Lenski

Elementary

School

April 5, 2017

 

Dear Parents,

 

The 1^st-5^th graders will be participating in Lenski’s Field Days in early May! Listed below are the schedules and events as well as procedures and volunteer opportunities.  I hope you will be able to join us for this very exciting day!

 

SCHEDULES

GRADE	DAY	DATES
3rd, 4th  & 5th Grade	Monday	May 15
Rain Day	Tuesday	May 16
1st & 2nd Grade	Wednesday	May 17
Rain Day	Thursday	May 18
GRADE	TIMES	LUNCH
1st Grade	9:30am-2:50pm	12:05-1:30pm
2nd Grade	9:45am-2:50pm	12:20-1:30pm
3rd Grade	9:30am-2:50pm	12:10-1:30pm
4th Grade	9:30am-2:30pm	12:20-1:30pm
5th Grade	10am-2:50pm	12:20-1:30pm

 

GRADE LEVEL EVENTS

1st & 2nd Grade	3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
*1. Fort Knox	*1. Fort Knox
2. Shoe Kick	*2. Frisbee Golf
3. Three Legged Race	*3. Hurdles
4. Circle Soccer	4. Medic Madness
*5. Obstacle Course	*5. Obstacle Course
6. Splash Ball Toss	6. King of the Court
*7. 50M Dash	7. Jump the Creek
8. Dragon's Treasure	*8. 50M Dash
*9. Fun Run: Lenski Star Trek	*9. Fun Run: Lenski Star Trek

 

*These are events that parents and siblings w/ parents may join if they desire.

 

PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Volunteer for a 1 ½ hour time slot on field day and participate with your student for the rest of the day or volunteer on the field day your child is not attending.
• Volunteer on field day for 1½ hours of set-up before the events start.
• Volunteer on a day before field day (help line the fields, organize equipment, sort prizes, count ribbons etc.)  To help on Saturday 5-13-17 use 3-5th’s Field Day sign-up link, and to help on Tuesday 5-16-17 use 1^st & 2^nd’s Field Day sign-up link.
• Sign up by linking directly to :

For 3-5 FD:   3rd-5th Field Day 2017 sign-up

For 1&2 FD:  1st&2nd Field Day 2017 sign-up

Pick a day, event and time that works for you.  You may sign up for as many shifts as you want. You will receive an email confirmation of your selection(s).

• Please note: parents may not sign up their 5^th graders. If a position is earned as determined by Lenski staff, then 5^th graders will be assigned by Coach Wilson.
• Thank you! All volunteers are greatly appreciated!

 

LUNCH

• Lunches from home or lunch purchased from the cafeteria (Lunch may be eaten outside on the school grounds if accompanied by a parent.)
• PLEASE PLAN AHEAD: Students may choose to go out to lunch with an adult chaperone, but must notify their classroom teacher in writing by that morning.
• After lunch, students check in at their first station on the field with their teacher.

 

WHAT TO BRING

• a safety pin for ribbons
• water bottle(optional - water provided)
• snack (optional)

 

STUDENT ATTIRE

• active wear that includes shorts and tennis shoes (Please, no short-shorts, spaghetti straps, halter tops, crocs or sandals.)
• sunscreen
• hat (optional)

 

CHAPERONES

• Classroom teachers will chaperone their students on Field Day.

 

LEAVING AT THE END OF FIELD DAY

• Before leaving, students wishing to depart early with their parents must check out by filling out a form received from the classroom teacher who will then use the form to notify the office and Superstars’ personnel.
• All other students will be dismissed on Lenski’s regular schedule.

 

As always, Field Day's objectives are promoting SPORTSMANSHIP, an ACTIVE LIFESTYLE and lots of FUN!! Please join us for your child's Lenski Field Day.

 

Sincerely,

Mary Wilson

Lenski Physical Educator