General Updates December 4, 2015 Boyne Falls Public School Logger Monthly Page 1 In This Issue Note from Ms. Pineda Report Cards Student of the Week Santa Claus is Coming to Town Spelling Bee Welcome Mrs. Mallory Eddie Essay Winner Recreation Day Community Christmas School Alerts Ugly Sweater Party Honors Assembly Accelerated Reader Goals Elementary News Christmas Program Photos with Santa Book Share High School News High School Art Health Class College Application Week MSP Student Trooper Program Honor Roll Sports Schedule Calendar Lunch Menu Permission Slip It is the first week of December and that means a fresh start for all of our students. This week, we kicked off the start of the second trimester. Throughout the week, we have encouraged our students to take advantage of the clean slate. This applies for aendance, grades, homework, and just about anything else you can imagine. Encourage your children to start anew and do their absolute best this trimester. This edion of the Logger Monthly is packed with informaon from past accomplishments to upcoming events. Our students have been busy during the first trimester and we are proud of all that they accomplished. From our “Students of the Week” who are displaying great character and leader- ship in the classrooms to our Spelling Bee champions who have proven that hard work definitely pays off. Our students are rising to the challenge both in and out of the classroom. In addion, be sure to look at the list of Honor Roll students and Accelerat- ed Readers. These students persisted and stayed the course throughout the trimester and we will honor them with a special assembly. I hope that it is evident that we are proud of all our student accomplishments so please look through this enre edion and read all about it. Finally, we have three short weeks before Christmas break is upon us. Please encourage your student to stay focused and finish the calendar year in good fashion. If our paths do not cross before Christmas break, I wish you and your enre family a very Merry Christmas! Go Loggers! Cindy Pineda REPORT CARDS Report cards for grades K-5 should be in your child’s Friday folder today. Report cards for students in grades 6-12 will be mailed today.
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General Updates
December 4, 2015
Boyne Falls Public School
Logger Monthly
Page 1
In This Issue
Note from Ms. Pineda
Report Cards
Student of the Week
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Spelling Bee
Welcome Mrs. Mallory
Eddie Essay Winner
Recreation Day
Community Christmas
School Alerts
Ugly Sweater Party
Honors Assembly
Accelerated Reader Goals
Elementary News
Christmas Program
Photos with Santa
Book Share
High School News
High School Art
Health Class
College Application Week
MSP Student Trooper Program
Honor Roll
Sports Schedule
Calendar
Lunch Menu
Permission Slip
It is the first week of December and that means a fresh start for all of our
students. This week, we kicked off the start of the second trimester.
Throughout the week, we have encouraged our students to take advantage
of the clean slate. This applies for attendance, grades, homework, and just
about anything else you can imagine. Encourage your children to start
anew and do their absolute best this trimester.
This edition of the Logger Monthly is packed with information from past
accomplishments to upcoming events. Our students have been busy during
the first trimester and we are proud of all that they accomplished. From
our “Students of the Week” who are displaying great character and leader-
ship in the classrooms to our Spelling Bee champions who have proven that
hard work definitely pays off. Our students are rising to the challenge both
in and out of the classroom.
In addition, be sure to look at the list of Honor Roll students and Accelerat-
ed Readers. These students persisted and stayed the course throughout
the trimester and we will honor them with a special assembly. I hope that
it is evident that we are proud of all our student accomplishments so
please look through this entire edition and read all about it.
Finally, we have three short weeks before Christmas break is upon us.
Please encourage your student to stay focused and finish the calendar year
in good fashion. If our paths do not cross before Christmas break, I wish
you and your entire family a very
Merry Christmas!
Go Loggers!
Cindy Pineda
REPORT CARDS Report cards for grades K-5 should
be in your child’s Friday folder today.
Report cards for students in grades
6-12 will be mailed today.
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November 2015
Lilliann Fenske
November 2, 2015
Brian Stanis
November 9, 2015
Necia LeBlanc
November 16, 2015
Tim Gasco
November 23, 2015
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!
Santa will be making a stop in Boyne Falls at the
Boyne Valley Township Fire Station
on Saturday, December 19, 2015
5:00—6:00 p.m.
All children are welcome to come visit Santa to give him a
Christmas wish list.
K OF C
SPELLING BEE Our Schoolwide K of C Spelling Bee was held on Friday, November 13.
BOYNE FALLS WINS!! The top 4 spellers at the area-wide spelling bee in Boyne City were from Boyne Falls Public School! Zofia Wasylewski, 1st place winner; Scott Matelski, 2nd place winner; Isaiah Whennen, 3rd place winner; and Colton O’Neil, 4th place winner will participate in the Diocesan-wide Spelling Bee in January.
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EDDIE ESSAY
WINNERS
The results are in for the 2015 Boyne Area Kiwanis Eddie Essay Contest, and the winners are Jordan Herman and Michael Whennen.
The Eddie Essay Contest is an essay competition open to all area 10th grade students, encouraging them to reflect upon service and volunteerism in the community. Participating students write to the following prompt: If you had one hundred dollars to give to your favorite charity, which charity would you give the contribution to and why? Both students presented checks to local charity organizations on December 3rd at the Annual Boyne Area Kiwanis Club Eddie Award Breakfast. Michael, who took first place for Boyne Falls High School, presented a check for two hundred dollars to Camp Quality, and Jordan the Boyne Area Silver winner, presented a two hundred fifty dollar check to Boyne Area Community Christmas. Both gentlemen were presented with a check for twenty five dollars from Huntington Bank. Congratulations! We are proud of you both!
WELCOME MRS. MALLORY!
Boyne Falls School is excited to welcome Stephanie Mallory as our new second grade teacher: Hello, my name is Mrs. Mallory and I am the new 2nd grade teacher! I grew up in Charlevoix and currently live with my husband in Petoskey. I come from a large extended family and I love spending time with them. My immediate family is made up of my mom and dad, two older brothers, and my husband. I have three nieces and two nephews and I love being an aunt! I attended school at Eastern Michigan University and graduated with my bach-elors in elementary education and reading. I love to teach reading and could teach it all day! I am so happy to be at Boyne Falls Elementary and am elated to be teaching 2nd grade. This first week has been great! I have an amazing class and the other teachers and staff have been so help-ful. I know it is going to be a great year. Sincerely, Mrs. Mallory
Recreation Day Program
The Boyne Falls Ski Program starts on Thursday, January 14. Third through eighth graders will be partici-pating in the program. We are looking forward to a great year out on the snow.
Participate and choose one of the following activities as this is part of the scheduled curriculum:
Skiing
Snowboarding (6th-8th AND 3rd-5th grades ONLY if they are already proficient snowboard-ers with their own equipment.)
Cross Country Skiing (6th -8th grades)
Snowshoeing/Outdoor Activities
Parents, please remind your child(ren) to dress appropriately for the cold while skiing. This means wear-ing proper layers, gloves, hats, coats, and ski pants. We are strongly suggesting that all children wear hel-mets because this has significantly improved the outcomes of head injuries. Children in 6th through 8th grades can snowboard, but helmets are required for this activity. Helmets can be rented at the mountain.
If you are a parent who would like to volunteer with the program, please contact Brittney Book as soon as possible at 231-622-1410 or [email protected].
Please complete and return the attached “Parent Permission Form” to school by Friday, January 8, 2016.
Recreation Day VOLUNTEERS Wanted
The Boyne Falls Recreation Day/Ski Program starts on Thursday, January 14. Third through eighth graders will be participating in the program.
We are in need of parent volunteers. Areas to volunteer include:
Student monitoring and attendance. This requires staying in or around the civic center in case any problems or needs arise.
Ski/snowboard/cross-country ski supervision with a group.
If you are a parent who would like to volunteer for the program, please contact Brittney Book as soon as possible at 231-622-1410 or [email protected]. Thank you!
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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
Boyne Area Community Christmas is currently collecting information of the families in
need of assistance with Christmas this year. Forms are available in the office if you have
not received one. Be sure to return your forms to school by Tuesday, December 15th.
DON’ WE NOW OUR UGLY SWEATERS
Everyone is invited to participate in the LEO sponsored Ugly Sweater Contest on
Friday, December 18, 2015.
All day in school!
Wear your ugliest, most creative, holiday attire!
Students and Staff who participate will be eligible to win great prizes!
Sign Up for School Alerts
School closings, event reminders, updates and more--Cell phone, text messages and e-mail: Signing up is easy! Step 1: Visit http://www.petoskeynews.com/alerts. Step 2: Provide your name and mobile contact information and/or email, then select the information you want to re-ceive. Step 3: A 5-digit authorization code will be sent as a text message to your cell phone or email. Enter the 5-digit au-thorization code online to complete the sign-up process.
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School Closings
Boyne Falls School will be using the follow-ing methods/organizations to notify par-ents of SCHOOL CLOSINGS:
TV 7 & 4 –Traverse City
TV 9 & 10 – Cadillac
Textcaster (Text Messages-
-Instructions to sign up to the right)
The Bear
Rock 105
Big Country
Big Country Gold
News – Talk 1240
Lite 96
WKHQ
WMKT – The Talk Station
Bob - FM
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Elementary
Christmas Program
This year’s Holiday Program will be presented on December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Children may go to their classrooms at 6:15 p.m. Please plan to dress your children in their holiday best. The students are very excited and are look-ing forward to this evening. The students in the Strings Program will perform at the beginning of the program followed by each class, Kindergarten through fifth grade performing a selection of songs. If we have a snow day on December 10, the program will be presented on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. We’ll see you then!
Photos with Santa
The LEO group is offering photos with Santa at the Christmas Program. Stop by the annex and have your picture taken with Santa, commencing at 5:45 p.m., before and after the pro-gram.
LEO will also be offering cookies and punch and coffee after the program for all to enjoy. Please join us after the program in the cafeteria.
Holiday Break
School will be dismissed at 3:04 pm on
Friday, December 18, 2015. School will
resume on Monday, January 4, 2016!
Enjoy the break!
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BOOK SHARES
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades recently presented their
Book Shares on a book that they had recently read. A
lot of work went into their presentations. It was great
practice for each of them to stand
on the stage and present to their
peers! Great job!!
Anna Rackow
Amber Cool Jordan Devers
Lilliann Fenske
Middle/High School
H IGH SCHOOL ART
Megan Byrne - Fishing Bucket
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Digital Photo Students (missing Brooke Stevens)
Sean Lynch— Flag
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Students in Mr. Stolarski's Health
class participated in a healthy cooking
lesson by preparing a vegetable stir
fry with brown rice. Students brought a
a variety of fresh vegetables and
shared the nutritional information of
each. Students learned how eating
healthy can be affordable and
good! Thank you to Nurse Chris
Warstler for leading the activity and
Chef Nathan Bates for preparing a
sauce and providing what was needed in the
kitchen.
HEALTH CLASS
COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK
Boyne Falls seniors participated
in College Application Week this
year. Throughout the week, this
motivated group of seniors
applied to a total of 54 colleges,
universities, and trade schools!
To date the total number of ap-
plications submitted is up to
76. Wish a senior luck as the ad-
mittance letters roll in!
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3rd Grade All A’s
Selah Bennett Lilliann Fenske
Jayden Gerloff Mackenzie Smith
Jozlyn Turnbull
3rd Grade Honor Roll Vincent Cousineau Megan Pickering
4th Grade Honor Roll
JT Greenier Bryar Lester
Damen Murphy Brianna Wilson
5th Grade All A’s
Yannis Burnell Scott Matelski Colton O’Neil
Zofia Wasylewski 5th Grade Honor Roll
Jordan Devers Kaliah Lightfoot
Adryianna Rackow Jacob Rackow Abigail Smith
6th Grade All A’s
Daniel Powers
6th Grade Honor Roll
Calvin Cousineau Logan Crocker Margo Shuman
7th Grade Honor Roll
Blake Brunmeier Joshua Herman Aubrie Sparks
8th Grade Honor Roll
Jordin Gellis Erienne Goodrich
Ryleigh Richardson
9th Grade Honor Roll (3.0-3.69)
Sydney Bess Maddie Daneff
10th Grade High Honors (3.7+)
Jordan Herman Michael Whennen
10th Grade Honor Roll (3.0-3.69)
Naomi Johnson
11th Grade Honor Roll (3.0-3.69)
Neall Perron Leszek Wasylewski
12th Grade High Honors (3.7+)
Megan Byrne Josh Lange
12th Grade Honor Roll (3.0-3.69)
Andrew Campbell
Kayla Carson
Sean Lynch
Marcus Matelski
Cody Milbrandt
Kelsy Richardson
Shea Ross
Kurstin Wilson
2015-2016
First Trimester
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2015-16 Boys Basketball All games 6:00 p.m. December 8 Joburg-Lewiston Away 10 Ellsworth Away 11 Pellston Home 17 Mackinaw City Home
January 5 Alanson Away 7 Alba Home 12 Vanderbilt Home 14 Wolverine Away 18 Harbor Light Home 22 Mackinaw City Away 25 Central Lake Home 27 Ellsworth Home 29 Alanson Home - Homecoming
February 1 TC Christian Home - Parents Night 5 Alba Away 10 Vanderbilt Away 12 Gaylord St. Mary Home 19 Wolverine Home 22 Harbor Light Away March 1 East Jordan @ 5:30 Away
2015-16 Girls Basketball All games 6:00 p.m.
December 2 Mancelona Home 9 Ellsworth Away 11 Alanson Away 12 Onaway @ 7:15 Away 16 Alba Home January 6 Wolverine Away 8 Harbor Light Home 11 Joburg-Lewiston Away 15 Mackinaw City @ 7:15 Away 19 Ellsworth Home 21 Alanson Home 26 Lake Leelanau St. Mary Away 28 Alba Away February 4 Wolverine Home - Parents Night 11 Harbor Light Away 16 Manton Home 18 Mackinaw City Home 23 Inland Lakes Away
2015-16 Middle School Volleyball February 13 Alanson, MC, Wolverine @ Boyne Falls 10:00 20 Alanson, HL, Ellsworth @ Ellsworth 10:00 27 Boyne Falls @ Alba 10:00
March 5 Tournament @ Boyne Falls 10:00
Calendar
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December 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Girl’s Bball
Mancelona
@ Home
6:00 pm
3 4 5
Grade School
Basketball
9:00-11:00
6 7 8 LEO Meeting
5:30pm
Boys Bball @ Joburg-
Lewiston
6:00 pm
9 Girl’s Bball
@ Ellsworth
6:00 pm
10
Christmas
Program 6:30 pm
Boy’s Bball
@ Ellsworth
6:00 pm
11 Girl’s Bball
@ Alanson
6:00 pm
Boy’s Bball
@ Home
Pellston
6:00 pm
12
Grade School
Basketball
9:00-11:00
13 14
Girl’s Bball
@Onaway
6:00 pm
15
Christmas
Program
Makeup Day
16
Girl’s Bball
Alba
6:00 pm
17
Boy’s Bball
Mack City 6:00 pm
18
Holiday Parties
12:45-3:05 pm
19 Grade School
Basketball
9:00-11:00
20 21 Board of Ed Meeting 6:30 pm
CHRISTMAS
22
CHRISTMAS BREAK
23
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CHRISTMAS BREAK
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CHRISTMAS BREAK
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CHRISTMAS BREAK
JAN 1
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Boyne Falls Public School December 2015
MENU Tuesday 12/1
Baked Potato Bar Wednesday 12/2
Cheese, Pepperoni, or Deluxe Veggie Pizza
Thursday 12/3 Cavatapi & Meatballs
with Homemade Focaccia Bread
Friday 12/4 Cheesy Hot Turkey Melt with French
Fries
Monday 12/7 Roasted Pork Loin, Red
Potatoes & Steamed Vegetables
Tuesday 12/8 Double Decker Beef Nachos
Wednesday 12/9 Homemade Turkey
Noodle Soup & Homemade Roll
Thursday 12/10 Chicken Fajitas with
Chimichurri Bean Salad
Friday 12/11 Philly Steak Sandwich
Monday 12/14 Turkey Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potato
Fries
Tuesday 12/15 Sweet & Sour Pork with Steamed Rice and Stir Fried Rice
Wednesday 12/16 Chorizo– Chicken
Pot Pie
Thursday 12/17 Cheese Ravioli with
Basil Pesto or Homemade Marinara
Friday 12/18 Pulled Pork Sandwich
with Granny Smith Cole Slaw
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individu-al’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Depart-ment. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) (If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250- 9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
Thursday 12/3 Homemade Blueberry Bran Muffin and String
Cheese
Friday 12/4 Hot Breakfast Boat
Chef’s Choice
Monday 12/7 Huevos Rancheros
Tuesday 12/8 Cinnamon Breakfast
Cookie & Yogurt
Wednesday 12/9 Very Berry Parfait
Thursday 12/10 Broccoli-Cheddar
Egg Bake
Friday 12/11 Loaded Up
Oatmeal
Monday 12/14 Bacon & Egg
Bagel Sandwich
Tuesday 12/15 Orange
“Creamsickle” Smoothie & Granola
Bar
Wednesday 12/16 Cream of Wheat with
Vanilla Ice Cream
Thursday 12/17 Homemade Peach-Yogurt Muffin and
String Cheese
Friday 12/18 Fresh Baked
Breakfast Pizza
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individu-al’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Depart-ment. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) (If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250- 9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
Recreation Day Information December 3, 2015 Dear Parent/Guardian(s):
Boyne Falls School’s “lifetime sports” program will be starting again soon. Below you will find a list of information regarding the program:
Date/Times • January 14: 12:30pm Orientation (Safety and Rules)/Rental Fitting at Boyne Mountain • January 21-March 10 (No Program on Feb. 18 ): “Lifetime Sports” Program runs every Thursday • March 17: Ski Awards/Recognition Program at Boyne Falls School at 1:00 p.m. • Students leave school between 11:45-12:25 and return by 3:05 p.m.
Students MUST: • Participate and choose one of the following activities as this is part of the scheduled curriculum:
o Skiing o Snowboarding (6th-8th grades AND 3rd-5th grades ONLY if they are already a proficient
snowboarder with their own equipment.) o Cross Country Skiing o Snowshoeing/Outdoor Activities
• Adhere to the rules of the program, meet expectations, or have their privilege revoked. • Maintain passing grades and positive behavioral status. (i.e. No major discipline problems.)
Students may be required to stay at school to improve failing grades or if they have had major discipline problems.
• Bring and wear appropriate clothing including hats, gloves and snow pants. • Ride the bus and return to school on the bus UNLESS the PARENT/GUARDIAN signs his/her child
out in person and must assume full responsibility for him/her at that time. Notes from a parent will not be accepted.
• Return signed permission slip by Friday, January 8, 2016.
Equipment • If your child will be using skiing or snowboarding equipment provided by Boyne Mountain, the
rental form will be filled out at school and does not require a parent signature. Boyne Mountain provides the equipment free of charge to our students.
• Please note for safety purposes students will not be allowed to carry their ski equipment on the school bus. There will be a secured storage facility for students to keep their equipment here if they choose. Please make sure your child’s equipment is in safe working order and is clearly marked with his/her name.
Cancellation • If the temperature is 10 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, the recreational activities will be cancelled.
If you have further questions, please contact the school at 549-2211. Cordially, Cynthia Pineda Superintendent/K-12 Administrator
PARENT PERMISSION FORM Boyne Falls Public School “Lifetime Sports” Recreation Day
I, as parent or guardian, hereby give my consent for the below named student to participate in ski outings sponsored by the Boyne Falls Public School at Boyne Resorts.
I understand that there are inherent risks involved in the sport of skiing and that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence of the sport. I expressly agree to accept and assume, on behalf of the below named student, all of the risks, injury or property damage which may arise from any school sponsored ski outing.
I understand that the ski program is a privilege for students and not a right. Discipline problems can result in an involved student being dropped from the program, which shall be the sole decision of the supervisors.
I recognize that as a result of participation in ski outings, medical treatment on an emergency basis may be necessary and further recognized that school personnel may be unable to contact me for my consent for emergency medical care: I do hereby consent in advance to such emergency care, including hospital care, as may be deemed necessary under the then existing circumstances and to assume the expense for such care.
I agree to release Boyne USA and the school system, their agents, employees and volunteers from any and all responsibility or liability for injuries or damages and accept myself the full responsibility for the below named student's participation in any ski outing.
HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY CONTRACT I, the below indicated parent or legal guardian, agree to indemnify and hold harmless Boyne
USA and the school system, their agents, employees and volunteers from any and all claims of any nature as may be brought in the name of or in behalf of the child/student identified in this document. I specifically agree to indemnify and hold harmless Boyne USA and the school system from any liability, whether known or unknown, even if that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of Boyne USA, the school system and their agents, employees and volunteers.
I acknowledge that I make no misrepresentation as to my capacity as a parent or guardian.
I, the undersigned parent/guardian, acknowledge that I have read the terms of this contract, understand them and agree to abide by them.
I, the undersigned parent/guardian and student, acknowledge that I have read the terms on the first page of this letter and agree to ALL of the listed terms.
I give permission for my child to participate in the following activity (check ONE box):
Skiing Snowboarding (6th-8th grades AND 3rd-5th grades ONLY if they are already a
proficient snowboarder with their own equipment.) Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing/Outdoor Activities
Student’s Name PRINTED Signature of Student Date
Parent/Guardian’s Name PRINTED Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
Grade of Student
RENTAL/SKIER INFORMATION
Please complete the information below IF you child needs ski or snowboard rental. Student’s/Skier Name PRINTED
