Welcome to Down Home, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy’s blog! We are a classical school offering several options to make our education work for families with infants through high schoolers. Our signature hybrid program, which is part-time classroom and part-time home instruction, provides an engaging education for preschool through middle school (with full time options available). We also have a university model high school. This blog is meant to support and encourage on the home front because, in so many ways, the heart of what happens at SLO Classical Academy happens down home.

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Magical Moments: Blanket Tying Parties

{photo by Jaime Mickey}

On the last day of school before the holiday break, class parties were happening all over campus. Following Mrs. Dillon's time honored tradition, the Intermediate classes on both tracks incorporated something special into their festivities – Blanket Making! Inspired by the book, The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau, kids, teachers, and moms made fleece tied blankets which were donated to local families in need. At least one of those families is living in their car this winter.

This magical moment was fun for the kids but most significantly, the focus was on giving to others. Thank you to all who participated, and to Mrs. Dillon for heading up the project and delivering the blankets to Family Action Network, who distributed them to families.