October 18, 2006 by rob.

Here is the roster for the caving trip. I need to start collecting $10/personand waivers. You are welcome to sign-up as a backup. If you need to cancel, please let me know ASAP so we can fill your slot.

There is so much interest that I’m planning another trip in 2007!

Here is our backup list: Urdahl (3), David (3), Brown (2), Probst (2), Turner/Crocker (3?), Baldwin (3), Brinkers (4),

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October 18, 2006 by rob.

This would be a great prep for our caving trip.  It is run by the same group that will lead our trip.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BOOTHS, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, and PRIZES!!!!!!! 

• Come visit 2 caves and see how water gets to Austin-area aquifers.
• Experience live bats up close & learn about animals that call Austin’s caves home.
• See real arrowheads and how replicas are made by flintknappers.
• Enjoy a Halloween storytime, nature performers, & a tree-climbing demonstration!
• Bring your old cleaning products and trade them in for natural alternatives.
• Make seed balls out of native seeds and learn how to better care for your trees.
• Find out about your watershed and what steps you can to take to protect it.
• Learn how Austin turns its sludge into compost.
• Visit with a rainwater harvesting expert.

For directions, a schedule of events, list of booth presenters, and more info:  www.bseacd.org/western_oaks.htm

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October 18, 2006 by rob.

I (Rob Hirschfeld) have been asked to serve on the Eanes District Leadership Team to represent GT Parent interests.  I have 5th and 3rd grade students in the Eanes Elementary GT program and would like to bring a broader range of knowledge draw from on this team.
I’d like to hear from GT parents about how their experiences, celebrations, and fustrations.  This will help me better represent your children’s needs for to the District.

Please feel free to comment to this post (I’ll get emailed) to contact me directly (rob@4eanes.com).

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