One of our families is moving to France! Shaaka and Zenou will be finishing out their school year in another country. Both of the boys have made many friends at West Clay, both in school and at the ESE program. While they are off on an adventure to experience new things, they are going to make sure the rest of us are along for the ride. Using both email and what we call “snail mail” nowadays, the boys are going to let us know about the differences they discover while living in another country. They’ll keep us up on how the school day is different, what they eat, what the countryside looks like, and what they do with their new friends.

The kids made a going away card for them on Friday, and it’s sad to say goodbye, but we’re excited about the wonderful opportunity for the entire family. Already fluent in French, the boys will have no problem fitting in. They are both very outgoing and friendly and will have tons of things to share with us right away as they make new friends and begin to experience their lives from a different perspective. The kids and counselors are excited to start getting emails and pictures, and we hope that this will be a year long club next year. Everyone is looking forward to “traveling” all year in another country. Bon chance!

At West Clay ESE, we’re finishing up the year with lots of fun and creative clubs. In Tea Time, kids are learning about teas around the world, and getting to sample them, too. In Spring Crafts, the kids are busy with reinterpreting nature their way, including making great animal masks. Scientific Crafts has the kids figuring out physics questions as well as making cool art, and Frolf shows them the basics of Frisbee golf.

The last week of school is jam-packed with fun, as well. We’ll be holding our last RICHER store, so the kids can spend their hard-earned money before heading off into the summer sunset. May 26th is our annual Talent Show, where the kids will be showcasing their special talents, ranging from hula hoop to dancing to playing musical instruments. Then on May 27th we’re inviting College Wood’s ESE program over to join us for a giant Field Day, complete with DJ, bounce house, and all sorts of fun activities. For details see us at the sign out table!