Happy Friday!

We had a great week here in the classroom. We’ve been observing out plants growing and are getting ready to repot them and use the soil we’ve collected from our composting worms. We have also been working on biographies this week and yesterday we went outside in the afternoon to pick up trash around our school.

Next week is our field trip to the Eagle River Nature Center on Tuesday. Please check the weather in the morning and make sure you child is prepared to be outside for most of the day. Thanks! Wednesday is our field trip to the Pioneer School House and we are still looking for another chaperone for this trip. If you would be able to join us on this trip that would be great!

Permission forms are coming home for the Alaska Native Heritage Center on Tuesday, May 3^rd from 9:30am-1:30pm and we will be taking a bus there. The next week orienteering on Tuesday, May 10^th has been moved to the trails at Bartlett High School. We will be taking a bus for this trip and it cost three dollars per child. On Wednesday, May 11^th, we are participating in the Kid’s Don’t Float program and will be doing the swimming portion on Wednesday, May 11^th from 1-3:30pm. This will be a driving field trip, so if you are able to join us please check with the office and make sure all your paperwork is in order. Thanks!

A letter is coming home today from Ms. Dene about the transition to a new teacher for next school year. Please read it over and know that she is available for any question or concerns you may have.

Upcoming Dates:

·      Tuesday, April 26^th, 9:15am-1:45 pm: Eagle River Nature Center

·      Wednesday, April 27^th, 11:30am-2:00pm: Pioneer School House

·      Tuesday, May 3^rd, 9:30am-1:30pm: Alaska Native Heritage Center

·      Tuesday, May 10^th, 9:20am-12:00pm: Orienteering at Bartlett High School

·      Wednesday, May 11^th, 1-3:30pm: Kids Don’t Float at West High School Pool (*We will need drivers for this trip, if you think you might be able to drive, please check in with the office and make sure all your paperwork is in place. Thanks so much in advance for helping with this!)

·      Friday, May 13^th, 2:00-3:30pm: Third Grade Presentation Celebration

·      Friday, May 13^th: Denali’s Gala

·      Monday, May 16^th 9:30-11:30am: Arbor Day Tree Planting on the Park Strip

·      Thursday, May 19^th, 9:30am-3:00pm: Primary Wing Picnic at Valley of the Moon Park

·      Snack Schedule:

Monday: Kailey

Tuesday: Andy

Wednesday: Piper

Thursday: Carly

Friday: Julia

Have a wonderful weekend!