Hey all,
I'll keep it FAIRLY simple this week...don't get too used to it. :)
Meetings:
Tuesday - Singers - in the library - 3:45-4:30 - to practice songs
- Mural Group - in Art Room - 3:45-5:00
Wednesday - Mentoring Group meeting - 3:30-4:30 in library
Thursday - Benefit Dinner Planning - 3:30-5:00 - library conference room
Merchandising - 3:30-4:15 - library - placing order
Friday - Large Group in PA Room - Brainstorming VW Art - River-related
Activity
Updates - The mentoring group (nickname - The River Sisters) met the girls
from Neighborhood Houses on Friday. It was a highly successful day for the
RK girls...they spent 4 hours planning and training and then met the NH
girls, shared activities and ate dinner together. Good times!
Singers - We have scheduled a recording session with Curt Carter. Instead
of going to a studio, we are bringing a professional recording crew to New
City School on March 9. This will allow us not only greater comfort, but a
longer recording session. Since we are recording five songs, we are going
to meet for most of the day on March 9. The kids on this committee will
need to mark their calendars for that date. Sorry if there are any
conflicts for families...we are limited to only a few dates and must get a
recording off to a duplicator with time to spare. Please let me know if
there is a conflict and I will try to work with you.
Upcoming Opportunities for Kids -
- Write a speech - the large group will be reviewing potential RK
speakers for the benefit dinner. There are three possible speeches that
need writing:
a) An welcome speech to dinner guests that issues thanks (2-3 min.)
b) A speech about River Kids and their year (4-6 min.)
c) A speech honoring and introducing Land for Learning (4-6 min.)
If your child is interested in delivering one of these, he/she should bring
a draft to one of the next two large group meetings for review.
- Acting/Rapping - If your child is interested in performing as part of
the Water Rap production being developed in coordination with the Uppity
Theater Company, they must be able to commit to finding the time for
rehearsals and be available April 20 all day (11am-6pm) at Earth Day in
Forest Park. All RK Members who are willing and able should indicate their
interest at this week's meeting. I will have more details regarding
requirements by Thursday after meeting with Joan Lipkin.
- CD Art - We will be designing a CD jacket and would like help. Kids
may offer their ideas as sketches up until March 8.
- Feb. 26 - River des Peres Watershed Coalition Meeting - please let me
know if you or your child is interested in attending this meeting with
Claire and me.
FYI- We've had serious issues with our spam filter lately, so if you've sent
me (or Charlotte and Claire) an email that required a response within the
last two weeks and I haven't responded, I'm NOT ignoring you. Although I'm
busy at times, I make a point to respond to emails within a day or two at
the latest, and usually by late in the evening. Please call me if you think
I'm not getting your emails and I will do my best to update our spam filter
to allow your emails through.
I hope you had a great elongated weekend...See you soon.
Ben
I'll keep it FAIRLY simple this week...don't get too used to it. :)
Meetings:
Tuesday - Singers - in the library - 3:45-4:30 - to practice songs
- Mural Group - in Art Room - 3:45-5:00
Wednesday - Mentoring Group meeting - 3:30-4:30 in library
Thursday - Benefit Dinner Planning - 3:30-5:00 - library conference room
Merchandising - 3:30-4:15 - library - placing order
Friday - Large Group in PA Room - Brainstorming VW Art - River-related
Activity
Updates - The mentoring group (nickname - The River Sisters) met the girls
from Neighborhood Houses on Friday. It was a highly successful day for the
RK girls...they spent 4 hours planning and training and then met the NH
girls, shared activities and ate dinner together. Good times!
Singers - We have scheduled a recording session with Curt Carter. Instead
of going to a studio, we are bringing a professional recording crew to New
City School on March 9. This will allow us not only greater comfort, but a
longer recording session. Since we are recording five songs, we are going
to meet for most of the day on March 9. The kids on this committee will
need to mark their calendars for that date. Sorry if there are any
conflicts for families...we are limited to only a few dates and must get a
recording off to a duplicator with time to spare. Please let me know if
there is a conflict and I will try to work with you.
Upcoming Opportunities for Kids -
- Write a speech - the large group will be reviewing potential RK
speakers for the benefit dinner. There are three possible speeches that
need writing:
a) An welcome speech to dinner guests that issues thanks (2-3 min.)
b) A speech about River Kids and their year (4-6 min.)
c) A speech honoring and introducing Land for Learning (4-6 min.)
If your child is interested in delivering one of these, he/she should bring
a draft to one of the next two large group meetings for review.
- Acting/Rapping - If your child is interested in performing as part of
the Water Rap production being developed in coordination with the Uppity
Theater Company, they must be able to commit to finding the time for
rehearsals and be available April 20 all day (11am-6pm) at Earth Day in
Forest Park. All RK Members who are willing and able should indicate their
interest at this week's meeting. I will have more details regarding
requirements by Thursday after meeting with Joan Lipkin.
- CD Art - We will be designing a CD jacket and would like help. Kids
may offer their ideas as sketches up until March 8.
- Feb. 26 - River des Peres Watershed Coalition Meeting - please let me
know if you or your child is interested in attending this meeting with
Claire and me.
FYI- We've had serious issues with our spam filter lately, so if you've sent
me (or Charlotte and Claire) an email that required a response within the
last two weeks and I haven't responded, I'm NOT ignoring you. Although I'm
busy at times, I make a point to respond to emails within a day or two at
the latest, and usually by late in the evening. Please call me if you think
I'm not getting your emails and I will do my best to update our spam filter
to allow your emails through.
I hope you had a great elongated weekend...See you soon.
Ben
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