I cannot remember an April quite like the one we have nearly finished this year. Between the potlatch, the coast, the report cards, the Tillamook Forest Center, testing, and our visit to the Capitol tomorrow (followed by Burgerville night), it is a wonder we are all still standing!
We owe you pictures of all these exciting adventures and hard work. Mrs. Harrington, Ms. Cocheu, and Ms. Kinsman will work hard this week to put all of our pictures together. In the meantime, if you have any great shots from our trips, please include them in the comments section of the blog.
We also want to be sure that you know the details of our Burgerville fundraiser on Tuesday evening. We will be at the Hillsboro location (2401 Ne Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124) from 5:00-8:00 p.m. We will receive 10% of all the sales made during this time! It is really a great opportunity to help support the remaining amounts we owe for our field trips this year. We look forward to seeing our Free Orchards families there!
The Oregon Coast
We had a wonderful trip to the Oregon coast last week. I do not think we could have had a more beautiful day or more special experience. Not only did we have clear skies, but many of the students spotted a whale and a bald eagle nest. We really feel that the students are now well prepared to learn more about ocean habitats and whale structures as we begin our final science unit of the year.
Thank you to all of our parent volunteers and families who donated snacks. Once again, we could not offer these opportunities without your support.
On Wednesday, April 15, we will be heading to the Tillamook Forest Center. Please be sure to dress your student appropriately, as a good portion of the trip is outdoors. The students will be learning more about the history of this nearby forest and its impact on Oregon's economy.
The Fair
The Free Orchards Science Fair Extravaganza is coming soon! Please join us on April 22nd for our annual science night. We hope that all of our students' projects are near completion. Please remember that they are due this Friday, April 17th. If your child needs any additional support to complete their project, let us know. Ms. Kinsman will be available to help after school on Friday. We are excited to see all of the great projects!
The Test
Some families might have heard that state testing has started at Free Orchards. This year we are administering a new type of assessment, which requires more in-depth thinking by the students. While we know it will be challenging, Mrs. Harrington and Ms. Kinsman believe that our students are ready!
Please help us ensure that students are prepared for state testing by encouraging a good night's rest and healthy meals.
