Besides coaching bicycle clubs, I’ve also been working part-time for TRUSD providing support for 14 teachers at 17 schools teaching Community Based English Tutoring. On Monday, I learned how teachers can easily put their attendance on a Google doc and click one button to share with Sonya at the district office.
On Tuesday, I visited the CBET program at Sierra View taught by Svetlana,
Kohler taught by Elizabeth,
and Garden Valley taught by Marco.
And thanks to Mike Wade teaching at Smythe for sending me these pictures of his students working hard:
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Sophia plays basketball
Sophia plays for St Ignatius. All games take place at Fremont Presbyterian near Sac State. Sophia #15, gold jersey at far right. The only girl on the team.
She’s got the ball!
LGA audit of W El Camino bike trail crossing
7:15 am: it was early and chilly. Treats and hot chocolate helped.
When exiting the bike trail on the north side
the expectation is the driver/walker will go 100 feet east and cross at the crosswalk
then go 100 feet west to rejoin the trail on the other side of a divided 4-lane road with heavy 50-mph traffic.
Observations:
1. 50% of the users from 7:15-8:15 crossed illegally.
2. No students used this route to get to school.
3. Cars don’t stop for anyone waiting at the crosswalk.
4. Neither teacher nor students were late for school.
Auburn Elementary Bike Club
We practiced the difference between riding in a group like a train versus riding as individual drivers of vehicles.
We also practiced arriving at a stop sign individually, doubling up at the limit line, then taking off together and stringing back out to single file. On our first club ride, we must negotiate a lighted intersection across Hwy 49 with a relatively short straight-across lane. I want our group to get through the light quickly and efficiently. Practicing ahead of time is essential.
There was also a figure eight to practice yielding and bicycle control.
Groundhog Day in E Nicolaus
While walking around the block. 
At E Nicolaus High School:
When I do a post like this, I always think of my Canadian relatives who won’t see bulbs blooming or baseball practice for a few months yet.
Professional Bull Riding
Something different for me. Phyl actually knows way more about this sport and the bull riders than I do.
Another bonus, our cousin Cynthia, two grandchildren, and daughter Trina, sat one row ahead of us.
TRUSD Annual Food Show
Approximately 130 elementary and high school students and their parents were invited to North Ave School today to taste more than 30 new items the district is considering offering next year as part of the school breakfast and lunch programs and providing feedback.
I drove the fire truck – a rather chilly open-air ride by the way. Digger, from the River City Cats:
You can see more pictures at
rlehs.wordpress.com
Broadcasting Golden Poppy seed
Today, I broadcast some poppy seed at the Dry Creek Ranch House. It was fun. The guys had everything ready. You can read more about it at rlehs.wordpress.com.
Favorite moment: We were done and everything was being stored in The Shop. Ralph wanted to make sure everyone signed the Volunteers Hours sheet on the shop clipboard. I told them that’s ok but I keep all my hours on a sheet at home and I’ll put today’s hours there. But no, they all thought I should the clipboard in the shop. I just had to smile, it seemed important. And I wrote my name and hours on The Shop clipboard.
LGA Bike Club meeting
At 3:15, most students head for the gate
but an intrepid few stay after school and go for a quick fun bike ride. Along the way, we stopped for a bit to appreciate the recent improvement to the bike trail on the west side of I-5 just north of W El Camino Ave. L-R: Staff advisor Ms McManus, Xavier, Jack, Andrew.
The skill we practiced several times was entering a roadway safely. We did this as individual drivers and crossed one at a time. I went first, Megan reinforced good choices and crossed as the last rider. This was Xavier and Andrew’s first ride, we were extra careful. Reward! Baskin-Robbins.
Yum!
Time to head back. One last time carefully across 5 lanes of busy traffic. We had a great time!
Auburn Elementary Bike Club
An exciting day, there were many more students who came to this club meeting! 
We are creating a Bicycle Garden. At the next club meeting, there will be 7 more bicycles ready for planting.
Outside, students learned how to make a proper left turn and began practicing. Staff advisor Luke Brownell is great about helping kids with inflating tires, checking on mechanical difficulties, and helping at all the skill stations. Today Calf Roping was an extra activity. Our parent volunteers were also a big help. Brian took pictures of all students who needed a Bicycle Garden picture. Here Cindy organizes the start line
while I provided feedback at the other end.
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