Hello Friends! Let's chat!

HELLO Friends!

I hope this email finds you having a GREAT week! I know it is a very busy time of year! It is officially autumn. Iditarod 2009 is before us on the trail! Have you started using the theme yet?

I'll be sending out an educator's newsletter hopefully sometime tomorrow, so if you haven't signed up, do so at: http://www.iditarod.com/teachers/insight.html

I hope you've had a chance to take a look at Cathy's lessons and journal at her section of the website: http://www.iditarod.com/teachers/tott.html

Please take time to provide an update on the blog so we can all keep up with each other. http://2008summerbootcamp.blogspot.com/ It will be great to hear and see what you've been up to, how things are going, what you are doing with students, and any other plans you'd like to share. Can't wait to read your postings!

For those of you who took summer camp for university credit, please remember to contact UAA for your transcript if/when you need it. http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/records/transcripts.cfm

For those of you who have a 'rookie' musher, hopefully you've made or attempted to make your first contacts. We are all looking forward to 'meeting your musher' through you and your students. Post your interview information on the blog or send the information to me. Your reports will be featured on the Iditarod website and/or our race publications, so send them when you've got them ready! What fun to get to know these rookies!!!

For those of you who indicated interest in our Storm Ready blog, I'll be in touch soon!

As a reminder, mark October 14 on your calendar! Watch a sneak preview of Discovery Channel's Toughest Race on Earth.... by clicking on http://www.iditarod.com/ and then clicking on the Free Insider video link that promotes the production. This will be an incredible series! Let's all sit down on the 14th and 'be together' as this adventure begins!

Another important tool for you to use this year is the collaboration zone on our Discussion Forum. When you go to www.iditarod.com, click on the menu tab Discussion Forum. You can then read the various discussions from last year and begin chatting together and with others about how you use the race with students. You will need to register a user name and a password --- but that is easy to do! Register and start to share ideas as we get ready for the next race! http://www.iditarodforums.com/ (Discussion Form url)

I could tell you a dozen 'other things' because there are so many things going on and up and coming! This will be an incredible race and teaching season. I am thrilled to have you on the trail with us as an important member of the leadership team!

See you on the TRAIL!

Jot a note telling us what you've been up to so we can all continue this journey!

Diane