Roosevelt Reader
January 26, 2017
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Parents,
A Look Ahead at Camp Duncan for 2017-18
Looking forward to 2017-18, we are excited to be providing a more focused Outdoor Education experience at Camp Duncan for our 5th graders. The overnight field trip in the coming year will include two full days of activities, and will eliminate the second night and extra half-day. We are focusing on all the favorite activities students have enjoyed over the years and that best meet learning needs aligned with the District 64 science curriculum. These include: the Night Hike/Drumming, 5th Grade Campfire Sing-a-Long, and the ever-popular Mission Impossible game, in addition to eight planned learning units. The two-day, one-night format means that students will be away from home and school for two complete days, returning at regular dismissal time on the second day. A District-wide committee of 5th grade teachers and the elementary principals carefully reviewed the Camp Duncan program, and unanimously support this compact format. We believe this two-day schedule will enhance the best features of a popular educational experience, support our science curriculum and goals for social-emotional learning, and places the program on a more sustainable basis for the future.
The Outdoor Education Program remains a valuable part of the District 64 curriculum for our 5th graders. The two-day, one-night schedule will enable us to maintain a rich outdoor education experience for students and introduce many other benefits. For your advance planning, the District anticipates that the $190 program fee paid by parents may also be reduced. The Board of Education was informed of this change at the Monday, January 23, 2017 meeting. You may read the full memo here that describes the wide range of considerations and benefits.
The new schedule for 2017-18 will be:
Day One
8:15 - Departure from school
9:45 - Arrival - Settle into cabins
10:15 - Welcome / Orientation
10:55 - Activity #1
11:45 - Table-Setting (Hoppers)
12:00 - Lunch
12:40 - Activity #2
1:50 - Activity #3
3:00 - Activity #4
4:15 - Activity #5
5:15 - Recreation Time
6:00 - Table-Setting (Hoppers)
6:10 - Dinner
6:45 - Drumming / Night Hike
7:25 - Drumming / Night Hike
8:10 - Campfire - Whole Group
9:00 - Back to Cabins for overnight
Day Two
*Move out of cabins before breakfast
7:45 - Table-Setting (Hoppers)
8:00 - Breakfast
8:30 - Activity #6
9:40 - Activity #7
10:50 - Activity #8
11:50 - Table-Setting (Hoppers)
12:00 - Lunch
12:30 - Mission Impossible
1:40 - Pictures/Rec Time/ Pack-Up
2:15 - Departure
By 3:30 - Arrival at school
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Roosevelt Open House.
Have a wonderful day!
Dr. Dwyer
Inspire every child to discover, learn, achieve, and care.
NEWS BULLETIN
Open House Tonight!
6:00pm to 7:30pm.
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Lost and Found:
We have a wooden lost and found box located in the South Gym Lobby. Please take a moment to look through the lost and found box to claim your clothing items.
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Traffic Safety Reminders!
Remain with your car when parked on Fairview or Prospect Avenue. This will help with the flow of traffic.
Students need to be mindful when walking to and from school. Please remind your child walk with a buddy, to use the crosswalks, and to be alert for cars and other safety hazards when traveling to school.
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Channels of Challenge Update
There will be an optional informational meeting for parents of current 2nd grade students regarding the Channels of Challenge evaluation process. Channels of Challenge supports high-achieving/high-ability students in the areas of reading and math in 3rd-8th grade. The presentation will be held in the Carpenter School auditorium on Wednesday, February 15th beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 7:30 pm. If you cannot attend, please visit our parent site for more information.