Welcome!

Hello parents and students. This is your first message from the class and is here to provide some basic information prior to attending the first day. As you know, this class goes outside in the mornings (sometimes afternoon too depending on the temperature) and can get quite dirty depending on the lab we have set up. Students will get the opportunity to change into shoes that can get muddy or wet prior to leaving for the ponds and wetlands areas of Southwest.

It is also a good idea to provide your child with some kind of bug repellent that YOU approve of. I personally use DEET free products on my own children, which are various natural oil based products. I do not recommend a specific brand of Deet free bug repellent, but I will have my own in class for parents to look at. We also provide at least one or two kinds of bug repellent for those kids who forget to bring some, however it will be Deet free.

FYI: there will be an HOUR long open house on Friday from 3:00 till 4:00 pm. Your child will be providing the tour of the outdoor classroom and demonstrations. Come prepared to walk around outside if weather permits. There will also be inside demonstrations and presentation of projects and discoveries. Please plan to attend as the students take great pride in what they have accomplished for the week.

Thank you,
Mr. Bittle