Updated 5/15/08
The Young Eagle Program is this Saturday. Direction are here and under
Aviation Field Trips.
We will meet at the airport between 8:00 and 8:30. I have been told by the
director that they anticipate a lot of children flying on Saturday. The
take children up in the order they sign up. So you want to be there early to
get on the list. Flights begin after a quick briefing and last about 20
minutes.
I will need to leave by 11:00 to attend a marina function. If I am not there
just sign up for the flight and wait. They fly until all the first time
Young Eagles have a flight. You should be there no later 11:00 if you want
a flight.
It should take about 45 minutes to get to the airport. The directions are
below. If you have any trouble please give me a call - 404-502-3953.
Directions to Gwinnett Co. Airport, Briscoe Field, Lawrenceville:
Take 85 N to 316 towards Athens – This is still under repair so watch
closely for the signs.
Drive several miles on 316. After crossing Highway 20 turn right at the
next intersection - Hi Hope Road.
After a Block or two turn left at a Y in the road on to Airport Road
After a Block or two turn right on to a dirt road
There may be a Young Eagles sign at this turn.
Turn left into an open grass field where you should park. If you see my
silver Camero you know you are in the right place.
Walk to the Taxi Way and turn left and walk a Block to the Hanger Enter
Hanger.
I will keep checking so I will be some where between the parking and in the
hangar
Updated 5/12/08
We had a fabulous trip to Aviation Camp with a few unexpected activities.
The children were great and learned a lot. Thank you to all the parents that
took on the challenge of herding children, sleeping in bunks, eating camp
food quickly, getting little sleep, and having fun training. I could not
have done this without you!
We have one more weekend event this Saturday. The Young Eagle Program
airplane flight is this coming Saturday, May 17. The note home had the wrong
date but the correct day. Please send me a note today or no later than
tomorrow if you plan on taking advantage of this program. I am calling the
director today to give a preliminary count. Remember siblings between the
age of 8 and 17 can also get a ride. I will send home directions at the end
of the week as well as post them on the website under Aviation field trip. I
will leave the address posted so that you can take advantage of the program
another Saturday if you cannot go this Saturday. It is the third Saturday
each month.
Updated 5/7/08
Don't forget that Friday is the aviation camp trip. If you have misplaced
the packing list it is listed below. All children will bring their
suitcases, sleeping bags, etc. to the auditorium and put them with their
team letter. Students should then report to their classrooms until
announcements and attendance are complete. While students are in the rooms,
all chaperones will help load the buses. We should leave campus by 8:15.
We are down to the last three classes for Challenge. We will be building and
launching rockets. If anyone was absent on Wednesday, 5/7, I will give the
makeup aviation test on Wednesday afternoon, 5/14 at 12:30. If absent that
day then the test will not be counted as a grade.
Updated 4/29/08
I could not get the aviation camp info to paste under Aviation Camp. The
following is all the information I sent home. The medical form is not here.
IF you need another one please send amail.
It is hard to believe we are only three weeks from our aviation camp trip.
Everyone is going to have a great weekend. We had a tremendous time last
year. Plan to be very busy. We start early in the morning- breakfast by
7:30/8:00 and usually do not return to the dorms until 9:30/10:00 at night.
Part of the program is military training. It is outside in the grass and
woods area. This activity is done rain or shine unless there is thunder and
lighting. Therefore the area could be very muddy. The temperature may also
be an issue. We were outside until 10:00 at night and it got cold.
Here are some last minute details for the Aviation Camp trip:
Baggage: Please make sure your child can handle the bag as well as sleeping
bag, etc. There is an elevator but it is easier to get 88 people in rooms by
using the stairs.
All bags, sleeping bags, etc. will be put in the auditorium upon arrival at
school. Parents will load it on buses from there.
Departure from School:
8:15
8:00 Parents will load the buses while the students check in with their
teachers. Students will come to the buses after announcements.
Return to School:
Sunday at 5:00. Please be on time/waiting for us. Last year I had two
students that were picked up after 6:00. By the time we return I am very
ready to get home myself.
Things to bring:
I have included a list of items from Aviation Camp. Make sure your child
brings a sleeping bag or sheets. We will be in the same facility as last
year – 7 bunks in a room. There will be a least one chaperone in every room.
In some cases there are two.
Here is a listed of “must haves” for the weekend:
Long pants – several pairs – one may get muddy
Pair of shoes you don’t mind getting muddy – not sandals
Extra pair of shoes if the other pair gets wet – not sandals
Jacket - weather and wind protection, warmth at night
Older clothes that you don’t mind getting muddy – pants/shirt
Blonde haired – covering for hair – so you can’t be seen at night
No flip flops, sandals, etc. can be worn during camp. Make sure your child
has
good sturdy shoes.
Snacks – Change for the snack machine. They will have time after meals or
during their shopping time to purchase snacks. No snacks or drinks will be
allowed in the dorm rooms.
Money for the gift shop/snacks – The gift shop has a lot of unusual items
not
found in other places – great aviation and space “stuff”. Do not send large
amounts of cash. Perhaps traveler checks or a Simon Card (if possible at
their age).I am sure the chaperones will hold on to any money until it is
needed. Please put it in an envelope with the child’s name on it.
For the dorm: (in addition to the list from camp)
Shower shoes or flip flops – you cannot go barefoot in the bathroom
Towel – some did not bring thinking they would not shower –After the
evening mission everyone must shower!
Bottled water – no drinks allowed from snack machines
At least 1-2 hair dryers for the boys and the girls - We got back to the
dorms at 10:30 after the mission. Hair dryers helped to dry hair before bed.
Things not to bring:
Expensive items that cannot be replaced. The dorm is not secure,
Ipods,
gameboys, etc. cannot be used during the camp activities. Students can bring
padlocks for the lockers in the dorm to secure items. I cannot guarantee the
security of expensive items due to the fact the rooms are not locked.
Contact while at Camp:
I am your best contact at camp. I will be with the students during
all the activities.
I will be the first to see them in the morning and last at night.
My cell phone number is 404-505-3953. If I don’t answer, leave a
message. I will turn it off during certain activities.
There is a 24 hour operator at the camp – 1-256-837-3400 - press 0
for operator
Information Form:
I do not anticipate any problems. However, I would like medical and contact
information in case I need to get in touch with you. Please return the form
by Friday, 5/2.
Medications:
If your child takes prescription medication please make sure there
are directions.
There is a nurse’s station or one of the chaperones can help with the
administration of the medication. Please include any appropriate emergency
medication such as bee sting medication.
Make sure you indicate any food allergy on the information form.
Bus Ride:
We will be on the bus approximately four hours. I will show a movie
for about
two hours. Please sign the movie form to give permission for your child to
see the movies.
Students may bring activities to do on the bus. Just remember there is no
way to secure expensive items.
We will not be stopping. We are on a tight schedule to get to the center for
lunch at 11:00. Children can bring a snack for the bus. Please nothing messy
including small candy items that can spill. Do not send any beverage except
water. We have had a big mess with spilled drinks, candy, and garbage.
Pathfinder Packing List
Combination padlock
toothbrush/toothpaste
Bath Soap
Deodorant
Shampoo
Hairbrush/comb
Sleepwear
Casual Clothes
Climate outerwear
socks and athletic shoes (closed toed shoes)
zip lock bags for soiled clothing
towels and washcloths
sheets, blanket, pillowcases or a sleeping bag
CHALLENGE AVIATION CAMP
MOVIE VIEWING PERMISSION
On the bus trip to Huntsville and back I will be showing two movies that are
rated PG. There is some language that might be considered inappropriate. It
is not bad and only one or two incidents. The movies are well worth seeing
and I highly recommend them.
The first movie is October Sky. It is based on the book Rocket Boys. It is
about a group of high school boys from West Virginia who build model
rockets. It is a wonderful, inspirational story.
The second movie is Space Camp the Movie. It is pure fantasy and fun. It is
about a group of children that go to space camp and get launched to space.
Some of it is filmed at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
Please complete the form below so that your child can view the movies. The
children that cannot view the movies will be given headphones to listen to
music during the movies.
_____________________________________________________________
_______ I give permission for my child to watch the movies.
_______ I would prefer that my child does not view the movies.
__________________________ ____________________
Parent Signature Child’s name
Updated 4/28/08
Sorry for the delay in updates. I just can't seem to catch-up. Aviation Camp
information went home last week. It has all the information on what to bring
and how to contact me. It also had two forms to complete and send back by
this Friday. I will post all the information on this site under the Aviation
Field trip by tomorrow.
The trip is May 9-11, one week from Friday. You will want to read the supply
list from Aviation Camp and start putting that together. If you want to
secure any item a padlock is a needed. If it is a combination, practice is
needed before camp.
Updated 4/6/08
I hope everyone has a very restful spring break.
I still have several children that did not make up tests, even with constant
reminders. Please check the progress report for missing tests. It has been
over three weeks on some of these tests. Wednesday will be the last day to
make these up. Please check the calendar for test days. If your child was
absent on one of these days, please arrange to make them up after school.
Updated 3/26/08
We are slightly off schedule in some classes due to HTHT. Everyone should be
caught up by Thursday. All makeup work should be completed by Thursday - Jr.
Great Book markings, and two practice tests. I am here both Wednesday and
Thursday until 5:00.
Monday is the last day to request a copy of the scenarios. I will be
printing and putting them together to give out on Thursday. I will only make
enough copies for those that ordered them.
We will begin our Aviation and Space Unit next week. To keep all the papers
organized I am asking for the students to bring in a pocket folder with
brads/fasteners. I have some but not enough for 75 students. You can usually
get them at Publix or Krogers.
Don't forget to send in the bus money for the aviation camp. It is due
Thursday.
Updated 3/19/08
We have a change in our JGB schedule again. Many students forgot to reread
the JGB story Oliver Hyde's Dishcloth Concert. It has been over two weeks
since we first read the story so our discussion would not have been very
good. If we delayed the discussion and then the test we would impact another
week. Therefore, I decided we would not discuss the story or have a test. I
will check the markings and the answer to one interpretive question. This is
due Friday.
We will finish our review/instruction of the Georgia Standards next week
with a review of poetry on Monday. The students will take a poetry test on
Tuesday and practice test on Wednesday. We will begin the aviation and space
Unit on Thursday.
Updated 3/6/08
Another slight change in schedule due to a field trip. The JGB discussion
will now be on Wednesday, 3/19 and the test on 3/21.
Updated 3/5/08
Our schedule is impossible this week and next. Instead of pushing and trying
to fit things in I have decided to relax and go with the flow. Therefore, I
have moved the JGB discussion to Thursday, 3/20 and the test to 3/21. With
testing next week and an abbreviated schedule I did not want to give them a
test. I will be presenting at and attending the Georgia Gifted conference on
3/17 and 3/18 so we will not have class. That left Tuesday to remind them.
Most have already finished the story so it will be a matter of rereading it
on Monday or Tuesday evening.
Updated 3/3
We will have many changes in our schedule the next two weeks. The writing
test and ITBS will take a chunk out of class as well as Grandparents' Day on
Friday. The JGB schedule is designed to complete the story before ITBS next
week. Unfortunately, many children will miss the test Friday because of
Grandparents' Day. If I reschedule it for next week they will take it after
a long testing period. So I am going to keep it on Friday and bring the
children that miss it in during the first specials time on Friday.
Friday is the end of the grading period. All missing work needs to be
completed by Thursday. I am in my room at 7:30 and will be after school
until 5:00 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Any test that is not made up
will be the grade I drop. I can only drop one. If any other work is not
completed it will be a zero. I have tried very hard to accommodate all the
make-up work. At one point there were 50 tests that needed to be made up.
Shadowing, SSAT testing, and illness have resulted in a lot of absences in
January and February.
Updated 2/20
The students are beginning the presentation project for JGBs. They will work
on this through Friday, 2/29. After this they will read the last JGB story
The Bat Poet.
I am trying to finish up the scenario project. Please send back a note if
you want to order a copy of the scenarios. Please reformat to single space
and resubmit the scenario to save copies. Deadline for this is March 1.
Updated 2/12/08
Tutoring on Wednesday is on answering essay questions and reading test
questions. This is in preparation for Friday's test. Any student attending
should bring the test from Turquoise Horse to review any problems.
Updated 2/9/08
The children have suggested publishing the scenarios. I think this is a
great idea. They will love reading each other stories. They were all fun! I
am suggesting for each student that wants to publish the scenario to
reformat it to single space and resubmit it to me. This will cut the cost of
printing in half. Here is the order form. Remember, do not send any money at
this time. I will let you know the cost after I print them. It should be
somewhere in the range of $8.00.
Several students have asked if we could publish the scenarios. I think it is
a great idea. I know they will enjoy reading each of the stories.
Unfortunately, the cost of printing would need to be covered. At 3-4 cents a
copy it would be about $7.00 - $10.00 depending on the number of children
that want to publish their story. If you are interested in having a copy of
the scenarios please complete the form below. Do not send any money at this
time. I will let you know the results and the cost later.
___________ I would like a copy of all the scenarios from Challenge.
___________ I would like a copy of only my class scenarios.
Student’s name ________________________________________
Updated 1/29/08
Don't forget to send in the next payment for the Aviation Camp by Friday
2/1. Our payment is due on 2/7 and I need to give PTA the money to cut a
check. The amount is $115 for a child and $212 for both a chaperone and a
child. I have added a section for field trips and will put all the
information there.
Updated 1/24/07
We had some changes in the JGB schedule stemming from the half-day and then
the geo-bee and now the spelling bee. Discussion will be Thursday, 1/24 and
the test will be Friday 1/25 for some and 1/28 for others. The spelling bee
begins at 8:15 and continues until there is a winner. There is no way to
tell when that will be. Because of the double classes on Friday the
following classes may take their test on Monday - Riley, Conley, Montano,
and Larkin.
I have finished reading all the scenarios. I am so proud of the students for
doing a remarkable job. Every story had the same topic but not one story was
the same. I became so engrossed in the stories it took a long time to get
through all 72 of them. The grades will be sent home with a progress report
next week.
Updated 1/18/07
I am creating a new section for the field trip information. All trip
information will remain posted there. I will be removing all information
from the first semester this weekend. I will be adding the turoting subjects
to the calendar. There is a change in the JGB schedule. Check JGB section
and calendar.
Updated 1/15/07
There will be no tutoring this week due to auditorium duty until 3:00. I
will send a new schedule home and post it here by the end of the week.
I sent home information about the next Aviation Camp payment. I will post it
here also. I have space for at least 5 more students. I hope our three new
students will be able to join us. That leaves two spaces available to anyone
who forgot to get me a deposit or someone whose plans have changed. Please
send a note with a $50.00 deposit to hold the place. Or, add it to this
payment and send it as soon as possible to secure the place.
Udated 1/9/08
I hope everyone had a great holiday. We have finished class time on
scenarios. I have found students at various states in the writing process.
Several have already turned in the final draft. I have reduced the final
word count to 600. This will not be a competitive scenario but it may help
those that have waited to the last minute. The scenario can be over 1500
words but it will not qualify for competition. If it scores high the child
can reduce it for competition. I am looking forward to reading them. I know
it has been a difficult project. However, it is an advanced level
appropriate for 5th grade Challenge. It will also help in all the future
writing projects in middle and high school.
Many students have asked me to pre-read their scenarios. I wish I could. I
have 72 students. It would be impossible to pre-read every child's work,
make helpful comments, and return them in a timely manner. If the directions
are followed and the scoring rubric is used to check the work, it will be
fine.
We will return to Jr. Great Books on Friday. Please check under Jr. Great
Books for the schedule.
Please make sure if your child misses school they make up work/tests. I had
a difficult time getting children to come in for tests that they missed
during November/December school visits and illness. Test dates will be
listed under Jr. Great Books and on the Calendar page. Makeup time is 7:30 -
8:30 most mornings or most afternoons after school.
Updated 12/21/07
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday filled with family and friends and a
little rest.
Updated 12/5/07
We are beginning the last step in the FPS process! The children are
companies in 3025 selecting the neurotechnology advancement they should
make. They have developed the criteria to select the right product for their
company. Now as vice-presidents of the company they have to prepare the
action plan to present to the president and stock-holders of the company. We
should finish action plans this week but may get delayed until Monday
because of Immigration Day on Friday.
Next week will review the the whole process in a scholars bowl competition -
competing for bonus points. A final test using all resources will follow.
Students will then be given their future scene and begin the process of
solving a complete problem with the process. They will have until the last
class day to complete each step.
I am continually amazed at the growth of the students. This program pushes
them to think in new ways, analyze materials and content with new eyes, and
make connections with very difficult and worldly topics. I hope you can see
a difference in the level of their thinking and discussions. I am very proud
of their attitudes, enthusiasm, perseverance, and progress!
Updated 11/28/07
I want to update you on progress reports and scenario writing. Progress
reports will not go home this week as anticipated. I have many book reports
with no names. I am trying to put all the pieces and parts together to be
fair to the students. Hopefully I will have everything sorted out by Friday.
I will not have most of the classes again until Monday so I will wait until
then to give out the reports.
I sent home information today about the scenario writing assignment. I will
follow this up with some suggestions and a timeline for getting the job
done. There will be time in class after the winter break to work on this if
needed.
Updated 11/19/07
It was brought to my attention that the Aviation Camp information was not
put on the website. I apologize for those of you who attempted to find it.
If you did not get your deposit in by 11/20 you can still send in in on
Monday 11/26. Just send me an email and let me know it is coming. I will
release all unused spaces on Monday. At this time we have about 70 students
and chaperones attending. The following is the information about the trip.
CHALLENGE FIELD TRIP
AVIATION CHALLENGE
MAY 9 - 11
This year our overnight field trip will return us to Huntsville, Alabama and
the fabulous US Space and Rocket Center Aviation Challenge facility.
Aviation Challenge Mach I is non-stop aviation excitement! Participants
become military pilots and learn how to fly jet fighters and survive in the
wilderness. After training in flight simulators and learning ground
maneuvers, all teams compete in air and ground missions. This is a high
action, hands-on experience.
The cost is $280 for students (chaperones will be discounted) for 2 nights
and three days at Aviation Camp. (This week long program in the summer is
$999). We get everything from the week long program compacted into 3 days.
It includes room, meals, and all activities. Included in the cost are two
extra meals – lunch on Friday when we arrive and lunch on Sunday before we
depart. Transportation is extra and will run $40-$50 depending on the number
of buses needed.
Both students and chaperones take part in the activities. I encourage both
fathers and mothers to go on this trip. We will leave Friday at 8:00
arriving at camp around 11:00. We start with lunch and then a scavenger hunt
through the museum. Camp activities begin at 1:00. We will finish on Sunday
around noon and be back in Atlanta around 5:00 p.m.
I have made a reservation for 90 people, students and chaperones. At this
time I need to get a firm number to Space Camp. Please send a $50.00 deposit
along with the form below for each participant, including chaperones.
Chaperones will receive a discount depending on the number of students
attending. This is the only weekend available. I am sure if we do not
reserve all the available places they will be filled by another school.
Therefore, check your calendar and reserve your place now. Once the space is
released it may not be available later.
The next payment of $115 will be due February 1 and the last payment of $115
on March 1. The bus payment will also be due in March. I will confirm the
buses once I have an accurate count.
Please reserve ______________ place(s) for Aviation Challenge for the
following
people:_________________________________________________________________.
Attached is a check for ________________________ ($50 per person). Please
make checks payable to Sarah Smith PTA.
Updated 11/7/07
Progress reports went home today. There was a delay so that the children
could finish up their class projects for a grade instead of an incomplete.
Updated 11/5/07
We have just completed the research phase of FPS. You should be hearing
about neurotechnology. If not ask about it. The children have learned a lot
and are considering the future - the tremendous medical benefits and the
issues concerned with non-medical applications.
We will be working through the steps for the next three weeks. Challenge
classes will not meet every day due to the Time Travelers program. After
Thanksgiving we should all be back on track and finishing up the steps. I am
always impressed with the level of discussion and work the children do with
the FPS program. It is amazing to hear them discuss this topic and work
through the problem solving process. I believe they have a great sense of
pride in their accomplishments also.
Don't forget to send back the Aviation Camp deposit before the holidays. I
will call the camp to release the space on Monday, 11/26.
A reminder that book reports can be turned in any time up until 11/16.
I will put all dates on the calendar from this point so you can keep up with
Challenge deadlines.
Progress reports will go home on Thursday.
I will update the announcements after the Thanksgiving holiday. I hope
everyone has a wonderful family event with a little time to rest up and
enjoy the time off.
If you have any questions or would like to meet in person to discuss the
Challenge program or grades, please send me an email. I am always willing to
sit down and talk about the program and your child's progress.
Updated 10/23/07
I have extended the deadline for the book report due to the work on the
science fair project. Students can now turn in the report beginning 11/1 up
to 11/16. They can turn it in any day up to 11/16.
Updated 10/8/07
I apologize for the delay in updating this site. I am quite behind from my
trip and still feeling the effects of traveling half way around the world in
such a short period of time. Thanks for your patience.
It is hard to believe we are at the end of the first grading period. The
grades were very good so I did not need to use a participation grade in
order to drop one grade. Grade Reports will go home on Thursday.
We will begin the Future Problem Solving process on Monday, 11/15 and finish
just before the Winter Break.
This month the children will be doing a book report for me. I sent home the
instructions yesterday. Check the Homework section for a copy.
I will be sending home information about the Aviation Camp trip next week.
Please check your Calendar and send back your deposit by the date. I need to
give the Camp a solid number.
Updated 9/23/07
We will finish up our JGB story this week with two days of discussion in the
classroom and a test on Wednesday. We will then switch gears and work on the
Future Problem Solving process through November. Please look for the FPS
Competition note. Please fill it out and return it by Wednesday, 10/3 if
your child wants to compete.
The Challenge students will be doing their October book report for Challenge
instead of the regular class. Information about the book report will go home
on Wednesday. You can also check the website on Wednesday for the details.
Look under homework.
I will be out of the country beginning Wednesday evening and will not be
back until Tuesday, 10/2. I am going to the wedding of my "adopted" son in
Almaty, Kazakhstan. I will not be checking email since I will be traveling 4
out of the seven days and very busy once I get to Almaty. I will check email
on Wednesday and maybe even Tuesday evening upon my return.
Updated 9/13/07
We will finish with our Future Trending timeline on Monday and return to Jr.
Great Books on Tuesday. The children have learned a lot about researching,
analyzing and evaluating text, and searching for trends. Predicting the
future from the trends has been difficult but fun. They have all done a very
good job with an extremely difficult assignment. I will send home the
results next week.
We will be reading the Game of Catch beginning Tuesday and will have
discussions with all their classmates on Monday and Tuesday of the following
week.
Updated 8/31/07
We finished our first story in the Jr. Great Book. I was impressed with the
level of discussion. Most students did very well on the essay test with the
majority scoring in the 90-100 range. I had several students score 102. On
Wednesday the tutoring session will review answering questions using text
from the story. Tutoring begins at 2:30 and ends at 3:30.
We have begun our introduction to Future Problem Solving by becoming
futurists. We are using two tools - Trend Extrapolation and Impact Analysis.
Students are researching a product's history and putting the development on
a timeline. They will then look for trends and impact and extrapolate 10,
20, and 30 years into the future. They will also conduct interviews with
family members to determine trends. The interview is to be done at home and
is due on 9/10. All the information is included in the homework section.
Don't forget the Challenge Open House on Thursday at 5:30. I will go over
the fifth grade Challenge program.
Updated 8/20/07
If your child had any problems with the annotations, do not worry at this
time. The first time I work through the problems I see. Remember this is the
third year for Jr. Great Books. We require the same basic annotations in all
grades - commenting on characters, actions, plot, setting, etc. Notes are
written in the text. The only differences each year will be the skill(GA
Standard) that is required at the specific grade level. We also expect them
to think at a higher level each year and for the comments to reflect this.
In fifth grade I do not expect to see comments like - great; I like that;
Wow; etc.
I will put a full explanation under JGB for annotations.
Updated 8/16/07
I am very impressed with the level of thinking in the Fifth Grade Challenge
classes. I look forward to our first Great Book discussion. If you have not
gotten supplies yet, don't worry. The Jr. Great Books will go home on Friday
and come back on Wednesday. I would like everyone to have the binder in
order by the time the book comes back.
I have posted the homework and will post a copy of the annotations and
directed notes under Jr. Great Books (JGB).
Updated 8/1/07
Welcome to a new year in Challenge. It is going to be a great year. We will
be very busy with Jr. Great Books, Future Problem Solving, Creative Problem
Solving, and Aviation and Space.
I am so excited about the Future Problem Solving Program. In just three
years our competitive team and individual placed First in the State. We
traveled to Fort Collins, CO for the International Bowl and our team placed
Fourth in the World, 4th out of 80 trams! Challenge students in both 4th and
5th grade will all go through the FPS program and have the opportunity to
compete for the State team and individual slots. 5th grade students can also
compete in Senario writing and Community Problem Solving.
I will send home an initial letter with the supply list the first week of
school. After that I will only post announcements on this website. Check
here weekly for updates on the program and homework.
I will be sending home a letter the first part of September concerning the
annual Sapce/Aviation Camp field trip we take at the end of the school year.
I will be sending this home earlier so that we can reserve a weekend in May.
Last year the camp was booked up early and we did not have a choice of
weekends.
If you need to contact me the best way is through email. There is a link
here or on the Smith PTA site. My email address is
www.amckinnon@atlanta.k12.ga.us
