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

STEM Materials List

STEM (Younger)

Disposable water bottles and corks from home
Cost for LED’s and batteries $6.00
Cost $12.00 per car


STEM (Older)

Disposable water bottles and corks from home
Cost for LED’s and batteries $6.00 
Cost $12.00 per car

Older Astronomy Materials List

Astronomy (Older)

*Kelly - tape
*Kelly - String
*Jessica - Paper cups (1 package of at least 20)
*Shauna - Salt
*Cadi - 4 dark poster boards (dark blue or black)
*Chris - Picture hanging wire
*Shauna - Wire hanger
1 cereal box per child or per group, foil, white piece of paper (if inside of cereal box is not white)
Modeling clay
*Shauna - 3/8 X 36" dowel
Stick-on stars
Clear tape
*Shauna - 1/4 X 12" dowel
Plaster of Paris
Petrolium jelly
4 boxes
Wax paper
Metal washer
6' cord
Timer
2 Cups dry ice
Bit of ammonia
Bit of dark corn syrup
50 yellow pipe-cleaners
25 green pipe-cleaners
20 Straws
White posterboard
Straight pins
Stuff for rockets (TBA)
Stuff for space station (TBA)
Paper plates (1 package of large thin paper ones)