Hello UEW Families,
Widji Update:
We have had a change for Tuesday. Widji is not able to provide us with lunch when we arrive, so we are asking that you send a bag lunch with your child for Tuesday. Please send cold food in disposable containers as we will stop at a rest stop to eat and will not have access to dish washing or microwave facilities. We will provide snacks as well. Kids cannot eat on the bus, but are welcome to bring additional snacks for when we stop. Everyone should bring a reusable water bottle!
Children are able to bring a small amount of money to spend at the Widji store. They cannot spend money on anything else during the week, but many kids enjoy having a water bottle or tshirt that says Camp Widjiwagan to remember the trip. If you want to send money for your child to spend at the camp store, please put it in an envelope or ziploc bag labeled with their name.
A reminder, it is likely we will not return in time for kids to take the GRS bus home Friday 9/30. If you are unable to pick your child up, please let us know the arrangements you have made to have another family take them so we will know how everyone is getting home.
The current weather forecast for Ely next week shows some light rain and highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. Please pack rain gear and layers for your child. If you don't have these things, Widji has many items to lend, but your child will have to seek them out. Please help them prepare by going over with them what they should ask for when we arrive.
We're so excited to head north! Thanks for all your help getting ready!
Volunteer opportunities:
As your child may have reported, we are using a new lunch procedure four times a week. Children set up "beautiful lunch" on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. They lay out table cloths, centerpieces, and plates for each other, then select a quote to read to start lunch. Our laundry needs have increased significantly, and we're looking for families to do classroom laundry over the weekend. If you are willing to do laundry for our community, please sign up here:
We're hoping to start up weekly healthy cooking! If you are willing to support our students in cooking new recipes, please sign up for one or more Wednesdays. The commitment is roughly 2 hours, 9am-11am are best, and the primary needs are supporting new techniques and skills, and helping with time management. There's a separate prompt on the sign up to indicate whether or not you are able to do grocery shopping for your shift (the kids choose a recipe and make a list). Any groceries can be reimbursed by GRS if you save the receipt. Here's the link:
Community Event:
Kids Judge!
Saturday, November 19 th 12:55 – 4:15
Macalester College - Olin Rice Science Building
Great River School 4 th , 5 th and 6 th graders are invited to join Macalester College neuroscience students for an educational afternoon that combines interactive learning with fun experiential presentations and pizza. The event is to excite and inspire children to learn more about science. They will judge college students' presentations about the brain, nervous system and senses. It's fast paced, exciting and lots of engaging fun.
To sign up your child, please contact Lee Olson (GRS parent) at 651-
696-6223 or lolson4@macalester.edu
Have a great weekend,
Jean and Amanda
