Week 2: From Puppets to Positivity! 

✨ Summer Sparks: Week 2 ✨

Let the fun roll on! Whether you're road-tripping, day-camping, or just chilling in your backyard — we’ve got a new batch of sparks to bring joy, creativity, and connection to your week!

🎉 Spark Star Shout-Out:

This week’s Spark Star goes to ⭐️ Saindhavi ⭐️
Thanks for sharing your awesome kindness rock and a favorite book with us! You’re helping keep the spark alive for everyone! 💛

🔄 Riddle Recap:

Last week we asked: “What has hands but can’t clap?”
🕰️ The answer: A clock!

We also got some very clever guesses like a doll and a statue — so creative! 🧸🗿💡
Thanks to everyone who joined in — you're our Brain Boost Crew! Ready for this week’s riddle?

🧠 Brain Boost: Riddle of the Week

I fly without wings, I cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness flies. What am I?
💬 Drop your guesses in the comments on our Facebook page — we’ll reveal the answer next Sunday!
Bonus: Have your child draw what they think it is — even the silly guesses are the best ones!

💌 Kindness Challenge:

The Compliment Chain
Encourage your child to give 3 compliments today — to a sibling, a neighbor, or themselves!
Kindness is contagious 💬✨

🎨 Spark of Creativity:

Sock Puppets!
Grab a lonely sock, some buttons or markers, and bring a goofy character to life.
🎭 Bonus challenge: host a puppet show for your family!

📚 Book Nook:

“The Rabbit Listened” by Cori Doerrfeld
A quiet, beautiful story about the power of just being there.
✔ Perfect for ages 3–8
✔ A sweet bedtime wind-down after a big day

💃 Move-It Moment:

Freeze Dance Party!
Turn up your favorite playlist and dance until the music stops. Can you freeze like a statue?
Family fun + giggles guaranteed! 🕺⏸️

🍓 Snack Hack:

PB&J Sushi Rolls
Flatten a slice of bread, spread peanut butter & jelly, roll it up, and slice into bite-sized “sushi.”
🥢 Swap in sunbutter or cream cheese & fruit for a twist!

🏅 Big Heart Highlight: Spelling Bee Stars!

This week, we’re celebrating two inspiring students who remind us that hard work and heart can go a long way.

🐝 Faizan Zaki started his Scripps journey in 1st grade and returned multiple times — making it all the way to the National Finals! His perseverance is a spark for us all.

👏 And let’s cheer for Zachary Rara, a proud Greathouse alum now at Meyzeek, who represented Louisville and placed 20th in the nation at this year’s Bee!

Let’s keep cheering for every child who dares to try — and try again. 💛

🧭 Explore More: Community Sparks!

📖 LFPL Cultural Pass + Summer Reading
Free museum visits, shows, and rewards for reading!
👉 lfpl.org/summerreading

🎬 Xscape $Free Kids' Summer Movies
Catch G or PG-rated films every week!
👉 Xscape Summer Movie Series

🎉 Louisville Family Fun Pick:
Free Waterfront Wednesday – June 26
Live music, picnic vibes, and riverside fun at Big Four Lawn!

💛 Keep the sparks coming!
📸 Send us photos, drawings, or ideas to media@ghlionspta.org
🗓️ Visit https://sites.google.com/ghlionspta.org/pta/newsletter every Sunday at 3 PM for the latest spark!

Thanks for being part of our Greathouse Shryock village — we’re building memories and joy, one spark at a time! ☀️
– Your Greathouse Shryock PTA