Contact Us:
Phone (707) 822-5626
Fax (707) 822-5654
E-mail laureltree_lc@yahoo.com
Laurel Tree Learning Center
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
March 5, 2011
Dear Laurel Tree Community,
The High School Play, You Can’t Take It With You, opens in a week and a half! It’s a delightful comedy that’s appropriate for all ages. Get your tickets from Brenda or any of the cast this week.
We had a very nice Community Meeting last Thursday. In addition to talking about the work done at the retreat (budget, discipline policy, school wide goals, portfolios), we talked about spring trips, school plays, and parent committees. The food was catered by Ital Corner – Alisha’s new venture. It was fantastic. I’ve attached several things that were handed out. The discipline policy, school wide goals, and portfolios are going before the board for first reading and discussion tonight. Everyone is welcome.
The primary class will be taking a field trip to the Arcata Marsh on Thursday March 8. We will need parent drivers and booster seats. Kids should pack a lunch and water, and dress for the weather. We'll be outside most of the day, including a picnic at the Community Park and some play time before we go swimming.
Our first Farm-to-School Fieldtrip is this Friday!! All students in Gaia’s Tribe will be going with Josh to visit the Feral Family Farm. They’re going to do some investigative reporting about local food, where it comes from, where it goes, and how sustainable it is. They’re going to take some pictures, and bring back something for our food program. They’ll leave at 8:45 on Friday morning and return at noon. Watch for permission slips. Wear boots and warm clothes appropriate for working on the farm.
Around the school: The salmon eggs are here. They’re in the darkened tank in the back hallway. Check out the Dr. Suess study lining the hallway down to Josh’s room, and the wire sculpture ocean life hanging in the café! I love how much art we have up all over the school. Primary English is reading The Secret Truths About Grown Up Rules (why you really have to eat your vegetables) and writing their own version. The Blue Groups are blocking Much Ado About Nothing (work on your lines!), and Maren asks primary parents to help with the math homework. It’s word problems this week and your student will need some extra support.
I’m reminding all my English classes that your standing homework assignment from me is to read for 30 minutes a night (novel of your choice) and take an Accelerated Reader test once a month. Everyone should have read a minimum of ten novels this school year. The counter on our website shows that middle and high school students have read over 700 books this year, so far. Keep reading!
Brenda
Reminders:
Afterschool rehearsals this week for You Can’t Take It With You – Monday through Wednesday 3:30-5:30.
The next payment is due for the spring trips. $100.00 for the Green Tortoise trip, $50.00 for the Headwaters Outdoor School. Travel is a super important part of what we do here, be sure to get your student signed up!
The chickens are laying again. Eggs are available for $4.00 a dozen.
Bring your emergency kits in to Dan. We’re still collecting emergency supplies of food and water for each child.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Friday Kitchen Deep Clean. See Alisha
Afterschool rehearsals this week for You Can’t Take It With You – Monday through Wednesday 3:30-5:30.
The next payment is due for the spring trips. $100.00 for the Green Tortoise trip, $50.00 for the Headwaters Outdoor School. Travel is a super important part of what we do here, be sure to get your student signed up!
The chickens are laying again. Eggs are available for $4.00 a dozen.
Bring your emergency kits in to Dan. We’re still collecting emergency supplies of food and water for each child.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Friday Kitchen Deep Clean. See Alisha
Wish List:
Basketball Hoop. We need a new one. If you have one you’re not using, we’d love to have it.
A lawn mower. Our old one is a goner.
Calendar:
You Can’t Take It With You Play Week – March 12-17. Opening Night Wednesday, March 14.
Spring Vacation – April 9-13th.
Much Ado About Nothing Play Week – April 23-27th. Opening Night Wednesday, April 25th.
Going Postal - May TBA
Headwaters School Trip – June 9-14
Green Tortoise Bus Trip – June 7-12
Beach Day – June 14
Last Day of School Picnic at Redwood Park – June 15
Graduation – June 15 or 16th TBA
See our School Calendar Below!
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