Yo, yo,

This is the draft for a "hello" to participants and prospective contributors to the Schoolhouse, Word document attached:

April 6, 1999

On the trail to a sustainable future, but first, the National Town Meeting.

Greetings from SolarQuest (www.solarquest.com)! We hope your learning experiences have been pleasant journeys. In addition, welcome to the SolarQuest Virtual Schoolhouse (www.solarquest.com/schoolhouse). Your organization is featured in the Virtual Schoolhouse enhancing learning and sharing resources. You will find several groups from around the world featured in this Internet education tool that promotes a healthy future for the biosphere.

Visit SolarQuest and learn how to use the long distance learning tool, visit the National Town Meeting Web page provided by the President's Council for Sustainable Development, and register in the U.S. Million Solar Roof initiative. The Virtual Schoolhouse welcomes students of all ages, teachers, and communities to design and develop Quests so learning can become a global collaboration! This is where you can publish your work, develop curriculum, and incorporate projects you have designed. You can also participate in projects already taking place in the Schoolhouse.

Remember to visit and participate in the National Town Meeting taking place in Detroit, May 2 - May 5.

We look forward to continuing relationships that strengthen learning in America and the world. Go to (www.solarquest.com/schoolintro.htm) for general information on the Schoolhouse and how to get started.

For any questions or comments, send e-mail, write, or call:

SolarQuest
Project Management
Box 274
Chelsea, Vermont 05038
802-685-3009
Jzych@SolarQuest.com

SQ Greeting to Virtual Schoolhouse.doc