Smith Ranch was fun!

Dear Families,

Thank you to all the supportive parents that drove to Smith Ranch on a field trip yesterday. The scenery driving there and in Julian was beautiful! The students and parents had a great time at the ranch and learned things like how heavy gold is, how to pan for gold, what the Pony Express drivers from that time were paid, and the type of rock to look for if you are mining for gold. They went into a mine in a mining car, listened to a letter written by a civil war soldier, and crossed a little pond on a rope bridge! A few of us stopped to pick up a Julian apple pie!

Please remember that California STAR testing starts tomorrow. Making sure your child gets a good night sleep, eats breakfast, and is here at 9am will contribute to a relaxed ready student. Thank you fo your help!

Kim

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Dear Families, I have just a few announcements for the week! Our field trip to Smith Ranch in Julian is scheduled for next Tuesday, April 19th. At this point based on a few emails and what students have told me we have enough drivers. I would like if all drivers could send me a final confirmation email at kim@innovationsacademy.org. I have a tendency to be a bit of a worrier, so I guess I'm requesting peace of mind. We will leave at 9am and our tour starts at 11am-1pm with a break for lunch, so make sure to send a lunch without a need for a microwave. As I recall from my last trip, we sat on picnic tables outside. Also, only two students have paid for the field trip. The cost is $8 for students and $10 for adults. I would like all of the funds in by Friday - Please! California STAR testing starts on Thursday, April 21st. Students will test from 9:30am-approximately 12pm. The other testing days will be the following week at the same time on Tuesday,the 26th; Wednesday, the 27th; and Thursday, the 28th. On all testing days it is important to have your child at school on time - so at 9am. Also, please make sure they have had a good nights sleep and breakfast. Thank you As always, please contact me at anytime by email or stop by the classroom!