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Recently, Ms. Hunter's 4th grade class wrapped up their local history and geography block. Check out this beautiful creation by student, Wyatt Young. California has never looked more delicious! Can you spot all your favorite natural wonders before they get gobbled up?

Blue Oak faculty and staff are up to their old tricks, again! Just yesterday, someone spooky dropped off some in the Great Hall and us all into a festive little game to find our Matching Mates. And today, you could find Blue Oak faculty and staff lurking the halls in their best spirit wear! What tricks or treats did you come across today?

Do you know anyone who is interested in joining the Blue Oak community? Spread the word because school tours are BACK! Join us on campus Wednesday, November 4th from 9:30AM - 11:00AM or Thursday, November 5th from 4:30PM - 6:00PM. Anyone attending will be temperature checked upon arrival and are required to wear a mask or face covering throughout the duration of the tour. The tour will be given by Executive Director, Susan Domenighini, and Registrar, Kellie Machi. ... Call to reserve a spot today. Hope to see you there!

In Waldorf education, we talk about the transition into autumn as a time to be courageous while we head towards winter. In many Waldorf schools, the story of George and the Dragon is told as a way to highlight bravery when facing something scary and unknown. But there are lots of ways to show courage, some of which are much quieter than battling monsters. This book is called "The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael Lopez. It's a beautiful story about the courage it takes to tell your own stories, to love yourself and to show kindness to people who may seem different than you. Hope you enjoy it! Love, Miss Claire, 1st-5th Grade Handwork Teacher

Thumbs up as we roll into the weekend! Painting is a great way to relax for all ages.

Did you know that the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from customers' eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Blue Oak School? All you have to do is choose Blue Oak School as your charitable organization when making purchases on Amazon and they will donate to our school!

We all miss gathering to celebrate the seasons. Take time to reach out to your teachers, class communities and each other to lift spirits, connect, and celebrate the arrival of Autumn. ~ Blue Oak Parent Council, Staff & Faculty George and the Dragon Chalk Art by Ms. Jennifer

Try your hand at this heart, then share and tag us in your picture so we can admire your creation

We love this tried-and-true recipe our Parent Council co-chair, Angie Ernest, brings to Harvest Festival each year. In keeping with our usual potluck tradition, share your favorite soup recipe in the comments so we can discover and share together

With love from all of the Blue Oak teachers, a poem of courage and hope: Star-Like Hearts

Join us in a Harvest Festival craft! These star boxes are perfect for holding little treasures. We’d love to see what you make!

The Harvest Festival is generally a time for the Blue Oak community to come together and celebrate the bounty of Summer’s end, and to build and strengthen as a community. It is also an opportunity to mark the times of longer nights and shorter days, a time when we begin to go inward and strengthen our inner life. This contemplative time allows us to recognize the internal and societal struggles between opposing forces. It is a time for us to find our ‘golden light’ of courage... and truth within. The image of George taming the dragon (as traditionally has been performed by the Second and Third graders each year) is symbolic of us overcoming our lower selves. Ways we can bring forth our and our children’s wisdom, strength, and courage at home may include: bringing rhythm and repetition, providing opportunities for developing imagination, being worthy of imitation and allowing children to model our ‘good work’, providing love and warmth -Cheryl Grant, Kindergarten teacher See more

Thank you Tender Loving Coffee for making our material pick-up special this morning!