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SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 67
May 1, 1998 |
| TO: | Division Superintendents |
| FROM: | Paul D. Stapleton
Superintendent of Public Instruction |
| SUBJECT: | Operation Spruce-Up |
Just a reminder that this Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m., Governor Jim Gilmore will be joining Virginia's classrooms via the state's public television stations as part of the statewide environmental campaign, Operation Spruce-Up. The Governor's lesson plan will be geared toward fourth graders and will explore the concepts of stewardship and will focus on the Governor's #1 stewardship priority, water quality in Virginia. The lesson will be illustrated with several videos and the Governor's two special guests are guaranteed to be a hit with the students. Jay Gilliam, coordinator of the Virginia Save Our Streams program, will introduce his "creek critters" while talking about water quality. Ed Clark with the Wildlife Center of Virginia will be talking about animal habitat. He will be accompanied by Skyler, a mature American Bald Eagle. The broadcast will originate from the classroom studio at Varina High School in the Governor's home county. All classes statewide are encouraged to tune in. In addition, eight fourth-grade classes from across the Commonwealth will be connected to the Varina site via telephone and will be able to ask the Governor questions. This marks the first time a Virginia Governor has participated in a statewide, interactive classroom experience. This promises to be a rewarding and entertaining educational experience. We hope your classes will join the experience. If additional information is needed, please contact Lan Neugent at 804-225-2757. PDS/fc