Today's the Day - Hopefully :-)

After several weeks of practice, Folkfest is finally here. Although it's rainy this morning, let's all think sunny thoughts so that it will clear up for us this evening. I'm excited about tonight and hope that we will be able to dance as planned. We'll know today by 2 p.m. whether tonight's performance will be postponed to Thursday (the raindate).

If tonight's "a go", here's our plan:

• Parkside T-shirts will be distributed today after school in the gym - bring an extra shirt to wear underneath as the borrowed Parkside t-shirts will be returned this evening after the performance.
• We all meet at the front doors at Parkside at 5:30 p.m. (sharp!!)
• We'll be distributing ribbon badges and bandanas, then we'll walk over to EYCI.
• Volunteers will escort the children to EYCI in time for the parade at 6:30 p.m.

If it's still rainy, dress in appropriate rain gear as the field will probably be muddy and you'll want to stay as warm and dry as possible.

We're looking for volunteers tonight?
We are always looking for volunteers and it's never too late to help. If you can assist us, please meet at Parkside at 5:30. We will have approximately 40 children walking to EYCI and can use all the help we can get.

If you're new to Folkfest, it's lots of fun. We begin by marching in a parade with the other schools. There are 31 schools participating and we'll be 20th in line. After the parade, we move to our designated spot on the field and perform our 12 dances. After the 6th dance there will be a break before we continue again. At the end, the parents are asked to "join in" while we dance "at the hop". Once the performance is over, parents pickup their children on the field and take them home.

You may want to walk to EYCI as parking can be scarce. Police also have been known to ticket freely at this event.

There will be local politicians in attendance as well as the media. I'd like to take a group photo at some point so be prepared to have your picture taken.

I look forward to seeing everyone tonight!!