SEEDS
October 2012
Frankfort SEEDS 
Fall Preview
Welcome Back Panthers!  
       We had another great Northern Michigan summer, full of activities and adventures with our middle school crew. Now that fall is here, we will be in full swing with after school activities, including some exciting new opportunities as well as some old favorites. All programs begin the week of October 1st. Join us and be part of our 2012-2013 fun!
 
In this Issue
What is SEEDS?
Summer Camp
New faces!
October Calendar
Kickoff Event

Quick links
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Special Events
 2012-2013 Kickoff
Homecoming Game 
October 5th at 7pm

Seth & May
All School Assembly &
After School Workshop
October 17th-18th
What Is SEEDS?

       SEEDS provides fun and engaging after school activities to all Frankfort middle and high school students as well as nine other schools in Northwest Michigan. Programs are free of charge, supported in part by Michigan Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants. We provide learning opportunities and access to healthy role models, mentors, and community advisors. Activities are designed specifically to supplement the school day making learning hands-on and fun.

 

 

Summer Camp 

       It is hard to believe that we were swimming in the big lake just a short time ago. From Hike and Bike week, to Music Camp, Food week, Outdoor Adventure, and two Waterworld weeks, we explored land, sea, and mind while having an awesome time!  We concocted our own ice cream flavor, created gourmet PB&Js, wrote and performed original music, climbed many dunes, and went swimming almost every day. We can't help but reflect on all of our memories as we look forward to a great school year and another amazing summer only nine months away!

 

Check out our Music Camp article in the Record Patriot!

 

New Faces!
Vickie (right): Hello SEEDS Friends! I am a new face here in Frankfort! I moved Up North from Indianapolis, Indiana in time to help with summer camp. I had a great time meeting the kids and getting to know the staff. We had a blast dancing a flash mob at the beach! Currently, I am directing the Panther Prowl Dance Crew as well as the Spirit Club and Frankfort Film Club. I am looking forward to a fun fall here in Frankfort!  

Wakako (left): Thanks Vickie! I am a second new face in Frankfort! I moved here this summer from Iowa City, Iowa where I spent the past six years teaching fourth and fifth grade. This year, I am so pleased to be coordinating academic support and tutoring after school at Frankfort's Jr. Sr. High School. Everyone in the school, staff and students, has been welcoming and so helpful. Thank you and I look forward to getting to know all of you soon!

Kickoff Event

This past Friday we celebrated our annual kickoff at the Frankfort homecoming football game. We had a great time making wood fired pizza for many hungry fans! Thank you for all of the support and donations to kick off another great year!

 
October Calendar
Mondays: 
Blackbird Arts 3:05-5:00 (Home Ec Room)
Spirit Club 3:05-4:00 (SEEDS Room)
Bootcamp 3:30-4:30 (Betsie Valley Fitness Center)
Tuesdays:
Cooking 3:05-6:00 (Home Ec Room)
Dance Crew 3:05-4:00 (Stage)
MS Robotics 3:05-6:00 (Mr. Jackson's Room)
Wednesdays: 
Bootcamp 3:05-4:30
MS Robotics 3:05-6:00
Movie Club 3:05-6:00 (SEEDS Room)
Thursdays:
Cooking 3:05-6:00
Dance Crew 3:05-4:00
Fishing 3:05-6:00 (Varies, meet in SEEDS Room)

We also have homework help and tutoring available Monday-Thursday 3:05-4:30.
Until Next Time...
Thank you for enjoying our kickoff newsletter for the 2012-2013 school year! Stay tuned for your monthly updates of programs and events! -Frankfort SEEDS Staff

Contact
dan@ecoseeds.org
sarahnicholas@ecoseeds.org
231.352.4781 ext 220