Due to the recent wet weather, an increase in Poison Ivy, a high tick population this Spring, and recommendation from the Hickory Hill field trip coordinator, Willowwind School's May 10th field trip to Hickory Hill Park has been cancelled. A big task on our field trip was to go "off trail" to help Hickory Hill friends pick Garlic Mustard (an invasive species). This task would put our students into contact with too much Poison Ivy, a risk too great for Willowwind faculty to feel comfortable taking. Parents that volunteered to drive, we thank you for your willingness to help but are no longer in need of drivers.
We were most looking forward to the trip to Hickory Hill to help our local environment and spend time together. We hope to still do so on Wednesday, May 10th, weather permitting, with a walking field trip to Friendship Park and Ralston Creek where students will participate in group games and Willowwind's annual De-Trash-a-Thon. According to tradition, 3-6 friends will help to clean out Ralston Creek. Specific information about needs for this portion of the trip will be communicated by 3-6 classroom teachers. Given Friendship Park is within walking distance we are no longer in need of drivers. With our revised May 10th field trip to Friendship Park, students should still wear layers, apply sunscreen, and bug spray. Students will be back at Willowwind in time for lunch.
Even though our Hickory Hill field trip won't go as planned, we still encourage families to get involved with Hickory Hill Park, if interested. Families can visit http://www.hickoryhillpa
Please don't hesitate to ask your child's classroom teacher if you have questions. Thank you for your understanding.
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