Sorry about the lack of a posting last week (and having to send a paper copy of the newsletter to everyone) but I was experiencing computer problems. I think the issue is now solved.

I have several dates to share with you--along with requests for your help:

1. Thursday, Oct. 15: Native American Afternoon. We'll be studying Indians of California, starting Monday. On Thursday we'll have some hands-on activities related to our studies. We'll be creating with colored sand, playing Native American games (including lacrosse), making "birdies" (a Native American hacky-sack made from cornhusks), creating our own petroglyphs, eating some foods California Indians might have eaten, and more! I need parents to help supervise the activities. We will be doing the activities from after lunch (1:05) until 2:30 P.M. Please let me know if you can help!

2. Thursday, Dec. 3: We have the opportunity to decorate one of the Larkspur ferries for winter holidays. We need parent drivers to get us to the Larkspur ferry by about 10:00. We'll decorate the ferry (with the other 4th grade classes) and then board the 11:10 A.M. ferry for San Francisco. We'll go to SF and come back (we don't have the opportunity to get off in SF), and then head back to Rancho. We can only do this if we have parent drivers, so please let me know as soon as possible if you are available and interested!

3. MOST IMPORTANT DATE! Tuesday, Dec. 8: This is the date for our watershed restoration project. We will be working on a creek on the Barboni Ranch (it is located out by the Cheese Factory, on the road out to Marshall). We'll be working with Mrs. Dees' fifth grade class. It will be an all-day trip. I need at least 7 parents who are willing to drive and stay for the entire day, to help supervise a work group for the day. It is great fun (although it can be tiring)! Anyone interested is welcome to come, but we must have at least 7 parent drivers. Please let me know if this is something you are willing to help with. See me if you have any questions.

Have a great weekend!