Mrs. Vella's 1st Grade Super Stars

Below you will find a link to the form Hogle Zoo has for students and Chaperones. Please look over it with your student before tomorrow.

Field trip behavior

Our Hogle Zoo Field Trip is nearly here, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th.  Here are a few things to know before we go:

1-  We are still accepting field trips donations at the Q1 office, suggested donation $18.00 for school year.  We greatly appreciate anything that you can donate for our trip.  Thank you for your generosity!  

2- Wear school uniform with RED shirt, sunscreen and good walking shoes! Please dress for the weather.

3- Bring a cold sack lunch from home in a disposable bag with your child’s name. (Unless you pre-ordered a school sack lunch).

4- Be on time. Arrive at school by 8:30am.  Bus departs at 8:45am.  We will leave the zoo around 1:00-1:15pm, returning to Quest around 2:00 or 2:30pm.

5- Parent chaperones: Please bring a backpack or bag to carry the lunches of the students in your group.  And a lunch for yourself.  We are planning on the 11 volunteers as chaperones that confirmed with me.  We should have enough passes to take care of the chaperones on the list and a the few children that ae coming. If you don’t see yourname on the list, please be prepared to pay for yourself and any extra children you bring (2 and younger are free).  For those of you not listed as chaperones on the Zoo Group form attached below, please feel free to join your student’s group and assist with chaperoning, be prepared to pay for yourself.  (Les Schwab is listed as having discount tickets according to the Hogle Zoo’s website. Mrs. Nelson will stop by both the Roy and Clinton locations and get some discount coupons for entrance for those parents needing to pay their admissions so they can get in at a discount from regular admission).  For those driving, plan on meeting us at the front of the zoo at 9:30am.  The zoo address is 2600 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake, UT, 84108.  

For the Zoo Groups click below: 
Vella Zoo Template 2018

WE are counting down the days until we can go to the zoo and hope you are too!…LOL!!  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th is the day so if you haven’t marked your calendar yet, PLEASE do so.  Here are a few things to know before we go:

***The following students HAVE NOT signed the YEARLY permission form that ALLOWS your student to PARTICIPATE in ALL the PLANNED ACTIVITIES such as field trips, class parties and other learning activities that contain food. If you see your student’s name below PLEASE click on the link below to fill out the yearly permission form:
Yearly Permission form
 Nathaniel
Christian K
Mia
Christian S
ALexis
Rylee W

1-  We appreciate those who have already made field trip donations.  If you haven’t but can, please pay your $18.00 donation to the Q1 office. Our transportation costs to and from the Hogle Zoo last year was around $1200. Our fee for the Hill AFB Museum was around $700. Again, we really are so grateful and appreciative of anything that you can donate for our field trips.  Thank you for your generosity!  

2- Wear a  RED  QUEST UNIFORM SHIRT, sunscreen and good walking shoes! Please dress for the weather.  

3- Bring a cold COMPLETELY DISPOSABLE sack lunch, from home, in a COMPLETELY DISPOSABLE BAG LABELED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. Again, everything must be completely disposable. WE will not have access to a microwave. 
Below is the list of the students who’s parents requested, and will be provided with, a sack lunch from school: If you DO NOT see your students name below, YOU MUCH SEND YOUR STUDENT WITH A 100% disposable sack lunch Tuesday, September 18 for our zoo field trip.
Sunnie-white milk
Rylee-white
Hayden-white

4- Be on time. Arrive at school by 8:25 am even if you are driving your car, as you need to get a list of the students in your group and their lunches (See Parent Information Below). Bus departs at 8:45am.  We will leave the zoo around 1:00-1:15pm, returning to Quest around 2:00 or 2:30pm.

5- Parent chaperones: Please bring a backpack or bag in which you will carry your groups lunches, and a lunch for yourself.  Please arrive and meet in our room at 8:25am to go over last minute instructions and get a copy of the Zoo Groups.  If you are bringing siblings, it is necessary for you to drive your own vehicle.  Please be prepared to pay for yourself and any extra children you bring.  For those driving, plan on meeting us at the zoo no later than 9:30 am.  The zoo address is 2600 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake, UT, 84108.  

• Parent Volunteers: We are ALWAYS looking for more volunteers so don’t be shy. You may join your child’s group to help with the group management.  If your cell phone number is not correct in ASPIRE, please email/class DOJO to update it on the field trip form in case we need to reach you and your group.

**I know we will have 2-4 spaces for chaperones to ride the bus. I like to fill these on a needs basis first… WE think there will be room for a couple more but as of today I am still waiting to hear for sure.

So this year the Zoo is being super picky about the ratio (parent/kids) for groups, and have stated that we are only allowed 5 adults/5 kids including teachers for free….UGH…. I have a zoo pass, as does another parent so we lucked out and will be able to have 6 extra for a total of 11 free  WHEW. Our Pass should also cover those couple people bringing their kids. As a safety feature, we must have at least 2 adults with each group . With that in mind, I currently have 4 groups with 6 students per group and 2+ chaperones assigned to each group which should be manageable.

Below is a current list of Chaperones and the mode of transportation they are planning on using: If you would like to volunteer or I missed your name somehow (SORRY) PLEASE let me know ASAP, AS many hands make light work. I am hoping to be able to put the final groups together Sunday September 16th.
Dyson-Allyssa  (Bus)
Abby-Jessica  (Buss)
Embry-Kara  (Bus)
Sunnie-Andrea  (Bus)
Katelyn Sunset  (Bus)
Kilynn- Vanessa (Kids/Driving)
Serenity- Jennifer  (Driving)
Katy- Chalisse (Kids-Driving)
? Jaden- Alisha  (Driving)

1– Check your child’s green folder nightly.

2– FRIDAY:  
   Homework due
 *Students are welcome to show their Quest pride by wearing their school spirit shirts (with uniform pants)

3-  Movie Under the Stars, Friday at 8pm on the Q1 field

4– Hogle Zoo field trip Tuesday, September 18

5- Please remind your child not to bring toys to school.  They usually become a big problem (a distraction, getting lost or damaged, etc.) We are also asking that all “Stackers” from the cookie dough fundraiser remain at home. 

6- Scholastic Book Order.  Click here for easy online ordering, our class code is JBTR2: Scholastic Book Club

**I am SO Sorry. I thought I had updated the Google Form to include the option for school sack lunches.**

Lunch:
There are school sack lunches available for field trips. School sack lunches contain an Uncrustable sandwich, applesauce or apple, carrots and shelf-stable chocolate or white milk. Orders MUST be submitted by Tuesday, September 11th. If you would like to order a sack lunch for our Hogle Zoo field trip, please let me know ASAP otherwise Please send a COLD lunch from home in a disposable bag LABELED with your child’s name. There will be no microwaves or silverware provided, please plan accordingly.

Our Stem Challenge this month is to construct either a square, circle, or triangle out of regular copy paper, then see which shape can hold the most books when they are placed on top of that shape. If you want to help your child give them some paper and some tape at home, then let them practice folding and taping the paper into each shape. It can be tricky LOL.


This year we will be doing rotations for science, technology, and social studies on Mondays. Mrs. Teichert and I will be teaching science, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Knight will be teaching tech and Mrs. Geiseke will be teaching social studies. Each rotation will last approximately 6 weeks. Our class will start in …Our class LOL…For the next 6 weeks we will be learning about, and discussing the following:

Standard 2 Earth and Space. Students will gain understanding of Earth and Space Science through the study of earth materials, celestial movement ….
Objective 2 Observe and describe the changes and appearance of the sun and the moon during the day (and night lol).
                        a. Observe the sun at different times of the day and report your observations to peers.
                        b. Observe and chart the moon when it is visible during the day (or night)

Standard 4 Life Science. Students will gain an understanding of the Life Science through the study of changes in organisms over time and the nature of living things…
Objective 1 Communicate observations about the similarities and differences between offspring and between    
                        populations.
                       a. Communicate observations about plants and animals, including humans and how they resemble their
                           parents.
                       b. Analyze the individual similarities and differences withing and across larger groups.
Objective 2 Living things change and depend upon upon their environment to satisfy their basic needs.
                       a. Make observations about living things and their environment using the five senses.
                       b. Identify how natural earth materials (e.g. food, water, air light and space) help to sustain plant and
                           animal life.
                       c. Describe and model life cycles of living things.

***Please have your student bring in a family photo to share with the class while we discuss how they may resemble you as parents.  The kids have so much fun talking about and sharing pictures of their families. We will also talk about the fact that not all families live with, or have pictures of there parents, (e.g. adoptions, fosters etc) but that they do have people who love, care for and about them.

1-  Check your child’s green homework folder nightly.

2– FRIDAY:  Early Out 1:30pm 
   Homework due

3-  Cookie Dough fundraiser orders DUE Monday, September 10.
 
4- Scholastic Book Order.  September Book order due Friday, September 28th. Click here for easy online ordering, our class code is JBTR2: Scholastic Book Club

5- Library: Our class has been assigned Monday for our library day this year. With that being said, there will be a few exceptions throughout the year when we’ll meet on Friday due to holidays or other Quest scheduled events.

6- Hogle Zoo field trip has been confirmed with the Zoo for Tuesday, September 18th.  The Zoo will only allow 5 chaperones in for free with each class.  We will take the first 4-5 chaperones to fill these spots for each class.  However, every parent volunteer is welcome as well as other children- you just need to pay for your admissions. 

We should have enough space on the bus for 4 parent chaperones from each class. If you would like to ride on the buss please let me know. If you choose to drive to the zoo, you can check your student out when we are leaving the zoo to come back to school. You may stay longer if you are driving to the zoo BUT YOU MUST check out your student first!

If any of you have Zoo passes please let me know ASAP as this will allow for more free admissions for other parent chaperons. You can message me on Class Dojo (preferred) or by email. . 

Students will need a fully disposable sack lunch or you may purchase a sack lunch from the school. Orders for school sack lunches, must be received by Tuesday, September 11th.  Parent volunteers need to  provide a bag/backpack to carry the student lunches in for their group.  Again, School sack lunches are available and must be ordered by Tuesday, September 11th at 3pm. 

Click here to complete the online permission/lunch form even if you already signed the yearly permission slip form:
Hogle Zoo Field Trip Form