Civil War Dispatch

Hello,


We're up to our elbows in paper mache.  The class is continuing to work hard on their Civil War projects.  It is taking nearly all of our day.  Math is the biggest break from the ongoing projects.  We could still use some tin cans and newspaper, if you have any to spare.  Thanks.


A note went home regarding the camping on the night before the reenactment.  I'm open to any level of participation, but will need some parent help during the late shift.  Here is a copy of the note:

Hello parents,

Our class will be camping at HBS next Wednesday night, the night before the Civil War reenactment.  We will set up our tents next to the soccer field.  I am not going to try to make this a camp of Civil War veterans where we do everything “like it was back then.”  I am going to try to make it as easy as possible.  Dinner will consist of sandwiches, fruit and salad.  Families are welcome to join us.  I have several tents, but may need some of you to help out in that department. 

Showers (in the school) will be available (that night and the next morning.) 

Can you let me know below if your child will be staying, if you (or anyone else) in your family will be staying, and/or if you can take a patrol shift during the night (two adults awake at all times)?


I’m happy that we are getting to do this.  This will give us a little “dress rehearsal” for our later camping trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.


Thanks,
Mr. Shea

_______________________ will be staying after school to camp at HBS on Wednesday, May 28.

Other info I need to know: __________________________________________________________
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Please get back to me on your child's (or family's) plans.


In math we worked with protractors again.  The kids struggled a bit yesterday, so I changed my homework assignment for them.  Tonight they will be able to handle it.  Geometry is fun to teach and learn.  You should hear about more hands on learning in math over the next few weeks.


Four blue permission slips for upcoming field trips also went home.  Please get them to me as soon as you can. 


Sorry for the late notice about the cancellation of homework club.  My meeting was on my calendar, I just never relayed the message. 


Thanks for reading.  Have a great night.


Mr. Shea