draft letter of thanks

November 20, 2007
Person
Address

Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. ______ :
On behalf of my classmates and professor, I want to thank you for your support of….your participation in…your stuff for… “A Day with the Grizzlies.” WHY YOU ARE WRITING TO THEM, YOUR PURPOSE
The Alcott Elementary School 5th graders had a . . . . . .. the teachers were pleased with the entire.. . . .all the children want to go to OU now. DETAILS, EXAMPLES, HOW THEIR HELP MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE DAY. (MIGHT BE TWO PARAGRAPHS)
Thank you and CONCLUSION
Sincerely,

Your name
Rht 102, 44244

Please email me a draft of your letter by 8pm Monday.

Thank you letters

1. Provost, Dr. Virinder Moudgil, REGGIE
2. Sadhona
a. Approvals and lunch

3. Dean, Dr. Ron Sudol, RYAN E
a. Approvals and was out of town

4. Chair, Dr. Shea Howell, RYAN E.
a. Approvals and was out of town

5. Director, Dr. Alice Horning, CHARLENE
a. Approval and she spoke with the kids.

6. Upward Bound JAIME
a. Presentation

7. Reg McCloud, JASMINE
a. Ran interference when we needed stuff

8. Cheering, ABBY
a. Grizz

9. Athletics - JESSICA
a. STUFF…lots of stuff

10.WXOU, STEPHANIE R
a. Tours, stickers, Nick.

11.Oakland Post RYAN B.
a. No response

12.Karen Lloyd - SUZANNE
a. Helpful with money ideas

13.Dawn Aubry – ANGIE K
a. Support, stuff, and came to lunch to meet the kids

14.Melinda Booth, NICOLE
a. Bags and stuff

15.Campus Police, ROB H.
a. They okayed drop off and pick up and advised us safety

16.Charter, Shannon, ROB V.
a. Arranged for the tickets and prepared the way for the cafeteria

17. Rec – Greg, apology and thank you for letting us through SUZANNE

18. Library – reference librarians SUZANNE

19. Lunch room staff, John, Jackie, Charles, Chef Jeff, ANGELA S

20. Kathy, Registrar, SUZANNE

21. Carolyn ran to fix everything MARISSA

22. Becky STEPHANIE F.

23. Disability Services, wheel services, DEVIN

Well, that was a MAJOR success...

The children are safely returned to Alcott and had a wonderful time.

The day was terrific for all of us, and I thought we should share here what our thoughts are. What is your favorite moment? What was the funniest moment? What made you the most proud to bring the children to OU?

Making final plans for "the Day": 11/13

On Tuesday, 11/13, we will be running errands, assembling goody bags, finalizing tour details, and completing the editing of the agenda.

5th graders arrive about 9:50
and they MUST be on the bus at 1.

At 10am, Dr. Horning will welcome them, and someone from admissions may as well. Then off to SFH, by way of NFH and those highlights, for the Upward Bound presentation.

10:35 - tour of buildings.

Still waiting on confirmation of athlete/mascot availability, if they will be present for lunch, or how that will work.

We need to be at Devin's room by 11:50 to check out his place. Then to lunch where the kids can pick out what they want.

Finally, WE are not free. If you have a meal plan, you're set. If not and you want to eat with the kids, it's 7.42. Sorry, didn't get enough money for us too. I think I will eat afterwards, so I can talk to the children.

And the lunch verdict isssssss.....

We have FUNDING! The lunch costs are higher than predicted, and I was worried. But the Provost values what you are doing (what you will learn and how it contributes to the community) so highly that he has agreed to fund the entire meal for the kids. (We still need to get our own ;) )

We will, of course, need to send a great big thank you. AND we will need to write a formal explanation of how the money was used, why, and what learning outcomes and benefits you all gained.

A Day with the Grizzlies: Update 11/09

Exciting news!!!

First, I spoke with the cheering coach and Grizz will likely be available to us on Thursday; in fact, it is a good thing to assume his presence. YAY! Also, she is going to schedule some of the cheerleaders to be present.

Second, stuff, we got stuff. The Athletics Office comes through with support for us again. I will get a call on Monday to confirm a pick up time.

Third, lunch news. I am investigating options for lunch. More on that a bit later. What do you think about ending in the Rec. Center if I can get a room for lunch there? Then maybe Grizz can hang out longer?

Fourth, Jerry Graham from Upward Bound will speak with the children in South Foundation Hall for a 15 minute PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Graham. This way, the children actually SIT in college seats and learn about a college entrance program they could potentially join.

Fifth, we will need to adjust the tentative agenda to reflect Dr. Horning's welcome remarks, our time with Ms. Graham.

Finally, I am speaking with individuals from the Oakland Post and the radio station. We'll see what we can work out there.

"A Day with the Grizzlies" agenda

Welcome to Oakland University, “A Day with the Grizzlies”
Agenda
9:30-10 – Register: pick up welcome bag, name tag, meet Grizzly buddy.
9:50 – Welcome message from
10 – 12 – Campus Tour
Wilson Hall – OU Art Gallery, Meadowbrook Theater, President’s Office, and Provost’s Office.
North Foundation –Academic Skills Center, Admission, Disability Services, Center for Multicultural Initiatives, lecture hall.
Oakland Center – Bookstore, Bumper Game Room, WXOU, Tech Center, Student Congress, Dean of Students, and Pioneer Food Court.
Kresge Library – Joan Rosen Writing Center, computer labs, government documents, encyclopedias, study area, reference librarian desk. (2nd floor)
Recreational Center – exercise rooms, pool, racquetball courts, basketball court/indoor track.
Dodge Hall – classrooms, labs,
And campus view between Dodge and Science and Engineering Building.
Graham Health Center – between Wilson Hall and Vandenburg, Graham offers medical care, both physical and mental health.
Vandenburg Dormitory Room – thanks, Devin.
Vandenburg Cafeteria.
12 – 1 – Lunch
1:15 – Departure Time

what have you done for "A Day with the Grizzlies"?

Post your updates about tour ideas and other plans for the 15th.

almost final draft of email to president

Dear Russi,

We, Suzanne Drapeau’s Rht 102 students, are planning a “Day with the Grizzlies” for Alcott Elementary fifth graders on November 15, 2007.

We are planning the entire event: coordinating multiple sections of rhetoric, as well as students, faculty and staff from Alcott; organizing and preparing a campus tour; and sharing our college experience with the children. This is allowing us to develop our creativity, leadership skills, and organization

In addition, we are gaining individual and collaborative writing skills. The writing thus far has helped build audience awareness, mechanics, and style. We are getting real-world experience with brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing texts for various audience.

Our project furthers the University’s mission statement to “render significant public service” and supports the President’s effort for the Michigan Campus Compact. Therefore, this project creates opportunities for reflection, not only on writing skills, but also personal growth and community involvement.
Please join us for lunch at noon in Vandenberg cafeteria on the 15th.
Respectfully,
Rht 102, section 44244

Day with the Grizzlies: date change and exciting info

I spoke with Ms. Burnett, and Alcott had a change in MEAP scheduling. They have a test the week of the 8th. So we rescheduled for 11/15, the folllowing Thursday. I called the Provost's Office, and he can still attend. I also called several other individuals we have contacted and will finish those calls on Monday since some folks were gone for the day when I found out yesterday.

The exciting information: the bus is FREE! If the trip is within certain mileage and certain times, it is free. We just learned our campus and our plan meet both criteria, so FREE bussing for the kids.

Finally, I have started making requests for money to pay for the children to have lunch on campus. I will let you know how that goes.

So some changes, but all for the good. We have another week to plan; it's a better time for Alcott; and the finances are smoothing out.

Day with the Grizzlies

Spend 30 minutes working on the draft of the grant. We get 250 words to state what YOU will learn and how this project contributes to course outcomes. Check the syllabus and review course outcomes.

Dear OU admin.

Write your own letter to OU administrators without looking at what others have posted. What would you need to hear if your were a campus leader being asked for support, participation, and money for this event? Write your own letter here. Remember to include some discussion of how you will learn as a reader, writer, researcher, and student.

Dear OU Administrators

Add comments here on what to say in this email.

Tuesday, September 25

We will write collaboratively to develop the three letters in the September 20th post.

The quiz today will be on commas and thesis statements.

Letters to start the Day at College

We need to write the letters inviting the children to campus. There isn't an official date, so we need confirm that as soon as possible. What holidays and staff days does Alcott have? Do we have? Let's make it a Tuesday or Thursday that is early in November, to hopefully avoid snow.

What do you think should be included in these letters?

Dear 5th Graders,


Dear Ms. Burnett:


Dear Dr. Howell: (We also need to contact my department, email is fine, to share our intent and plan...they know, but we need to do it formally.)