STAR, Day 1

We had a GREAT first day at the STAR program! All of our teachers were so pleased at the energy and excitement the students brought with them today! At our closing meeting with STAR teachers we heard many times, "what a great group of kids." We are really looking forward to the next 15 days.

The message below is from guest blogger Pat Woulf, STAR Language teacher:

We spent the first day learning names and getting to know one another. We have a very energetic group of students and teachers that are all looking forward to a fantastic summer of learning and growing.

In Language Arts we’re reading the book Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen. The story takes place on a remote island in Alaska. Cole Mathews has been banished to the island to make amends for a crime that he has committed. Cole agrees to participate in a program called “Circle Justice” to avoid going to jail. When we left Cole in Chapter 1, he had just arrived at the island along with Garvey his parole officer, and Edwin, an elder of the Tlingit tribe. The adventure is just beginning. Follow along with us as we relive Cole’s experience on the island. How will he handle “Circle Justice?”

Parents, if you would like to read along with us please let us know! We have about 10 additional copies of the book that we would be happy to loan out. Contact Amanda at ahamm@kyrene.org if you would like to borrow a copy.