Today was really special! First and foremost, the sun was high, warm and the sky the bluest of blue and the kids were AMAZING!! Mr. Van Dyke, Ms. Fishstrom and Ms. Heymont’s crew all went out on their overnight backpack. They are likely all snug in their sleeping bags telling stories and looking at our brilliant sky tonight.
Ms. Blain and Ms. Hilliards crews both hiked in from their backpack this morning to the low challenge course. In the afternoon, students were able to reflect upon their adventure thus far, while soaking up the sun’s rays for their solo experience.
While on solo, students are given a journal prompt to write about and then they usually have some time just to observe, rest; to take some private time. For some students, this is a rare and welcomed opportunity. Can you think of the last time when you were able to spend some quality time with yourself without any distractions?
Here is a poem that Eduardo M. Regis in Ms. Hilliard’s crew wrote while on his solo. He also drew a lovely rendering of his solo site by the lake.
Sunset fills the day with fun/joy
Moon fills the night with gathers without toys
The lake quiet has leaves around it, but shines bright with the sun without no one.
Glad that I came to see this beauty up close
We wouldn’t see it without natures’ folks
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