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JA Biztown Chaperone/Volunteer

Feb20

Happy Tuesday!

Our annual 5th grade field trip to JA Biztown is Wednesday, March 14 and our class needs two chaperones who are also able to transport our group of ten 5th grade students to Discovery Gateway.

I have heard from several parents who are interested in volunteering; however, only parents who are able to drive multiple children, will be able to join us for this trip.  If you are the parent of a 5th grade student AND you would like to volunteer your time, as well as drive a group of students, please contact me ASAP.

Note: It is the policy of JA City to not place parents with their own children in a business.  You will have an opportunity to interact with your child during their break time, but will not be directly placed with them in their business.

There is a $5.00 fee for this field trip.  Your child can bring money to the office, or you can make your payment here.

We also have a smaller walking field trip to America First Credit Union, Wednesday, March 7.

Permission slips for both trips will be coming home with your child today.

 

Astro Camp Field Trip Postponement

Feb4

Due to numerous factors, our class will be postponing the upcoming field trip to Astro Camp.  I know this is a disappointment, but a decision that needs to be made.  I will let the students know of this decision tomorrow.

I will update everyone when we are able to reschedule this trip.

Thank you for your understanding.

This entry was posted on February 4, 2018, in Fieldtrip.

State Capitol Field Trip – Thursday, February 1

Jan30

Our class is going to the State Capitol Thursday, February 1.   An information sheet was sent home detailing the plans for our trip, but several of you still had questions.  It is my hope that this post will clarify any remaining questions that you may have.

Children should dress in weather appropriate clothing and bring a lunch that does not require heating.  All electronics (iPhones, iPods, iPads) should be left at home.  If your child has a stand alone camera, they are welcome to bring it along to take pictures.  Any device that does not meet the expectations will be taken from the student and will be available for pick up in the office, by a parent, at the end of the school day.

Please be on time!  We will be reviewing field trip and bus etiquette prior to our departure from school.  Students who are tardy will miss important details regarding our trip.

  • 9:00 – Leave MMA via school bus and travel to SLC
  • 10:00 – Daughters of the Pioneers Museum
  • 11:00 – Tour of Utah State Capitol – During this time, we may have the opportunity to see the legislative process in action.
  • 12:00 – Lunch
  • 12:30 – Walk back to the museum to finish our exploration
  • 1:15 – Bus leaves SLC and returns to MMA

Please plan on picking up your children from school at the regularly scheduled end of day.

We have had numerous children out with various illnesses.  If you know your child will not be able to attend, for any reason, it is imperative that you notify me prior to the start of school on Thursday.  We will not be able to wait for tardy students as we are on a very tight schedule.

If you have any further questions, please let me know.

Week 7 – In School “Field Trips” and 4th Level AWHC Trip

Oct1

I can’t believe we are beginning the seventh week of school!

This week we have two in school “field trips” related to 4th and 5th grade science concepts.

  • Wednesday, Rocky Mountain Power will be talking to our 5th level students about conservation and electricity.  To reward them for completing a home energy survey, each 5th level student will receive a night light.   In addition to the night light, our classroom will receive a $50 gift card if all students return their survey.  Please watch for this to come home Wednesday, and return it by Friday so that we will be eligible for the $50!!
  • Thursday, Meteorologist – Dan Guthrie will be presenting to our 4th level students.  Dan has been at KSL since 2013.  He visits nearly 100 elementary schools each year.  We are so excited to have him coming to MMA.

Next week, October 12, our 4th level students will be travel to the American West Heritage Center in Wellsville, Utah.  There they will learn about Utah Native American Heritage, Mountain men and Utah Pioneers.  If you haven’t already signed the permission slip, please do so and return no later than Wednesday, October 4.

Finally, Parent Teacher Conference is coming up October 16-18.  Watch for the We Join In link to sign up for a conference time.

Celebration of the Constitution – Freedom’s Light – Field Trip

Sep6

Today your child will be bringing home a permission slip for our first field trip, taking place Friday, September 15.  Please review, sign and return this slip no later than Monday, September 11.

Lacey has volunteered to arrange carpool for this first field trip.  If you are interested in driving and chaperoning, please contact Lacey Wolfinger.   Please tell her how many TOTAL children, including your own, you can drive.  The sooner we can arrange the rides, the better.

We need 4 or 5 volunteers, enough to transport 27 students from the school to Bountiful park and back again.  We will be leaving from the North Shore parking lot at 8:30 and leaving Bountiful park at 2:15.

Once Lacey has the drivers squared away, a WeJoinIn will be made and it will be your responsibility to place your child in the car you would like them in.  If you are making your own arrangements, please notify Lacey of these details so she can communicate with me.   I cannot make these arrangements myself.

You can contact Lacey at: laceywolfinger@yahoo.com

I am putting PDF copies of the permission slips under the PDF tab on the home page. In the event your child loses their copy, you can print one at home.