Water Report

This just in: our pond wasn't all that dirty, at least in terms of contaminants. Here's the report from the City of Houston:

"Your pond is pretty clean. You have the normal coliform bacteria that is found in all surface water. There is a small amount of E.Coli, 17 per 100mls. This is a very low count compared to the City Bayous. E.Coli is a measue of the fecal contamination in the pond. There must not be very many warm blooded animals around. Ducks can give a high count along with farm animals."

Testing the Waters

I'll be at the Apprentice Campus tomorrow morning collecting water from the pond. We'll have it tested by the county. Before summer programs start we'll be cleaning out the pond and refilling it. After the water (and the fish!) has had a chance to settle the kids can draw a second sample to compare to the first. Should be an interesting experiment!

Summer Program Support

The Educators Committee is working on a project to provide support to the families of five students joining the Monarch community from out of town for the summer program, June 12-July 13. We are seeking ways to welcome these families to Houston and make their stay comfortable and enjoyable. Your thoughts are needed! Please post a comment here and/or email Miranda (mhenry4@uh.edu) with your ideas. Thanks!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Monarch Movers & Shapers blog! This blog will facilitate communication within the Movers & Shapers volunteer group, as well as publicize the work we do in support of the Monarch School, a school in Houston, Texas, dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for children with neurological differences.

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