It was great to see so many folks at Ranchoburg. The students did a wonderful job, and learned a lot in the process. It was very interesting to hear their reflections on the activity--always like to hear new ideas to tweak the curriculum!

We will be releasing our trout on Monday, March 30, from 8:45-10:35 A.M. We'll walk to Scottsdale Pond. Please feel free to join us!

Open House is Wed., April 1, 6-7:00 P.M. Student dismissal time is 12:30 P.M. I hope to see everyone on Wed. evening!

Fifth graders will be going to Walker Creek Ranch for outdoor education Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, May 29. The Walker Creek information packet and forms are in this week's Friday folder. PLEASE DO NOT THROW THE INFORMATION AWAY. Even after you have turned in the forms, you will need the information in the packet (what to bring, how to contact Walker Creek Ranch, the address to use when sending your child a letter--please send a letter!)
Every child must return:
1) Student Health form (2 pages)--please be as specific and complete as possible,
2) Dietary Information form--again, please be as specific and complete as possible (Does your child have any food allergies? Is your child a vegetarian? Is there some food your child does not eat for religious reasons?...), and
3) the Travel Emergency Care form (your child will be traveling to Walker Creek and back on a school bus). Please return these forms to the classroom by Friday, April 10. If you have any questions, please contact me.

You also have your Walker Creek bill in the Friday folder. Please send in your payment no later than May 1. If you have any questions, please contact Tia Sanford.

Your child should be working on their explorer newspaper project; it is due on Wed., Apr. 1. They will be presenting their work to the class.

We have finished our second science unit; the test will be on Tues., March 31. We have reviewed and every student has a completed I-Check review, along with the science book and their science journal, to help them study. Please have your child spend at least some time this weekend reviewing and preparing for the test.

We are working on percents, and will be reviewing and expanding our knowledge of geometry. Students have also begun working in literature circle groups. We keep busy!

Have a great weekend.