LLA Newsletter #15

THE LLA NEWSLETTER

ISSUE #15

May 3rd, 2024

I N T H I S I S S U E

FOUNDER’S NOTE WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING? THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT COMING UP WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

FOUNDER’S NOTE

The HEAL Conferen

HeyTribe!

This week has been absolutely amazing! I returned home feeling so refreshed and grateful after talking about Microschools to a room full of Hospital Educators at the HEAL Conference in Indiana.

Microschooling provides a solution for every child to continue learning and growing despite their health struggles

Moms and parentsyou are doing a great job! Don’t ever forget!

It was truly humbling to hear stories of families and communities that could benefit from Microschools like Leading Little Arrows

I am incredibly thankful to have connected with some amazing people to work together on creating Microschools for these children and families I am so excited to see the positive changes we can make beyond our own community

I couldn't stop talking about all of you in our Tribe to everyone I met It really made me appreciate our Tribe and everything we have accomplished together!

This week, please take a moment to appreciate your family and your health Remember that you are doing so much and for all the moms out there, treat yourself to some self-care activities that you enjoy, whether it's taking a long bath, reading a book, or going for a walk in nature Ask for help with tasks around the house so you can fully unwind without feeling overwhelmed Plan a lowkey celebration that suits your preferences, whether it's having a quiet meal at home or going out for brunch with loved ones

Remember that Mother's Day is about honoring yourself as well as celebrating motherhood – so take some time to pamper and appreciate yourself!

Olympic-filled Fun WHAT’S BEEN

happening?

Can you believe that it's already May? We only have a few weeks left in this semester before we go on break for the summer Our newsletter will also be going on break after this week But don't despair, LLA will still be hosting all the fun events, such as our much anticipated Homeschool Field Day on May 17th. LLA will also continue in the fall with more exciting activities and new adventures!

This week, our founder, Ms. Amber O., has been speaking at the HEAL conference in Indiana about implementing Microschools for children who suffer from health struggles or are bound in hospitals. We are so proud of the work she is doing to ensure equity within education

At Tutorial, we have been busy learning about the Olympics The Littles made Olympic Rings and learned about the symbolism of the rings In art, we made our very own gold medals out of clay Miss Uniquka helped the students prepare for their fashion show, and Ms Brittany explored long and short-term memories with the learners. Ms Patrice came back to our very popular social club, where the kids made sweet Mother’s Day presents!

The kids had so much fun seeing their friends and the grown ups had even more fun chatting in the parents' lounge, having refreshments and enjoying some kid-free conversations!

We at Leading Little Arrows would love to wish all the moms and moms-at-heart a wonderful Mothers' Day!

This week’s SPOTLIGHT

MS. AMBER O.

This week we would love to shine a spotlight on our founder, Ms Amber O!

The most beautiful part about Ms Amber is how much she cares about our Tribe at LLA, whether it is organizing Moms-night-outs or taking your hand when you are having a bad day Ms Amber always sees the positive side of everything!

Ms Amber also notices every child where they are at, and remembers to bring them things they like, or talk about the child's interest

Ms Amber's passion towards Leading Little Arrows is truly incredible She always goes above and beyond to help our Tribe, and she truly gives her whole heart to everything she does

We are so proud of the work you are doing, Ms Amber! We love you we are so grateful for everything you have done for all of us!

COMING UP

LLAEVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Masterpieces with Mom: Come make art together at the Second Sunday Funday at the Irving Arts Center! It’s FREE! MAY 12 1-4PM

MAY 17 11AM-2PM

Homeschool field day: join us for a day of classic games you remember from your childhood!

LEADING LITTLE ARROWS LEADING LITTLE ARROWS LLAFIELDDAY LLAFIELDDAY

SSENSORY ENSORY FFRIENDLY RIENDLY

FRIDAYMAY17TH FRIDAYMAY17TH

11:00AM-2:00PM 11:00AM-2:00PM

Outdoor games, such as tug-of-war, obstacles, races, relays, and more!

Food and crafts

Neurodiverse-friendly Fun for the whole family!

RREGISTERHERE EGISTERHERE

LLOCATION OCATION 4401 State Hwy 161, Irving, TX

WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

his week’s books are all about our unit’s topic: the lympics! Continue learning and make this year ’ s ummer Olympics 2024 a part of your own omeschool journey!

THE FROG OLYMPICS BY BRIAN MOSES

Different kinds of frogs, from all around the World, come together for the Frog Olympics They have three-legged frog jump, flycatching, pond-hopping, and other frogolympic sports. This book is a great way to introduce the idea of an olympic event for younger readers, and has fun and sweet illustrations to go with it

AGES 8-11

AGES 3-7

THE BOYS OF THE BOAT: YOUNG READER’S ADAPTATION

BY DANIEL JAMES BROWN

Joe Rantz is a young man, who has no family or future He joined a rowing team, that ended up winning Gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. This is a true story about what grit looks like. This book is a great way to learn about the Great Depression, World War II, and Germany under Hitler’s rule.

GERONIMO AND THE GOLD MEDAL MYSTERY BY GERONIMO STILTON

This book is #33 in the Geronimo Stilton series. Geronimo is an editor for the Rodent’s Gazette, who solves mysteries in a funny way In this book, Geronimo goes to Athens, Greece, and takes part in the Olympics But something strange is happening! Why does the athlete from Mouse-sylvania win every event?

All the novels in the Geronimo Stilton series are illustrated and written in colorful and engaging typefaces along the way, The book series is especially great for readers who usually find reading boring

AGES 12+