Earth Day

Okay. Tell me I am not overreacting here. April 22nd is Earth Day. I was interested in seeing what the school newsletter said about Earth Day and what they have planned. I was expecting a cute bubble with Earth Day marked on the calendar at the very least. What I saw was Happy Secretary's Day instead. No mention of Earth Day. I was shocked and then mad. Surely they will have something going on, right? 

My daughter who is strangely influenced by her mothers outbursts went to school and volunteered herself and I to make a presentation to her class on Earth Day. Good for her. I am proud of her. Not good for me. I do not enjoy speaking in front of people and can only hope 20 grade 3 students will be easier than a room full of adults. Gulp. What do I talk about? I was hoping to show them ways to reuse some things in their garbage and maybe play the ever popular prop game. How can I make it fun and inspiring? I started researching fun crafts and ideas that they might find interesting. 

When we were at EcoFest last week, I stopped at the DSBN booth and was happy to see all the schools that are involved with environmental clubs and who have "green" fund raisers at their schools. I am beginning to wonder if that is the next step for me. Did I mention a fund raiser in our school is selling wrapping paper, something I try hard to avoid? 

I guess my venting is over for now. I am hoping to receive a full newsletter dedicated to the events taking place on Earth Day where I will laugh at my overreacting and pitch in with my own ideas...