Joint March Field Trip

On March 12th we will be joining 7th grade for a bonus field trip the Oregon Jewish Museum. The museum is hosting a special exhibit that should not be missed. 

"Anne Frank: A History for Today (AFHT) made its North American debut at the Rockefeller Center in New York City. Created by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, this historical yet intimate exhibit consists primarily of narrative text and color photographic reproductions. The exhibit depicts Anne Frank's life story using a wide selection of family photos and passages from her diary. Her biographical narrative is enhanced by testimony from Holocaust survivors and helpers. Historical context enriches the story through documents and photographs detailing the rise of Nazi power in Germany and the tumultuous events of the Second World War and the Holocaust that followed."  We will be leaving school at 11:15 and returning by 3:00. We will not be having hot lunch, so please plan to pack a lunch that day. If you would like to join us, please let me know.

Twelfth Night Play Bills

Wow, just wow!

11 Days and Counting Until Twelfth Night

Show time is only 11 days away. It is most definitely crunch time! Now that we have completed our Irish Potato Famine unit, we will be focusing on 12th Night, more 12 Night, and even more 12th Night. 

We could use lots of volunteers at this point. Mrs. LeMay has volunteered to help with costumes but we are still in need for make up artists to teach stage make up, parents to work with students to create scenery, and volunteers to help run lines. If you can help with one or more of these things, please let me know! 

Final Countdown

November 24th - Rehearse in class, both day and night casts

November 25th - Rehearse in class, both day and night casts

                            Playbills due

November 26th - November 30th - Rehearse at home ALL LINES SHOULD BE MEMORIZED

December 1st - Rehearse in class, both day and night casts 

                         Stage Make Up Class (Parent Needed)

                         Set building during the day (Parents Needed)

                         Props created

December 2nd - Rehearse in class, both day and night casts

                           Sets and Props finished

December 3rd - Dress rehearsal, both day and night casts

                          Stage set up

December 4th - SHOW DAY

                          12:15 - Day crew in costume with make up

                            1:00 - Matinee

                             Night cast ushering

                            3:30 - Students remain at school

                            3:45 - Set up chairs in gym

                            4:30 - Dinner at school (Cast Party)

                            5:30 - Night cast in costume and make up

                                      Day cast to work concessions, hand out programs, etc. 

                           6:00 - Evening Performance

                          8:30 - End of night! 

                           

                         

Irish Potato Famine Trials Begin Tomorrow!

Two weeks of preparation will now be put to the test. Tomorrow at 10:30 the first two trials will take place. Each group of three will present an opening statement, present at least two witnesses, two pieces of material evidence, cross examine two witnesses, and present a closing argument.

Today we reviewed the required elements and appropriate dress for the trial.

Students may bring a change of clothes if that change of clothes will enhance their presentation. Attorneys may wear dressy business attire. This would be a long sleeve button up shirt with a tie and slacks or a knee length skirt with tights and a blouse. Witnesses may wear attire appropriate to their character. For example, a farmer might wear overalls and a straw hat.

Students will be scored in several areas.

1. Group Work k-  I will be looking for how the group interacted, split up tasks, and followed through on their tasks.
2. Historical Understanding - This is assessed individually. I will be looking for understanding of the causes and effects and historical accuracy.
3. Oral Presentation Skills - Volume, eye contact, appropriate gestures, and body language will all be looked at.
4. Persuasive speech - Did they use the correct vocabulary to sharpen their argument? Did they select the appropriate facts to sway the intended audience?

Parents are more than welcome to join us for the cases. The first case will begin promptly at 10:45 and we will be done for the day no later than 12:00.

Fall Concert Update

Dear Cascade Heights Families,

As many of you know, the K-4 Fall Concert originally scheduled for Thursday, November 13, was cancelled as a result of the bad weather day.  The K-4 students worked very hard to prepare for their performance, and I know they shared in my excitement to perform their music for you.  Myself and the other teachers all agree that it is important to reschedule the concert.  We have agreed to combined the K-4 performance with the upcoming 5-8 concert on November 20.  This means that there is a slight change of schedule for the older children, along with an entirely new schedule for younger students.  Please read the details below, and do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have questions.  

Combined Fall Concert Featuring K-4 and 5-8 on Thursday, November 20th @6:00pm

5:45pm

K-4 students will arrive and gather in their respective classrooms by grade level.  Please keep your K-4 child’s coat with you, as they will not be returning to their classrooms at the conclusion of the concert.   

6:00pm

K-4 concert begins.  

6:15pm

5-8 students arrive and enter through the side door by the art room.  Parents may gather in the cafeteria until the K-4 concert is over.  Students will gather in the following rooms to tune and leave their cases and coats:

5/6 Band: Mrs. Hans

5/6 Orchestra: Mr. Vieira

7/8 Band: Mrs. Adams

7/8 Orchestra: Ms. Venture

Approximately 6:30pm

K-4 concert concludes.  There will be a brief intermission before the 5-8 instrumental portion of the concert begins.  Students in grades K-4 will be dismissed directly to their parents in gym at this time.  Please do not “save” seats for your K-4 child; they may sit up front, sit on your lap, etc.  (we need all the seats we can get for adult audience members!).  Families of K-4 students are welcome to stay for the second half of the concert, or may choose to leave at this time.     

Approximately 6:45pm

5-8 instrumental concert begins.  At the end of the concert 5-8 students will return to the classrooms to get their cases and coats.

Please keep in mind that both portions of the concert will be brief, and thank you all in advance for your flexibility and understanding.  It has been a delight working with these children to prepare for this performance, and I am excited for the students to share their music with you.

Best,

Mrs. Waroff       

Friday, November 14th Field Trip CANCELLED

Good Afternoon 8th Grade Families, 

I'm sorry to say, but we're going to have to cancel our field trip tomorrow. Between the weather and CAIS needing to reschedule us, we decided it wasn't in our best interest at this time. 

I'll see everyone on Monday morning! 

Snow Day Notifications

With snow in the forecast tomorrow, now is a great time to get signed up for Remind (formerly Remind 101).