THESIS Changes This Friday

Good Afternoon THESIS Families,

Are you looking forward to tomorrow's class day after a week off?  I am!  We have made a few changes to accommodate our "growing pains"...

Arriving:  Please DO come straight into Children's Church promptly by 12:45 for the Opening. A standing crowd by the doorway during Announcements & Opening makes it difficult for the younger classes to find their teacher and exit the room.

Checking In:  Parents, please remember to check your name off the attendance sheet on the counter.  This week too, please make any corrections and sign off on the draft copy of the THESIS Directory.

Field Trip Information:  Check out the new Field Trip Board for the latest in trips and their sign-up deadlines!  Pick up field trip info sheets and sign up on the counter.

Departures:  All 2:20 elementary classes will be led by their teachers back into Children's Church at 3.  This is a new procedure!  (Music class will be held in E-K tomorrow, and then in the Choir Room from now on.)

See you tomorrow!

Warmly,

Liz, for THESIS

WVU Outdoor Education Center Canopy Tour Ziplining

**RSVPs for this event are CLOSED**

When:  Friday, September 19, 2014, arrival time 12:45 p.m.
Where:  WVU Outdoor Education Center
Who:  Middle School & High School
What:  Ziplining event begins at 1:00 p.m.
Each tour takes 2 1/2 hours to complete.
Includes:

• 4 ziplines
• A sky bridge
• A rappel station

Each tour is guided by trained staff that will provide interpretive information about the University Forest.

To participate:

• No experience necessary
• You MUST weigh 70 lbs
• You MUST have transporation
• You MUST turn in $20 non-refundable deposit to Liz DeRoos by Friday Sept 12th
• You MUST have parent/guardian complete BOTH sides and have ready the Participant Info Form
• You MUST have parent/guardian read and sign release form on both sides
• Bring remaining $20 on day of event

For Info only. RSVPs are closed.

NO CLASSES TODAY (Friday, Sept 19th)

There are NO CLASSES today for THESIS. (See calendar tab above for schedule.)

Those who have signed up for the WVU Outdoor Education Center Canopy Tour Ziplining can click here for information regarding today's field trip.

Everyone else, enjoy your free day!

See you next Friday for classes!

Laurel Caverns {Field Trip} -- RSVPs are closed

NEW FIELD TRIP

**RSVPs for this event are CLOSED**

When:  Saturday, September 27, 2014, 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Laurel Caverns, Hopwood, PA
Who:  All ages
What:  Cave tour, Upper Cave Trip ( ages 9&up), Lower Cave Trip (ages 12&up).

Bring jackets. 
If participating in cave trips, bring hiking boots/hi-top shoes, two light sources, gloves, and a full change of clothes. Children not accompanied by a parent must have signed release form.

Cost:  Varies
 
For Info only. RSVPs are closed.

WV Botanic Gardens Nature Walk {New Field Trip}

NEW FIELD TRIP

**RSVP by October 10th** to Karyn Burns (304.677.9843)

When:  October 24, 2014, 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m Where:  WV Botanic Gardens, Morgantown, WV
Who:  All ages
What:  "Seasons Change and So Do We." Take a nature walk with field journals and collection bags as we learn about autumn.

Bring a backpack, colored pencils, water bottle, tennis/hiking shoes, layering jackets, bag lunch, hand sanitizer & blanket.

Cost: $5.00 per child. Adults free.
 
**Please note - there is NO access to a public restroom at this event.

 
 Please mark your calendars and look for more info during class announcements and on this blog!

Marion County Historical Society Courthouse Tour {New Field Trip}

NEW FIELD TRIP

**RSVP by September 26th** to Karyn Burns (304.677.9843)


When:  October 8, 2014, 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m
Where:  Fairmont, WV

Who:  All ages

What:  Tour of County Sheriff's home and courthouse. Built around 1912. Rooms in the house represent different eras in U.S. history, with emphasis on West Virginia's contribution. 

Also touring local Telephone Museum.

Cost:  Donation



 Please mark your calendars and look for more info during class announcements and on this blog!

Tour of WVU Aquaculture Facility {New Field Trip}

NEW FIELD TRIP

**RSVP by October 3rd** to Karyn Burns (304.677.9843)

• When:  October 13th  (Time TBD)
• Where:  WVU Aquaculture Facility (outside of  Morgantown, WV, directions TBA)
• Who:  All ages
• What:  Catch, pet, and feed fish, while learning about sustainability of water sources. See 3 foot long Atlantic Sturgeon and 4 lb hybrid bass. Taught/guided by a WVU professor and his students.

Please mark your calendars and look for more info during class announcements and on this blog!