CAMP UPHAM WOODS INFORMATION NIGHT: Tuesday, February 11

            From Monday, May 19^th – Wednesday, May 21^st 2014, all fifth grade students from General Mitchell School in Mrs. Graff’s, Miss Reichert’s, Miss Dierbeck’s, and Miss Jirjis’s rooms will be going to Camp Upham Woods which is located a few miles north of the Wisconsin Dells.  Upham Woods is a State 4-H Center, owned and operated by the University of Wisconsin.

            The boys and girls will gain insight into human relations, knowledge and appreciation of the out-of-doors, and leadership responsibilities.  Such opportunities are provided through small group living, sharing of responsibilities, practical experience in outdoor skills, and conservation practices.  These educational experiences can best be provided in a non-classroom setting such as Upham Woods.

            There will be an information meeting for all parents and their fifth grade child on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11^th, 2014 from 6:30-8:00 P.M. in the multipurpose room.  At that time, we will explain the trip more completely, provide an overview of this year’s schedule, outline the costs for both students and chaperones, and respond to your questions or concerns.  We will also discuss the students’ requirements for attending this trip. Health and Student Expectation Forms will be handed out as well. Parents who are interested in becoming a chaperone will be able to sign up that night.

            This year all the students attending camp had an opportunity to participate in the Nature’s Vision fundraiser. We will also sell Racine Kringles.  The Kringles fund raiser order forms will be handed out that night.