Here’s the latest news:

• Tolt Transition – This coming Tuesday, 3/5, counselors from Tolt will be coming into our classroom to talk with students about middle school and the opportunities available to them as they go into 6^th grade. On Wednesday, March 7^th, there is a 5^th grade parent information night at Tolt at 6:00 pm.
• STEAM Night and Science Fair Project information will go home on Thursday. A project is required for 5^th graders. Student outlines for their projects (back page of the packet) are due on Thursday, 3/14, with a parent signature. The actual projects are due in the classroom the morning of Wednesday, April 3^rd. I have given the general information, an example and the planning outline to students. There will not be time to work on these projects in class. I will review all the outlines and am happy to answer any questions that you or your child may have.
• Camp Waskowitz – Yesterday a form went home with students about Outdoor Ed School at Camp Waskowitz from May 14-17^th. The form gives you a quick overview and information about an upcoming (March 3rd) Open House at Camp Waskowitz if you’re interested.
• You might also want to just get some general information from the website for Families & Students, which contains links to a very informative 24 page Parent Manual, a downloadable Powerpoint, information about the camp’s menu (our menu will be the 4-day week menu), and Camp Waskowitz’s requirements for any medications taken at camp. You might also enjoy watching the video on the Outdoor School main page, which was created last year by Cedarcrest graduate Jen Gard and features a number of last year’s 5th graders doing all kinds of outdoor science.
• With regard to timelines, now is the time to learn a little about camp, get excited and do a little fundraising if you choose. Once the fundraiser is complete, Mrs. Panesko will generate individualized bills for each 5th grader and we will send home the rest of the official paperwork. At this point, I am assuming that all students will be joining us at camp unless I have heard otherwise from you. If there is a concern–with the dates or the environment–please let me know so that we can best support you. And, as with all field trips, permission slips and payment (approximately $225.00) will be due before we leave on the 14th of May. Specific due dates will be coming.
• Upcoming Events:
  March:
  1^st –  Early Release @ 2:15
  5^th – Tolt counselors visit 5th grade classrooms
  7^th – 5th grade parents info meeting at Tolt @ 6:00pm
  8^th –  Early Release @ 2:15
  14^th –Science Fair Project Plan due
  15^th –Spirit Day – Twin (BFF) Day 
  – Early Release @2:15
  20^th – 5^th/6^th/7^th Grade Band Concert
  21^st – Artastic Day for grades 2-5
  22^nd – Early Release @ 2:15
  23^rd –Carnation PTSA Spring Auction
  29^th – PTSA Talent Show assembly @ 10:00am
  – PTSA Talent Show @ 7:00pm
  – Early Release @2:15