after the play

In our writing workshop kids are writing a narrative about their experiences in the play and I just had to share this with you.

Theo read his writing and said that as he was walking down the aisle of the cafeteria he could not stop smiling.  He tried but he couldn't.  A chorus of other kids chimed in and said the same thing happened to them!  One girl said that she tried to cover her teeth with her lips but they "kept popping out" because of her smile.  Many others agreed that they felt the same way.
Just one example why this is one of my favorite days in third grade.  These guys know that they accomplished something yesterday and they are filled with pride.  I get to take it all in and share it with them.  What a job!

Yours,
Valerie

Play Information

I'm sending home a paper copy with every kid today:

Dear Families,

Here is the information about the play.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, we have a dress rehearsal at 9:15.  Kids come to school in their first costume change.  They bring any other costumes AND regular school clothes in a grocery bag.  The best bags are the reusable ones.  After the dress rehearsal, they’ll change into school clothes and take their bag home and we’ll do the same thing on Wednesday.  We will give our morning performance at 9:15 (I know I had said 9:30 but, I was wrong).  Again kids will change and take their costumes home.  Wednesday evening we have many parents coming to help set up the chairs for the performance.  This is a good time to grab a seat for your family members- the reward for setting up and staying to take things down.  Kids come to the classroom at 6:00pm.  Please keep an eye on them before that time, they can’t be upstairs or in hallways unsupervised.  The performance begins at 6:30pm.  What fun we’re going to have!  Kids, teachers, volunteers have worked really hard but, especially the kids.  As a result there is NO homework this week.  Let’s focus on our lines and our costumes and celebrate our efforts.

All the best,

Valerie McKenzie

Michelle Sweeney

Jeff Wilebski