Hurricane Katrina

Something Really Good

"I have met some of the nicest people!! Something really good will come out of this horrendous situation. Thanks for all that you have done." Anne You are welcome Anne.... Continue reading "Something Really Good"

Books and School Supplies For Katrina Victims

Anne reported that trailers for her school are being delayed at least a month, but next week they are hoping to "share a school" with 12:30 to 5:30 hours. At... Continue reading "Books and School Supplies For Katrina Victims"

Photos from Harper McCaughan

Anne sent me these photos today. They are photos of Harper McCaughan Elementary School in Long Beach, MS. To learn how you can help, read Help Needed in Long Beach,... Continue reading "Photos from Harper McCaughan"

Help for Katrina Vicitms in Long Beach, MS

I just got off the phone with Anne Ladner (of Long Beach, MS) the fourth-grade teacher whose school was destroyed in Katrina. The situation is desperate, but there is some... Continue reading "Help for Katrina Vicitms in Long Beach, MS"

Help Needed in Long Beach, MS

Dear Barbara, I am a teacher in Long Beach, Mississippi. Our school, Harper McCaughan Elementary, was totally devastated. We will be beginning school in mobile classrooms on October 3 with... Continue reading "Help Needed in Long Beach, MS"

Fundraising and Fundraising Scams

This week's Surfnetkids Jerusalem topic was inspired by our family trip to Israel at the end of August. You can view a few of our snapshots at Jerusalem Photo Gallery.... Continue reading "Fundraising and Fundraising Scams"

A Letter from Baton Rouge

This just in from a Surfnetkids reader: I just wanted to let your readers know that it really is as bad down here as the media is reporting. However, there... Continue reading "A Letter from Baton Rouge"

Hurricane Katrina and the Science of Hurricanes

My heart goes out to those along the Gulf Coast who are suffering from Hurricane Katrina. To learn more about the science of hurricanes, here are : recommendations from a... Continue reading "Hurricane Katrina and the Science of Hurricanes"