Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Board of Directors
Next Meeting: Please note that the next board meeting is on Monday, March 8 (instead of the first Monday of the month). The meeting starts at 6:45 at the Burlington Library meeting room off the foyer. The meeting is open to all staff and parents."
New board members:
Julie de Losada, member at Large as of December 2009
Pat Gehring, Treasurer, as of January 2010
THANKS!
"The board would like to thank the auction committee, parents, and staff for their hard work on the BLS auction. It was a great success, especially considering the economic downturn. Nice job Jodi!"
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Parent Hours Opportunities
Attend work parties: there are indoor projects as well as working on the grounds. Next Work Party: March
PPC: Project and Planning Council has ongoing projects. Ask a PPC member.
Ask Teachers if they need anything in the classroom.
Strategic Planning: ask our board president, Calvin Ohlson-Kiehn or our director, Terri.
Art in the Community: recruit places and/or hang BLS art. Approx. 2 hours a month. Contact Yoko Kumar via a PPC member or Stacy Olver.
Special Events/Fundraisers:
Rummage Sale/Clothing Exchange: PPC project lead by Tobie Fehr. Ask a PPC member to join in.
Teacher Appreciation Days: Coming up in May. PPC project lead by Tania Kahlor. Ask a PPC member to help plan.
"Thank you for your participation. BLS would not be the special place it is without you."
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
PPC: Projects & Events
If you have concerns, ideas, or want to find the project that is right for you, please see a PPC member. Tobie Fehr, Sarah Avey, Liz Kuchling, Tiffany Trusty-Fox, Yoko Kumar, Crystal Britt, Julie de Losada, Denice Gardner, Zach Jacobsen, Kathy Corrion, Kim Ressa, Britt Shellenberger, Laurie Fellers, Tania Kahlor, Patti Hamrick, and Stacy Olver
Next meeting is Tuesday March 9th 2010 6:30 PM. at Common Ground. Minutes are posted on the parent board next to the office.
On going projects:
Art in The Community: Please help Yoko Kumar place BLS art out in Skagit County. Great marketing for BLS! She needs 3 volunteers to recruit places and hang artwork. Black frames needed. Contact a PPC member for information.
Outreach: Flower pots to Country Meadows, Common Ground and Chamber of Commerce and Learning Tree play for residents at Country Meadows.
Works in Progress and under discussion:
Rummage Sale/Clothing Exchange.
Teacher Appreciation Days: Monday May 3rd and Thursday May 6th.
Parent Hours Review
Outreach projects: Pennies for Peace, help for Haiti, etc.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Chester's Club
BLS parents created Chester's Club, Chester being our recycling mascot, a few years ago. Recycling has continued but Chester's committee has not. The mission of this group was to ensure that environmental responsibility is an integral part of the BLS environment. Sarah Bishop, Lale and the staff have been continuing this focus but they do need parent input and help. Look for updates in future posts. Thank you to Lale for taking care of our worms and our Explorers' Club kids for helping out.
From Lale: One fun way of recycling is feeding our worms with our food scraps and making their bedding with used shredded paper. During Explorers Club, we usually visit the worm bin and see how our worms are doing. It is fascinating to see how they slowly turn our waste into fertile dirt.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Outdoor Classroom Update
Did you see the front page article in the Argus about the Outdoor Classroom?
The Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom committee has been working hard to continue installing the design for the Big Yard this winter. The Climbing Platforms and drain pipe tunnel near the large Fir trees have been a big hit! Plans are in the works to get a couple more platforms installed before the end of the year. The Music and Movement Area will soon take shape. We are creating the chimes out of old scuba tanks and fire extinguishers, thanks to the time and talents of BLS parent Cory Gaines and the students at Mt Vernon High School welding class. An example of these chimes have been displayed in the front hall of the school. We are hoping to install these at the next work party in March. Finally, we are currently working with Skagit Redi-Mix and BLS parent Daniel Britt to build a walkway that will connect the front gate with the Sunlight Classroom, Explorers Club with the deck ramp and the Big Yard. This is a large project that will require many hands to complete. We will need donations of forms, funds and BLS fathers (or mothers) who know a thing or two about concrete work. The plan is posted on the Outdoor Classroom bulletin board. Please contact Terri or Sarah Bishop about questions and donations.
Next Work Party: Saturday March 20th, 9 AM- 2 PM. Childcare provided.
