First of all thank you to all our wonderful chaperones for another successful camping trip for our fifth graders!  We had a great time and great weather!!!

No spelling tests for the rest of the year, although we will be doing activities on Spelling City at school.

NWEA Testing – May 29th-May 30th  *Makeups will be the 31st and June 1st.

Human Growth & Development – Thurs., May 31st

Instrumental Concert- Thursday, May  31st

*Please remind your child to bring a water bottle to school!  Thank you to Mrs. Pugh for bringing in a cooler of ice and water!

Parents, we will not get back from camp until about 11:30.

There will be no safeties on post Tuesday afternoon through Thursday.  Morning safeties on Tuesday WILL do post after they come into the cafeteria to drop off their luggage in the cafeteria for camp.

Tomorrow is our camping trip!  I am sending a reminder note home today with any last minute questions you may have.  If you are sending in water or snacks, I have set aside a table in the cafeteria to put them on.  Students not attending camp will be spending the three days in Mrs. Currie’s classroom.  When they come to school, they are to report to our classroom first.  We have left some activities for you to do while we are gone and have even worked out some extra specials for you!

*Report to school at your normal time, drop off your luggage in the cafeteria and head outside to line up.  We plan on leaving by 9:45 at the latest.  We are looking forward to a fun filled three days!!

Today a note is going home regarding participation in Human Growth & Development.  The lesson will be on Thursday, May 31st.  Your child must have a signed permission slip to attend this lesson. Permission slips are due on Monday, May 21st.  

Math Test Chapter 10 will be on Monday, May 21st.

All fifth graders are to wear their tye dye shirts tomorrow for the parade.  We will also be doing a fifth grade picture on the playscape.  Students may make a poster at home if they would like to carry one in the parade.

Dear Parents,

Here is a list of reminders for camp:

• Departure – Tuesday, May 22nd – Students should arrive at school at their normal time.
• Students should drop off luggage in the cafeteria and then go outside to line up and come into the classrooms when the bell rings. We are scheduled to leave around 9:45. Attendance will be taken in the classroom before we depart.
• Bags/suitcases need to be clearly marked with the child’s first/last name. Please label all clothing/personal items as well.  All items need to be bagged, this includes sleeping bags, pillows, etc.
• Bring an extra sheet to put over the plastic mattress cover.
• Medications must be in the original bottle, labeled with child’s name, dosage and time of day to be administered. Place ALL medications in a Ziploc bag with your child’s name clearly marked.  MEDICATIONS MUST BE GIVEN DIRECTLY TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER.  Students may not keep any medications in their suitcases/bags.  A completed health form (SIGNED BY THE DOCTOR) must be turned in for any medications to be administered.
• Prepare for the weather! Watch the weather forecast for next week and plan accordingly.  Students need to have some kind of raincoat/parka with a hood.  Ponchos are acceptable, but also bring a warm jacket to wear underneath.  Students also need a pair of boots along with comfortable walking shoes.  Students should bring more than one pair of shoes and plenty of socks!
• Snack & bottled water donations can be put in the cafeteria anytime between now and the day we leave. Please purchase small water bottles, so we can limit the “waste.”  We also need individually wrapped snacks for about 64 students (suggestions: granola bars, fruit snacks, chips, cheese/crackers, rice krispie treats).  LABEL ALL ITEMS – 5th GRADE CAMP.
• Return – Thursday, May 24th – Parents should be at the school by 11:10 a.m. to pick up students. PARENTS MUST SIGN STUDENTS OUT BEFORE LEAVING.  Teachers will have sign out sheets outside.  Students are not supposed to come into the school to make any calls home.
• If your child needs to be released to another parent, please send in written permission ahead of time!
• If you need to get in contact with your child, call the Lindbergh Main Office @313.827.6300 and they will contact your child’s teacher.

Fifth grade safeties will not have post duties Tuesday through Thursday, but will resume their original post on Tuesday, May 29th.

Get ‘em packed…We’re ready to have some fun!

Thank you so much for all the gifts and notes from the students, it was a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day!!!

This week at a glance:

NWEA – May 14-17

Full Band – Tuesday, May 15th

Late Start -Wed., May 16th

SS Test – Moved to Friday

Variety Show – Friday, May 18th

Popcorn Day – Friday

A permission slip went home yesterday for our Pen Pal Field Trip on the Diamond Jack River Tour on Thursday, June 7th from 9-2 (approx).  We will be eating lunch at the park next to the dock with our Pen Pals.  Students will need to bring a sack lunch and beverage (no glass bottles).The cost is $9.00 and we are traveling by private cars.  We will need parent drivers with a valid driver’s license and  proof of insurance.  You will need to come in the week of our field trip with your proof  insurance  and the parent driver permission slip to turn into Ms. Pina.    This is only Mrs. Bush’s class attending this trip because it is with our pen pals from Howard that we have been corresponding with all year.

Running Club has been cancelled for Friday, May 4th!