Class Newsletter

Hi Families,
Many thanks for the wonderful contributions to our bake sale. We haven't counted the $ yet but we surely raised enough to pay for some spring field trips for our Service Learning Project. We have been talking about Sustainability and Environment all year and are hoping to visit many local spots to highlight our work. We hope to investigate the trash vs. recycling at UES and we also hope to sell Lunchskins, the reusable food bags to further reduce waste at Union. We have lots of work to do so it's a good thing we are looping together for fifth grade!
April 8 is the date I have set aside to go to the Recycling Center in Williston and the Moretown Landfill. I'm hoping that we have enough parent drivers at that point. I am also hoping to reschedule the ReSource and Vt Compost trip.
* Could you please let me know if you have completed the paperwork to be a driver so I can plan for the day?
I've made a commitment to the class to take one walking field trip each week for the remainder of the school year. We enjoyed seeing and learning about the Desch family sugaring operation this week. Next week we will head to the Kellogg Hubbard Library for a game of Vermont Jeopardy. Families are always welcome to join us!
I have reserved a Village Life history kit through the Vermont Historical Society, starting after April vacation. I'm looking forward to having new materials to explore for 3 weeks.
We continue to go outside daily so please be sure your children have gear appropriate for mud!
Have a terrific weekend!

Upcoming Events -
March 30 - VT History Museum
March 31 - Mrs Pierce scoring writing pieces in the afternoon
April 1 - Strings Day in Rutland
April 5 - Walk to the Lane Shops
April 7 - KH Library for VT Jeopardy
April 8 - Williston MRF and Landfill
April 15 - 4 Winds
April 28 -Willy Wonka at Opera House / Class Poetry Reading
May 13 - Egg Drop!
May 20 - Rock of Ages
May 27 - Shelburne Museum
June 9 - 4th Grade Field Day