{photo by Aaron Burden}
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”
~G.K. Chesterton
Great job, everyone – we finished our first trimester! Did it fly by or drag by for you? Now it’s time to slow down a bit, take a break from the usual routine, and gather with family and friends in a spirit of gratitude as we celebrate Thanksgiving next week.
Did you download the FREE Thanksgiving Day Resource packet? It’s our newest holiday resource just for SLOCA families – there was a link in this week’s update, so go back and find it if you didn’t see it! This packet is chock full of information, fun facts, book and movie suggestions, and even websites with activities, to help you celebrate and commemorate this national holiday with your family.
The blog will also be taking a break next week. Let’s all unplug, rest, and recharge as we take time to focus on all we have to be thankful for. Down Home is so grateful for our faithful readers and our incredible SLOCA community!
Have a lovely, warm, delicious, Thanksgiving week!
If you like to look ahead and put things on the calendar, here are the upcoming student performances. If you have one to add to this list, please email Down Home!
• Holiday Craft Fair – Saturday, November 19th, 10 am-3 pm at 22595 I Street, Santa Margarita. Lovely homemade crafts and delicious foods. Scarlett and Henry LaDuque (Intermediate and Primary, Track A) are participating, with their own Craft Booths of homemade goodies, including Henry's Homemade Bows and Arrows and Scarlett's inspirational mixed media art. This is also a Charity Fundraiser for Families in Nepal. 10% of proceeds go to this wonderful organization.
• Babes in Toyland – December 3rd & 4th at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande. Presented by the Coastal Chamber Youth Ballet. SLOCA students Isabel Levy and Kylie Womack (both LMS, Track B) will be performing in this show. Purchase tickets at clarkcenter.org or call their Box Office at 805-489-9444.
• A Christmas Carol – December 16th-18th at the Spanos Theater in SLO. Presented by Ballet Theater San Luis Obispo. SLOCA students Violet Talley (LMS, Track A) and Kate Fisher (High School) will be performing in this show. Purchase tickets online here.
