Hey everyone!
The Trailnet Cleanup was a blast this weekend!...Thanks to all the hard-core
river-enthusiasts who put up with the cold, the wind, and the sleet. The
big story of the day was that the kids actually found a pillowcase full of
old jewelry and won an REI backpack for finding the most valuable prize.
What a crazy day!
I still have River Kids calendars for you all in my room...I forgot to give
them all out at the last meeting...so if you would like one, swing by or
have your River Kid grab one.
These next two weeks are the craziest of the year for River Kids...so hunker
down and strap in your gear...there's whitewater ahead.
We need everyone to chip in wherever possible in order to pull off Earth Day
and the Benefit.
Please sign your River Kid up for at least one two-hour shift on Sunday,
April 20. The sign up sheet is posted outside the PA Room. We'll need at
least one person with a big vehicle to help out with setup and one for break
down at the end of the day. The more the merrier...Kids can stay to help
out as long as you'd like...Parents are welcome to help as well. I'll send
a separate email with details just on Earth Day.
River Kids are all invited every day of the week to come to the PA room and
help with Earth Day or the Benefit. There are numerous things being done on
any given day that could be taken over by a River Kid.
Ticket and Merchandise sales will continue. Kids have signed up for
shifts...If someone would like to help sell, but can't find a slot, please
let me know.
Here's the general scoop on the daily meetings:
Monday - Bracelet/Necklace Making Session - We will be making necklaces
using 100 beads...each bead represents one percent of all water on Earth.
97 green and blue = saltwater
2 clear = ice caps
1 silver = precious one percent of all water that is useable freshwater
Our kids will talk about this with others at earth day and our benefit
dinner. They will sell the bracelets as well.
Also Monday - Rap Group Set Designers...there are still a couple things that
need to be painted...
Tuesday - Earth Day/Stream Table Practice Session - This is a big meeting.
We would like everyone there if possible. We will go over the Earth Day
Booth Responsibilities, practice on the stream table, discuss the bracelet
activity as well as the recycled river creatures activity.
Wednesday - Rap Rehearsal - Down to two rehearsals...everyone who is cast in
the performance NEEDS to be there.
Thursday - Benefit Dinner Walkthrough for Planning Committee Members
only...speak with Charlotte about whether you are supposed to be there or
not. Charlotte and I will be driving these kids to the City Museum and
back.
Friday - Large Group Meeting - Final Meeting about Earth Day to discuss all
responsibilities and practice for the event
Also Friday - FINAL RAP REHEARSAL - All cast members MUST be there.
Sunday - St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park - Shifts available from
9:30am to 7pm.
Let me know if you have any questions. Being a River Kid is almost a
full-time job through these next two weeks. We recognize that means some
parents will be working overtime as well...thanks ahead of time (from
Charlotte and Claire as well) for ALL the schedule shuffling, transporting,
discussion, and encouragement you'll be investing...You help make this whole
experience amazing.
Ben
The Trailnet Cleanup was a blast this weekend!...Thanks to all the hard-core
river-enthusiasts who put up with the cold, the wind, and the sleet. The
big story of the day was that the kids actually found a pillowcase full of
old jewelry and won an REI backpack for finding the most valuable prize.
What a crazy day!
I still have River Kids calendars for you all in my room...I forgot to give
them all out at the last meeting...so if you would like one, swing by or
have your River Kid grab one.
These next two weeks are the craziest of the year for River Kids...so hunker
down and strap in your gear...there's whitewater ahead.
We need everyone to chip in wherever possible in order to pull off Earth Day
and the Benefit.
Please sign your River Kid up for at least one two-hour shift on Sunday,
April 20. The sign up sheet is posted outside the PA Room. We'll need at
least one person with a big vehicle to help out with setup and one for break
down at the end of the day. The more the merrier...Kids can stay to help
out as long as you'd like...Parents are welcome to help as well. I'll send
a separate email with details just on Earth Day.
River Kids are all invited every day of the week to come to the PA room and
help with Earth Day or the Benefit. There are numerous things being done on
any given day that could be taken over by a River Kid.
Ticket and Merchandise sales will continue. Kids have signed up for
shifts...If someone would like to help sell, but can't find a slot, please
let me know.
Here's the general scoop on the daily meetings:
Monday - Bracelet/Necklace Making Session - We will be making necklaces
using 100 beads...each bead represents one percent of all water on Earth.
97 green and blue = saltwater
2 clear = ice caps
1 silver = precious one percent of all water that is useable freshwater
Our kids will talk about this with others at earth day and our benefit
dinner. They will sell the bracelets as well.
Also Monday - Rap Group Set Designers...there are still a couple things that
need to be painted...
Tuesday - Earth Day/Stream Table Practice Session - This is a big meeting.
We would like everyone there if possible. We will go over the Earth Day
Booth Responsibilities, practice on the stream table, discuss the bracelet
activity as well as the recycled river creatures activity.
Wednesday - Rap Rehearsal - Down to two rehearsals...everyone who is cast in
the performance NEEDS to be there.
Thursday - Benefit Dinner Walkthrough for Planning Committee Members
only...speak with Charlotte about whether you are supposed to be there or
not. Charlotte and I will be driving these kids to the City Museum and
back.
Friday - Large Group Meeting - Final Meeting about Earth Day to discuss all
responsibilities and practice for the event
Also Friday - FINAL RAP REHEARSAL - All cast members MUST be there.
Sunday - St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park - Shifts available from
9:30am to 7pm.
Let me know if you have any questions. Being a River Kid is almost a
full-time job through these next two weeks. We recognize that means some
parents will be working overtime as well...thanks ahead of time (from
Charlotte and Claire as well) for ALL the schedule shuffling, transporting,
discussion, and encouragement you'll be investing...You help make this whole
experience amazing.
Ben
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