Congratulations!!!

Congratulations on completing your first week of fourth grade!  It was a busy week organizing materials, learning new routines, building new relationships, and reviewing school rules and procedures.  I definitely appreciated the students responsible and respectful behavior. Listed below are a few of the task that we completed this week.  Please review each one with your child and if you find yourself unsure of an of them, please send me an e-mail with your questions.


We completed our agenda and took it home each night to have our parents sign and  it.
We completed our first math assignment and returned it signed by a parent
We checked out a library book and begin reading 20 minutes per night.
We  completed our daily morning routine in our September notebook and checked to make sure all responses were accurate.
We sent all required signed school forms to the office. This included payment for juice and snack which begins on Monday, September 9.
We discussed and read a book about  P.A.T.H. expectations.  We agreed to demonstrate Personal Best behaviors, be Accountable for our actions, increase our success with  Teamwork, and be Honest in all our actions throughout the year!

Again, thank you for an enjoyable and successful first week of school.  If you have any questions, please e-mail me at david.krupa@isd47.org

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Sundae Day Event - Monday

Growing Healthy Video

May 10, 2013

Dear Families,

Spring is a time of year when there are many changes in nature.  The fourth grade teachers use this natural opportunity to tie into the physical changes in people.  On Friday, May 24th each classroom will separate their students into groups of boys and girls to show a video and hold a discussion on the changes the students can expect to go through as they mature.

The videos have been approved by the district curriculum committee and the school board.  They are considered to be appropriate for fourth graders.  If you are interested in viewing the film, it will be available for you to preview on May 16th and 22nd from 2:20 to 3:00. If interested, please confirm your date with your child's teacher.

Sincerely,

The Fourth Grade Staff

Storm Apparel and Reading Days

Zetabet Days

A = ARCTIC CRUSH DAY- Park and DQ -May 31

B = BEACH DAY (dress for the day) Bring a Bag (Desk clean)- May 30

C = CAMO AND COOKIE DAY (bring a store bought package of cookies to share)- May 29

D = DECODE AND DENIM DAY - May 28

E = ELETRONIC GAME DAY (BATTERY OPERATED- 1-2PM) May 24

                           

F = FACT AND OPINION DAY (Be prepared to share an opinion and a fact)- May 23

G = GAME AND GUM DAY – (Bring in a favorite game 1- 2 PM and enjoy some gum while you play) - May 2

H= HAT DAY (bring in one for the morning and one for the afternoon)- May 21

I = ICE CREAM SUNDAE DAY (SIGN UP TO BRING IN A TOPPING) Monday,  May 20

J = JERSEY DAY -May 17

K = KNOCK-KNOCK JOKE DAY - Also Field Day May 16

L = LOUNGE WEAR DAY- May 15

M = MIRROR, MIRROR DAY (dress exactly like someone else- can be more than 2 people)-May 14

N = NO PENCIL DAY (use a marker or colored pencil)  - May 13

O = Origami - May 10  - Unity Day

P = PICNIC Day (take cold lunch outside)- May 9

Q = QUESTION DAY (Try to stump the class with a trivia question- make sure you know the answer)- May 8

May 6th

• Homework - Math Vocabulary Cards

AAA Awards:   Segment 1 will include grades 1, 3, 5 and will take place on Friday, May 17th.  Segment 2 will include grades K, 2, 4 and will take place on Friday, May 24th.  

Wacky Hair Day

No homework tonight except for Reading Log and AR

Be watching for the Math Vocabulary cards to come home on Wednesday.

School Store on Monday - Destiny, Bode, and Landon

Zetabet Days- Yellow Day and eXtra Recess Day

Homework

New Reading Log
AR - Check with your child to see how many AR points they have earned for the trimester.

Be watching for the math vocabulary words to come home on Wednesday- Parents should sign each flashcard to show that they have mastered the term.

Homework for tonight...

If you are interested in wearing a hat or eating popcorn on Friday, remember to bring in a one dollar donation for cancer research.

Homework: Rox Reading Log due Monday

'Z' For Zany Day!!!

Winners of the Fishing Opener Fishing Trip!!!

 

                                                      Congratulations Bode and Landon!!!!

Homework....

...bring back your signed permission slip for the White Elephant Sale.  Bring in an item to sell.
Practice measuring angles.  What does 45 degrees look like? 90 degrees? 135 degrees? 225 degrees?  270 degrees?  315 degrees?  180 degrees?  10 degrees?  360 degrees?

May 3rd - Fourth Grade - Walk For Life

Hello everyone - just getting out to you what color your grade level can "sport" the day of the walk!!

Also attached are some information things or poem activities you may want to use with your classes

Kindergarten - Pink for Breast Cancer or White for Lung Cancer

First Grade - Yellow for Bladder and Bone cancer

Second Grade - Orange for Leukemia and Kindney Cancer

Third Grade - Green for Liver Cancer

Fourth Grade - Black for Melanoma 

Fifth Grade - Blue for Colon Cancer

Specialists - Gray for Brain Cancer

SPED -Teal - Ovarian and Cervical Cancer 

Office Staff/support staff- Purple for Pancreatic and the Relay for life colors

OR if anyone has "GOLD" like "bling bling" gold - that is CHILDHOOD CANCER!!

No homework tonight...CELEBRATE..MCA Reading Tests are Done!!!

MCA Math Tests are May 7th and 8th!!!

Zetabet Days - Count Down From Z To A

A = ARCTIC CRUSH DAY- Park and DQ -May 31

B = BEACH DAY (dress for the day) Bring a Bag (Desk clean)- May 30

C = CAMO AND COOKIE DAY (bring a store bought package of cookies to share)- May 29

D = DECODE AND DENIM DAY - May 28

E = ELETRONIC GAME DAY (BATTERY OPERATED- 1-2PM) May 24

                           

F = FACT AND OPINION DAY (Be prepared to share an opinion and a fact)- May 23

G = GAME AND GUM DAY – (Bring in a favorite game 1- 2 PM and enjoy some gum while you play) - May 2

H= HAT DAY (bring in one for the morning and one for the afternoon)- May 21

I = ICE CREAM SUNDAE DAY (SIGN UP TO BRING IN A TOPPING) Monday,  May 20

J = JERSEY DAY -May 17

K = KNOCK-KNOCK JOKE DAY - Also Field Day May 16

L = LOUNGE WEAR DAY- May 15

M = MIRROR, MIRROR DAY (dress exactly like someone else- can be more than 2 people)-May 14

N = NO PENCIL DAY (use a marker or colored pencil)  - May 13

O = Origami - May 10  - Unity Day

P = PICNIC Day (take cold lunch outside)- May 9

Q = QUESTION DAY (Try to stump the class with a trivia question- make sure you know the answer)- May 8

R = READING DAY (bring a magazine) - May 7

S = SANDALS DAY (Storm Apparel) - May 6

T = TWINS/Team DAY - May 3

U = U.S.A. DAY (Wear Red, White, and Blue) - May 2

V = VIKINGS DAY - WEAR PURPLE  May 1

W= WACKY HAIR  Day -April 30

X= eXtra Recess DAY - April 29

Y= YELLOW DAY- YO-YO DAY (Bring a Yo-Yo to use for recess) - April 26th

Z = ZANY DRESS UP DAY - April 25th

Homework for tonight

Math 11. 12


Today's MCA Reading Test went extremely well!  Ask your child about the process. Part Two will be held on Tuesday!  Good Luck!!!


Be watching for the WES permission slip that will be sent home on Tuesday.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Friday April 19 - Bring $1 and wear a hat for the day!
• Thursday April 25 - Bring $1 and buy a bag of popcorn!
• Special items will also be for sale the week of April 22 - May 3

R

Rox Reading

Pleasantview will be participating in the Rox Reading Program again this year.  The program will begin on Monday, April 15 and continue through Sunday, May 12.  The Rox Reading Calendar will take the place of our regular reading log for the next four weeks.  Students and parents will keep track and record their student's reading time on the weekly calendars.  Students are still required to get a minimum of 120 minutes each week.  If their calendar is turned in each week, they will qualify for the weekly drawing to win prizes of Rox merchandise and the grand prize.  One prize will be given out per week per classroom. At the end of 4 weeks, ALL students who reached their reading goal for all 4 weeks will earn the grand prize of a free ticket to a St. Cloud Rox home game!

Friday, April 26, will be our make up day for the April 11th snow day.  April 26 will be day 5 of the rotation.  This means we will have two day fives in a row (April 25 & April 26 - computer class).  All other days will be as marked on the school calendar.

Don't Forget - Fourth Grade Concert 6:30 PM on April 16th

Students should arrive at 6:15 and meet in the classroom.  Please pick up your child by their locker after the concert.

Mr. McDermid said the kids could dress the part for their music concert. The songs they are singing are from the 50's decade. If they feel more comfortable in their regular clothes, that is fine too.

Girls: Poodle Skirts, Peddle Pushers (jeans rolled up), Blouse or Plain T-Shirt, Scarf around neck or tied around pony tail

Boys: Jeans (cuffed at the bottom) and White T-Shirt

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April 22 and 23 - MCA TESTING FOR OUR CLASS

Here are some tips for helping prepare your child for MCA testing:

Early to bed - A good night’s sleep is very important the night before the test. Most children need at least 10 hours of sleep to perform their best.

Prepare a good breakfast - Test morning is not the time for a high-sugar snack or no breakfast at all. A nutritious and filling breakfast is a must. 

Take it seriously - Schools use this information to identify students’ strengths and areas of growth, so encourage your child to do their best.

Relax - Try not to be nervous before the test. Take a few deep breaths. Close your eyes for a moment and tell yourself to just stay calm and focused.

Listen Up - Pay close attention to the teacher’s instructions and carefully read the test instructions to make sure you understand exactly what you’re supposed to do.

Move on/don’t get stuck - If you’re having a hard time with one question, leave it and go on to other questions. Come back to finish it later. 

Instill Confidence- Tell your child that s/he is ready and that they will do well.  We have to believe it—to achieve it!

Send out on a Positive Note- Studies have shown that students who have a stress-free morning—do better on the test.

News From Office

April 26th will be our make up day for yesterday's snow day.  

April 26th will be a day 5 of the rotation as yesterday was a day 5. 

This means we will have two day 5's in a row.  

April 25th & April 26th will be a day 5.  

All other days will be as marked on the school calendar.  

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Thanks. 

• Ellen Fuller
• Pleasantview Elementary School
• ellen.fuller@isd47.org

April 9th

We will be celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday, April 10. Staff & students can wear Unity Day T-shirts or orange.

Math 11.4  - Lots to do as we spent most of our math class time working on MCA practice problems.

Reading Log

News from the Office

Our Walk for Life committee met last night and we have decided on the following things to promote this event in our building.

Committe members are:  Juli Scott, Kay Pakkala, Jill Zimpel, Carissa Solarz, Jana Johnson, Jennifer Widman, Dave Krupa, Heidi Lund, Katie Brewster, Kim Norsten, Amy Hopper, Jessica Teske, Lindsey Saurer and myself.   If you have questions about any of the events please touch base with one of these members.  

  

Obviously we are continuing with the bottle campaign as in past years.   Thanks again for everyone's help in this project.   Every student who brings back their bottle with any amount in it will have their name go in a drawing for a classroom prize.  Classroom teachers please keep track of who brings their bottles back.  

We are asking that each classroom make a poster for their classroom to be dispalyed on the track on May 3rd.  This poster should include the names of those you are walking for and your classroom name.   We will bring around the poster paper to your classroom.   This poster needs to be completed by May 1st.  

We have also decided to create a bulletin board in the hallway where students and staff can place a picture of those friends and family members who have battled cancer.  These pictures need to have the students name and teacher name on the back of the picture so that we can return the pictures to them when we are done.  These pictures can be given to either Kay Pakkala or Jill Zimpel who will be creating the bulliten board.  

We will also be having three special fridays where students can bring $1. and earn a special priviledge.  On April 12th student can bring $1.00 and earn 1 minute of free time for their grade level.  Grade levels will determine when to have this free time.   On Friday, April 19th, they can bring $1.00 and wear a hat for the day.  On Thursday(no school on Friday), April 25, they can bring $1.00 and get a bag of popcorn.  

Starting on April 22nd we will once again have items for sale in the school store through Thursday, May 2nd.    Dave Krupa and Heidi Lund will be organizing this with the fourth grade students.  We will have more information on WAEL at a later time.  

We will be walking on Friday, May 3rd.  A schedule will be coming out at a later date for this.  We will once again be handing out Freezees as a treat at this event.  Each grade level will be assigned a color or colors to weat on this day representing a different kind of cancer. We also hope to have the radio station participate with us again on this day.  If we have bad weather we will host the event in the gym. 

Thank you to everyone for making this a successful event.  

Monday, April 9th

Our science class is studying the earth's surface, how weathering and erosion affect the earth's features, and what resources are found on the earth.

Homework for tonight - Math 11.3 and Reading Log

Homework...

Several studetns need to return their After School Targeted Services Permission slip (even if you're not participating....thanks!)
Reading Log is due on Friday.
WFL bottles went home today.
Corrected math tests will be sent home on Thursday
Mr. Krupa wil be absent on Friday, Apri 6th

Did you see this earlier post? Another Wonderful Interactive Website - I've had time to browse around with it and it's really good! Another Wonderful Interactive Website

http://interactivesites.weebly.com/index.html

The Third Round of Targeted Services Begin on Thursday, April 4th

The focus is MCA Preparation/Practice Work

Free Time Fun!!!

Seeking Donations

We are seeking donations of shoe boxes, plastic water bottles with openings large enough to put a quarter in, and packing boxes (moving boxes that have a top and aren't too big for carrying).

Homework and next week!

Turn in the weekly Reading Log!

Math: We'll have a math test on Wednesday.  Adding and subtracting improper fractions and mixed numbers.

Homework for tonight...

Get Parent Signature on completed math homework (completed in class).

Homework

Reading Log

Next Week

Math - We continue to work with fractions; finding equivalent fractions and changing improper fractions to mixed numbers.


Grammar:  In place of grammar, we will be taking some time to start some preparations for MCA testing.  We will be doing short activities that go over all of the skills we have been practicing all year so far.

Reading:  Our main reading skills for the week will be looking at text and graphic features in non-fiction stories.  We will also be working on recognizing different prefixes and clarifying our understanding.  New reading logs went home today and will be due next Thursday due to no school on Friday.  All reading routines/homework/AR goals etc will remain the same when Ms. Sauerer is here.

A wonderful website to enjoy - Interactive practice!!!


http://interactivesites.weebly.com/index.html

Smile - Pictures on Friday, March 22th

We will be taking the class picture, too!  Purchase forms need to be turned in on March 22!

Math Practice problems

7/8 of 56 =

3/4  of 28 =

6/10  of  100  =

Convert Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

11/8   =

17/3  =

48/7  =


Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

3  4/5  =

6  6/8  =

2  4/7  =

Homework

Math 9.7
Spring Picture form - Pictures are being taken on Friday

Homework for Tonight

Math 9.4  - We did most of it in class
Reading Log
Ask your child about John Coy

Info. from the Office

A boy's swimsuit, green towel and goggles were found in a Target bag on the lost and found table.  Please check with your boys who went swimming on Activity Day.

These items are in the office.

Science Day - Investigations and Observations

News From the Office

Spring pictures will be taken on Friday, March 22nd.? We are in need of 4 more volunteers for this day.

We need one volunteer from 7:50 - 11:30 am and 3 volunteers from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm.

If you are able to help at these times please call Julie Cariveau at 253-0506 or email her at Julie.cariveau@isd47.org

Thank you for your help.

Bring Back Your YUM Forms on Friday!!!

Just a few math problems for homework...9.2

Reading Logs

Walk For Life

The walk for life is only about 6 weeks away.  We will begin our bottle campaign on April 1st.  Please have you class collect bottles for this by March 31st.  You will need one per students.   We will once again have information and labels for these bottles when they go home. 

I have a supply in storage and I will divide up to everyone to get you started.  

Please ask your students to bring a wide moth bottle such as gatorade or some of the different kinds of water or juices.  Anything that a Quarter can fit through.  

Please make sure that the bottles are washed, dried, and have had the labels removed.  

Thank you!

Ellen Fuller

MAP's Test Scores - Ask your child how much they improved!!!

Math 9.1 - We completed most of it together..if your child has more than ten problems to complete, you should question them as to why they have so much to do.

If your child met their AR goal they should bring a snack and beverage for the AR Reward Event on Thursday.

Just a reminder that John Coy's author visit is next Tuesday, March 19th. Here is the schedule:

Grade 4

10:05 Load busses at PV

As soon as  you get to the middle school the following students will need to get their books autographed by John.

Michael

10:30-11:30 John Coy presentation

It's that division and fraction time of year....here are a few websites to access for practice. Check out the
Favorites list for more websites. Keep improving!!!

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• http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsdiv.html

• http://www.teacherlink.org/content/math/interactive/flash/kidsandcookies/kidcookie.php

• http://www.mathfactcafe.com/

by far my favorite website this is only one of a zillion games and activities

           http://www.purposegames.com/game/division-facts-quiz

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsdiv.html

• http://superkids.com/aweb/tools/logic/

• http://www.ixl.com/
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• http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/multiplication-division/delightful_division/v/division-1?playlist=Arithmetic

http://mrnussbaum.com/

Homework for Tonight

Get plenty of rest for the Math MAP's test on Wednesday.

Bring a drink and snack for Thursday's AR Reward Party.

Two-hour late start on Friday

Spring Pictures on March 22nd

MARCH 22 - SPRING PICTURES - 11:00 AM

Watch for Picture forms and Class picture forms to be sent home.

Reminder - Math Test On Tuesday-See Math Review pages that we worked on today.

MAP's Testing on Wednesday

News from the Office - Mr. Krupa was absent this afternoon.

This Friday, March 15th, our Kindergarten and First grade students will be performing a short concert for the students and staff here at Pleasantview.  This will take place in the gym at 9:45 am.   This is a change from what was in the newsletter. Parents are invited to attend.   Seating is limited.   On Thursday, March 14th, it is the Sauk Rapids Rice Elementary Schools Skate Night.  This will take place from 6-8 pm at the Skatin Place in St. Cloud. Admission is $5.00 ($2.00 more for inline skates)  Come out and enjoy a fun family night.  We hope to see you there.  Friday, March 22nd is our Spring Picture Day.  Please watch for flyers coming home on Monday, March 18th.  We will be taking both Class pictures and individual pictures.  If you wish to purchase a class picture,  students must have their order form and payment with them when they go to the camera.  Individual student pictures will also be taken.  The order form has an area where you can choose the background for your students picture.  If you wish to have a certain backgroud students must have this selection sheet with them when they go to the camera.   No payment is necessary at this time for individual student pictures.  Packages will be sent home and you can decide at that time to purchase or not.   Please just return the picture package  or payment to your child's teacher.    If you have a preschool sibling and would like to have their picture taken,  these pictures will be taken from 7:30 - 8 am.   If you have any questions about any of these items, please give us a call at 253-0506.

Report cards will be coming home with Pleasantview students today, March 11th.

Next Week

• Math:  We are finishing up Unit 8 on Monday and will take the Unit 8 Math Test on Tuesday.  Wednesday, we will begin the next unit - fractions
• Grammar/Writing:  We will continue to look at different types of poetry and work on our individual poetry books.  In grammar we will be learning comparative and superlative adjectives.
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• Reading:  Our main reading skills for the week are theme, summarizing and practicing multiple meaning words.  We will be having our AR reward party for second trimester on Thursday.  All students who made their goal will get a choice of movie to watch and a special treat.  Board games may also be brought from home if they wish.  We will write reminders for this into agendas next week for those attending.
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• We had MANY students with late reading work this week.  Reading logs were due today as well as AR goals with parent signatures.  Now that we are in third trimester, I will not be accepting late reading logs unless they are absent.  All 4th graders must be practicing reading at home at least 5 days a week and doing a reading log activity each of those days.  Filling in logs at the last minute or only reading one day a week will not be accepted.  Please check with your child if they handed these things in today.  
• New reading logs went home today and will be due next Friday.

Military Air Base

No Math Homework for Tonight - Remember to Turn in Your Reading Log on Friday

Swimming suit, towel, or skates.  Dress for the weather on Friday!

Activity Day

ACTIVITY DAY (Tentative run down)

March 8

Kindergarten activities: 8:00 – 10:00 am

-They will combine their five groups into four and then rotate to the four different stations:

1. Board Games

2. Sensory Activities – playdough, shaving cream, sand table, painting (2 teachers)

3. Gym activity (cafeteria side –Dale will have ready) – balls in the parachute

4. Computer Lab

-Teachers will have students go to lunch and resume day.

First and Second Grade activities:  8:30-10:30 am

-We will have a quick meeting on Tuesday, March 5 right after school to rehearse and go over any other details.

-They will choose four stations out of the ten stations; they will rotate every 25 minutes allowing time to change. 

-Teachers will have signs by their rooms that designate their particular activities.

- Students will rotate choosing their activity (carnival style); once the class reaches its maximum number students (25) they will need to choose another station. 

-PE and art will also bring students to the pod and be waiting to fill their next time slot of students.

1.   Brewster – board games

2.   Scanlon (substitute)  – puzzles

3.   Bachand – nail painting

4.   Blum – play doh

5.   Widman – coloring

6.   Jensen – water colors or art project

7.   Kirkeby – bracelets

8.   Krueger – math manipulative games

9.   Robinet (student teacher with another teacher) – PE games

10. Wolf – art/craft

-Teachers will have students go to lunch and resume day.

Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade activities:

1. St. Cloud Airport     8:30 – 10:30 am

    Olson, Krupa, Heitkamp, Bradley Wolfe (pictures for yearbook), paras TBD

          -Load buses at 8:20 and leave by 8:30.  Arrive at St. Cloud Airport approximately 8:45.
          -There will be three officers touring three groups at the airport.  They will tour for approximately
            1:20-1:30 period.  Buses will reload at 10:10 and return to school at 10:30. 
          -Students will tour the military side of the airport and will get to go into Black
            Hawk helicopters, cargo planes, etc, and will even get to go up in the control tower
          -This date has been confirmed with Guy.

2. Ice Skating at SCSU     8:30 – 10:30 am

     Martin, Pakkala, Hopper, Laakso,   paras TBD

          -Load buses at 8:20 and leave by 8:30.  Arrive at St. Cloud State National Hockey Center
            approximately 8:50.
          -Students will take time to either put own skates on or rent from the center.
          -There will be SCSU Recreation Center supervisors monitoring ice activity.  They will skate for
            approximately one hour.  Buses will reload at 10:10 and return to school at 10:30. 
          -students should bring their own skates if possible; The National Hockey
            Center does have a limited number of skates to rent for $2.00. 

3. Swimming at Sauk Rapids – Rice High School     8:10-10:55 am

    Lund, Hiedeman, Norsten, Robinet, Venna Tschida, Megan VanVleet(except for Pete they will
    travel with their grade level), paras TBD

-Group 1 load busses 8:10        -Leave PV 8:15        -Arrive HS door 7 at 8:25        -Enter pool 8:30 - test out if they want to swim in the deep end        -Bus returns to PV to load another group at 8:55        -Bus leaves PV at 9:00        -Arrives HS at 9:10 kids enter pool at 9:15        - First group leaves pool at 9:15 showers and bus brings them back to PV at 9:25        -Third group loads busses at 9:40        -Bus leaves PV for HS at 9:45        -Group 3 arrives HS at 9:55        -Group 3 enter pool at 10:00        -Group 2 leaves pool at 10:00        - Bus leaves HS at 10:10 for PV        -Bus returns to PV unloads and goes back to HS to pick up third group        -Third group leaves pool at 10:45        -Bus leaves for PV at 10:55

          -students will swim for approximately 45 minutes and they will spend part of activity time doing
            board games, computers, etc.
          -Lifeguards will be provided and they will do a quick swim test to determine where students can
           swim/dive
          -Pete Robinet is also a lifeguard and will be the pool supervisor.
          -A grade level teacher will bring students to pool and help supervise at pool and locker rooms.
          -There will also be two female adults at pool to help supervise with the locker room.

4. Board Games/Computer Games (educational)/Reading

    Mondloch, Bakke, (need one more grade levels), Euteneuer in computer lab

          -students that do not want to choose the above, do not have signature, forget swim suits, or money
           for ice skate rental

          -Deanna will be supervising the computer room.  The grade level students that are not doing one of
           the three above will have use of the computer room.  Those that will be swimming and
           returning/waiting will just use classroom time to do games, etc.

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