tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879758161266355501.post7827818992434867425..comments2024-03-24T05:55:21.173-04:00Comments on Dream. Pray. Create.: RoyGBiv day should be every dayAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17492749097146998056noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879758161266355501.post-25162852662887173382012-05-19T12:15:13.056-04:002012-05-19T12:15:13.056-04:00Please "steal" this idea from me!!! I wo...Please "steal" this idea from me!!! I would love if this idea became viral so more people would do it because there really isn't any other day that I know of that celebrates visual art like this and there needs to be!!! You are correct noting the lack of strings. We used these plastic circular clips with strings that were slid on the balloons (above the knots) but when the students picked up their balloons for release, they were given very specific instructions to hold the balloon by the knot and release it that way. In terms of environmental friendliness, my student who spearheaded this did lots of research on the biodegradability of the balloons and we even checked with the FAA (because the school is actually close enough to a major international airport) so all of the "bases" were covered before we did this. It was DEFINITELY an awesome way to cap off the school year and it went so well in fact that the administration has already said they would be fully supportive of making this an every single year thing to happen!!! Thanks for leaving such an encouraging comment. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492749097146998056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879758161266355501.post-85356851003851370432012-05-19T11:41:06.996-04:002012-05-19T11:41:06.996-04:00What a beautiful, inspirational event! Yes, we nee...What a beautiful, inspirational event! Yes, we need an official "RoyGBiv Day"! I hope you don't mind if I "copy" this idea and use it next year in my own school. I noticed too, that you didn't have strings on the balloons when they were launched, which is a good thing, considering how they can get tangled in power wires, etc. What a great way to end the school year.<br />And, I know how you feel about seeing the students graduate. I teach K-8 and having them leave me after 9 years is difficult. I'm the only teacher who sees them each year for those 9 years, so it's a real tear-jerker for me at promotion exercises.<br />Keep up the great work you do at your school. I appreciate your blog. Cynthia S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com