Subject: Elements BKP review of last week and plan for this week
From: "Margaret Rietano" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:42:06 -0500

Dear Elements /BKP,
We are off to a great start. First of all big thanks to each of you for getting your kiddos to the park by 4:28 - It was record breaking and meant that we had the full hour for fun.  
 
Here's a review of  DAY #1:
ELEMENTS 101-  Review of Elements RULES; (1) Never wander off alone and always listen to your instincts.  2) Be respectful of your peers, the crew, the other park users and the LAND 3) Never do anything that could endanger you or someone else 4)  Always wear your name tag -  it has parent contact and pertinent medical info.CREW INTRODUCTIONS  TERRAIN 101;   We split into small groups (by grade) Each group explored and became familiar with the park through playing games, learning the safest way to walk down stream, cross fallen trees and how to run on rooty, rocky, slippery trails. . . .  ELEMENTS OBSTACLE COURSE AND FASHION SHOW;  We gathered again to practice what we'd preached on the Obstacle Course with the final runners racing the red carpet , model ling 'what to wear in snow, rain and what not to wear".  The day concluded with Peppermint Patties, clementines and a review of our Elements award.THE ELEMENTS EXTREME AWARD;  for the participant that makes it to every session no matter how much homework they have or how grim the weather may be.  I explained that if they are protected from the weather and can run around for 1 hour - they will be much more focused and efficient with their work.   (Obviously - they should not come if they are ill/contagious or if the weather is so extreme that we cancel!)
 
Speaking of weather - the forecast for Thursday  is for sun in the afternoon.  Nonetheless - with al the ice/snow/rain -  we may have a bit of a mud wallow but it should be fine/fun for Shelter Building.
 
 Please let me know (e-mail, text or call) if your child is unable to attend so that we can make crew arrangements, plan groups accordingly and so that we are not waiting at the top of the hill..
 
Thank you for sharing your kids with us and please provide feedback and questions. They are a great group!
Bundle Up!
Margaret and the Elements Crew

MARGARET RIETANO

WWW.THEELEMENTSDC.COM
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