Parkside Pioneer Days 2014
April 1, 2014
Dear 4th grade parents and students,
Pioneer Days is quickly approaching! This special event is the
culmination of our students’ study of Indiana and Bartholomew County
history during which students will experience what life was like in
Indiana during the time of the pioneer settlers. On Tuesday, May 13, all
four classes will perform a square dance for parents and guests, rotate
through a variety of historical stations, hear stories about Abraham
Lincoln, and enjoy some homemade ice cream. Here is what that day
looks like:
8:25 – 9:15 Square dance in gym
9:15 – 12:30 Rotation through 8 historical stations
12:30 – 1:00 Pioneer lunch
1:00 – 1:45 Pioneer games
1:45 – 2:15 Abraham Lincoln Story telling by Jane Boultinghouse
2:15 – 2:30 Ice Cream
Each class will travel on a different day to Simmons School in Hope,
where they will role-play in a turn of the century classroom. That
schedule looks like this:
Monday, May 12: Mrs. Grider’s class to Simmons School
Wednesday, May 14: Mr. Ulrich’s class to Simmons School
Thursday, May 15: Mrs. Harmon’s class to Simmons School
Friday, May16: Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Rawlin’s to Simmons School
Volunteers are essential for this event to take place! We thank you
for the many replies we received to our first letter in the fall. Please
complete the attached form to show how you can help in this fun event
by Friday, April 11th to your child’s teacher. Of course, all adult
participants need an ISP background check.
Part of the Pioneer Day learning experience is being able to dress
up as Pioneers! The costumes do not need to be elaborate and can be
created from your closets at home or borrowed from a previous Pioneer
Day participant. Students and volunteers are expected to dress as
pioneers. Students can wear the same outfit both days. A list of costume
suggestions is printed on the back of this letter.
We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to
consider volunteering for this fun learning experience! If you have any
questions, please contact any member of the Pioneer Days steering
committee:
Shelly Osbourne (Carr) - skosbourne@yahoo.com 371-0713
Anne Delano (Harmon) - abdelano@gmail.com 350-5716
Amy Ables (Grider) - ablesfamily@comcast.net 343-9576
MaryBeth Wilson (Ulrich) - mary_beth_wilson@yahoo.com 447-2986
Jennifer Towers (Rawlins) - jschragetowers@yahoo.com 304-922-2562
Parkside Pioneer Day 2014 Volunteer FORM
Please complete and return to your child’s teacher by Friday,
April 11, 2014.
Thank you!
Name__________________________________________________________________
Students Name_______________________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher_________________________________________________
Relationship to
Student_________________________________Phone_______________________
Email__________________________________________________________________
I would like to help out on May 13th by:
______ Helping in the morning from 8-12:30.
______ Helping in the afternoon from 12- 2:30.
______ I am available all day.
_______ These are the hours I am available to help.
_______ I will help with decorating on Friday, May 9
______ I am not able to help on this day but would like to make
a donation in the way of money or supplies.
Comments/Request:_________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Parkside Pioneer Days
Costumes
The time period of Pioneer Days is very broad, from statehood (1816) to
turn-of-the century (1900). Here are some suggestions to get you going!
FEMALE COSTUMES:
Dress (from below the knee to ankle length)
Apron or pinafore
Long, dark or printed skirt (from below the knee to ankle length)
Light-colored, long-sleeved blouse
Bonnet, wide hair ribbon, dust cap, or straw hat
Knee length socks or long, white or dark stockings
MALE COSTUMES:
Dark, knee-length pants (created easily with dark sweats pulled to the
knees) with socks
White or light-colored, long-sleeved shirt
Suspenders
Overalls or jeans
Plaid flannel shirt
Straw or wide-brimmed hat, or a plain cap with a small bill
Shoes must be worn and anything comfortable is acceptable. Period
shoes would include moccasins, boots, or work shoes.
Pioneer Day can be hot or cold, sunny or rainy, so plan for anything!