Dear Parents,

On Friday, October 29^th, we will be exploring pumpkins through hands-on activities.  I will need 4-6 volunteers. A sign-up sheet will be outside my door for both volunteers and supplies. If you can bring anything or join us on Friday, please sign up ASAP!

Parents will work with groups of students using pumpkins and exploring math, science, art, and more!

Materials Requested

4 sharp knives (for cutting open the pumpkins)

5 large pumpkins

3 medium pumpkins

3 small (hand-size pumpkin) they will be for floating

Wet naps for cleaning up

5 Plastic table cloths for covering the tables

5 cookie sheets covered with foil to collect seeds

Our Pumpkin Festivities will begin in the morning, and volunteers are requested to be here at 12:50 for set-up.

1:20-2:45 Pumpkin Activities!!

Pumpkin Day Schedule

8:30-9:30- Friday Tests

9:30-11:00- PUMPKIN ACTIVITIES

11:05-11:35- Recess

11:40-12:25- Ancillary

12:42-1:12- Lunch

1:20-2:45- PUMPKIN ACTIVITIES (Volunteers)

We also request a few pumpkin treats to eat during the activities. Some suggestions may be (but are not limited to) pumpkin seeds, pumpkin bread/pie, etc.

If you feel like bringing extra pumpkins of varying sizes/ colors, that would be wonderful for observations.

Thank you in advance for all the help and participation!

-Mrs. Mackey