Box tops labels

We are only 2000 box tops behind the leader.  Ask neighbors, relatives, and friends and lets see how close we can get.  Remember all students win from everyone's hard work.  We have that new playground equipment that was put in last summer.  Also, there are four new basketball hoops and new cement that is added to the old hoop that we had.  Two hoops are nine foot hoops and two are eight foot hoops and one is a seven foot hoop.  We had some good games of 20 on 20.  So the students are loving it.

Field Trip May 31

Dear families,

On Friday, May 31^st, the fourth grade will be traveling on a field trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. We will be starting our trip with the exhibit and presentation at the visitor center in Empire, explore the Maritime Museum and the Blacksmith Shop in Glen Haven, and will finally eat lunch at the Dune Climb. We will be leaving promptly at 8:05 a.m. and we will be back for the buses at 2:50 p.m.

As you can imagine, the weather can be quite unpredictable. Being so close to Lake Michigan, we are asking that your child wear layers of clothing.  We will be outside most of the day rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

For lunch, we are asking that your child bring a disposable lunch.  Please pack a few extra snacks for the bus ride to and from the dunes. No glass please.

No chaperones are needed at this time.

Basketball Court Cement

Thank you so much to Jack Klunder and Kevin Boonstra for all their help in preping and pouring and especially finishing the cement on the elementary playground. These two guys are two of the busiest guys in McBain and they donated their time for the students of McBain.



It started as a great day but cool. the cement didn't dry that fast and then the storm came. Let's not forget the freezing nights and snow storm. A big thank you go out to LC Redimix and their drivers for doing a great job and loaning equipment.

Mr. Culp and I were honored by our local union

Mr. Culp was honored by our McBain Union as the Friend of Education for his countless hours of volunteering.  I was humbled and honored as the OPIE recipient.  (Outstanding Person in Education)  Brenda Benthem was honored as the OPIE for the support staff.  We went to a very nice dinner at Timber Wolf Lodge north of Lake City.

Mileage Club Starts Today

Mileage Club begins on Monday, the 22nd.  Parents are volunteering but we are short on volunteers so some 4th grades are going to help.  

Shirt order for Fun to Be Fit is do Monday, April 22.  The shirts are hot pink this year.

Reading Month

On Thursday we are have our Reading month celebration. The students are excited because it is pajama day. Please have them wear appropriate clothing for the weather and be aware that they still have outside recess, so dress them warm.

We have a short assembly after lunch to award some prizes for meeting some reading goals. We will then watch a movie. Students have had stuffed animals in all month. They can watch the movie with them. Then take them home (than I can get my room back) he he.

An idea for a snack during the movie is a "trail mix" If your child can bring in a sandwich baggie of some type of snack to be mixed together. ie cereal, raisins, marshmallows, cheeze its, etc. Try to avoid nuts because of food allergies.

Expect report cards to come home on Thursday.

On Wednesday we are having an 8th Grade Buddy good bye party. It is the last day with this group of 8th graders. After spring break will we have a new group to read with.

Thanks for your support and have a great week with your family.

Lars

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