Palm River Academy · Hội An

The Palm River Post

Quarter 2 · Week 52 min read

A Year 1 child showing green paint-covered fingers after painting a bottle snake
A Year 1 child showing green paint-covered fingers after painting a bottle snake

🍂 A Season of Gratitude & Celebration! 🦃

Fall is here, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the holiday season is beginning to take shape! The coming weeks will bring plenty of opportunities for learning, creativity, celebration, and time together as a community. We're grateful for the energy and enthusiasm our students bring each day and look forward to all the fun ahead! 🍁✨

Stay & Play – Teachers’ Day! 🍂

Thursday, November 19 · 3:30–4:15 PM

Join us on Thursday, November 19, from 3:30–4:15 PM for a special Teachers’ Day Stay & Play! Parents are invited to join us on campus, and students are welcome to stay for fun activities, refreshments, and time together as a community, provided a parent or family member stays with them.

We'll send out an RSVP poll on Zalo, so please let us know if you'll be joining us! 💛

Respect in Action Week 🌈

Monday–Friday, November 16–20

Next week, we'll be celebrating Respect in Action Week as part of our Wellbeing program for Year 1 and up! Throughout the week, students will take part in activities focused on kindness, inclusion, diversity, and building a positive, supportive community. We'll have different themes and activities planned to encourage students to appreciate one another, celebrate our differences, and put respect into action every day! ✨

Vietnamese Culture Dress-Up Day ❤️💛

Monday, November 23

We'll be celebrating Vietnamese Culture Day a day early with a special dress-up day on Monday, November 23! We encourage students and staff to wear red and yellow or show off Vietnamese-themed clothing and accessories. Let's fill Palm River with a little Vietnamese pride! 🌸

Reminder: Tuesday, November 24, is Vietnamese Culture Day, and Palm River will be closed for the holiday. Enjoy the day off! ⭐

Thanksgiving Lunch with Families 🍂

Thursday, November 26 · lunch from 11:35 AM

Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday, November 26, and we'd love to invite parents to join us for lunch and share a special meal with their students!

Our proposed menu includes traditional turkey and chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, a variety of sides, and a pumpkin dessert! 🥧

It's a great opportunity to enjoy good food and celebrate together as a community. We'll share a sign-up sheet for parents who would like to attend.

Lunch times:

  • 🍁 Early Years to Year 5: 11:35 AM–12:25 PM
  • 🌰 Year 7 and up: 12:25–1:15 PM

We look forward to celebrating with you!

This Week in Class

A Nursery child in a paper chef hat handing a snack to a friend
A Nursery child painting coloured triangles with a brush and palette
Kindergarten children squeezing green jelly in a tub during sensory play
Kindergarten children crouching on the grass to watch a tiny creature
A Year 1 child dipping a sponge in green paint as classmates watch
Year 1 children holding up green hands beside the bottle snake they painted
A Year 1 child showing green paint-covered fingers after painting a bottle snake
A Year 1 child jumping mid-air during a dance game in the classroom

Warm regards,
Palm River Academy English Center

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