Spring Update

It is springtime and we have a lot of exciting projects, events, and trips planned.
So, here is your update:

Next Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day.
We are hosting a family event from 11:00-1:10 and hope you can make it.

11:00-12:30: Appropriate technology demos
Earth-friendly projects/activities
Gardening in our new planters in front of the school- parents are invited to help
12:30-1:10: Family potluck
1:10: Early dismissal- minimum day

If you have any ideas for Earth Day projects please let us know.
We are planning this carnival-style and want the kids to have fun.

We are still also looking for donations for our garden projects that keep expanding.
Plants, seeds, tools, gloves, soil, amendments and time/energy are all appreciated.

By the way- have you seen our new beautiful planter boxes?
They were designed and built by Endless Gardens, run by Dylan Hunt and James Kelley.
Thank you!

The following week, April 25-29: Spring Break

The week after Spring Break: STAR Testing begins on Monday
3-5 graders will test Monday-Friday and try to finish that week.
2nd graders will begin later in the week and finish the following week while the 3-5 class is camping.

Please remember that we make STAR testing as painless as possible.
It is important for our small school that students participate- but we continue with the
Always Try Your Best Trillium Value as the guiding principle for testing.

Please help your kids get extra sleep and
be on time to school during test week.

Then, May 9-11,
the 3-5 graders are going camping at Wolf Creek Outdoor Educational Facility.
This is a great trip for student bonding and local ecology instruction.
Look in parent boxes for information about this trip.
Parent chaperones are needed.

The end of the year is coming right up- including our End of the Year Trip to Pamplin Grove June 7-9.
This is how we end every school year- camping together.
Last year's trip was rather damp- so think sunshine for this year!

Please mark your calendars for this fun family camp-out.
Information will be in parent boxes soon.
FYI- all students not camping will have independent study packets this year due to limited staff availability.
If you cannot go camping- talk to us sooner than later.
Thank you!