Greetings!
Obviously, I haven't updated any grades--I'm doing this to update you on our adventures up here at Cispus. So here goes:
We got away from TMS about half an hour late yesterday, but I'm happy to say it was an uneventful ride up. The weather was beautiful when we arrived--warm & sunny. Students found out who was in their cabin groups, met their high school/cabin counselors, settled in to their cabins, had lunch (tacos), and headed out to their afternoon field study sessions. After that it was straight out to Recreation, then dinner (lasagna). Students then joined their high schoolers for "cabin time" (free time), followed by a nice rowdy campfire program complete with one of Smokey's (Mr. Palmer's) scary stories. Of course on the first night everyone had lots of energy, so getting to sleep after evening snack was a bit of a challenge, but everyone eventually got there. This morning was much calmer, and everyone is starting to get into the flow of Outdoor School--lots of singing, activity, and cooperation. And many repetition of the "Tea Pot Song". (Ask your student about that when they return.)
The nurse has had minimal business: one sixth grader stepped on a nail (don't worry--it wasn't your child unless you received that phone call from me), but I'm happy to say he's out on more field studies and hasn't missed a beat. One young man who will have to go home due to a flu bug, but again, if you haven't received a phone call, it's not your student.
All in all, it's been a wonderful experience for everyone involved. So far the weather is holding; keep us in your fair weather thoughts. I will try to keep you posted a bit sooner next time.
Sincerely,
Michele Humble (AKA Trekker)
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