Prop & Scenery Hullabaloo after field trip

After the field trip on Wed. we will head back to the library to work on the opera sets.  I also have several costumes (mainly for William Tell) for kids to try on.  Below are what we will be working on.  Also, below the below, you will find a list of props that we need but can probably find in our own houses.  Please let me know if you can bring any of those items.  I will need them by October 21st.

Rachel, I think you said you have orange paint...is that correct?  Anyone have grey tempera paint and black tempera paint? We need a lot of each.  Can anyone bring large (2" or more) paintbrushes?
Thank you!
-shauna

William Tell:
houses (any suggestions?)
target
boat (any suggestions?)

3 Oranges:

scepter

3 oranges

horn (anyone have a toy trumpet we could borrow?)

kitchen scene

Ladle

castle scene

desert scene

medicine bottles

 Props:

William Tell:

baskets

Hats

Helmets

Trees

Bows/Quivers/Arrows

Fruits

Swords

Horses

Birds

Tall pole

2 Soldier costumes 

Oranges:

Stethoscope

 Nightstand with medicine bottles (big medicine bottles would be great) 

Royal Robe/cape for the king

Dr. lab coat

2 thrones

Field trip on Wednesday!

Wed, October 7, 1pm – 2pm

Where:  New Jersey Planetarium, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ (map)

Description:  Field trip to the Planetarium. Please arrive early! No late admittance allowed. 

Exit off of Route 29 on Calhoun Street, make a right onto State Street. You will see the Museum on your right. Just past the Museum is the parking garage (on your right). I believe you must show Drivers License to get in. If you park in visitor parking close to the library doors you can go through and eventually get to the planetarium. Parking garage is free. 

We will meet at the planetarium.  If you go through the front doors of the museum, you must go down to the basement to find the planetarium.  Please give yourself time to park and walk to the  meeting place.  Call 609-292-1382 if you have questions that morning.

See you Wednesday!
-Shauna

Opera characters!

I'm excited to start on the operas this week.  Please remember to bring your script with you!  Here is a link to the scripts if needed:

William Tell - 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1BEujEtPHkxSUJHdG84d0NTNnc/view?usp=sharing

Oranges - 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1BEujEtPHkxbWFiQjhHSmc0VlE/view?usp=sharing

 



Thanks!
Shauna

William Tell Opera:
Friend 1, Friend 2, Ruodi - Jamie
Leuthold - Sebastien
Jemmy - Naila (we can change this to Jenny and change son to daughter if needed)
William Tell - Deacon
Ruodi - Sebastien
Gessler - Brody
Rudolph - Daniel
Colman - soldier
Vito - villager



3 Oranges:
Spectator 1, Fata Morgana, Linetta - Phoebe L.
Spectator 2, Herald, Doctor, Nicoletta - Gabby
Spectator 3, King - Lincoln
Eccentric 1, Clarissa, Ninetta - Naya
Extra Eccentrics - Richard, Luke, Nia
Truffaldino - Nia
Prince - Luke
Cook - Richard

Planetarium Field Trip

The money for the field trip was collected yesterday (thanks Cadi!) and I mailed out a check today to cover 32 people.  Below are who I have on the list.  If you told me you were going, but didn't have the money, I went ahead and covered your cost...you can get me the money next week.

The field trip is October 7th at 1:00 at the State Planetarium.  All of the information is on the blog calendar including directions and phone numbers.  Just remember...no late admittance.

Kelly, I think the logo you used is great!  Thanks for putting  the contract together.

Thanks everyone!
-shauna

Jamie
Naila
Daraka
Colman
Kelley
Deacon
Phoebe W.
Heather
Noah
Elijah
Stephanie
Lincoln
Brody
Joelle
Jubilee
Hannah
Cadi
Nayah
Rachel
Jessica
Pheobe
Sebastien
Chris
Richard
Luke
Daniel
Carolyn
Shauna
Nia
Vito
Patrick
Reegan

Student Contract

Hi all! I just wanted to share the copy of the Student Contract for those parents who have not seen it yet. I have some signed copies, and I will make sure to get a copy back to them next week. I added the last consequence to make them laugh and have a little fun. I doubt any of the teachers will have the kids smell a stinky sock. :)

I also created a logo, which is at the top. I know it's not "approved" but I wanted to add something to the contract. Let me know what you think.

Kelly

P.S. This blog won't allow me to upload a PDF, so I hope you can see the jpg. If not, let me know and I can email it to you all.

Co-op tomorrow!

Just a couple of reminders:

1.  Older students should have a 3-ring binder or folder to put papers in.  Also, please have them bring colored pens/pencils and a regular pencil.  We will be sketching tomorrow.

2.  Older students should read the 3 opera stories to be prepared for class tomorrow.

3.  Money for the field trip is due tomorrow.  Cadi will collect the money (thanks Cadi!!!).  Field trip is 10/7 at 1:00 at the Trenton State Museum.

See you tomorrow,
Shauna

First Day of Co-op on Wednesday 9/16!

Are you excited!  I am!

Just a few things to remember:
If you signed up to bring materials, please bring those on Wednesday.  The materials list and the volunteer list will be available for everyone to look at and sign-up.  We have several moms who signed up to help the first week...thank you!

Things to bring for the classes:
STEM (younger, PK-3rd grade):  disposable water bottles and corks
Astronomy (younger, PK-3rd):  either a folder, 3-ring binder, or something to keep papers in
Astronomy (older, 4th & up):  3-ring binder, either colored pencils or pens, regular pencils.  Wear walking shoes-we will be outside walking for part of the class.

A name has been decided for the Co-op!  We are officially RLTA, or Road Less Traveled Academy.  We will announce our new name to the kids on Wednesday.  Thanks to everyone who gave ideas!

We have a field trip planned for October 7th at the Planetarium.  The cost is $3 per person (adults & children).  Please bring your money either this Wednesday or no later than next Wednesday as I have to send it in 2 weeks before.

See you all on Wednesday!
-s