On Monday of this week, storyteller, strummer, and child whisperer Sam Maren visited with our pre-K through 2nd grade students in honor of granddaughter Nora's seventh birthday. The kids were entranced.
Here's a sampling of the "Pop"-style fun, along with lots of smiles and giggles:

Today, the entire school was honored with another Veterans Day visit from Owen's dad, Major Allen White, who did an army-style show-and-tell with his collection of berets, bayonets, dehydrated food packets, and other sample equipment; he also discussed army uniform history and the evolution of camouflage. From pre-K all the way through eighth grade, our students were wide-eyed and brimming with questions.
We are so lucky to have such involved family members. Thanks to Pop and Major White for sharing your time with us!