Miss Lori passes along an opportunity for service
October 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I received this information the other day and I wanted to pass it along to you. Please be aware, the deadline for this grant opportunity is next week October 22. So please, act now.
SMILE On!
ML
Youth Service America
(YSA) is excited to share information about UnitedHealth HEROES, a YSA
grant program supporting educators, service-learning coordinators,
community groups or organizations, and students with up to $1,000 to
plan and implement service projects that focus on teen and childhood obesity, engage youth ages 5-25 in the planning and implementation process, and take place during Semester of Service 2010 (MLK Day, January 18, to Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25).
The
application deadline is Thursday, October 22, 2009. (With permission
from YSA staff, the deadline can be extended, on an individual basis,
to October 29.)
Miss Lori passes along an opportunity for service
October 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Miss Lori says, “JUST WALK!”
October 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Today is the International day for walking or biking to school. It really is the launch of entire month?s focus on activity for children. We used to be able to depend on PE classes, recess, and playtime after school for our children to get some good fresh air activity. However, in these paired down, brittle economic times, that is no more. My children get gym once a week and recess is only 15 minutes long a day. Lunch is only 20 minutes, (but that is a whole ?nother soap box for me to preach from). We parents have to be very creative in carving out time for our children to spread their wings and fill their lungs. Walking to school is one way to do that, but it can be prohibitive for some, such as myself. We live too far away to walk to school. Luckily I am in a position to hang out with my kids in the playground after school so that they can release some pent up energy. But I do look for opportunities to take walks with my kids. Beyond just exercise, it is a great way to connect with them. I find that they are more conversational when movement is involved.
So on this International walk to school day I would like to say to you, JUST WALK. Anywhere, anytime that you can. And, lead by example.
Miss Lori has a NEW winner #OMX
October 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We Have A NEW Winner!!!!
My original winner Donna K. had to be replaced because she was fortunate enough to be chosen to win on another site. Nominees were only allowed to win once. Therefore….
Congratulations to Jennifer Glover-Konfrst You have won a $100 Officemax Giftcard for your child’s teacher! You nominated Jessica Capper of the Downtown School in Des Moines, Iowa, for taking it to the MAX for students. You Nominated her by commenting on my blog and then tweeting about Officemax’s A Day Made Better Campaign. Your efforts have paid off.
Today is a winning day for 1000 other teachers across the United States. at 945am today Officemax representatives are surprising 1000 special teachers who were nominated by their Principals for taking it to the MAX for their students. Each of the special teachers is receiving a box full of Officemax school supplies. sure to make a day better for all!
Miss Lori wants to improve your mood as the new SAM-e blogger
October 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
SMILE On!
ML
