Thursday, May 19, 2011

"Outdoor Education Day"

Mr. Gehrke's class will be having an "Outdoor Education Day" on June 2nd. We will walk from Homes to the South Marion district to engage in activities that are outlined in an agenda that has been sent home with students. A box lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs. We will be going to the Marion Street Cheese Market and then Mills Park/Pleasant Home. Permission slips will be sent home soon.

Lincoln Park Zoo

The entire fourth grade class will be going to the Lincoln Park Zoo on Friday, June 3rd. We will be observing animals and learning about the ecosystems in which they live. We will be leaving Holmes at approximately 9:15 am and will arrive at the zoo at about 10:00 am. Our plan is to be back at school no later than 2:30.l Lunch is being provided for each classroom by parent volunteers.
Permission slips were sent home on Thursday, May 19th. The cost for the trip will be $3.50 to cover the cost for the bus.