April 28

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi Team Gonorth!!
We hope you all are having fun!!! Say Hi to all the dogs...we like reading Beacons Blog.
Take care Emery, Bianca and Christopher

April 28

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi Team go North! Minnesota has cooled down again. Snow! yesterday morning in Twin Cities, with northern Minnesota having up to 10 inches of snow. That should keep us "cool" here, eh? Can't wait to see Aaron back to teach class this week. All stay safe. Judy Johnson

April 25

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi GoNorth! Team!!!
Say hi to all the dogs and give a hug to Hershey, Lightning and Beacon.
Take care,
Elliana, Kylie and Kayte

April 25

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi Team!!!
We like seeing your pictures. Say hi to Hershey, Lightning and Beacon. Beacon is a cool dog and so are the other ones too.
Take care,
Alonzo, McKinley and Tomajae

April 25

To: Team GoNorth!

Dear GoNorth!!
We like reading the updates every week. Say Hi to Beacon, Hershey and Lightning.
Take care,
Kayla, Kateri-Anna and Natasha

April 24

To: Mille Porsild

Hi Mom,

This week I have been spending my afternoons laying out on the deck - YEA! I love to watch the squirrels, birds, and kids in the neighborhood. Funny thing, when I'm out on the deck the squirrels and birds don't eat at the bird feeders... Yesterday a grackle bird kept squawking at me, he wanted to eat, but I wasn't leaving! Please tell Lightning "HI" from me. I miss her and our little guy, Chitwa. Can't wait to see you all again. Retirement is wonderful, but I miss the dogs and you guys too!

Love, Aksel

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi, my name is Wendy too! It is very cool to me.

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

We're having fun. Can't believe you are coming back. We are so happy!

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

I See you are in finland so are you having fun!!

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Beacon told me that you were being tied to the sled! Is that true? Anyway, we are going cooky, we had a 4-Winds Hat party yesterday (Kidding!) but hope to have another when you return. Speaking of 4-Winds Hats, watch out for those guys! (You'll know what I mean when you return. No more words! Mua ha ha ha ha!) Bye! -Hanah

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss Gorton! How is it up there? We miss you! We're having a good time. Thanks!

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hello Miss.Gorton. This is me Arabella. I miss you so much. I love snow I wish I was at the Artic.

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss Gorton! I miss you so much. I'm glad you are coming back tommorow.

April 24

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi Team GoNorth! We just logged on to PolarHusky.com and we are exploring the new links on it. We hope you are having fun in Finland and we hope you guys are giving the Polar Huskies some love! Braden H

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! Taeoshi here. We're getting so lonely! You'll find a surprise once you get home. We really like Miss Dye. Well thats all. See ya! =P

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi, this Alexandria from Hancock Park Room 12! It turns out that Ms. Gasman didn't come instead a different sub came her name is Miss Dye! When you come back tomorrow we have a big surprise for you. We really miss you! I didn't get to do the Math Assessment because absent that day. Hugs, alex

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G! It's Aerin here. I just heard from the audio updates and read the Beacon's Blog. We miss you a lot. It turns out that we didn't get Ms. Gasman but we got Mrs. Dye. Hope you're having fun. Bye!

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss Gorton!! I really miss you and I am excited that you are coming tomorrow. See you!!

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! Rm.12 misses you! I hope you had a great time with the Polar Hueskies. We welcome you to come back!

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi it is Dylan. I miss you a lot. I hope your having a good time.

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

I heard that you crossed Santa Ana. I sound like a lot fun.

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

I bet you are having fun so be happy.

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi it is johann we miss you in class and can't wait for you to get back.

April 24

To: Wendy Gorton

Great job on finishing the journey!!! It must have been exciting and hard. You guys are the best!! :)

April 24

To: Team GoNorth!

Congratulations, I heard you finished the expedition. I don't think i could spend that much time in the arctic.

April 24

To: Team GoNorth!

I heard you are done with the expedition in 73 days. Congratulations!

April 24

To: Paul Pregont

Congratulations on your mission.

Love, Marzena

April 24

To: Mille Porsild

Hey Mille! I like Chukchi and the other puppies. Congratulations that your journey is done and good luck on your future journeys!

April 24

To: Paul Pregont

Congratulations for finishing your journey!

April 24

To: Paul Pregont

Hi, my name is Anam and I am in 3rd grade. I'm glad all the dogs well and fine.

April 24

To: Team GoNorth!

Congratulations on the completion of your expedition! You all certainly made a big contribution to our classes at Walt Disney Magnet School, Chicago, IL. We have been following you since the beginning of March. Next year we will get a jump start in September and be ready to tackle the K-12 curriculum. Sincerely, Joan Schenk, Librarian, WDMS

April 24

To: Paul Pregont

Can I join your group? I love dogs! From Isabella

April 23

To: Aaron Doering

I hope all is well for you and the Go North! team. Back here in MN, we're experiencing a preview of summer with temps in the 70s. It looks totally different than what you're going through as posted on your last trail report. See you when you return and keep spreading the good word! Jim Snyder

April 23

To: Aaron Doering

Hi my name is Shreya and I was reading your website and I said why don't I send a note and tell him about me because I found that you were interesting by reading your website I learned so much about you and I was just stoppin to say Hi. oops gotta jam bye!

April 23

To: Paul Pregont

Hola Paul, mi nombre es Juan.

April 23

To:

Hi! My name is Domonique Wilkins and i love the fact that you get to travel and go different places,and how down to earth you are.

April 23

To: Paul Pregont

Hello this is Natalia and I just wanted to say that I look up to you guys because of what you do for a living. :)

April 23

To: Team GoNorth!

You guys are very cool don't give up!

April 23

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Wendy! Oh my goodness, we're all so proud and excited for you... this adventure sounds spectacular to say the least! Hello from the NW, say hello to all those stars in the sky from me. And by the way, Happy Earth Day, daaaaaaaaaaarling!

mwahh! Dina

April 22

To: Team GoNorth!

Hello, my name is Emily Ann. I am in 3rd grade. Thank you for receiving this letter!

April 22

To: Paul Pregont

Dear Paul, I am a Disney School student. My name is Ngozi. I am 9 years old and I am inspired by what you do. My parents are from Nigeria but I was born here in America.I hope you liked the NOTE I wrote you. Thank you for your time.

April 22

To: Team GoNorth!

Hello, my name is Brianna. I love animals.

April 22

To: Mille Porsild

HELLO from Sharyn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 22

To: Team GoNorth!

My name is Kaci. You are cool! Please come to our WDMS in Chicago. I would DO ANYTHING to see you even trying my best everyday at school and home.

April 22

To: Team GoNorth!

We follow your expedition in the Library and at home. You are our favorite site.

April 22

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi Team, Me and my 3rd grade class have been following you for a long time. Almost your whole journey. Actually, your whole journey. We adopted 4 dogs. I am from Chicago, Illinois. I go to Walt Disney Magnet school. I have one brother and two good parents.

Sincerely, Albert

April 21

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G! Ms. Gassman didn't come today... we had a different sub. She is really nice!

Bye, Arianna

April 21

To: Wendy Gorton

Hello Wendy!

A note of encouragement from my class:

Mariah- You're so cool!
Eddie- The pictures we saw of you and the team were awesome.
Courtney- I like how everyone kept persevering; it must be really brave to go to a new country and place.
Christian- You have a lot of courage!
Alysia- Keep on working hard.
Yekaterina- I like your doggies.
Dylan- Be careful of the electricity so you don't get shocked.

Talk to You Soon!
Mrs. Moore and Sister

April 21

To: Team GoNorth!

I am in the Library at WDMS in Chicago. We just had a fire drill. I heard Wendy's message Week 11 4/21. Good Luck! Johnny

April 21

To: Aksana Kurola

Good luck!

April 21

To: Team GoNorth!

I hope you guys will continue safely and we support you a 100%!

April 21

To: Mille Porsild

You guys can do it. Just take it one day at a time and it will be over before you know it!

Stay Strong

April 21

To: Team GoNorth!

You are doing great! Keep doing your best.

Best Wishes, Rebecca C

April 21

To: Mille Porsild

Dear Mille,

I have an idea that you might be able to use on the trail. I was just out in my dog yard, and at the edge, far from my dog house is water. I was down there chasing geese when I happened upon something I thought might be candy. It smelled sooo good. I was going to eat it, but then I had a better idea. I flopped over and rolled in it! Now I smell like candy!! The only thing is that the rest of my pack went in the dog house. They made me stay out here. I'm not sure why. I know you don't like to eat candy, so maybe the next time you find some YOU could roll in it. I think Paul would like you a lot more if you smelled like candy. He would never make you sleep outside, would he? Spring is fun!

Love, Teddy the NEH

April 20

To: Paul Pregont

Paul,

Hey bud!!! Looks like fun! I hope all is well and that you are learning lots! Keep up the good work. I am writing from Little Diomede, Alaska - waiting for good weather. Happy Trails! Talk to you soon.

Karlin Itchoak Nome, Alaska

April 20

To: Wendy Gorton

CCV, Me just want to say."I've never wanted to see you so bad and hug you and tell you, HOW I AM SO SO VERY PROUD OF YOU FOR BEING PART OF THIS EXPEDITION". Mom, I and Gail can't wait to hear all the stories and happenings that you have experienced. See you soon, Love BBV

April 20

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Wendy, great job explaining your travels and things you've seen on your journey. It looks exciting being out on the snow with the dogs, but a little cold! I'm enjoying the sun here in Long Beach. Hope to see your pix when you return, Love, Aunt Vibi

April 19

To: Team GoNorth!

The bird is an Cinclus Cinclus in Latin.

Yours Sincerely,
Greetings from Saivomuotka, Bosse


[we looked this up at Education Basecamp and it is called a White-throated Dipper, European Dipper, or just Dipper in English]

April 19

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Wendy!

Everyone in Room 16-Minnehaha Elementary- Vancouver, Washington is excitedly following you and the team on your adventure. We have a lot of questions and can't wait to learn more! Jaedon says "Hi auntie" too!

Gail Moore- Teacher/Sister Room 16

April 19

To: Wendy Gorton

Miss G we really miss you! You must be having the time of your life, cross-country skiing and experiencing the life that only a few amazing people, (like my all-time fav. singer Bjork), have experienced! I heard that you have to consume at least 5,000 calories a day... sounds like a regular day for me (lol)! We have your diploma/certificate from the "Certificate in Educational Leadership" waiting for you here!!! We had cake, reflected on the whole program, and were dismissed at 7pm!!! Anyway, can't wait to hear all about your "Northern Exposure", keep strong and know that your Hancock Park Family is cheering you on! Mr. Martini!!!

April 18

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi GoNorth! Team. I think that you are so so so cool. My name is Desiree. I live in Chicogo and I go to Disney school. I am in 4th grade. I love you all!

April 18

To: Team GoNorth!

I LOVE this site! It reminds me of how I used to love dogs. I recommend anyone whose a dog lover to visit this site. My favorite dog is Choko!!!!!

April 18

To: Team GoNorth!

Go Team Go! I really hope the Team gets adopted by some nice people and the Polar Huskies stay warm in the Winter time.

April 18

To: Team GoNorth!

You guys work very hard on the those cold days. Walt Disney Magnet School

April 18

To: Mille Porsild

Hello we're WDMS students, and we love what you do! We also love the Polar Huskies!

April 18

To: Aksana Kurola

It's really cool what you do. I'm sure the dogs love you all and appreciate what you do to like me. I appreciate what you do. Well I got to go so bye people!

April 18

To: Team GoNorth!

Dear Team GoNorth!,

You are so lucky you work with dogs every day. I love dogs and would love to own one of my own. My name is Jazmine and I go to Walt Disney Magnet School. My library teacher Mrs. Schenk introduced me to these wonderful website & dogs. I know it's freezing cold where you are. I wish you luck and give you support.

P.S. I love animals!! Your newest friend, Jazmine

April 18

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi, I wish you good luck. I am from Walt Disney School.

April 18

To: Wendy Gorton

Dear Wendy Gorton: I like Lightning! My Librarian has adopted Ginger and Disko. I liked them when I saw them, but I decided to choose Lightning for on my report. I really like Lightning and her mother Rubi. My favorite movie is Eight Below but it was sad.

April 18

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Wendy. I hope that you keep doing what your doing to keep these Polar Huskies happy, healthy, and encouraged to strive and keep going.

April 18

To: Paul Pregont

I'm a big fan of PolarHusky!!! From Lucy

April 18

To: Team GoNorth!

We love PolarHusky! From Lucy and my classmates.

April 17

To: Aaron Doering

Many thanks to you Aaron for introducing me to GoNorth! during a Saturday School session at the U of M. This is the first year my first graders have really understood that the North Pole is more than a stick Santa put in the ground. They love this curriculum and amaze me everyday with their critical thinking skills.

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

I hope you had a great time there and I hope if you wanted to, to have a snowball fight. And I hope what you wanted to eat is actually what you wanted to eat.

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss.G! I liked the Beacon blog because it was all about you. Also everyone misses you so much and I miss you more than anyone else (I think). So I hope it is going good there with the Polar Huskies. Well I guess I have to wait to see you. Bye Miss Gorton I really miss you!!!!!!!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss Gorton!!!! In our class we are having fun with Mr. Hand and I hope you have fun there too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss Gorton! It's me Irene. We're having a good time with Mr.Hand! We hope you come home soon! Bye!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G! I hope the dogs are doing fine. I just read Beacon's Blog and it was pretty short. I just remembered that today is Jump rope for heart day! Thanks to Arianna, I know now that it's Jump rope 4 heart. We did jump rope yesterday for P.E., I was exhausted! Hope you have a good time!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hello Miss G it's me Arabella. I can't beileve you arrived the Artic. I guess you ski a lot.

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Miss G! How is it up there. I hope you're having a wonderful time!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! I miss you so much! Today is Jump rope for heart. It was really hot on Saturday and Sunday but it got cooler on Tuesday. See you next week! From, Dahee

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! I hope you are having fun. I heard Beacon likes you! Woof! -Joanna

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

It must have been really exciting to have the time to get to know he dogs and the GoNorth! team. We miss you and have fun on your wonderful trip! -Braden

April 17

To:

Hi Ms. G! So you finally got to meet the huskies. We all miss you and have fun!! Taeoshi

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

HEY!! I read the Beacon Blog and it was great!! It seems that the husky dogs are warming up to you and Beacon really likes you!! We think that Mr. Hand ROCKS!!!!! We hope you are having an awesome time!!! We are going to do JRFH=Jump Rope for Heart! -Zsipporah

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

I heard from a little birdie (aka Beacon) that you were having an awesome time! I know you are but just checking! We are having a good time with The Hand but we miss you! We'll be doing the weekly chat today at lunch, good luck with all the huskies, and ROOM 12 IS THE BEST! See you soon (I hope), Hanah

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G! Over here it has been cooling down a little. Today is Jump Rope for Heart. I hope somebody from Room 12 will win! It sounds like you are having fun! WE MISS YOU!!! See you next week!

Arianna

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss Gorton! I heard in the Beacon Blog that you guys ran for 2 days (even though it was just one day!) I hope you will continue to have fun!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

It is really cool how you guys actually traveled 60K!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

I heard from the Beacon blog that you've already gone 60 Kilometers! That's cool!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

I hope you are having a good adventure!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

You met Aaron cool. Tem says HI.

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

What up Miss G. Hope your are having fun and we can't wait for you to come back. Bye!

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss. G See Ya Later!!!!!!!!

April 17

To: Aaron Doering

This is Brian from Hancock Park Elementary School. I read Beacons Blog and it said that Beacon didn't know who Miss Gorton was. Have a nice trip with the crew.

April 17

To: Paul Pregont

You are cool. You are nice. You are amazing. You have nice PolarHuskies. You have amazing Huskies.

April 17

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi CC, Les Stroud offers his congradulations for being a team member.

April 17

To: Mille Porsild

Dear Mille,
This morning as I was out and about I heard some kids at the bus stop talking about this day being a special poetry day here. The kids thought I just wanted them to pet me, but I was really listening to find out if poetry is a special snack. I like snacks a lot! I'm sad to say I found out poetry is not a snack, but I did find out about Haiku. Here is a Polar Husky Haiku for all of those courageous canines:

   Singing at sunrise
   Powerful rhythmic movements
   Singing at sunset

I'm working on the Norwegian translation for Beacon. Please tell Sable her voice is the sweetest!
Love,
Teddy the Elkhound of Norway

April 16

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! Hope you're having fun there. We heard there was a mystery bird in the photo journal....

April 16

To: Aaron Doering

Hi Aaron! Hope you are totally loving the far north! I am wearing a Sami-made bracelet and necklace in support of GoNorth. Sounds like all is going well. All is well here at National Geographic. We just published an issue of NGM dedicated to China. I am working on the Afghan Girls Education Fund, and NGS is bringing to the US an exhibition of Afghan gold treasures re-discovered after the Taliban rule. That's all our news, I will keep up with yours online -- you go, Aaron! You are an awesome explorer and educator. Best, Karen

April 16

To: Wendy Gorton

Dear Wendy Gorton, Hi! We are looking forward to see you complete your mission. We hope you continue your journey safely. All of us are so exited to see what you guys and the dogs do next week! LOVE, Alma and Carolina, 3rd Grade

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

You must have been really excited to meet the GoNorth! Team. Room 12 says hi and they miss you. All is going well with Mr. Hand and we go on PolarHusky every day. Bye! -Bradenh!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G!!! I love snow you are lucky to go to the Arctic.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey! Its Aerin. I think its really cool that you are in the Arctic.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G!!!!!!!! This is from Dylan. I miss you. I hope you don't crash. Byyyyyeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! It's Alex! Everything is fine. Me and Aerin are maybe going to put Korean Culture PowerPoint in the Culture zone! Maybe that is! BYE!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

OMG you must be having so much fun!! Bye!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G! It's me Irene and we're having a good time with Mr. Hand. Thanks!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! Hope you're having fun in the arctic! It would be really cool to go there except it is really cold.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hello Miss.G! We miss you, hope to see you soon! BYE!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss Gorton! I really miss you. I wish you didn't go and stay here to teach us. But unfortunately, you can't. I really hope you return safely.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

I bet it is awesome in the Arctic!! See you soon Tem

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G!!! I saw you on the trail report!!! I hope you have fun and everything is pretty good and everyone misses you!!!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G, We are having a great time. We still miss you but we are just having fun. We saw that you were in the Photo Journal!!!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

I hope that you don't fall or anything because I know how it feels when you fall down on the snow. I bet hot chocolate will cool you down a lot huh. Well I hope you have a great time.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

HI Miss Gorton! For 3 days, it was scorching HOT! Take me with you!... Well thats all. Bye.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss Gorton! I miss you so much! Sounds like you are having a good time. I hope so. I 'll see you soon.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

What up miss G we miss you and We are having a fun time here in class. You missed my brothers show it is ok. See you when you come back. See ya Miss G.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

I really miss you and I wish you were here but you are there so oh well. I hope you are having a great time.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hello Ms. Gorton Whats going on. I bet it is fun traveling with the Sami people.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

I hope you are really prepared for the cold.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! This is Tyler. I bet it was exciting watching the bird.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Just wanted to tell you that you ROCK!!!!!! I am excited to hear about your adventures. I will be going to your school in a few days and am excited about that also. You take care and know we are thinking of you here in the heat. See ya, Jay

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Good Evening Miss G!! (aka GoNorth! Teacher Explorer 2008, Wendy L, Wendy Lauren (guess you know this is your Mom by now)) and the rest of the GoNorth! Explorers..hope you all have a good nights sleep after your hours of traveling today. It is 11 am on Tue here in Washougal, WA... cloudy and a balmy 51 degrees. Wishing you all the best with the remainder of your travel. take care, love, Momo (Mrs. Gorton) (: from the great Northwest!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

We just did the quiz. We miss you very much. We hear the huskies are boogying!

April 15

To: Team GoNorth!

Hello, I am Adelle. I love animals like dogs, cats, bunnies, and geckos. My sister has a dog named Tootsie. She is cute and lovable. I want to get a bunny rabbit as a pet. My friend Brianna is typing to you right now.

April 15

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi I am in the third grade. I have a dog. Its not really mine but it is a Pitbull mixed with a German Shepard and is a girl. Good bye and I love your website. Come back soon!

April 15

To: Team GoNorth!

You guys are so cool. I always wanted to go where you are right now. Maybe someday I will! Who knows??? Anyhow, I wish you luck on the rest of your trip. PEACE GUYS!!!!!

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi. I am happy that you are helping the world!

April 15

To: Team GoNorth!

Hello. I wish you were my brother because you help the world.

April 15

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Wendy,

I hope things are going well.

April 14

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Wendy!!!!

Oh my word, what an exciting adventure you have set off on. I can't wait to see pictures of your travels. I hope your trip is wonderful and you get to learn and see lots trekking through the wilderness of the arctic!

Best Wishes! Liz Chadwick

April 14

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Miss G! It's Arianna! At school we haven't been getting internet connection in the last few days, so we didn't check in for a while. The hand is really great an today we did the tile formula. It sounds like you are having a great time!

I Miss You, Arianna

April 14

To: Aaron Doering

Hey Aaron, Just got word yesterday from Char about this new trek, I wore my shirt from the last one on Saturday. We will keep you in our prayers and follow along. Be safe and take care. Love, Jan, Tony, Brittany, Brooklynn and Alex Jacksonville, Florida

April 14

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Wendy. Nice pictures. It looks like you are enjoying yourself. Can you ask whomever is in charge if you can bring a dog home with you please? They are so cool!

April 14

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G, it's Sung-Kook! I heard that you finally arrived! Today I couldn't come to school because I was sick.

April 14

To: Team GoNorth!

Dear Team GoNorth, I enjoy what you guys are doing. Keep up the hard work, and keep having fun while you all accomplish many things. The world is grateful for everything you all are doing.

Moyo

April 14

To: Mille Porsild

Hello Mille, I think it's so awesome that you care so much about the environment. Especially the dogs too, I am an animal lover and I would love to have your job one day.

April 14

To: Aaron Doering

I think traveling with dogs is fun. Getting to know them while your on a journey is fun. Keep on going on with your research and whatnot and I hope none of the dogs get ill.

April 14

To: Aaron Doering

HI! Keep up the good work and stay on task.

April 14

To: Team GoNorth!

Hey I just wanted to say keep your head up and never let it down!

Much Love, Rebecca

April 14

To: Team GoNorth!

I think it is great that you explorers take the time to really know these dogs and help them out while they help you. I feel that it is great that some people care about animals and try to help them as we or they help you. And in the future we will probably turn to you or a team member for advice. And I hope one day to see you in person or at least on T.V Sincerely, Marisol from Walt Disney Magnet School

April 14

To: Aaron Doering

I think what you guys are doing is great. Keep up the good work! Also pick Fuji as your next dog!

bye!

April 14

To: Team GoNorth!

Hello I'm Rebecca. You can do it. Yes you can. You are doing great!

April 14

To: Wendy Gorton

Hope You Enjoy yourself While There, And Most Importantly, BE SAFE!

April 14

To: Wendy Gorton

Dear Wendy Gorton, i just wanted to wish you good luck and i hope you win. especially, since there are only a few women in this competition.

April 14

To: Paul Pregont

Tryy hard to go where you want to go and do good job.

April 13

To: Wendy Gorton

Hey Wendy I hope you are having a good time! Miss you. See you soon.

Nathan

April 13

To: Wendy Gorton

I am so proud of you... You look like you are having alot of fun. Make sure you take lots of pictures... I love you and talk to you soon your favorite sister in law... Lisa

April 12

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! It's Alex from room 12. News update: El Rey shedded on Wednesday. Tortie absolutely loves apples. I listened to the update for today! Have fun!

April 12

To: Aaron Doering

Glad to hear that you and Wendy arrived safely and joined the team! Despite U.S. airline woes: American canceled many flights, and Northwest is in merger talks with Delta--still. Happy sledding. Judy J

April 11

To: Aaron Doering

We are happy you have reached the Scandinavian Countries. Hope you stay warm, dry and safe. Enjoy the lutefisk and lefse. Miss you, SELDOM REST ACRES

April 11

To: Mille Porsild

Dear Mille, I am seeing many pictures of Sable. That video of her going to the vet is really nice. I've been telling the poodles down the street about that pretty pooch, and now they think they might try out for the Polar Huskies, too. Tee hee, like Sable would give those boys the time of day even if they did make the team. Thanks for the pictures!

Love, Teddy the NEH

April 11

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi! This is Room 12 from Hancock Park Elementary! We hope you are having a great time! We miss you! Our internet is back up, yesterday it was down. Don't forget the butter! Oh yah yah! Have a good time in Sapmi' Miss G! Oh Yah Oh Yah!

April 10

To: Wendy Gorton

What a rainy day!!

April 10

To: Paul Pregont

We heard your message about the high winds. We are anxious to know when Aaron and Wendy will arrive. Today all the 2nd grade classes (8 in Pod 220) put on a wonderful show called "Olympic Hour: Past and Present". We sang and acted out the various games that are played in Ancient Times. We learned about Greece and that the Olympics began there. You will be able to see a DVD of it when you return to the USA. We promise to send it to you and Mille. Now we are very tired because it is the end of our school day and the end of two weeks in the CAC Unit. We had FUN! We hope you are well and happy and again we always think of you and especially all the dogs. We are in the Library and we are looking at the Go North site on a document camera and a computer which projects the images on a gigantic screen. Happy exploration! Your friends at WDMS, Chicago, IL USA Pod 220.

April 10

To: Paul Pregont

Hello my name is Noor attending Walt Disney Magnet school and I wanted to tell you to keep up the good work and you guys are great.

April 10

To: Team GoNorth!

You guys are doing a fantastic job and it really encourages me!!!! Keep the good work! :)

April 10

To: Aaron Doering

Hello Aaron! I loved what you guys did with the team, especially the dogs. It's really amazing how you actually traveled that far! I especially love the dogs a lot. I heard that Timber actually scared away several polar bears! It's really amazing how a dog can scare away a massive polar bear! Well i just wanted to say how you did such a great job! Good luck!

April 10

To: Team GoNorth!

I don't have much to say but to keep moving on.

April 10

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Ms.G! I bet it is cool being there in the arctic. L,Tiffany

April 9

To: Wendy Gorton

I miss you so much Miss Gorton! Dahee Room 12

April 9

To: Mille Porsild

Hi Mom,

I'm being a good boy, spoiled rotten, but good! I'm wondering how all the dogs are doing, my foster Mom fills me in on your progress. She reads from the web-site every week. Take care, be safe, and I can't wait to see you all again!

Love, Aksel

April 9

To: Team GoNorth!

First graders from Neill Elementary say YOU ROCK! We love team GoNorth! and the Polar Huskies. Please be careful!

First grade teachers think that "YOU ROCK" was so loud you might have already heard it!

April 9

To: Team GoNorth!

We are Ms. Cervantes's Kg Class visiting the WDMS Library. Mrs. Schenk showed us the four dogs she adopted for us and her grandchildren. They are: Ginger, Disko, Hershey and Kodiak. We heard Mille tell us about where you were yesterday. There are 7 other Kg classes. We will graduate from Kg this June 11 and we will graduate from WDMS 8th grade in 2016 when maybe the Olympics will be in our city. Good luck and Happy Day. J. Schenk and children

April 9

To: Team GoNorth!

Hey guys! I can't belive that tommorow Miss G is joining you on your journey! By the way, I read in the trail report that you had some trouble with the sled. Just warning you to be on the lookout! Bye!

April 9

To: Team GoNorth!

You guys have crossed a lot of reindeer bridges.

April 8

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi everybody! Good luck!

April 8

To: Wendy Gorton

They had to put microchips in the dogs and they had pills to help worming.

April 8

To: Wendy Gorton

Wow Sven makes things look so cool!

April 8

To: Wendy Gorton

I learned that you guys yell yip yip to the dogs because.....it's to get the Polar Huskies in sync so to speak! If you have ever watched a crew rowing a boat, an individual called a coxswain stands at the one end of the boat yelling out the rhythm so that each crewmember can stroke at the same time with their fellow rowers. The crew rows the boat as a team with the greatest possible strength

April 8

To: Wendy Gorton

That was so cool that everything indoor was made AND designed by Sven!

April 8

To: Mille Porsild

I hope you got your favorite boots.

April 8

To: Team GoNorth!

I can't believe the dogs had to get that thing injected in there necks. OOOOUUUCCCHHH!!!!

April 8

To: Team GoNorth!

It must have been really cold when it rained!

April 8

To: Mille Porsild

Hi! I'm Alexandria, a student of Ms.Gorton (Teacher Explorer 2008). I just read the trail report and it's really funny how you couldn't those between new shoes. Also how the 3-letter word "Yip" means such a long thing.

April 8

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Miss G! It's me Sung-Kook! You are so lucky to be able to go to the arctic! We will miss you! The two super stars are Khan and Hershey! I learned that Hershey and Khan are brothers.

April 8

To: Team GoNorth!

WOW! I can't believe it rained for 2 days! Hope you don't get soaked.

April 8

To: Team GoNorth!

I saw your picture on the trail reports. Your log hut looks kinda comfy.

April 8

To: Mille Porsild

I have had to buy rubber boots once too.

April 8

To: Wendy Gorton

Ms. Gorton;

We wish you to have a wonderful time in Arctic. Jeffrey will miss you for two weeks. Have a great time!

Jeffrey, Robin, and Songhwa

April 8

To: Mille Porsild

Hey you guys! Hope you are all doing well. I am thinking of all of you and the dogs and sending good vibes from Sioux City, Iowa! Happy and Safe Travels and "odotta te hankkia hauska kestaa." I think that makes sense. (I hope you have pleasant weather!)

Take care, hope to see you all and the dogs when you get back! -Katie Ferrier

April 7

To: Team GoNorth!

Hello Team GoNorth!!! Hope things are going well for you all. We have been watching and reading the website daily. The pictures are awesome. Take care and good luck. Miss Cureton's Class

April 4

To: Team GoNorth!

I have a note for you. My note is..No matter how hard the trip, Never Give UP!!!!! Kali, Sibley East 4th Grade in Gaylord, MN

April 3

To: Team GoNorth!

Hi, its me Sidney. I already sent a note to Wendy. I'm sending a note to you other guys and girls because I did not want u people to feel bad. Okay I have to go back to class at Walt Disney school bye bye bye bye!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 3

To: Mille Porsild

Hi Mille, I'm Anam Qadri and I am 8 in a half years old. I'm about to be 9 years old at June 4. And one more thing the dogs are very cute!

April 3

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi, my name is Christopher. I go to Disney and I am in third grade. I like Tucker he is really cool.

April 3

To: Mille Porsild

Dear Mille. I love the puppies. Especially Pingo!

April 3

To: Wendy Gorton

Hi Wendy, Freja, Jupiter and all the other dogs are sooooooooo cute especially the babies. I'm Sidney and I'm nine and a half years old at Disney Magnet School CPS. bye!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 2

To: Paul Pregont

Hi Paul, It's your friends in Chicago wishing you a great expedition and a "hurry home" one too! We are so happy to have this opportunity to visit GoNorth! 24/7 at home and school. All Grades K-8 have logged on and we will continue to be with you through High School. I have spread the word through the Dept of Libraries and Information Services. All 600 CPS schools will for-sure know through their Librarians. Joan Schenk

April 2

To: Mille Porsild

We heard your message today and are surprised by Rain! All Library classes K-8 have the opportunity to visit www.polarhusky.com weekly when their classes come to the WDMS Library.Thanks to your father-in-law Mike, we have been made aware of GoNorth!. Of course we love the Chicago connection and have adopted 4 dogs We are getting ready to celebrate National Library Week April 14-18 with Jesse White the IL Sec of State and State Librarian at WDMS. Also we are opening Disney II soon. So that is the news from Chicago and your devoted fans and friends. Joan Schenk, Librarian