June Exploratory Trip

We did it! About 20 miles of fun, learning and good times followed by a nice, hot shower.  Mrs. Lepper and Mrs. Pert documented the trip with stills and video. I can't wait to see the results.

Breakfast Fundraiser June 16, 2012

Our first fundraiser was a breakfast on June 16. What a great morning!

On our way!

Our trip has been approved by the school board and now it is time to start planning! You can find out about events by looking at the calendar. I have posted the itinerary with tentative dates. The first activity is on May 31st. Rangers Posey and Kohli will do a presentation for middle school parents and students.

That afternoon, students may stay after school for activities. Mrs. Lepper's 4th grade students will be preparing for Monday's school board presentation, Ms. Johns' students will be setting up tents and making plans for our class camping trip in June and Mr. Devine's students will be planting garden seedlings.

After that, we'll make pizza, eat and finish up in time for our presentation.

Be sure to check out the itinerary and the first edition of the CoastToCanyon news.

April Exploratory Trip

 Mrs. Pert and I made our first trip to the Grand Canyon. While there, we met with  rangers Kohli and Posey and began planing the trip itinerary and content.

The temperatures on the rim were chilly in the morning but very nice during the day. As  we went into the canyon, the temperatures increased modestly. This is truly the time to be out here; it was beautiful!

Agenda 12/1

Here are some things we should discuss this Thursday:

• Moving the meeting to Wednesdays
• Getting an informational table ready
• Setting aside some afternoons to get the students ready for the 1/7 breakfast and the 1/12  community meeting
• Catching up with the status of the trip

See you Thursday!

School Board Meeting 11/7/11

At the September school board meeting, I asked for permission to begin exploring parent and student support for a hike into the Grand Canyon. Last night, two months later, I asked for permission to raise funds.

The board asked me to survey the community support. Specifically, they would like to see an information booth at the next BES breakfast (January 7) and a community information meeting the following Thursday (January 12).

What does this mean for us?

• We do not need to plan any fund raising activities until least February
• One of the focuses for our first student event (2-6PM, Dec 1) will be the informational booth at the January breakfast.

The logo contest closes on 11/14.  It  would great to choose a logo for posters advertising the January events.

Minutes of 11/3 Meeting

Attending - Zack Ladd, Edward Ladd, Maggie Fowler, Emma Weed, Libby Weed, Tonyia Peasley, Hannah Peasley, Chris Devine, Nicole Devine, Deanna Churchill, Cassidy Bulleman, Nada Lepper, Corinne Pert, Laura Johns, Beck Lebel

Report Out
Laura

• Shuttle - There are three shuttles which run on the rim of the canyon. We are still trying to work out shuttles from the airport to the rim, but right now, it appears to be an expense of about $50 per person.
• School Contacts - Still have not found a school, public or private that has ever done this before. Contacts have been made with schools in the area, medical organizations and groups that lead hikes into the canyon.
• Campsites - At this point, it appears we are limited to one back country site per day per trip. The largest site is for 11campers.
• Fee Waivers - Educational waivers can be obtained. Park entrance fees are waived
• Getting the word out - Meeting attendance is low due previous commitments for some parents. Announcements were in all school newspapers and parent letters home. Attendance was much better this month
• Jr. Ranger Program - Available on the rim. There are interpretive rangers in the canyon.
• Healthy Peninsula - May have some grant money

Tonyia

• Quilt Raffle - Has not had a chance to follow up on this
• Talk To Penny- Hats are $6.00 apiece
• Commitment letter - Laura asked parents to look at the blog, review the videos on the blog and then decide whether they were still interested in proceeding.

Becky

• Talk to Edward about brush - Edward will get brush for the wreath making
• Facebook Page - Complete. You can find it by searching B.E.S Coast to Canyon 
• Estimated food cost for campers $100/day

Stephanie

• Follow up on wreath making supplies - Edward has some wreath making supplies and will supply us with 100 rings
• Tonyia suggested a getting pre-orders and it was decided that double wreaths can only be pre-ordered

Planning

• Amount to be raised - We will raise funds for the 13 students who have signed up plus 5 chaperones. At $800 per person this is $14,400
• November 8th Bake Sale - Nov 8th
• Wreath Making Plans - We will need 100 rings and 8 rolls of wire. We need to determine who will be at the 12/3 work session
• Get people signed up for fund raising activities - No progress
• Discussion Educational Activities - Students will have educational activities prior to each meeting. Deanna and Maggie signed up for this committee

Future Plans

• Logo - Contest in progress - Logos due 11/14. At the 12/1 meeting, we will select 4 or 5 for a community vote.
• Mission Statement
• Sign Commitment Letters 

Next Steps
Laura

• Work with students to develop fact sheets, posters,
• Contact Maggie and Deanna regarding Educational Activities

Nada

• Getting a price for snacks and lunch on plane flights

Next meeting Dec 1, 2011