Middle School Farm School Form for Parents

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June 15, 2010


Dear Middle School Families of 2010-2011,

Fall plans are already in progress for the middle school. Our Farm School trip takes place just weeks into the new school year. This is a great way for the 6th, 7th and 8th graders to learn about each other, to forge new friendships and to test themselves in a safe environment. This year’s focus for 6th and 7th grade is history based (building cultures---a perfect segue into our year’s history theme of ancient cultures), while the 8th graders will work on a program of transitions and build something on the land as an honoring of their years of Farm School.

This year’s farm school will be in two back-to-back weeks, September 20th to September 24, 2010, and September 27th through October 1st. Half of the middle school goes each week. In placing students into the two weeks, we try our best to keep in mind the friendships of the kids, at the same time encouraging them to interact with different people. It is very difficult to make changes because the numbers need to be balanced for each week. Therefore, please let us know if there is a very compelling reason for a change by July 1st.

Parent participation is absolutely integral to the success of Farm School. So, don’t let your middle schooler dissuade you from participating. We need you just as much as we did when your child was in 5th grade. Twelve wonderful parents joined us on the backpacking/camping trip, had a great time, and didn’t embarrass their children. We especially encourage new families to join us, even if just for a day, because it’s such a great way to get to know the students, parents and teachers. Please fill out the return slip and either mail to Synergy or email Elena at elena@synergyschool.org. We will need several people to volunteer to help with organization right at the beginning of school or even the week or two before school begins. You’ll be hearing more about this wonderful trip early in September.

Thanks very much,

The middle school team


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I can come during week one _______________or week two____________________
9/20----9/24 9/27 0----10/1
I can spend the following days/nights______________________________________
I’m not sure of my schedule yet, but I hope to come on________________________
I can help organize the trip in late August/early September (circle one)
Name (please print)____________________________________________________