2/25 9:15 California time
We have just finished another hearty breakfast, cleaned our dorms, packed all bags, rolled up sleeping bags, and students are now participating/learning in the last labs of our program.
We are scheduled to hop on the ferry at approx. 11:30- getting us back to Long Beach at 2:00.
Our phone tree will start once we reach Long Beach!
The light sprinkles of rain started about 30 minutes ago, and we are keeping our fingers crossed that we will be ahead of the showers expected today!
Once again, we have just had a wonderful trip! Every student was on their best behavior, and everyone had a great time! We learned a lot, did a lot, and saw a lot! Your child will come home with some great stories to share with you! Be sure to ask about: Gaga ball, Manly (the bison), the hike, the bon-fire, plankton, sharks, finger eggs, the birthday cake, squid ink, tree bark, edible plants, creatures of the night, sea glass, and the practice fire drill. These experiences will surely get your child talking! Next contact will be the phone tree!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Day Two~Catalina!
5:15 pm
Our day began with a hearty breakfast: waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, muffins, oatmeal, juice, fresh fruit, cereal, and danish. This was all in an effort to prepare us for a morning of snorkeling!
The sun was shining, and off into the ocean we ventured. Garabaldi, sea weed, and other ocean life was spotted! Then, after lunch we went to labs and on a beautiful hike. We learned about flora & fauna and the ocean food chain. Tonight we have planned more hands-on labs, "Creatures of the Night," and a bon-fire-- equipped with marshmallows!!!
The students are participating fully and everyone is having a great time!
Our day began with a hearty breakfast: waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, muffins, oatmeal, juice, fresh fruit, cereal, and danish. This was all in an effort to prepare us for a morning of snorkeling!
The sun was shining, and off into the ocean we ventured. Garabaldi, sea weed, and other ocean life was spotted! Then, after lunch we went to labs and on a beautiful hike. We learned about flora & fauna and the ocean food chain. Tonight we have planned more hands-on labs, "Creatures of the Night," and a bon-fire-- equipped with marshmallows!!!
The students are participating fully and everyone is having a great time!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Greetings from Catalina!
Our 6th grade students have spent a successful day in Catalina. We arrived on the island with a warm welcome from a team of dolphin and a whale or two! The sun was shining today, and partly cloudy at times. Tonight, the air is chilly~but so far we have hiked, performed plankton labs, had lunch & dinner, received our T-shirts & sweatshirts, visited "manly" the camp bison, and currently all students are participating in the squid disection!
Tomorrow we rise and shine at 7:00 for breakfast and then down to the beach by 9:00 for snorkeling! We are expecting another beautiful day!
Well, I must get back to the "ink" experiment! Good night, from all of us! More tomorrow!
Tomorrow we rise and shine at 7:00 for breakfast and then down to the beach by 9:00 for snorkeling! We are expecting another beautiful day!
Well, I must get back to the "ink" experiment! Good night, from all of us! More tomorrow!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Match/Dance/McTeacher Technology Night
Once again, the Parents at Desert Trails stepped up and supported GREAT things happening at school. Your donations, $2000.00 during the District Match, has given us $4000.00 to put toward technology! Thanks goes out to all of our parents, and to PTO.
We can accomplish much when we work together!Thank you!
Sweetheart Dance~ Poodle skirts, and slicked back hair were just some of the fun spirit shared by all last night! Thanks to PTO for hosting the event for students and parents to come together!
McTeacher Technology Night~ Feb. 17th 4:30-7:30 Tatum & Bell your favorite teachers will be once again working to serve you up a delicious Happy Meal. Come and help support technology at Desert Trails with our last fundraiser this semester!
We can accomplish much when we work together!Thank you!
Sweetheart Dance~ Poodle skirts, and slicked back hair were just some of the fun spirit shared by all last night! Thanks to PTO for hosting the event for students and parents to come together!
McTeacher Technology Night~ Feb. 17th 4:30-7:30 Tatum & Bell your favorite teachers will be once again working to serve you up a delicious Happy Meal. Come and help support technology at Desert Trails with our last fundraiser this semester!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tatum & Pinnacle Peak Road Project
This notification is from the City of Phoenix. 24 Hr. Construction Hotline: 602.956.2670
OPEN HOUSE PLANNED
The city of Phoenix will hold an open house on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 to discuss the intersection improvements planned for Tatum Boulevard and Pinnacle Peak Road. Please stop by any time from
5 to 7 p.m. to learn more about the project and to speak with city representatives. The open house will be located at Pinnacle High School Cafeteria, 3535 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona.
IT’S OFFICIAL
Historically this intersection floods following a hard rain, the project's improvements will significantly improve drainage. Improvements will include raising the elevation of the intersection, installing two eight foot by six foot concrete drainage box culverts, installing new street lights and restoring the area with salvaged trees from the project site.
Construction will begin in late February; the project is scheduled to be complete September 2011. Construction work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; hours will vary with seasonal changes. Construction crews will work weekends, if needed.
HOW THE PROJECT WILL
UNFOLD
The contractor first will box and remove all healthy trees and plants located in the area of the temporary detour road for replanting at the end of the project. Next, a temporary detour road will be constructed east of Tatum Boulevard. Finally, construction crews will install the box culverts under the roadway from the southwest to the northeast corner of the intersection, and will pave and install new traffic signals in the intersection.
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
The temporary detour road will provide access during construction, however, Pinnacle Peak Road will be closed on the west side of Tatum Boulevard for approximately six months. During the closure, eastbound Pinnacle Peak Road traffic will not have access to Tatum Boulevard. Signs will be put into place to notify commuters of the closure date.
Please allow extra time to travel, as there may be traffic delays. In addition, do not move barricades or traffic signs as they are in place for the safety of commuters and crews working on the project.
SAFETY MATTERS
Please do not go into the construction work area until the project is completed for your safety and the safety of others. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
OPEN HOUSE PLANNED
The city of Phoenix will hold an open house on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 to discuss the intersection improvements planned for Tatum Boulevard and Pinnacle Peak Road. Please stop by any time from
5 to 7 p.m. to learn more about the project and to speak with city representatives. The open house will be located at Pinnacle High School Cafeteria, 3535 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona.
IT’S OFFICIAL
Historically this intersection floods following a hard rain, the project's improvements will significantly improve drainage. Improvements will include raising the elevation of the intersection, installing two eight foot by six foot concrete drainage box culverts, installing new street lights and restoring the area with salvaged trees from the project site.
Construction will begin in late February; the project is scheduled to be complete September 2011. Construction work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; hours will vary with seasonal changes. Construction crews will work weekends, if needed.
HOW THE PROJECT WILL
UNFOLD
The contractor first will box and remove all healthy trees and plants located in the area of the temporary detour road for replanting at the end of the project. Next, a temporary detour road will be constructed east of Tatum Boulevard. Finally, construction crews will install the box culverts under the roadway from the southwest to the northeast corner of the intersection, and will pave and install new traffic signals in the intersection.
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
The temporary detour road will provide access during construction, however, Pinnacle Peak Road will be closed on the west side of Tatum Boulevard for approximately six months. During the closure, eastbound Pinnacle Peak Road traffic will not have access to Tatum Boulevard. Signs will be put into place to notify commuters of the closure date.
Please allow extra time to travel, as there may be traffic delays. In addition, do not move barricades or traffic signs as they are in place for the safety of commuters and crews working on the project.
SAFETY MATTERS
Please do not go into the construction work area until the project is completed for your safety and the safety of others. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
PV Schools Community 5K Run
Come and join the run/walk!!!
Saturday, Feb. 12 at Horizon High School (5601 E. Greenway)
Event chip-timed by All Arizona Running Events. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers, male and female, in each age division: 11-14/15-19/20-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/and 70+
How to register: Feb. 5 through Feb.11 at Active.com or AllArizonaRunningEvents.com. Day of registration available at Horizon High School. Adults $15/Children 15-19 $5/Children and under free (parental supervision required) Find the flyer on our school website or drop by the office!
Saturday, Feb. 12 at Horizon High School (5601 E. Greenway)
Event chip-timed by All Arizona Running Events. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers, male and female, in each age division: 11-14/15-19/20-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/and 70+
How to register: Feb. 5 through Feb.11 at Active.com or AllArizonaRunningEvents.com. Day of registration available at Horizon High School. Adults $15/Children 15-19 $5/Children and under free (parental supervision required) Find the flyer on our school website or drop by the office!
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