Week #1 Progress

Last week was a tentative "launch" of the blog mostly via my Facebook page (so to family & friends) to check the functionality and work out any bugs.  I also managed to "fancy up" the layout a little bit and included a background image from Fish Eye Guy Photography (http://www.fisheyeguyphotography.com).  Check out his web page - some BEAUTIFUL photographs!

We're approaching $200 raised thus far (maybe I can figure out how to include a progress bar somehow) which is GREAT.  A few more details of the program:
The FANTASTICALLY willing teacher at RES (Richmond Elementary School) who is going to be the test subject in Richmond for the program is Marie Ayer - 4th grade teacher!  A huge

THANK YOU

to her and a big kudos for her willingness to incorporate a new program and approach into her (and Portia Senning's 3rd grade) classroom.

So PLEASE donate whatever you can - $5, $10...anything.  I'm going for the small amounts from lots of places approach.  I really believe that the kids will identify with this teaching tactic and develop more than just classroom skills but also an appreciation for the natural world around us.

I had one person mention they had trouble using a credit card for donations so I recreated the PayPal button.  Hopefully it works smoothly. Again, if you'd prefer, you may mail donations to:
                             Tom Leamon, 172 Robbins Mtn Ext, Richmond VT 05477
                             Checks can be made out to: Richmond Elementary School.