Art Festival, Tuesday, June 8th, SHCS: If you are interested in helping with this fun event, please come to a planning meeting at the school on Tuesday, May 11th, at 8:30 am. If you cannot attend the meeting, but you would like to help, please contact Tricia Livingstone [email protected] or Stephanie Roberts [email protected] for volunteer opportunities.
PTO Committee: Soldier Hollow is looking for parents to be a part of the PTO Committee for the 2010/2011 school year. If you are interested in helping out with any aspect of the PTO, such as — overseeing one of our big events like the Fall Gala — helping out with activities like the Olympics — doing behind the scenes work with any of the events — or just giving valuable parent input — please contact Joan at the office, or talk to Tricia Livingstone or Stephanie Roberts.
Rewards Program: Congratulations to Ms. Drozd’s class for winning the Tyson/Home Team Rewards contest. Her students all received a coupon for a free slurpee from 7-11. I appreciate all of the students and families who participated in this.
Today we begin our new contest for Campbell’s labels! Every student in the class that brings the most labels in by May 28th will get to choose a prize from the treasure chest. Send in the labels (with the barcode) from all Campbell’s and Pepperidge Farm products — make sure your child’s name is on them. Please send in the lids on all V-8 juices. Also, remind your child to put the label in the collection box if they bring a participating item in their lunch. Thank you for supporting our school.
Friends of Animals Needs Volunteers: Clean up day at the Ranch, Saturday, May 8th. If you have a few hours to spare, FOA needs help cleaning windows, cleaning up the office area and caretaker quarters.
Never been out to the Ranch? If you haven’t ever been out to The Ranch, or haven’t been out for awhile, come on out and see the project and help out for a few hours. Just show up in your work clothes and they will provide the rest. They are scheduling a morning and afternoon session – 9am to 1pm and 1pm to 5pm. If you can’t make it for a full session, come on out for a few hours. Drinks and snacks will be provided. If you can help out and/or need directions to The Ranch, please RSVP to Kitty Bennion [email protected] or 435-640-7889. As always, thanks for helping the animals. For more info about Friends of Animals Utah, please visit our website at www.foautah.org
Fun activities for students (and their families) from Wasatch Mountain State Park (435-654-1791):
- May 15, Photo Hike, 8 am, Visitor Center Parking lot: Join Friends of Wasatch for a photo hike up Wilson Peak. This is about a 4-hour intermediate level hike. Bring a camera, water and wear good hiking shoes. To RSVP call (435)-657-2234.
- May 21, 7pm, Dutch Hollow Trail head parking: Join park staff for an evening hike and enjoy the waxing gibbous moon while hiking along the trails of Dutch Hollow. We will enjoy the sights and sounds of the evening and discuss nightlife in the park. Bring a flashlight, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
- May 29, 10 am, Huber Grove History Tour: Come tour the historic Huber Grove. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about The Huber Family and the Mormon West. The tour is free and open to all.
- May 29, 1:00 pm, Junior Ranger (Icky Bugs), Campground Office: Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and learn about the wonders of insects during this one-hour program designed to get kids exited about nature.
- May 29, 8 pm, Campground Amphitheater: You-tah State Parks. Utah has 42 beautiful and diverse state parks set aside for their beauty, historical value and recreational opportunities. Join us to learn about these amazing treasures and find out how they benefit you and your family.
- June 5, Free Fishing Day: Pathways To Fishing. Kids up to the age of 14 are invited to join park staff and Division of Wildlife volunteers at the visitor center pond from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a day of fishing, fun, and prizes. Space is limited and registration is required by calling (435) 654-1791.
- June 5, 9:00 am, National Trails Day, Pine Creek Campground: Join park staff and volunteers as we work to build a new trail in the Pine Creek Campground connecting the overflow parking to the Nature Trail. This will be a great opportunity to get out and have some good fun, and do some good work in one of your state parks. Bring gloves, water, and snacks. Tools will be provided.
- June 5, 5 pm, Wildflower Walk, Campground Office: Wildflowers are beautiful. But their beauty goes beyond just an outward splash of color. That beauty is vital for their survival. Join the Naturalist to discover the beauty and secrets of wildflowers.
