Tonight was a magical evening. Pizza dinner at school is pretty cool; yet carving a pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern with your family is a memory builder. We so enjoyed all the activity and excitement with each family. As the sun was setting, arranging all the jack-o-lanterns on the stone wall was filled with anticipation. Each one was lit with a tea light, glowing in the darkening sky.
Everyone sat together in a circle with their jack-o-lanterns. Singing the Jack-O-Lantern song along with the autoharp as it became dark was… perfect. Truly, it was a moment in time, the kind that leaves you with a feeling deep in your chest, yet you cannot find words to explain it. You just know that it is special. Often it is the little moments that are the most important and the best of all.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
Wonderful, Jennie. Memories for a lifetime. 😀
That’s so nice, John. Thank you.
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Where do you find the energy for all these events?
I wish I had an answer. It’s the children, and connecting families; that keeps me going. 🥰
What a wonderful memory for those children and their parents! (And their teacher, too. 😉)
It really is, Liz. Thank you so much!
You’re welcome, Jennie!
John has it right. That’s a Halloween memory which will last a lifetime, Jennie!
John absolutely has it right. Past families and children remember this event, big time.
What a wonderful fun evening.
Thank you, Jacqui!
Halloween pumpkins aren’t a thing where I live – Halloween is barely a thing where I live – but this looks so cozy and fun. I’m glad you had this moment.
Many thanks, Caro. It was cozy and fun. When our daughter lived in Italy she discovered no one carved pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, so she took up the challenge of carving as many as she could.
Perfect activity for kids and their families. You do so many things well, Jennie, but including the parents in school activities is one in which you especially shine.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Pete. It means so much to the parents, and this is our most popular event.
Beautiful view.
Thank you.
Wonderful experience with children and parents. Lovely photos a d video especially the sunset! Your so right the little thingsean the most 💜💜
Many thanks, Willow. It is truly a wonderful event. The sky was as magical as the jack-o-lanterns. Yes, it’s the little things! 🥰
Obviously, an evening to remember and slowly. . . digest! A winner for the rocking-chair days!! Cheers. Joy xxx
It was, indeed! Cheers to you, Joy!
Such a great tradition!
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I love that you do this, Jennie and I know that families do too!
It’s our most popular event, Beth, truly magical. Many thanks!
This pumpkin show looks fun, Jennie. And what a beautiful sunset. Indeed, a special day.
Many thanks, Hazel. You are spot on.
My pleasure, Jennie. Enjoy your weekend with the kids.
Hi Jennie
WOW! So many carved pumpkins.
Here Halloween doesn’t play such an important role.
The Fab Four of Cley
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Yes! I know Halloween is not a thing in your neck of the woods. The jack-o-lanterns are quite magical when they are lit.
Indeed, they are.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend, dear Jennie
The Fab Four of Cley
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Yes! Have a wonderful weekend.
people – pumpkins – pizza what fun!
Yes! 😍 Thank you, Annette.
What a wonderful evening. And memories to treasure for all involved.
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes, and yes. Thank you, Pete. This will never get old, or loose it’s impact. Never.
A night of great memories
Yes! Thank you, Don.
Such a wonderful thing you do every year. Some amazing pumpkins on display!!🎃
Thank you, Darlene. It is a favorite event, year after year. 🎃
very beautifull 👌
Thank you.
This looks wonderful. The Jack o’Lantern with the glasses is very cool 😎
Thank you, Robbie. I love that jack-o-lantern with the glasses. An older sibling in the family wears glasses, so they included that in their carving. Really nice!
Very nice 😀
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Love the pumpkins! What a de”light”ful idea!
Thank you, Cathy! 🎃
Looks wonderfully scary. Ha, ha.
Thanks, Brian. 🎃
Beautiful pumpkins. Does everyone return to school for this activity? Sounded like an enthusiastic group.
The whole (current) class stays, and the party starts as soon as school is over.
Of course, that maKes perfect sense. A wonderful tradition.
Yes, and yes!
What a wonderful night, Jennie.
Thank you, Dan. It was!
Sounds like a lovely evening, Jennie. Many jack-o-lanterns are appearing in our village now too.
It was, Stevie. Thanks! I’m glad you’re seeing jack-o-lanterns popping up.
Hi, Jennie, This is wonderful!
Thank you, Charles!
Definitely magical memories. 🧡
Yes! Thank you, Debby. 💕
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