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ACTIVITIES & HOW THEY ENRICH THE CURRICULUM: Students will learn the rules and how to play group games in the morning. They will also have a chance to bike, hike, and fly kites, which will encourage a lifelong interest in recreational sports.
DATE: Friday, September 12, 2025
ARRIVAL TIME: 9 am (NO Extended Morning Program) at Maybury State Park, Walnut Shelter (same as last year)
DEPARTURE TIME: Students may stay at park until potluck at 6:00 pm when parents will join them without being charged for Extended Day services. Please make sure that you make time to come to the picnic by 6 pm (the students will be hungry). This is the first event of the year and an important social event for your child. When s/he misses these events, an important social and bonding experience is lost. This is also an opportunity for new parents to meet returning parents and to have some fun!
LOCATION: Walnut Shelter, Maybury State Park
ADDRESS: 8 Mile Road, west of Beck Road
DIRECTIONS from I-275: Exit at 8-Mile Rd and go WEST. Cross Beck Road, then turn left into park (on South side of 8 Mile Rd)
CONTACT & PHONE: School Office (248) 957-8200, or teacher's cell (see planner)
MEAL ARRANGEMENTS: Pack substantial lunches (2-3 sandwiches, 5+ snacks), utensils, and 3-4 bottles of water (freeze the night before) or juice. Students get very thirsty and hungry. Please provide hand sanitizer in your child’s lunchbox although there are bathrooms where we will be washing our hands prior to lunch. Please label all items that you wish to have returned as well as all the drinks (you'd be surprised how many water bottles go unclaimed after lunch).
APPAREL: Waterproof shoes (grass will be wet in the morning) and socks (we will be hiking in the woods), loose and weather-appropriate athletic clothing, poncho/umbrella (if it looks like rain), and a jacket/sweatshirt (if it is going to be cool). Apply bug spray & sunscreen prior to arrival.
ASSIGNMENTS: Unless otherwise noted in planner by teacher (have your child call his/her teacher if unsure), students must bring planner and assignments for check-in.
OTHER NEEDS: Picnic blanket or towel for Power Reading time, books of your choice, a pre-assembled kite (optional), bikes (optional) & HELMETS (if biking), $11 for parking if you're chaperoning or your MICHIGAN RECREATIONAL PASSPORT sticker (there is no charge for drop-off). If it looks like rain, please feel free to pack a deck of cards or a board game (make sure each piece is labeled with your child's name or initials) since we will be under the shelter if this happens, and an extra set of clothes because biking after the rain is wet business.
POTLUCK:
Last Names A-P: Please bring a side dish/salad/veggies to share.
Last Names Q-Z: Please bring a main dish to share
The school will provide hot dogs and marshmallows for roasting.
BE SURE TO PACK: Serving utensils for your dish as well as plates, silverware, and beverages for your family.
TRIP ACTIVITIES: Group games, kite flying, bike riding, and hiking
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