Weekend with Barny the Barn Owl

     One of SMART START's mascots is Barny the Barn Owl! Barny participates in our daily lessons and happenings at school. In addition, as an extended unit of study, students have the opportunity to bring Barny to their home for a weekend! Siblings host Barny and his companion so each child has a friend to care for.

This assignment comes with the responsibility of following a detailed checklist which includes:

• read books 
• complete homework together 
• pick out a sharing snack for school
• use the packed activity 
• Help get ready for bedtime (dress in pajamas, brush teeth)

     After their special weekend with Barny, pupils present details to the class!

         This extracurricular activity promotes social and emotional development and provides our young learners with endless benefits such as, learning accountability, experience in nurturing and caring for something, public speaking skills and high self-esteem.

Thank you to all our SMART START families for supporting the "Weekend with Barny the Barn Owl" program! 

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