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Read It Forward 2011

Let's Get This Party Started!!!!

I heard from the author, but he suggested early April. I tried to sound calm, so I asked for an earlier time. I was thinking that January or February would suit us much better. What do you think about May? I know...at least I think I know your feelings--just thought I would throw it out. BTW--I am going to put my initials at the end of my comments, just so people can see who said what.--LK

Just before TAKS/STAAR won't work but I'm fine with May if that is the only time that would work. Earlier is better. I don't want to end up in a situation similar to this year when the district closed schools on a day an author was scheduled to speak.

Thanks for getting this wiki up so quickly. My initials -- KD

If May is the only time we can book him, then I'd be okay with that. Yeah, thanks for setting up the wiki! -cf

LiveStrong fundraising help??? This site shows how we can link up with LiveStrong and gain access to their media kits, online donation pages, etc. The money we raise, of course, has to go to Live Strong Foundation. But it's worth looking at if they have resources to make our lives easier! -al

This sounds like the way to go. The program is well developed and organized. Why reinvent the wheel? -KD

May is fine - Jan/Feb would be better but May might be a nice culmination to the year. My initials: LS.

Choose Hope is the name of the website for the All Cancers WristBand: Say It, Fight It, Cure It They also have several other products...I also like "No One Fights Alone" or "Cancer Sucks" which I'm sure the kids would like but probably would be frowned upon by admin -cf []



Items that need discussion: __Organization of the fun run__ __﻿__ Location at Palace (Terri Romere checking on booking date) or Cedar Ridge HS

__Prizes__ Cancer Wristbands Tennis Shoe Key Chains Boxing Glove Flashlight Key Chains



__Reveal date__ 1st early release date Sept. 14th?? __RIF wall ideas__ __Programming ideas__ __﻿__ Cooking...Linda Kay has great ideas. Edible Books: kids create an edible food item based on theme, cover, title, characters, food mentioned in book, etc.at home & bring in to be judged on appearance. []

__Jordan Sonnenblick visit__

From Cecilia: What do you all think about having a ribbon die-cut for the kids to sign & put up on the wall? Order the ribbons in different colors & have the kiddos pick which one they want their name on.

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For those still interested in those cute sneaker key chains, I chatted with someone at Oriental Trading Co. and this is what he said: "We do have a high volume discount which you may qualify for if your order is over $500.00. Once you have your order put together, please call 1-800-228-0039 to see if you would qualify for that discount." So if everyone puts down how many keychains they want, I can call to get a quote. []

Deerpark 100

Cedar Valley - 250

Canyon Vista - 250

Ridgeview--250

Idea from Diane Hance re: the backdrop: Perhaps for our bulletin we could get posters for various cancer charities (e.g. Komen Foundation/Race for the Cure; Livestrong) and have the students put their ribbon on one that means something to them?