Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Trip Chaperones/Drivers!

Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to accompany us on our trip next week. We are relying on you to help our students have a GREAT time- and to make sure everyone and everything gets up to Glacier Basin. 

By this time you sure have turned your paperwork in to me (Gabrielle) and you have had your driver's license and proof-of-insurance copied by Gayle in the office.  

I want to make sure we have room for everyone and everything.  Please (please please) email me with the number of students you can safely carry in your vehicle.  Also let me know if you will be able to carry any extra gear.  

I would also like to hear if you have some specific activity you are looking forward to doing.  We have a couple of hours on Monday, and a larger chunk of time Tuesday (students will have a packed lunch with them).

Example:
Gabrielle can carry 7 students and no additional gear.
I want to go on some shorter hikes and possibly a night hike. 

Thanks for everything!  We are almost there!

Gabrielle
Ghovinen@jeffco.k12.co.us



Students to come to school for only one hour on Friday!

On Friday, August 26, students will arrive at their new classroom for a one hour visitation for our first conference and to complete a task or two. This is not a regular full day of classroom instruction, so please arrange transportation for your child.

If you signed up for a one hour window and find you are unable to make the appointment, please email as soon as possible so I can arrange an alternative meeting time.

Thank you!
Gabrielle

Ghovinen@jeffco.k12.co.us

Assessment Day
Aden
Gulaid
1:45-2:45
Arthur
Lefebure
12:45-1:45
Bo
Dancer
9:45-10:45
Cam
Zavada
10:45-11:45
Cormac
Sheridan
9:30-10:30
Felix
Kachadourian
9:00-10:00
Fiene
Hankins
1:30-2:30
Haleigh
Richter
7:30-8:30
James
Christian
1:00-2:00
Jessica
Duhegraham
9:15-10:15
Julia
Langley-Valey
8:45-9:45
Julian
Cozzo
8:15-9:15
Kaeyla
Taavialma
7:45-8:45
Kaya
Seabaugh
2:00- 3:00
Koben
Quaiser
8:00-9:00
Kolton
Roderick
2:15- 3:15
Luke
Pisano
7:15-8:15
Madison
Van Haveren
10:30-11:30
Mako
Wetstine
11:00- 12:00
Mary
Giblin
8:30- 9:30
Matthew
Isaacks
10:15- 11:15
Nevaeh
Heit-Carnahan
10:00- 11:00
Noah
Alleman
2:30- 3:30
Quintry
Jeffares-Whitehead
1:15-2:15
Xanthia
Borg
2:45- 3:45

Equipment List for our Fall Trip (We are LEAVING on August 29! Monday!)

EQUIPMENT LIST

Do not pack for your child, because they do not know what they have!  Use this checklist to be sure that they are well prepared for this trip.  If you need help locating items on this list, please call us.  It is important for kids to have all items and we may be able to lend something to you.  PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING!!!

BIG SACK LUNCH FOR THE FIRST DAY- labeled and stored in the backpack. Please make sure your child has a healthy and filling start for our grand adventure!

EQUIPMENT
o   Backpack with well-padded shoulder straps for hikes and activities
o   Soft pack or duffel for clothing and gear
o   Warm sleeping bag in a stuff sack/bag (NOT the cute cartoon character bags)
o   Sleeping pad (inexpensive high density foam pads are fine)
o   Flashlight with extra batteries
o   Mess kit (unbreakable bowl, plate, spoon, fork, and a cub in a bag of some sort)
o   2 Water bottles (labeled and at least 24 oz)
o   Plastic bag for wet/dirty clothes


CLOTHING
o   Wool or fleece jacket
o   Warm winter coat
o   Warm hat and gloves/mittens
o   Rain gear (poncho or raincoat)
o   Sun hat/cap/visor/sunglasses
o   2 pairs of sturdy shoes (sneakers/boots, no flip flops)
o   4-5 pairs of socks (wool or polypropylene)
o   Long underwear (some pajamas can serve as long underwear)
o   Something warm and comfy to sleep in (some long underwear can serve as pajamas)
o   2 pairs of long pants
o   2 long sleeve shirts
o   2 pairs of shorts
o   3 t-shirts
o   3 pairs of underwear

PERSONAL ITEMS
o   Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen
o   Tooth brush and toothpaste
o   Hairbrush
o   Hand towel
o   Deodorant
o   Hand sanitizer


OPTIONAL
o   Camera (not a cell phone)
o   Binoculars
o   Book
o   One small comfort item
o   Pillow


DO NOT BRING
o   Electronics (cell phones, mp3 players, game devices…)
o   Make-up/perfume/cologne
o   Candy or snacks
o   Matches, knives
o   Bad attitudes


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Sunday, August 21, 2016

In anticipation of our upcoming camping trip...

Please make sure your sixth grader has all of his/her paperwork turned in.  

Extra copies of the trip packet were sent home on Friday for those few still missing.

All medications (herbal, over-the-counter, prescription, even cough drops) need their own medication form and need to be in their original packaging.  Extra forms are available for your child to take home on Monday.  It is helpful to have all the paperwork filled out and included with the medicine in a large ziplock bag BEFORE delivering it to us.

We have room for at least one more chaperone/driver. All drivers need to fill out the short packet and need to have copies of their current driver's license and insurance on file with the office. I would like to know our final adult count for menu planning.

If you are chaperoning, please let me know how many students you can transport in your car and if you can also take gear.  Email me at ghovinen@jeffco.k12.co.us as soon as you can so I can start putting together car groups. Have an idea of what adventures you want to have with the students while we are at RMNP? I would love to know that in advance.

Packing lists went home in the Friday folder.  Extra copies are available at school for students who need them.

A copy of the Mandatory Trip Meeting slide show was sent home to those families who were not able to make it on Thursday night.  Please read the information, sign the paper to acknowledge you have done so, and have your child turn it in on Monday.

Call Sharon (303) 982-7045 in the financial office if you have not yet payed the $50 trip fee and if you need to set up a payment plan.

The Egg Drop








































Monday, August 1, 2016

On your mark...get set...

Welcome to your 2016-2017 school year!

Some important upcoming dates:

Tuesday, August 8, 7AM-6PM: Registration for ALL STUDENTS.  Please make sure you pick up the trip packet and sign up for an assessment slot time.

Tuesday, August 16, 4:30-7:00: New Year's Eve.  Our classroom will be open to visit from 4:30-5:30.

Thursday, August 18: First Day Back to School!

Friday, August 26: Student Assessment Day, individual student times (sign up during registration).

Monday-Wednesday, August 29-31: 6th Grade Camping Trip to RMNP. Parents are needed!

Monday, September 5: No school

Wednesday, September 7: School picture day



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