- Thank you to all my wonderful kids for being so sweet to Miss Lori! I had a wonderful trip to Spain and Italy and we have talked today about saying some words in French, Itailian, and Spanish! Ask them about how to say Hello!
- Douglas's mom will provide pizza and cupcakes for Douglas's birthday on Monday, April 25. Thanks!
- In conjunction with “Relay for Life”, the SGA will be selling megaphones for $1.00 honoring cancer victims. Each megaphone will have the slogan “Cheer for a chance to cure cancer”, and the honoree’s name on it. The megaphones will be displayed in the cafetorium until the powder puff day, then taken to the football field.
- This week is “Go Green Week”. Collect the items designated for your class.
- April 22 (Good Friday) is a school holiday.
- Since I was not here last week and they ran out of time for the Reading test, today they have done their "Martha" Study Guide and tomorrow they will take their "Martha" Test and Vocab quiz. They will get their new VOCAB words tomorrow, then we will read the story "Shadow of a Bull" and do the Study Guide on Wednesday and Thursday we will take our Reading Test and Vocab quiz.
Field Trip Information
The following parents have volunteered to drive to the field trip on Friday; please let us know TOMORROW if this has changed and you are not able to drive or if you have planned to come.
- Holley Davis
- Amy Boswell
- Janice Topolse
- Pam Benton
- Kim Stevens
- Teresa Siether
- Natalie Ferraro
- Michelle Brown
- Ann Holloway
- Angie Tomas
- Tracy Clifton
- Lori Garrett
- Melody Avant
- Janan Hussey
- Sabrina Lassiter
- Beth Rose
Chaperones will be assigned the students that will be riding with them on Friday morning. Please help us by being responsible for keeping up with the students in your group and your group’s behavior.
Also, make sure the office has a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card.
Directions to Capital Building
- FROM HWY 231 NORTH: Take Hwy 231 North to Montgomery. Turn right onto Eastern Blvd (Hwy 231). After 3 miles, exit right onto I-85 South. Take I-85 South for 5 ½ miles. Take Exit 1 (Union Street). Bear right onto Union Street and continue with Union Street Directions.
- UNION STREET DIRECTIONS: On Union Street, follow the right center lane for ¾ mile. After crossing Washington Street, merge into far right lane and stop in front of glass kiosks on the right. The Capitol is located across the street on the left.
- PARKING: Metered street parking is available for Capitol visitors. Meters are usually $0.25/hour and limited to two hours. Metered spaces are free on Saturday and Sunday. Complimentary parking is available at Crampton Bowl Stadium.
Field Trip Rules: Please read and review with you child.
- Stay with your group: Please stay with your assigned teachers or chaperones and proceed through the Capitol as he or she instructs you. If you become separated, go to the pre-arranged location and alert a staff member to help find your group. Do not run at any time. Students should not play on the escalators. Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed in the State Capitol or the Goat Hill Museum Store.
- Conversation: Please feel free to ask questions of your tour guide and other staff members. Please be respectful and let each person finish his or her comments before speaking again. We encourage participation between the tour guide and visitors. Please be mindful that the Alabama State Capitol is a “working building” and that there are people conducting important state business in the offices that you see. Keep voices and noise levels to a minimum, as we want to avoid disrupting those who work in the building. Groups unable to pay attention and tour the Capitol quietly will be escorted to the nearest exit.
- Touching: Please follow the “do not touch” rules regarding walls, artwork and historic artifacts. If you are not sure, please ask if an item is touchable.
- Food, chewing gum, drinks, music headsets, beepers, cellular phones: Food, chewing gum, and drinks are not allowed in the building. These food items attract insects that can damage objects. Please leave all radio/stereo headsets in the bus or locked auto. Beepers and cellular phones are permitted but should be turned off or to “vibrate” setting.
- Photography: Allowed; turn flash off when photographing near historic furnishings or artwork.
- Exhibit furniture and historic surroundings: For your safety, please do not lean against any exhibit items, cases or railings. Please do not sit on any furniture in the State Capitol unless otherwise instructed. Please proceed carefully on the stairs or escalators and do not play while on them. Always use handrails and proceed single file. Leave wet umbrellas in reception area.
- Restrooms: Public restrooms are located in the Union Street Lobby, Street Level. A chaperone must accompany students if they have to visit the restrooms during the tour.
- Be aware of your surroundings: Since this is a public historic site, anyone may visit. Be aware of who and what is around you. Please report any suspicious items or behavior to the site staff members immediately.
*** We WILL have our Spelling and Reading tests this morning so please come prepared for them!
9:15: Drivers need to arrive at the school to get ready to leave
10:30: Snack outside the Capital grounds
11:00: Tour the Capital and State House
1:15: Leave for lunch at Chappy’s Deli on Perry Hill Road
2:15: Drive back to school
***Depending on the time it takes for lunch we may not be back by 3:00. If you have any other children in other grades, please make sure you make arrangements as it may be closer to 3:15 by the time we are back.
Other Reminders:
- Students will need to bring a drink and snack that does not need to be heated.
- There will be a gift shop, so if your child would like to purchase something please send money and discuss this with them prior to Friday.
- EVERYONE will be expected to go to Chappy’s Deli for lunch. Parents will order their lunch when we get there and the children’s lunches have been preorded.
- Please remember to dress appropriately in “nice” clothes for our field trip. Also, girls do not wear skirts as we will be sitting on the floor and climbing stairs often.
