I have one additional driver on board for this weekend...with so many people going, we'll need at least one more. Of the 5 adults going who haven't already volunteered, is there anyone willing to take a couple additional kids?
Ben
Ben
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
NRS Order Pickup
I'm checking with Mike to see when he'll be around with the gear that folks ordered on Friday...I'll let you all know when that time is...if you can't make it then, you could simply show up 15 minutes early on Saturday to get geared up.
I'll send out another note with the Friday time and firm up details on Saturday soon. Thanks!
Ben
I'll send out another note with the Friday time and firm up details on Saturday soon. Thanks!
Ben
Forms for Paddling Due Today
Paddling Forms are due today for those going this weekend. Make sure you email a reply with this permission form filled out.
Another copy of the waiver is attached in case you still need to print it and send it in. I can accept waivers and permission forms through Friday, but I will not be able to guarantee that gear will be available to you unless I have confirmation that you are going (and your sizes) to me by this afternoon.
There are 21 people signed up to go! Incredible! Looking forward to it!
Ben
Another copy of the waiver is attached in case you still need to print it and send it in. I can accept waivers and permission forms through Friday, but I will not be able to guarantee that gear will be available to you unless I have confirmation that you are going (and your sizes) to me by this afternoon.
There are 21 people signed up to go! Incredible! Looking forward to it!
Ben
Monday, December 14, 2009
River Buddies
From Lee and Sam Regarding River Buddies:
This is an email to inform you all about River Buddies and allow you to make the official commitment to the project. River Buddies will be meeting on on the following Thursdays in Ben's room from 4-5 each time:
There will also be a short river cleanup on April 10 for the big finale.
As a River Buddy, you would have one first grader assigned to you for the whole 5 meetings. You would get to know the child and hopefully teach him or her about rivers. Each meeting with them will involve an organized activity. We've already planned those. All you'd need to do is help your 1st grade buddy enjoy the activities.
We need all River Buddies to make a serious commitment to be there for every meeting...Your younger buddy won't have a partner if you're not there!
So please reply to this email and tell us if you are 100% certain you will be able to be a River Buddy...or tell us that you aren't going to be one.
Thanks!
Lee, Sam, and Ben
This is an email to inform you all about River Buddies and allow you to make the official commitment to the project. River Buddies will be meeting on on the following Thursdays in Ben's room from 4-5 each time:
- February 11 and 25
- March 11
- April 8
There will also be a short river cleanup on April 10 for the big finale.
As a River Buddy, you would have one first grader assigned to you for the whole 5 meetings. You would get to know the child and hopefully teach him or her about rivers. Each meeting with them will involve an organized activity. We've already planned those. All you'd need to do is help your 1st grade buddy enjoy the activities.
We need all River Buddies to make a serious commitment to be there for every meeting...Your younger buddy won't have a partner if you're not there!
So please reply to this email and tell us if you are 100% certain you will be able to be a River Buddy...or tell us that you aren't going to be one.
Thanks!
Lee, Sam, and Ben
RK Update
Busy meeting Friday...We kicked off 8 new projects and revived 2 older projects!
Project leaders presented short summaries of each project and the work their committees would be doing. Then all River Kids chose a committee on which to work.
There's lots of work to be done ahead, but it was a great start. Lots of enthusiasm and creativity all around. Rock on River Kids!
Looking Ahead:
Though it's only December, no doubt we will look back in May and wonder where the time went. I will keep you posted on dates for events as they are set by project committees. While you do not need to be at every event, we certainly hope that each River Kid does his or her best to chip in whenever possible. That said, all of our weekend activities really are optional. Please decide how mcuh you and your family can do (or want to do) with River Kids...It is our intent to schedule lots of fun options for the kids and for family members, the younger and the wiser!
Keep an eye on my emails for more info on some of these future events:
Remember to get your paddling forms in if you're going. I need sizes by no later than Wednesday if you are borrowing gear.
Rock on!
Ben
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Jack Biggs
Project leaders presented short summaries of each project and the work their committees would be doing. Then all River Kids chose a committee on which to work.
There's lots of work to be done ahead, but it was a great start. Lots of enthusiasm and creativity all around. Rock on River Kids!
Looking Ahead:
Though it's only December, no doubt we will look back in May and wonder where the time went. I will keep you posted on dates for events as they are set by project committees. While you do not need to be at every event, we certainly hope that each River Kid does his or her best to chip in whenever possible. That said, all of our weekend activities really are optional. Please decide how mcuh you and your family can do (or want to do) with River Kids...It is our intent to schedule lots of fun options for the kids and for family members, the younger and the wiser!
Keep an eye on my emails for more info on some of these future events:
- Paddling Trips with Mike Clark (every month)
- Dugout Canoe Project with Mike Clark and John Ruskey (All spring)
- Polar Bear Pickup (sometime in Jan-Feb)
- Spring Break Family Outing
- Trailnet Cleanup - March 27
- Earth Day Festival in Forest Park - April 25
- Annual Paddling Camping Trip (Date TBD)
- RK Family End of the Year Party - May 21
Remember to get your paddling forms in if you're going. I need sizes by no later than Wednesday if you are borrowing gear.
Rock on!
Ben
--
Jack Biggs
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