LATE....but not forgotten

CFG TEAM:

Hi Jana:

Not to worry.....when things are happening for the "first time" you can never be late.

By now you have probably already heard that we were extremely successful (big step taken) in our efforts on behalf of the Sol Conference (one of the elements of our meeting discussions). The observatory student Communications Focus Group Team (CFG), were extraordinary. Additionally, we were joined by two students from the Pontiac Schools District and B.C. Cotter a science teacher at Pontiac Central High School. Linda Torony & B.C. Cotter provided support, steady guidance and excellent suggestions to the assembled international student team over several days. The scale of their contributions and commitment can not be measured it was as they say immeasurable.

When Oakland Schools superintendent Vickie Markevitch and other Oakland Schools administrators attended the conference for an afternoon they were very pleased and excited by what they witnessed. Peter Senge the creator of the Sol Organization was also quite excited by the contribution the local students made to the entire conference and its continuing body of knowledge. In fact, the students have been invited to participate in the 2006 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. If we begin to address this opportunity immediately perhaps we can be ready. Please let me know what your thoughts might be about this since we wouldn't want to miss that opportunity.

Let's continue to discuss the other possibilities that were "left on the table" so to speak and any that are still possible this year. There is "magic" in them and of course in the students.

Hope all finds you well. I haven't heard from Tom. I hope he is healing.

Thanks for the kind words.

Best,

Jim

*NSF Grant 2004 anyone.....
cc. John Iras at jfiras@wideopenwest.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Thams, Jana [mailto:Jana.Thams@oakland.k12.mi.us]
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 1:17 PM
To: 'James Ross'
Subject: RE: Working Lunch Follow-Up

Hi Jim -

First let me apologize for my lateness in getting back to you. I know you have had conversations with Linda and possibly with Tom, (although I'm not sure about that.)

However, I wanted to thank you for coming out to the school to visit with us. Unfortunately, we are not ready to take that big step at this time. It is all pretty overwhelming to all of us....if there isn't support from Linda and Tom, then it really would be hard to move forward. And I know that they are interested, just probably not on such a big scale.

I really want you to know, however, how much I appreciate you and your interest in working with our students. I respect and admire your thoughts and ideas and I look forward to working with you this year again in some work-based experiences.... whatever that may be.
Have a great Weekend!

Jana

PS - Amber and Katelyn were bouncing off the walls this morning when they came into school! It was so cool to see their excitement! (Life altering experiences have a way of doing that to people!) (;<)

-----Original Message-----
From: James Ross [mailto:Jross2@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 2:45 PM
To: 'Thams, Jana'
Subject: RE: Working Lunch

Hi Jena:
Friday would work best for me. I will look forward to seeing everyone at 10:30AM at OSTC/NW.
Best,
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Thams, Jana [mailto:Jana.Thams@oakland.k12.mi.us]
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 10:36 AM
To: 'jross2@earthlink.net'
Subject: Working Lunch

Jim - Linda said that either Wednesday or Friday of this week would be alright. We could meet with you for just 1/2 hour.....from 10:30 to 11:00.
Does that fit into your schedule? Just let me know which day is best.
Thanks - Jana