'TIS THE SEASON

THIS IS ALWAYS A SPECIAL time of year for all of us!  I am grateful for the opportunity of teaching fifth grade again and for a wonderful class of 27 students.  With students coming from throughout the 90-square mile district to a new 5/6 school, I am very impressed with the quality and talent represented in the students of Room 602.  Thank you, parents, for all that you do to make their lives successful at White Pines.  Thank you for your kindness this holiday season and for supporting our recent gathering at the Chittenden Home.  May you and yours have a joyous holiday!

The Chittenden kitchen was flooded with delicious holiday delight.

Sam, Josh, and Josh load their plates with festive food.

Brandon, Evan, Ray, Josh, Kera, Sam, and Kiya enjoying the potluck.

Kiya played an arrangement of of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on piano.

Evan and Josh performed from the balcony on cello and viola.

Braily performed several songs on the piano.

Destiny sang a song, "Christmas Eve," that she had written.

Evan donned a special look during the party.

Hannia, Claire, Emily, Sanora, and Lexi looking impressively dressed.

Garrett, Ray, Emily, and Destiny took first place in a 22-balloon stuffing.