrides, Balloon Art, Face Painting, Farm Games, Food and More!

Winter Solstice Festival

Mark your calendars! Come join us under a beautiful Texas sky to celebrate the shortest day of the year! The festival offers a time to reflect, enjoy the rhythm of drums and spend quality time with your loved ones. Bundle the kids up and join us for a great evening!

The Good Earth Day School will open up the farm on Sunday, December 21 from 6 pm—9 pm.

Activities include:
· Labyrinth
· Story telling
· Fire Dancer
· Drumming

Hot beverages and snack items will be available for sale.

Price is $6 per person, children 1 and under are free.

Parking available at the farm with overflow parking available across the road at Wiley Middle School.

Stay tuned to the blog for additional information regarding this wonderful event.