Update from Halley Church McHugh and Thomas Read:Mat Emerick of Patchwork Pear came Monday, February 14 to perform for Thomas Read, New Era and the Middle School. Patchwork Pear is a local couple that specializes in combining story telling, mine, clowning and magic to tell tales and teach life-long lessons. The students had a great time!
Update from Laura Gauthier and the Middle School:
We just wrapped up our 2nd 8 weeks with the students making some beautiful ceramic pieces with Mrs. Stratton. The quality of the work was very impressive. Our new session this 8 weeks will include fine arts with Annie teaching an art class as well as Music Appreciation. As our newest staff member she brings with her some great skills and talents. She is also teaching a Readers Theatre class for those aspiring actors.
Mr. White, the principal, is teaching our students the skills involved in the fine art of table tennis. He is giving us Wednesday afternoons out of his busy schedule to work with the kids on playing properly and not just hitting the ball over the net.
We have started an Archery class this session. Students will learn proper techniques, safety measures and the rules of competitive bow shooting. They also have the opportunity to learn fly fishing as they will be tying their own flies and learning about how to cast them.
