Week 3

✨ Summer Sparks: Week 3 ✨

Splash into creativity! Whether you're chasing bubbles, making sun prints, or taking a book break in the shade — this week’s sparks are here to brighten your day and inspire play!

🌟 Spark Star Shout-Out:

Big love to Eleanor, Marty, Shona, Shrena, Saindhavi, Chrislyn, Lohith, and Airaa for last week’s awesome riddle guesses, drawings, and creative energy! 💛
And a special shout-out to Saindhavi for creating and sharing a real-life compliment chain — you sparked so many smiles!

🌟 Spark Star Spotlight: Airaa’s Puppet Show!

This week, one of our young Greathouse Lions brought the puppet challenge to life — with voices, movement, and giggles to spare!
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Enjoy Airaa’s adorable puppet show here:
📽️ Watch the Video

Way to go, Airaa — and thank you for sharing your spark! ✨
Want to be featured next week? Send your videos, drawings, or photos to media@ghlionspta.org

🔄 Brain Boost Recap from Week 2:

Last week’s riddle was:
“I fly without wings, I cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness flies. What am I?”
💡 Answer: A cloud!

But wow — we got some wonderfully thoughtful guesses:
☁️ Moving Cloud, Rain Cloud, Shadow, Light — and we loved them all!

🎨 Big shoutout to Eleanor, Marty, Shona, and Shrena for sharing their beautiful cloud drawings!
💌 And a special thank-you to Saindhavi for spreading smiles with a heartfelt compliment chain!

Keep those sparks coming — there’s no wrong way to wonder! We love seeing your creativity and kindness at work! ✨ 

🧠 Brain Boost: Riddle of the Week

What gets wetter the more it dries?
💬 Drop your guesses on our Facebook page — we’ll share the answer next week!
🎨 Bonus: Have your child draw their guess or create a riddle of their own!

☀️ Kindness Challenge:

“Warm Words” Surprise
Write a kind message in chalk on your driveway or sidewalk.
Passersby will smile all day. 💬💛

🎨 Spark of Creativity:

Sun Prints
Lay a dark sheet of paper outside with small objects (leaves, keys, toys) on top.
Let the sun work its magic — then remove the objects to reveal your art!
☀️ + shadows = wow!

📚 Book Nook:

“Jabari Jumps” by Gaia Cornwall
A gentle, joyful story about facing fears and trying something new.
✔ Perfect for grades K–3
✔ Bonus: Read it before heading to the pool or splash pad!

💃 Move-It Moment:

Sponge Toss!
Fill buckets with water and use big sponges for a backyard game of toss.
No sponges? Use old socks or soft balls.
💦 Bonus: Try it blindfolded for laughs!

🍍 Snack Hack:

Frozen Fruit Kabobs
Stack fruit pieces (grapes, melon, banana, berries) on a stick or skewer and freeze for a cool treat.
🌈 Optional: dip in yogurt before freezing for an extra boost!

🧭 Explore More: Community Sparks

📚 LFPL Summer Reading Challenge
Free rewards + experiences for readers of all ages!
👉 lfpl.org/summerreading

🎬 Xscape Summer Movie Series
Catch free kid-friendly movies weekly!
👉 Xscape Summer Movies

🌊 Spraygrounds & Splash Pads
Cool off with play! Check out Louisville Parks sprayground list.

📸 Share your spark!
We’d love to see your drawings, projects, or family fun!
Send to media@ghlionspta.org — and you might be featured next week!

🗓️ Visit www.ghlionspta.org/summersparks every Sunday at 3 PM for the latest edition.

Thanks for being part of our Greathouse Shryock village. Keep the fun going — one spark at a time! 💛
– Your Greathouse Shryock PTA