a million thanks

Here's a to a wonderful summer. This school year has been amazing, and I cannot actually believe that it has ended. This day is always a relief, but brings about a sense of sadness as well. How will the kids be? What will they be doing? I know we have come far as a group, and I know that the kids will be successful in whatever they do.

Even though school is out, a few kids have volunteered to visit on Monday to help finish up the murals. We have some lettering to knock out. The kids each signed the works today, and they are looking so good. I'll post pictures early next week once everything is done.

Respectfully, Mr. B

KOA and beach clean-up info!

Howdy all, and welcome to the countdown. We have too much going on, as usual, but we will get through it, and be wearing a smile.

The beach clean up with our buddy class is tomorrow. It will be a quick trip, there and back in two hours. We'll clean up Beer Can Beach, have a snack, and play a few games before heading back to school.

Wednesday is going to be overcast, but it has become somewhat of a KOA tradition to experience some heavy morning fog. It doesn't seem to matter once the kids are in the pool though. For kids who will be swimming, they will need a swimsuit and towel. KOA has asked that we keep pool toys at home, as we will have good number of kids in the water. Goggles are fine, but no noodles, flippers, squirt guns, etc. Lunch will be served at 11:30, and there will be plenty of pizza for students and parents alike.
The following families have graciously volunteered their time as chaperones and drivers:
Drivers- we'll work on condensing these numbers
Renee Tallman - 4 kids
Lisa Smith - 3 kids
Evan Field - 3 kids
Laura Cook - 3 kids
Dorte McBride - 3-6 kids
Ian Wiinikka - 5 kids
Julie Roberson - 5 kids
Holly Maxwell - 3 kids
Tawni Pardue - 4 kids
Paul Woodley - 3 kids
Chris Perry - 3 kids
Bill Peck - 4 kids
Chaperones-
Beth Prichard
Francia Birulin

Snacks prepared for the potluck can be brought to class on Wednesday, and we'll truck them over to the KOA campground. We'll be leaving school as near to 9:15 as possible, and will be leaving KOA @ 1:30.

Thanks all. We're looking forward to a fun week!

Respectfully, Mr. B