Yesterday the Elementary class enjoyed a field trip to the Schuylkill River Heritage Center. It was a wonderful way for the students to learn about the history of Phoenixville. They heard various stories about the Iron and Steel Company that gave Phoenixville its name and its place on the map. ...
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Dear Parents, Welcome to another peek inside our bustling Children's House! Our room is filled with tulips, daffodils, and mushrooms! Yes, Rafi's mom sent in a mushroom growing kit for us to try. It was so much fun watering the soil and watching the mushrooms emerge in a large cluster. Thank you ...
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Recently, the Elementary students have been learning about various languages and the history of language. On Wednesday, Preston's mom ,Yin Cheung,  returned to the class and shared with the students about Chinese writing, including its history. The students then had an opportunity to try their hand ...
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On Friday, the students enjoyed a fun warm Spring day celebrating St. Patrick's Day by dancing and taking a nature walk. They learned to dance an Irish jig with Mrs. Paseltiner, who gave them some basic steps to practice. Many of them practiced after the lesson had finished, trying to master the box ...
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The Coffee and Conversation that I hosted last Thursday went really well! We discussed the sense of community we already have at VFKH and how we can increase communication between parents, teachers, and administration. Communication is the number one way to increase a sense of community at school, ...
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Dear Parents, We are entering perhaps my favorite part of the school year -- that time when every child has numerous lessons to repeat to mastery, when a quick glance around the room shows a child at every table, and the floor filled with rugs. They are concentrating -- fully involved with their ...
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