WMPCS: Eco-lodge and class room needs

Hey parents,

Friday's field trip will be to the little known ECO Lodge in Blounts Creek. This environmental education center on the south side of the Pamlico River near Blounts Creek is provided by the Boy Scouts for Scouts, school, community groups and the citizens of eastern North Carolina. The ECO Lodge was made possible by a generous grant from PotashCorp of Aurora. You can learn more about the facility by linking here: http://www.ecolodgenc.com/

I haven’t been but I’ve heard some pretty amazing stories about the facility. Honestly, I'm kind of jealous. Seth, my dear sweet husband, will accompany Sophia on tomorrow's excursion. He gets all the good field trips.

Directions from WMPCS to the ECO Lodge can be found here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=2330+Old+Bath+Hwy,+Washington,+NC&daddr=419+Camp+Bonner+Boy+Scout+Rd,+Blounts+Creek,+NC+27814&hl=en&geocode=FVxLHgIdjmJp-ym1ixvubj2viTFG8P45u67hWw%3BFTW0HAIdAuNp-ymDWXPVuzuviTH9t-Il7iTU2Q&aq=&sll=35.4359,-76.946676&sspn=0.008741,0.021393&vpsrc=0&gl=us&g=419+Camp+Bonner+Boy+Scout+Rd,+Blounts+Creek,+NC+27814&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&t=m&z=12&dirflg=d

In other news the classroom is in need of the following items:
- Large bottle of Hand Sanitizer

- Liquid dish detergent

In order to avoid making dinner, we'll be at the middle school's Pancake Supper tonight. Slapcakes will be served from 4-7pm at First Church of Christ, off 10th Street in Little W. $5 will get you through the door.

Hope to see you there,

Bianca

Kid Fest

KidsFest is an annual celebration of global diversity, showcasing the talents of all WMPCS students. This year's KidsFest is scheduled for Friday, April 20, 2012 from 5-8 pm. This event will include food and fellowship, class exhibits and booths, a parade of flags from around the world, class performances and a spectacular finale.The details about the meal will come your way soon. Parents are reminded to bring chairs or blankets to sit on during the performances.


Several volunteers will be needed to make this event come together.  Typically, parents volunteer to help with set-up, kitchen preparation, serving, drink table, and clean-up.  Also, each grade level manages a booth near our building.


As more information becomes available, we will pass it on to you.

Schedule of Events: (park at 264 entrance)

5 – 6: food at main tent (chicken lo mein and beef soft tacos)

5 – 6:30 food, games, class work on display in classrooms; drinks at drink tent

6:30 – 6:45 – costume changes 

6:45 – 7:30 – Parade of Flags

7:30 (or after dances) – 8:00 clean up

MPTO Nominations

Hey Parents,

 

The MPTO is looking for nominations for Vice President and Secretary for next year. If you are interested in participating or would like to nominate someone for this influential school organization please send me an email before Thursday, March 8th or feel free to call at 252.402.6888. To learn more about the MPTO, visit their blogspot:  http://wmpcs-pto.blogspot.com/ 


Also, the middle school students will be hosting their annual pancake supper on Thursday, March 22 from 4-7pm at First Chruch of Christ on 10th Street in Washington. Tickets are $5 per person and can be obtained from an middle school students. Students get credit to towards their end of the year trip for each ticket that they sell.


Thanks,
Bianca