Field Trip Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th

As I know you are all aware from reading my blog, tomorrow is our Field Trip to the Camlann Medieval Village.

The bus WILL leave promptly at 8:30. We MUST leave on time so we will arrive on time. They have a tight schedule so we will be able to see everything of interest and to explore all of the historical reenactments from the Medieval Times. Please DO NOT BE LATE to SCHOOL!!! The bus WILL leave WITHOUT you!! So, please be at school no later than 8:15.

Please re-read the blog entry listed below to go over all the exciting things we will be learning. Lunch is provided as listed below.

I look forward to seeing you then!!

There will not be a spelling test on Tuesday due to the all day field trip. As listed on your child's spelling list of words, the spelling test will be on the following Tuesday, March 11th. Spelling definitions will be due on 3/11 also.

Wordly Wise IS due tomorrow.

Camlann Medieval Village

On Tuesday, March 4th, we will be traveling to Camlann Medieval Village, which is a living history project portraying rural England in the year 1376 during the Middle Ages. Camlann is dedicated to offering the public powerful personal experiences of history, including multiple learning and performing arts opportunities, built upon research of rural communities in 14th century England, to provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between those historical events and western society today.

We will be fortunate to have a two hour class, which will be held in the undercroft of the Bors Hede Inne, describing daily life in the middle ages. We will have presented to us ideas on how history is understood, and why it is important and relevant to the 21st century. We will discuss archeology, architecture, technology, food, customs, fashions, and music. There will be reproductions of tools, cooking and eating equipment, coins, clothing, armor and musical instruments. Many will be demonstrated and all will be discussed. Weather permitting, we will have a tour of the village area grounds.

Lunch will be the "ploughman's" lunch (bread, roast polish sausage, cheese, vegetable, fruit and a spiced juice drink) from the Bors Hede kitchen. Food is served "feast style" on platters, and eaten off a bread trencher, all while a minstrel plays courtly music. I can hardly wait!

DON'T Forget!! All students are to be dressed appropriately for inclement weather. It may be cold and wet on Tuesday morning. If so, please wear a rain coat and appropriate shoes. We will be learning in a living history "classroom" which will mean that there will be plenty of walking outside! Mr. G. and I will supply the snacks and bottled water. So, please don't worry about your child starving on the way to and from Camlann Medieval Village. If you would like to pack a snack for your child, that is fine, as long as it is in a disposable bag and the water is in a plastic disposable bottle.

Students may bring a book to read on the bus or a notebook to draw in; but, NO game boys or electronic gear of any kind ! Thank you for understanding.

What a Night!

Tonight's Science Fair was nothing short of spectacular! I am always so impressed with the caliber of scientific knowledge and experimentation that our Seabury students demonstrate. It was a fantastic exhibit of intelligence and ingenuity. It was a great job by everyone!

I want to especially thank all of the many parents and grandparents who came tonight. I have NEVER seen so many in my classroom on a Science Fair night. WOW! It was a wonderful time for us all. Thank you all for coming!

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR MONDAY!!!

Monday, March 3rd, is National Read-In Day. The entire school will be participating in wearing pajamas (and robes), bringing their favorite book(s) and sleeping bag (and pillow) to school. We will have designated times on Monday to participate in the National Read-In. In addition, we will also have many of our regularly scheduled classes. One special part of the day will be filled with a read-in with my class and the Superstars. We will be "Buddy-reading" with the Superstars! It will be a wonderful time and we are all looking forward to Monday. Please note that students MUST bring a pair of regular shoes to school for recess. (A jacket also if there is inclement weather). Other than that, students know what to do on Pajama Day. Please note that it is NOT mandatory that students come to school in their pajamas and robe; but all said that they were very excited about doing so on Monday!

Please make sure that you have turned in your child's permission slip for our Field Trip on Tuesday, March 4th. In conjunction with our studies of the Middle Ages, we will be traveling to Carnation via school bus and will be whisked back into time at Camlann, the Medieval Village. It will be a rare treat.
When I planned this field trip back in July, I was fortunate enough to get this date for the Explorers and Navigators. (They fill up fast!) I am very excited about this field trip on Tuesday, and I know your Explorer is too.

SCIENCE FAIR TOMORROW

The Science Fair is tomorrow! I am very proud of all of the Explorers for the exemplary job they have done on their science experiments.
WAY TO GO!
During the day, each class will have a time when their projects will be set up so they can demonstrate them for other classes. The schedule is below:10- 10:45 Superstars10:45 – 11:30 Beacons12:30 – 1:15 Sharks1:15 – 2:00 Navigators2 – 2:45 Explorers.

We encourage you to come and see the amazing projects our students have been working on. Feel free to drop in during the day when students are hosting other students in their classrooms. Or you are welcome to join us in the evening when all students in attendance will be demonstrating their projects to parents, family and friends. The evening Science Fair is from 7:00-8:00. I look forward to seeing you there.

As you know, this Thursday is Seabury’s annual science fair. Students will be setting up their projects in the morning, and each class will have the opportunity to see the displays in the other rooms at various times throughout the day.

We encourage you to come and see the amazing projects our students have been working on. Feel free to drop in during the day when students are hosting other students in their classrooms. Or you are welcome to join us in the evening when all students in attendance will be demonstrating their projects to parents, family and friends.

During the day, each class will have a time when their projects will be set up so they can demonstrate them for other classes. The schedule is below:

10- 10:45 Superstars
10:45 – 11:30 Beacons
12:30 – 1:15 Sharks
1:15 – 2:00 Navigators
2 – 2:45 Explorers

The evening science fair for parents and friends is Thursday night from 7 - 8 p.m.

We look forward to seeing all the great projects our kids have been working on!

Tomorrow evening, Wednesday, February 27th, at 7:00 in the multi-purpose room, there will be a “Followup Task Force Report to Parents” meeting. I would like to encourage you to attend for members of the Board of Trustees and Mrs. Wollum will be there to share additional information about the middle school development process, to talk about plans for the future of Seabury, and to answer your questions. Child care will be provided for those who make advance reservations by calling or e-mailing Joslyn in the office.

HOMEWORK

Homework for tonight, February 25th involves students completing their SCIENCE FAIR projects. Students are to bring their Science Fair projects in on Wednesday. The actual Science Fair will be on Thursday. During the day students will travel from room to room to view the projects.
Thursday evening at 7:00 parents and friends are invited to view all of the projects. Students are to "man their stations" during this time. The program ends at 8:00.

Due Tomorrow:
Spelling test tomorrow. Also Spelling definitions and Wordly Wise Lesson 18 are due.

Math for my math class: Please remember to bring in the Dynomath magazine and to complete ONLY #12 on the Medieval Math for tomorrow.


This Wednesday evening:

You are encouraged to attend the “Followup Task Force Report to Parents” meeting this Wednesday night, February 27th, at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Members of the Board of Trustees and I will be there to share additional information about the middle school developmentprocess, to talk about plans for the future of Seabury, and to answer your questions. Child care will be provided for those who make advance reservations by calling or e-mailing Joslyn in the office.

What's new this week

Here is a quick reminder of this week's upcoming events:

On Tuesday, Wordly Wise is due as are Spelling definitions. There is the weekly Spelling test on Tuesday as well.



All Science Fair Projects are due in class on Wednesdays. The actual Science Fair day is on Thursday.



On Wednesday evening, February 27th, at 7:00 p.m. there will be the important meeting in the multi-purpose room for parents to learn more about the next steps in the middle school development process and to find out how you and your family can be involved.



On Thursday evening there will be the Science Fair for parents to view the Seabury students' projects.



Friday is pizza and popcorn Friday.