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Fall Leaf Exchange Project

by Erin

Aug 4, 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 5x5 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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Cathy rowland On 8/04/10, 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 MoreOn 8/04/10, 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 5x5 > 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 have been trying to get in touch with you. [email removed]

Sep 1, 2010

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Cathy On 8/04/10, 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 MoreOn 8/04/10, 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 5x5 > 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 am committed...all emails to you have been coming back

Sep 2, 2010

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Deborah Williams I would love to join the postcard and/or leaf exchange. I know I'm a bit late but please let me know.

I teach technology at my elementary school, so I would like my 4th graders involved with the postcard and 1st with the leaf exchange.

The address is 415 Highland Drive, Eden, NC 27288

Please contact me.

On 9/02/1...See MoreI would love to join the postcard and/or leaf exchange. I know I'm a bit late but please let me know.

I teach technology at my elementary school, so I would like my 4th graders involved with the postcard and 1st with the leaf exchange.

The address is 415 Highland Drive, Eden, NC 27288

Please contact me.

On 9/02/10, Cathy wrote: > On 8/04/10, 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 5x5 >> 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 am committed...all emails to you have been coming back

Sep 22, 2010

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Lisas Bruzzichesi Are you running the leaf exchange for 2011? I would love to participate.

On 8/04/10, 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 &g...See MoreAre you running the leaf exchange for 2011? I would love to participate.

On 8/04/10, 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 5x5 > 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!

Aug 24, 2011

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