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Elementary Leaf Exchange Project Fall 2010

by Erin

Jul 5, 2010

This past school year I participated in a successful leaf exchange. I also particiated in a very successful postcard exchange. I have decided to take charge and organize both projects this year. I have some of my postcard participants participating in both projects.

What is a leaf exchange project?

In September or October of 2010, you will collect leaves from an assigned, yet chosen, tree. You will need to press the leaves for about a week and then glue them onto a 6x6 piece of cardstock which is labeled with the leaf's name and state the leaf is from. It also MUST be laminated. I found many facts about the leaf my class chose and printed and glued the pictures/information on the back of the cardstock. (This was optional) You will need to make a leaf card for each participant and pay for postage when mailing them. I found that greeting card sized envelopes found in the school supplies section/letter mailing section at Wal- mart worked great when mailing the leaf car...See More

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Brandie Simmons On 7/05/10, Erin wrote: > This past school year I participated in a successful leaf > exchange. I also particiated in a very successful postcard > exchange. I have decided to take charge and organize both > projects this year. I have some of my postcard > participants participating in both projects. > > What is a leaf exchange ...See More

Sep 8, 2010

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Joan Delony I would like to participate in the leaf exchange. It sounds very interesting. I teach 3rd grade in Jacksonville, FL. Joan Delony

On 9/08/10, Brandie Simmons wrote: > On 7/05/10, Erin wrote: >> This past school year I participated in a successful leaf >> exchange. I also particiated in a very successful postcard >> exch...See MoreI would like to participate in the leaf exchange. It sounds very interesting. I teach 3rd grade in Jacksonville, FL. Joan Delony

On 9/08/10, Brandie Simmons wrote: > On 7/05/10, Erin wrote: >> This past school year I participated in a successful leaf >> exchange. I also particiated in a very successful postcard >> exchange. I have decided to take charge and organize both >> projects this year. I have some of my postcard >> participants participating in both projects. >> >> What is a leaf exchange project? >> >> In September or October of 2010, you will collect leaves >> from an assigned, yet chosen, tree. You will need to press >> the leaves for about a week and then glue them onto a 6x6 >> piece of cardstock which is labeled with the leaf's name >> and state the leaf is from. It also MUST be laminated. I >> found many facts about the leaf my class chose and printed >> and glued the pictures/information on the back of the >> cardstock. (This was optional) You will need to make a leaf >> card for each participant and pay for postage when mailing >> them. I found that greeting card sized envelopes found in >> the school supplies section/letter mailing section at Wal- >> mart worked great when mailing the leaf cards.(Between 30- >> 40 participants, hopefully.) >> >> Once I get the number of participants I'd like to have, I >> will be emailing everyone. In that email, the participants >> must list their top three tree choices. I will do my best >> to give first choices, but I don't want duplicates if >> possible. It will be a first come first serve basis. >> >> If you are a serious participator, please email me your >> full name, grade, school name and school address as well as >> your email address. If you do not want me sharing your >> email address, please specify, otherwise I will assume it's >> okay to share with the other participants. I like to share >> email addresses in case a classroom has a specific question >> about your leaf. >> >> I'd like to have multiple states represented, but am not >> against multiple participants from each state either as >> long as different leaves are represented. >> >> Email me if you are committed to this project. >> >> Thanks!

Sep 11, 2010

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Kristi Hogue On 9/11/10, Joan Delony wrote: > I would like to participate in the leaf exchange. It sounds > very interesting. I teach 3rd grade in Jacksonville, FL. > Joan Delony > > On 9/08/10, Brandie Simmons wrote: >> On 7/05/10, Erin wrote: >>> This past school year I participated in a successful leaf >>> exchange. I a...See MoreOn 9/11/10, Joan Delony wrote: > I would like to participate in the leaf exchange. It sounds > very interesting. I teach 3rd grade in Jacksonville, FL. > Joan Delony > > On 9/08/10, Brandie Simmons wrote: >> On 7/05/10, Erin wrote: >>> This past school year I participated in a successful leaf >>> exchange. I also particiated in a very successful postcard >>> exchange. I have decided to take charge and organize both >>> projects this year. I have some of my postcard >>> participants participating in both projects. >>> >>> What is a leaf exchange project? >>> >>> In September or October of 2010, you will collect leaves >>> from an assigned, yet chosen, tree. You will need to press >>> the leaves for about a week and then glue them onto a 6x6 >>> piece of cardstock which is labeled with the leaf's name >>> and state the leaf is from. It also MUST be laminated. I >>> found many facts about the leaf my class chose and printed >>> and glued the pictures/information on the back of the >>> cardstock. (This was optional) You will need to make a leaf >>> card for each participant and pay for postage when mailing >>> them. I found that greeting card sized envelopes found in >>> the school supplies section/letter mailing section at Wal- >>> mart worked great when mailing the leaf cards.(Between 30- >>> 40 participants, hopefully.) >>> >>> Once I get the number of participants I'd like to have, I >>> will be emailing everyone. In that email, the participants >>> must list their top three tree choices. I will do my best >>> to give first choices, but I don't want duplicates if >>> possible. It will be a first come first serve basis. >>> >>> If you are a serious participator, please email me your >>> full name, grade, school name and school address as well as >>> your email address. If you do not want me sharing your >>> email address, please specify, otherwise I will assume it's >>> okay to share with the other participants. I like to share >>> email addresses in case a classroom has a specific question >>> about your leaf. >>> >>> I'd like to have multiple states represented, but am not >>> against multiple participants from each state either as >>> long as different leaves are represented. >>> >>> Email me if you are committed to this project. >>> >>> Thanks! I would like to participate in the leaf exchange. I teach first grade in McGehee, AR.

Sep 11, 2010

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Rebecca I would love to participate in your leaf exchange if its not already full. Please let me know.

Rebecca, Tampa, FL [email removed]

Sep 12, 2010

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Sylina Is it too late to participate in the leaf exchange? Please let me know, I am very interested. Thanks!

Oct 19, 2010

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