Getting Down & Dirty

2009-08-24T14:01:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday we were able to get into our new building for some much anticipated cleaning. We spent 3 hours mopping, scrubbing, and envisioning the peaceful place that is starting to take shape. We met a few of our spider residents and gave them a gentle eviction to the outside! Here are some pictures of our dedicated cleaning crew:

Here is Carola working hard to make the kitchen shine. There were a lot of interesting finds in the kitchen area; a popcorn maker from like 1956, a phonebook from 1993, random rusty screws, and some strange smelling contact paper had to be removed from the drawers and cupboards.

Wendy Riggs from The Eureka Garden School came to roll up her sleeves and get a little messy. Wendy tackled the stovetop, oven and surrounding area with determination and style! Thanks Wendy!

Who ever said that cleaning an oven couldn't be fun? Certainly not Wendy...

The bathrooms were in dire need of a little tender loving scrubbing! It is great that our bathroom cleaners did not have to go at it alone:

Josh and Jovanah offering each other a little support through some tough grimes...

Super mom Keri washes the bathroom walls all while little 3 week old Andrew offers a little snuggle . Wow. What more can I say about such a display of dedication?

The children were super enthusiastic to help with just about anything. A few children were sent to clean up the playground area and they worked really hard to find every little piece of trash (and play on the swings).

Here's Blue with his bag of butts (yes, cigarette butts my friends!) He collected close to fifty butts. We are so thankful to be rid of these unslightly little buggers! Thanks Blue!

Grace decided to sweep up all the leaves out in the front of the building and move them to a pile on the side yard. Maybe we can start a compost bin? Way to go Grace!

Also, Donna Tam from the Eureka Times-Standard dropped by to interview Keri and Terri and wrote an article about our group. Next stop: Organic Planet Festival!

RCM Officially has a Home!

2009-08-20T13:07:00.000-07:00

With a unanimous vote, the City Council agreed to grant Redwood Coast Montessori a two year lease of the Cooper Gulch Recreation Facility. We are thrilled and honored to be involved in a project where so many are giving their time and energy to make our school a reality. Thank you! Please spread the news!

Joyful Scholars

Getting Down & Dirty

RCM Officially has a Home!