This lovely annual School tradition has continued without faltering for near to 30 years. The children gathered together with their teachers and volunteer friends to share a communal meal prepared by each other under the open sky and around a fire. It is a tradition that has provided opportunity to exchange invitations, to meet and sit with someone new and enjoy the fruit of our labors. The circle was closed with a gratitude blessing as each child tossed a small written statement into the fire. -Deb DeGuire, Lower El Directress