Phy Ed Bike Unit. They really need your help

[Ann Paulson]

The Phy-Ed Dept at the high school could really use your help for the bike unit. Even if you can only ride one shift, one day please consider introducing these kids to the world of biking. So many kids are growing up now with NO exposure. Every year the number grows of 10, 11 and 12 year old kids who have no idea how to ride a bicycle. We need to do what we can to help teach life-long healthy lifestyles to these kids. Here is the schedule:

Tuesday, May 1st – Friday, May 4th  and Tuesday, May 8th for riding.
 
I have 2 classes:  3rd hour (11:04 – 12:29)     26 students 
                                  Looking for  6 volunteers if possible
 
                                  4th hour  (1:06 – 2:30)         38 students
                                Looking for 8 volunteers if possible

Please contact me on the dates you have available and iwill forward it to Kelly.
 

[Joe DeLory]

I can help on the 1st and the 8th, since I am coming over from Janesville
I'll just plan on making a day of it and help with both morning and
afternoon sessions.

Joe

[Larry Chladek]

I'll be there for both classes each day. I have a previous commitment
and may be late for the 3rd hour class on the 1st. Tell Kelly I'll get
there as quickly as possible after my 10:00.

Larry

[David Chabot]

I will be able to do both hrs. the 1st.- 4th. Have to see if the 8th works.

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From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ann Paulson
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:47 AM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Phy Ed Bike Unit. They really need your help

[PIRKL KELLY]

Thanks Dave!!!

Thanks,
Kelly

[David Chabot]

You bet should be fun as always.

[Margaret]

Kelly,

I may be able to help on Tues....I'm iffy as we are leaving for MO. that PM.
I will try & make the 8th both sessions.

Margaret

[PIRKL KELLY]

That would be awesome if you could make it, Margaret!! You do such a great job with those beginner riders!
Are you thinking you could come the 1st and the 8th (both are Tuesdays) or just the 8th??

[PIRKL KELLY]

I'll going to want you with those hard core riders so they know they got a workout that day!

[Margaret]

I'll try to get to both Tues., probably won't make the AM Tues. on the 1st
as I have an appt. & doubt I'll be back in time. but will plan on the PM
one.

[Steven Deetz]

Put me down for the 1st through the 4th for both hours. I will do the 3rd
period on the 8th. Dave and I can gang up on Robert during 3rd period.

Steven Deetz
Four Peaks Software Developers
202 1/2 N. Cedar
Owatonna, MN 55060

[Jvold]

I should be available for both classes next week and the 8th.

[PIRKL KELLY]

You are awesome, Janet! Thanks so much for helping out:) See you on Tuesday for our first ride.

Thanks,
Kelly

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From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jvold
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 10:12 AM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Phy Ed Bike Unit. They really need your help

I should be available for both classes next week and the 8th.


On Apr 25, 2012, at 8:47 AM, Ann Paulson wrote:

> The Phy-Ed Dept at the high school could really use your help for the
> bike unit. Even if you can only ride one shift, one day please
> consider introducing these kids to the world of biking. So many kids
> are growing up now with NO exposure. Every year the number grows of
> 10, 11 and 12 year old kids who have no idea how to ride a bicycle. We
> need to do what we can to help teach life-long healthy lifestyles to
> these kids. Here is the schedule:
>

> Tuesday, May 1st - Friday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 8th for riding.
>
> I have 2 classes: 3rd hour (11:04 - 12:29) 26 students

> Looking for 6 volunteers if
> possible
>

> 4th hour (1:06 - 2:30)

[PIRKL KELLY]

Steve, you are a lifesaver!! I like your plan with Robert....of course, he is probably used to riding with you guys!

Tuesday, May 1st - Friday, May 4th  and Tuesday, May 8th for riding.
 
I have 2 classes:  3rd hour (11:04 - 12:29)     26 students 

                                  Looking for  6 volunteers if possible
 

                                  4th hour  (1:06 - 2:30)         38

[David Chabot]

That's what I'm talking about.

-----Original Message-----
From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steven Deetz
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 9:45 AM

Tuesday, May 1st - Friday, May 4th  and Tuesday, May 8th for riding.
 
I have 2 classes:  3rd hour (11:04 - 12:29)     26 students 

                                  Looking for  6 volunteers if possible
 

                                  4th hour  (1:06 - 2:30)         38

[Theresa welna]

Ann I can come for the 4th period on all the dates if you still are needing volunteers?? T

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[PIRKL KELLY]

HI Teresa.  I received your message from Ann and have put you down for 4^th hour each day.  That is a class of 38 so your help is greatly appreciated!! See you Tues…..pray for good weather!

 

Thanks,

Kelly

 

From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Theresa welna

Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 8:51 AM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com

[Larry Chladek]

Kelly,

I have a 10:00  dentist appointment on Tuesday. I may miss the 11:05 class. I'm going to check on Monday to see if I can get an earlier dentist appointment. No conflicts with any of the other days or times.

I'm hoping for good weather. Are we riding "rain or shine"?

Larry

On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM, PIRKL KELLY wrote:

 HI Teresa.  I received your message from Ann and have put you down for 4 th hour each day.  That is a class of 38 so your help is greatly appreciated!! See you Tues…..pray for good weather!

[Joe DeLory]

Larry I still have your map pouch. I'll try to remember to bring it with me.

Joe

[Theresa welna]

Ok i will b there looking forward to wking with the students

[Andrew Gislason]

I can be there for 4th hour on the 1st and both sessions on the 3rd.

[PIRKL KELLY]

HI Andrew-

   Put you on the list.  Thanks so much for your help…..it is very much appreciatedJ

 

Thanks,

Kelly

 

From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Gislason
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 2:33 PM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Phy Ed Bike Unit. They really need your help

 

I can be there for 4th hour on the 1st and both sessions on the 3rd.

[PIRKL KELLY]

Hello Everyone!
Thank you so much for volunteering to help out my Lifetime Activities class! This unit could not be done without you. Just a quick review of what to expect. Class starts officially at 11:04 (3rd hour) and 1:06 (4th hour). However, tomorrow is an advisement day so classes will start about 10 minutes later. Students will need to change into activity clothes before coming to get their bikes and helmets. The first few days takes a little longer to get everybody organized and out the door. Expect students to be outside around 11:30 and 1:30. Many students will need help adjusting their helmets and will probably need air in their tires. I am going to try to get everyone to fill up their tires when they bring their bikes in tomorrow morning but I usually miss a few.
I will do announcements to the whole class and then break them up into3- 4 groups. I will have each of you assigned as a group lead or a sweep. Students are to stay between them!!
Here are the safety rules they are to follow when riding:
1. All traffic laws will be followed
2. Complete stop at stop signs unless ride leader sends them through
3. Ride on right side of street
4. No sidewalk riding, swerving, jumping the curb, rubbing of tires, etc.....
5. Use proper hand signals for turning and stopping
6. Ride single file
7. Ride between the lead and sweep

The route for tomorrow is attached. Let me know if you have any questions. Keep your fingers crossed for the rain to hold off this week!!
My school phone # is 444-8831
Cell # is 456-2078
Home # is 455-9070

Thanks,
Kelly

-----Original Message-----
From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ann Paulson
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:47 AM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com

[Jvold]

Kelly,

One thing that came up last year that I don't see addressed in your
rules is the use of headsets for music or cell phone usage. Last
year I had a student who had a headset on and was talking while
riding. I'm not sure if he was talking on a cell phone or talking
with a radio, but either way, I'm sure it shouldn't be allowed. If
it isn't allowed, maybe you could make that clear to the students and
to us so that if it happens again, we'll know how to deal with it.

Thanks, Janet

> <BIKE ROUTE-Day 1.docx>

[Joe DeLory]

Great point Janet. I also emphasized to my groups that even if a motorist
cuts them off , hollers at them or otherwise acts aggressively the should
respond only with a smile and a full "five finger" wave.

Joe
----- Original Message -----

> Tuesday, May 1st � Friday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 8th for riding.
>
> I have 2 classes: 3rd hour (11:04 � 12:29) 26 students

> Looking for 6 volunteers if possible
>

> 4th hour (1:06 � 2:30) 38

[Margaret]

Kelly

I probably won't make the May 1st PM ride either. We're heading to MO to
our daughter's & now are leaving earlier than expected. SORRY! I've got
next Tues. on the calendar. Hope you had a good ride despite the wind/cool.
Margaret

----- Original Message -----
From: "PIRKL KELLY" <KPI...@owatonna.k12.mn.us>
To: <owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com>

[PIRKL KELLY]

HI Margaret- No problem, hope you have a great trip and will plan on seeing you next Tues:)

Thanks,
Kelly

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From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Margaret
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 11:16 AM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com

[PIRKL KELLY]

A big thank you to all those who rode with my classes today. Your patience and expertise are much appreciated! If anyone else would like to join us on Wed and Thurs, I could use a few people to help out, especially with the 4th hour class.........38 students in that one!! Let me know if it might work into your schedule.

The route for tomorrow is attached. Let me know if you have any questions. You can reach me at: H: 455-9070 C: 456-2078 S:444-8831

Janet brought up a good point to remind students about: no headphones on or cell phone use. I did talk about that today...if you see it ask them to stop.

Again....any behavior issues give me a name or description. Sounds like both classes did well today and I expect they will keep that up.

[PIRKL KELLY]

Good Afternoon Everyone! What a great day we had for biking today:) Thanks again to all who volunteered today....I appreciate how you jump in and help with bike repairs, explain shifting, how to "take the lane" , and all the other little things you do to make things run smoothly (even bringing along extra bikes....thanks Janet!!!) and make sure kids are learning about biking.

The bike route for tomorrow is attached. Any questions, please let me know. If we have rainy weather, I will send out a notice by 10:00 letting you know if we are riding or not. Or....you can call me directly.....Cell: 456-2078 School: 444-8831

See you tomorrow:)

[Joe DeLory]

Where is the attachment?

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From: "PIRKL KELLY" <KPI...@owatonna.k12.mn.us>

[PIRKL KELLY]

I must have forgotten that........here it is!

Thanks,
Kelly

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From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe DeLory
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 5:36 PM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com

[PIRKL KELLY]

Good Afternoon Everyone! We have been so lucky with our weather the past 3 days....it was another great day of biking. We had a few minor maintenance issues....those bikes now down at Straight River getting fixed.

Thanks to Larry and Joe for helping out one of our students that lost his pedal and had to walk part of the way back to school. Thanks Larry for picking him up and bringing him the rest of the way back.

I don't have the exact route figured out for tomorrow....I'm going out in a few minutes to finalize that (get street names etc.....) so I will send it out later tonight or right away in the morning.

If things change because of the weather I will send out notice by 10:00.

Thanks again for another awesome day:)

[PIRKL KELLY]

Ok..........here's the route for tomorrow. As usual, feel free to modify as needed for your group.
My phone numbers are H: 455-9070 C: 456-2078 S: 444-8831

Hope for sunshine and no rain:)

[PIRKL KELLY]

The route for today........Just in case you didn't get this yesterday!

[Joe DeLory]

I will not be able to help today, but I plan on being there Tuesday.
Joe

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From: "PIRKL KELLY" <KPI...@owatonna.k12.mn.us>
To: <owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com>

[PIRKL KELLY]

Thanks for letting me know. Have a great weekend and see you Tuesday:)

Thanks,
Kelly

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From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe DeLory
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 7:41 AM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com

[PIRKL KELLY]

Good Monday Afternoon:) Tomorrow is our last day of biking (sad to say) and it is also an advisement day so the times are a little different....... 3rd hour class starts at 11:13 and 4th hour at 1:16. I don't have the exact route yet but am thinking I would like to go out School St and come back on Havanna and then ride to the Scream for ice cream. That route may be a little too long for the shortened class time so I will have to check it out later. We also have conferences tonight won't get it out until tomorrow morning. I want them to get a little taste of riding in the country but don't want to go too far out. Any suggestions? Probably no farther than 4- 5 miles.

Here are the volunteers I have scheduled for tomorrow: If you aren't on the list but can help, let me know and I will add you in. I could use 1 more for 3rd hour and probably 3 more for 4th. Let me know if you can help.

3rd hour:
Larry
Joe
Janet
Steve
Kayleen
Margaret??

4th hour:
Larry
Joe
Janet
Kayleen
Teresa
Margaret??


All volunteers have most certainly earned an ice cream treat at the Scream......so bring your appetite but don't worry about money. If you are not riding with us tomorrow, you still get a treat!! Stop down and let the workers know you were a part of the OHS bike volunteer group and they will set you up with some goodies.

Thanks again for all you have done the past week. I appreciate you!

[Margaret]

I am a YES for tomorrow both sessions!
Margaret

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From: "PIRKL KELLY" <KPI...@owatonna.k12.mn.us>

[PIRKL KELLY]

Thanks....see you then:)

Thanks,
Kelly

-----Original Message-----
From: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Margaret
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 3:56 PM
To: owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com

[PIRKL KELLY]

Good Morning- I drove the School St/Havanna Route down to the Scream this morning and it is about 6 miles. For some groups this will work...... for others probably not....so I'm thinking for the groups that can't go as fast we will go School ST. to Bixby Road.....take a R on Bixby and Ride to Havanna. Take Havanna all the way to Grove and just meander your way down to the Scream. That should be about a 4 mile ride and give everyone a chance to get ice cream and back to school on time.

Remember to bring an appetite for ice cream but don't bring money. If you don't feel like ice cream today...you can take a rain check and get it at a later date.

See you soon:)

[PIRKL KELLY]

Good Afternoon Bikers!
A big cheer for another successful bike unit at OHS. I would have to say this was the best yet!! A few minor bike issues....but very few behavior problems or whiners....I enjoyed every day we rode and you sure seemed to as well. We were lucky to have 5 days of good weather to ride.....well.....except for the downpour some of us got stuck in yesterday....but that's all part of biking! I can't thank you enough for the time you were willing to spend with us to make sure these kids had a good experience. I had several tell me today that it was a lot better than they thought it was going to be...high praise from high school kids...especially boys!
We celebrated our last ride at the "Scream" yesterday to enjoy ice cream (in the rain). If you volunteered yesterday hopefully you took advantage of the complimentary treat available to you. If you didn't ride with us yesterday, please make a point of visiting the Scream for your ice cream treat. I have supplied a list to Ann and Katie, so all you have to do is give your name at the window to get your treat.....just a small token of appreciation for all your time, patience, and expertise!!
I hope you will consider helping out again in the fall. Until then.........good biking!

[David Chabot]

Always a pleasure Kelly.

[Joe DeLory]

I enjoy doing it and I especially enjoy the enthusiasm of the kids and the
progress in their riding skills over the week.
No we just need to see more high schools through out the state doing this
sort of class. Many bike rodeos reach the younger kids and League of
American Bicyclists classes reach many adults but many of the JHS and SHS
do not get reached..
Joe

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From: "PIRKL KELLY" <KPI...@owatonna.k12.mn.us>

To: <owatonna-bi...@googlegroups.com>; <mkay...@hotmail.com>;
<jjst...@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:38 PM

[Theresa welna]

How inspired I feel about this last week, just the boost of positive energy I needed.  Thanks for all you do Kelly and keep the message going as I know you will...T

On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 6:06 PM, Joe DeLory <bike...@hickorytech.net> wrote:

I enjoy doing it and I especially enjoy the enthusiasm of the kids and the progress in their riding skills over the week.
No we just need to see more high schools through out the state doing this sort of class. Many bike rodeos reach the younger kids and League of American Bicyclists classes reach many adults but many of the JHS and SHS do not get reached..
Joe

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To: <owatonna-bicycling-club@googlegroups.com>; <mkay...@hotmail.com>; <jjst...@yahoo.com>

Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:38 PM

Subject: RE: Phy Ed Bike Unit. They really need your help

Good Afternoon Bikers!
    A big cheer for another successful bike unit at OHS.  I would have to say this was the best yet!!  A few minor bike issues....but very few behavior problems or whiners....I enjoyed every day we rode and you sure seemed to as well.  We were lucky to have 5 days of good weather to ride.....well.....except for the downpour some of us got stuck in yesterday....but that's all part of biking!  I can't thank you enough for the time you were willing to spend with us to make sure these kids had a good experience.  I had several tell me today that it was a lot better than they thought it was going to be...high praise from high school kids...especially boys!
   We celebrated our last ride at the "Scream" yesterday to enjoy ice cream (in the rain).  If you volunteered yesterday hopefully you took advantage of the complimentary treat available to you.  If you didn't ride with us yesterday, please make a point of visiting the Scream for your ice cream treat.  I have supplied a list to Ann and Katie, so all you have to do is give your name at the window to get your treat.....just a small token of appreciation for all your time, patience, and expertise!!
   I hope you will consider helping out again in the fall.  Until then.........good biking!

Thanks,
Kelly

-----Original Message-----
From: owatonna-bicycling-club@googlegroups.com [mailto:owatonna-bicycling-cl...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ann Paulson
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:47 AM
To: owatonna-bicycling-club@googlegroups.com
Subject: Phy Ed Bike Unit. They really need your help

The Phy-Ed Dept at the high school could really use your help for the bike unit. Even if you can only ride one shift, one day please consider introducing these kids to the world of biking. So many kids are growing up now with NO exposure. Every year the number grows of 10, 11 and 12 year old kids who have no idea how to ride a bicycle. We need to do what we can to help teach life-long healthy lifestyles to these kids. Here is the schedule:

Tuesday, May 1st – Friday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 8th for riding.

I have 2 classes: 3rd hour (11:04 – 12:29) 26 students
Looking for 6 volunteers if possible

4th hour (1:06 – 2:30) 38 students
Looking for 8 volunteers if possible

Please contact me on the dates you have available and iwill forward it to Kelly.

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[Jvold]

We have a son who would like a decent used road bike. He's 5' 8" and
wants it more for enjoyment than competition.

Thanks, jv...@deskmedia.com

[jim kempf]

Check with Ann at Straight River Sports.  They have a used diamondback steel road bike in a 54cm I think.  Has old down tube shifters and a 7speed cassette.  $150   Looks ready to ride.