The Urban Nature Club is for fifth-grade students extremely
interested in nature. Most of what we do is plant and maintain the school
garden, so an interest in plants is essential. We may also do some bird watching
and other nature activities. Some of the gardening is hard work and you WILL
get dirty, so you must be willing to literally DIG IN. While we will spend time
outside, sometimes we will be inside planning the garden or learning how to
study nature. The Urban Nature Club is fun, but it is also a time to learn.
Every student will be EXPECTED to keep a nature journal, which includes writing
and nature illustrations. Some of this will have to be done at home. Good
behavior and cooperation is a must! You also must be able to follow all
instructions, have excellent attendance, and work well with others. Please
apply only if you can’t imagine yourself doing anything else. The club will
most likely meet on Mondays after school, but that time might change. Thank you
for your interest, Ms. Seitz
Please answer the following questions on a clean sheet of
lined paper. The paper MUST have a heading with your name and class. The
writing MUST be neat and legible, but students will not be judged on spelling
or sentence construction. Enthusiasm and commitment is what I’m looking for.
The questions MUST be answered fully. In the event that many students submit an
application, the strongest candidates will be chosen by lottery.
1. Please explain in two sentences or more why you want to
be a member of the Urban Nature Club.
2. Please describe in two sentences or more any experiences
you have had in nature or gardening. Don’t worry if you haven’t had much
experience. If you haven’t, please tell me what you are most interested in
learning from nature and gardening.
3. What are
some of your interests outside of school?
4. What about
nature and gardening appeals to you? In other words, what do you like about
these things? Please answer in two sentences or more.
5. Finally, why should you be chosen to be a member of the
Urban Nature Club? Convince me that this is a good fit for you. Answer in two
sentences or more.
That’s it! Good luck to everyone!
DUE DATE IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012. THEY CAN BE LEFT IN MY
MAILBOX. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
17 comments:
Hi ms.Seitz this is Rosie. I'm going to try to do my best on answering those questions. My mom said if I get in that's great because my family goes to New Jersy because we have a house there and me and my sister do garden work!
I just revised the due date and the questions so take a look before you write. Glad you're interested.
Ms.seitz do I have to change it because I did it already
Hi Ms.Seitz this is Kaylie.Did you say that the due date is now Friday June 22?
Yes Kaylie. Did I get an essay from you?
Yes I did give you the essay,Yocelin put her essay and my essay in your mailbox.
The time is wrong on my comments.I don't know why.
Ms.Seitz do you call me or I call you? Thanks for letting me in this club!
When do we meet in the summer?
I agree with kaylie when do we meet?
Bye Ms.Seitz I'm leaving for Morocco!
Have a great time in Morocco. I'll contact everyone in August.
Did you decide who's going to be in the Urban Nature Club yet? Anyway, I miss P.S.230 so much. Last time I visited about 2 weeks ago, I didn't get to see you. Bye!
Hi Resha: I'd love to see you and hear how you're doing. The club meets on Mondays and if it's not too cold are outside!
Hi Resha: I'd love to see you and hear how you're doing. The club meets on Mondays and if it's not too cold are outside!
Can fifth graders be in the urban nature club DURING the year?
Will there be spring applications?
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