FIELD DAY WILL BE POSTPONED! Unfortunately, despite the beautiful morning, the park is too wet and muddy for us to run around on and have a good time. There is plenty of paved areas but we felt it wouldn't be safe for everyone to play relay games on. We had someone go out there this morning to check it out and it seems like it will not work for our purposes this time. However, we plan on rescheduling Field Day for sometime this summer. I will be posting more information on that soon. Sorry for any trouble. Hope you all have a great week.

Hi folks!

To help us keep moving as we change classes, please make sure that you set your cell phone clock to alert you 10 minutes before your class ends. This will allow helpers to begin the shift to their other classes (especially if they are teaching!) and it will also help you keep track of those critical last minutes of class, so that you don't run late. I know that we all have amazing classes full of great ideas, and being on time helps everyone provide the most awesome-ness possible in a one hour class.

*** You might also find it helpful to print the schedule for classes, especially if you're new (it's under "files" on our FB site).

This is the tentative scedule for Storytime with Art

Week 1: THE SNOWY DAY---we will make snowflakes

Week 2: SNOWMEN AT NIGHT--- chalkart snowman

Week 3: MY HEART IS LIKE A ZOO--- heart shaped lion

Week 4: Goodnight Moon---window looking at the moon

Week 5: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLER--- egg carton caterpillers

Week 6: HORTON THE ELEPHANT SITS ON A NEST--- paper nest with egg

Week 7: THE EASTER EGG---egg wreath 

Week 8: CORDUROY--- Corduroy paper plate

Week 9: THE RAINBOW FISH---celery stamping (I will be using celery sticks, so if this is an issue let me know)

Week 10: (I'm looking at a few options for Earth Day/recycling books). Our art project will be something to repurpose.

Week 11: ELMER ELEPHANT---sponge painted Elmer

Week 12: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU---Sorry not gonna tell, it's a Mother's day surprise

HELLO THERE, AWESOME!

Today is a great day to pay dues early! $130 for returning families and $130 + $20 application fee for new folks! You'll want to include any class fees that relate to your kids, also (noting in the description area). PayPal is quick and easy (send money to friends/family option please, [email protected]). If you'd like to send via check, you can snail mail to Jeanie Whinghter. 

If your New Years Resolution is to pay co op dues early, you'll be able to relax, knowing that you don't have to 1) hit the gym, 2) go on a diet, or 3) stop wearing yoga pants in 2016. Win-win.

Fundraisers 1 slot remaining

Trisha Fyfe

Anne Cazalas

Jeanie Whinghter

Field Trips Full

Andrea Simmons

Jenny Freehardt

Jana Grayson

Scrubs Full

Jen Jackson

Heidi Anderson

Yearbook Full

 Alecia Sanford

Angela Lewter

Laura Bolin

Sandy Sparks

Lindsey Rowland

Invention Conv  8-Mar  2 slots remaining

Leslie Bennett

Alicia Wood

Sara Jenson

Egg-o-nauts 12-Apr  1 Slot remaining

Tammy Carlton 

Lindsay Horner

Talent Show 7-May  Full

Mandie Huber

Beth Barnett

Emily Toney

Tanji Johnson

Shay Blackford

Kasey Cordell

Field Day 10-May Full

Tom Adams

Mary Enoch

Nora Hayden

Leslie Black

Members Unassigned: 

Linda Knipple

Tiffany Monsen

Janet Hall

Miki Skeen

If your name is on the list of those who have not yet been assigned to a committee and I have not heard from you, please take a moment to check your email and get back to me. I promise it only takes two minutes. Also, please check over this for errors

Thank you all so much for your continuing commitment to making our co-op the fantastic success that it is. We couldn't be this awesome without all of our fabulous members. You ROCK!

Reminder: Class desciptions need to be emailed to [email protected] by Tuesday. I have already received quite a few. Thank you!

On Tuesday morning I will park my truck in the main parking area with my hatchback open and all the seats down so that everyone can just load their dishes in for one of us to take to the kitchen. Pastor Andy is hosting a breakfast in the gym that morning so we will not be able to use the gym as a path to the kitchen. If you have instructions for your food, like 'keep refrigerated' or 'put in warmer', please write that on your dish with a sticky note or sharpie or whatever lol Oh and don't forget to include the ingredient list.

Hopefully this will make things easier for everyone and our morning will run smoothly. If you have any questions about the potluck, contact Beth or Heidi  

Thank you for coming to our Parent Planning Meeting last night. It went well and I am very pleased with how the schedule looks so far. You make my job easy. We will be having our open house on 11/17 and completing any registration with that and then I will be sending out the voting for classes. Before that can happen though, I need everybody's class descriptions. Usually it works better if you write them up and email them to the co-op email ([email protected]) than if I write up what I think your class is going to be. I need this emailed prior to 11/17, the earlier the better. Thank you everybody!

Hello Co op folks!

I know you're probably wondering "when can I pay my dues? I'm sooo ready for Spring!" The good news is that you can pay anytime, however they are not due until January 5, 2016. Dues will remain the same ($130 per family). If you have a Tot that will be snacking, you'll need to add $5.

**NEW and improved*** If you have an Explorer, we will also be providing snacks - a fee of $5 will apply. 

You can make a check payable to MHEC and give it to me (or snail mail). If you prefer Paypal, please make sure you "send money to friends and family" when paying; noting your family name will be handy in the comments section. 

Thanks for making our Co op awesome!

Jeanie