FALLING LEAVES

In Santa Clara our leaves have finally turned yellow and are just starting fall. The temperatures have been so pleasant in the high 50's and low 60's during the day. We are having lots of fun making piles of leaves and jumping in them. Some of the students made a nest with the leaves and pretended to be birds in their nest. Four-Square is a favorite game at recess along with another game called "Infection" that is sort of like tag. Two boys in our class have played in baseball tournaments because the temperatures are still warm enough. We are happy to say they won first place in both tournaments.  This week is our Parent Conferences and Book Fair.  We have been able to enjoy long afternoons since we are dismissed at 1:15 each day. We give thanks for living in such a beautiful area.