How about sharing some Adopt A School success stories?
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We as a lodge found it dificult to get into the Elementary Schools, for a variety of reasons some of them being Teachers curricular plans, Ease of access after 9/11, and SON members work schedules. Therefore we had to take a different tack and we were invited to present a program to the Seniors at Lima Estates. I can not say enough about how this outreach program was so well received and because of advanced publicity there were family members (children, teens and up, including the grandmoms and grandpops that lived at the estates. The questions from the group about Bunads, Vikings and the Ship Restauration made the day rewarding for all of us from the lodge that attended. We’ve even been asked to return for an encore preformance. I would encourage lodges who find it difficult to do school programs to branch out ((go outside the box))and adopt-a-SENIOR, adopt-a-SCOUT TROOP, adopt-a-LIBRARY EVENT, etc. You’ll be well rewarded for it.
Charlotte Fluker
Our Lodge, Gateway to Florida, has had an active adopt-a-school program here in Jacksonville. In the past we have done a Santa Lucia presentation.For the school’s field days we brought our viking boat “Hagar” out to the school. The child loved getting dressed up like vikings and getting in the boat. Our lastest event was to set up a Norway booth to help attract people to the school’s fundraising event. This is a rewarding program. I do agree that a lodge having some kind of adopt-a-program is an excellent idea. The more exposure Sons of Norway lodges recieve the better.
For the 3rd year in a row we will be participating in the Harrisburg Elementary Multicultural Diversity Day on Feb. 20, 2010! They have displays for almost all countries of the world and I like to take Norwegian cheeses for “brave” children to try! The Norsk Lodge has members show off bunad and embroidery as well as a little about vikings and trolls! We also now have an exhibit piece that shows hydro electric power and inventions from Norwegians. One of our members donated a real pair of reindeer boots and seal boots that the children can touch. We put straw inside to show how the early Sami created insulation!
Thanks!
Carol King,
President, Norsk Carolina 3-679
Nalda Olson
We had a great time with our annual trip to Highland Elementary School in Ephrata, Pa. Those 2nd graders love dancing around the Christmas tree. We serve the heart shap waffles, crackers and brown cheese. They love it, after they try the “goat” cheese! We had the thrill of welcoming home a young soldier – brother of one of the 2nd graders. It was a surprise – we all cheered, clapped and cried. Nalda Olson, Bondelandet Lodge in Lancaster, Pa. Keep those comments coming in.
Nalda Olson
Convention time is coming soon. I need ideas for a display at the convention. Carol King, Norsk Carolina Lodge, you seem to have some good ideas. Please “blog” me. I am a novice at this.
I’m thinking about approaching some local schools here in my neighborhood to see if they would be interested in some type of cross-cultural exchange. When my son was in elementary school, at my suggestion, the class did a Norway theme and were able to incorporate a lot across subjects. The kids had a blast with the Lefse and some of my personal stories from growing up in the Land of the Midnight Sun. My son and I bonded a lot sharing this time together. Very special!
As a parent volunteer and PTA member I found talking to school principals, PTA presidents and School Advisory Council Chairs very fruitful. They’re always looking for guest speakers. Also the school guidance counselors were quite supportive and interested in helping expose the children to other cultures and experiences. They can be great allies in forming new partnerships. Sometimes,too, you can get small grants and funds to do collaborative projects as well.
Going into the schools is just a win-win for everyone, you know? Just thought I’d throw a few ponders in the mix
Nalda Olson
Lisa Portelli I’m new at blogging and keep forgetting to check the blog. Thanks for your information. Yes, it is a win win for all involved. Keep up the good work. Keep me posted on your doings.
We are planning a display table at the 3rd Dist Convention. Hope you are able to come.
Nalda Olson
Nalda Olson
Just in case you check the Adopt A School Blogg, don’t forget your items for the display table at the convention Convention time is almost here!
Nalda Olson
Hi everyone – Convention is over and it was great. I hope all of you paid a visit to the Adopt A School Display – I’m disappointed that more didn’t bring pictures. Next Convention, perhaps? Keep in touch. Nalda Olson
We as a lodge found it dificult to get into the Elementary Schools, for a variety of reasons some of them being Teachers curricular plans, Ease of access after 9/11, and SON members work schedules. Therefore we had to take a different tack and we were invited to present a program to the Seniors at Lima Estates. I can not say enough about how this outreach program was so well received and because of advanced publicity there were family members (children, teens and up, including the grandmoms and grandpops that lived at the estates. The questions from the group about Bunads, Vikings and the Ship Restauration made the day rewarding for all of us from the lodge that attended. We’ve even been asked to return for an encore preformance. I would encourage lodges who find it difficult to do school programs to branch out ((go outside the box))and adopt-a-SENIOR, adopt-a-SCOUT TROOP, adopt-a-LIBRARY EVENT, etc. You’ll be well rewarded for it.
Our Lodge, Gateway to Florida, has had an active adopt-a-school program here in Jacksonville. In the past we have done a Santa Lucia presentation.For the school’s field days we brought our viking boat “Hagar” out to the school. The child loved getting dressed up like vikings and getting in the boat. Our lastest event was to set up a Norway booth to help attract people to the school’s fundraising event. This is a rewarding program. I do agree that a lodge having some kind of adopt-a-program is an excellent idea. The more exposure Sons of Norway lodges recieve the better.
For the 3rd year in a row we will be participating in the Harrisburg Elementary Multicultural Diversity Day on Feb. 20, 2010! They have displays for almost all countries of the world and I like to take Norwegian cheeses for “brave” children to try! The Norsk Lodge has members show off bunad and embroidery as well as a little about vikings and trolls! We also now have an exhibit piece that shows hydro electric power and inventions from Norwegians. One of our members donated a real pair of reindeer boots and seal boots that the children can touch. We put straw inside to show how the early Sami created insulation!
Thanks!
Carol King,
President, Norsk Carolina 3-679
We had a great time with our annual trip to Highland Elementary School in Ephrata, Pa. Those 2nd graders love dancing around the Christmas tree. We serve the heart shap waffles, crackers and brown cheese. They love it, after they try the “goat” cheese! We had the thrill of welcoming home a young soldier – brother of one of the 2nd graders. It was a surprise – we all cheered, clapped and cried. Nalda Olson, Bondelandet Lodge in Lancaster, Pa. Keep those comments coming in.
Convention time is coming soon. I need ideas for a display at the convention. Carol King, Norsk Carolina Lodge, you seem to have some good ideas. Please “blog” me. I am a novice at this.
I’m thinking about approaching some local schools here in my neighborhood to see if they would be interested in some type of cross-cultural exchange. When my son was in elementary school, at my suggestion, the class did a Norway theme and were able to incorporate a lot across subjects. The kids had a blast with the Lefse and some of my personal stories from growing up in the Land of the Midnight Sun. My son and I bonded a lot sharing this time together. Very special!
As a parent volunteer and PTA member I found talking to school principals, PTA presidents and School Advisory Council Chairs very fruitful. They’re always looking for guest speakers. Also the school guidance counselors were quite supportive and interested in helping expose the children to other cultures and experiences. They can be great allies in forming new partnerships. Sometimes,too, you can get small grants and funds to do collaborative projects as well.
Going into the schools is just a win-win for everyone, you know? Just thought I’d throw a few ponders in the mix
Lisa Portelli I’m new at blogging and keep forgetting to check the blog. Thanks for your information. Yes, it is a win win for all involved. Keep up the good work. Keep me posted on your doings.
We are planning a display table at the 3rd Dist Convention. Hope you are able to come.
Nalda Olson
Just in case you check the Adopt A School Blogg, don’t forget your items for the display table at the convention Convention time is almost here!
Hi everyone – Convention is over and it was great. I hope all of you paid a visit to the Adopt A School Display – I’m disappointed that more didn’t bring pictures. Next Convention, perhaps? Keep in touch. Nalda Olson