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GEMS OF GOODNESS FOR AUGUST

The Gems Class for children who will be in the second through sixth grades in the fall continues to add to their moral compass as they hear and tell stories, and take part in related activities such as games and projects. On August 3, the session is “Do No Harm,” a reminder that we are responsible for the consequences of our choices. Then, on August 10, the theme is “Making a Difference,” and on
August 17 it is “Courage” that stands up in defense of others. August 24 is “Courage and Perseverance,” the determination to persevere against seemingly insurmountable odds. Sessions end with adding gems to treasure boxes and sharing stories relating the theme of the day to class members’ lives. If your children haven’t been to WUUC yet this summer, there are still plenty of wooden treasure chests available.

DR. SEUSS LESSONS FOR AUGUST

The Dr. Seuss Class is for children who will be in kindergarten and first grade next year. Each week they hear a Dr. Seuss story and participate in games and crafts. They also receive gems for their treasure chests for sharing stories. On August 3, the Seuss lesson will be “The Lorax,” a story about the effects of greed on the environment. The next week, August 10, the story will be “The Glunk that Got Thunk,” about our imaginings. On August 17,
“The Big Brag” is a story about competition. Then, the final story, on August 24, will be “To Think that I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” where amazing things can happen even on an ordinary street.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND CLASS

On August 31, the two classes will combine for activities that celebrate the filling of their treasure chests with the presentation of a special treasure. The story of the day will be about justice. All of the Gems and the Dr. Seuss lessons this summer helped to strengthen the children’s understanding of how to do their part to build a just society.

REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009

Registering children and youths for participation in the programs for their age groups at WUUC is a yearly, required ritual. We pack a lot on one page, from updates of contact and medical information to choices for parent support of WUUC’s cooperative programs. This year, as an added safety measure, a line on the form asks if your child may appear, unnamed, in pictures on church bulletin boards or on the website. Registration forms are available on the RE table in the foyer at the church or you can download registration form.

TEACHERS AND TEACHER ORIENTATION

Are you thinking of teaching this fall? Teachers are still needed at every level from Dragonflies (four-year-olds & kindergarten) and Otters (first and second grades) through the Falcons (3rd and 4th grades) and the new Questing Year class (5th and 6th grades). Please talk to me if you are interested, and the sooner the better. As soon as each teaching team fills we can compare calendars and find a date sometime during the end of August or the first week in September for orientation and training. Good team attendance at the two-hour orientation can add greatly to what both the children and teachers get out of the year. There are procedures and safety policies to discuss, classroom management practices to share, and a connection to be made to the spiritual aspect of the curriculum. The final important task of each team’s orientation is to schedule who will teach when through at least early January.