Field Day- THIS FRIDAY!

I cannot believe that it is already time for another Field Day.  The year has flown by so quickly.  I am amazed.  If this is your first DCE field day, let me give you a few pointers (or some for those of you who have forgotten what to expect)....

1.  VOLUNTEER!  This is a GREAT day to volunteer.  It is so much fun.  If you have a 5th grader, you will not want to miss the afternoon shift.  If you are a dad, this is the perfect time for you to join in on the fun.  See the newsletter for how you can sign up to volunteer.
2.  Please DO NOT follow your child around on Field Day!  If you have been assigned to walk with the class, great.  If not, please go work an area.  We need so many volunteers to make field day work.  It is always disappointing to see so many moms following around after their children instead of helping out where they are needed.
3.  Have your child wear SUNSCREEN, a swimsuit (one piece for girls or bikini with a swim shirt over it), water shoes (NO FLIPS), their field day shirt (or DCE shirt) with some sort of quick dry shorts (athletic shorts are always good)!
4.  Have your kiddo bring a bag with a change of clothes (DON"T FORGET UNDERWEAR), a towel, extra sunscreen and shoes.
5.  Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast.  They could start their morning on the track and you don't want them feeling ill at 8 am and missing the rest of the day.
6.  Don't forget to send a sack lunch for your child.  You do not want them purchasing in the cafeteria (sack lunch only) unless they have to do so, as those lines are ridiculously long and your child will be rushing around getting their food rather than relaxing.
7.  If you are volunteering, don't forget to order yourself a lunch, see the newsletter for info.
8.  Don't forget to make your 50 WATER BALLOONS!  These need to be dropped off on the way to school.  If your child is a bus rider, it would be great if you could drop them off on your way to work or there will be people helping them get them off the bus.  The cheap balloons made for water are the best kind.  Regular balloons DO NOT POP!

Ok, I think that is about all that I can remember as of now.  Field day is one of the kids favorite times of the year.  Let's all pull together and make the 2012 Field Day this BEST EVER!

Thanks and see you Friday,
Lisa