WE: Pictures of International Student Presentations

Jan. 28th - World Exploration: Meet w/International Students at UW

Friday Enrichment Activity Invitation:

World Exploration: International Student Presentations (Field Trip to UW)

On Friday, January 28th all grades are invited on a field trip to the University of Wyoming to a special program sponsored by the international students of UW.  These presentations will include information about the history, culture, people, terrain, cuisines, and arts and entertainment of the international students’ respective countries.  Our students will get a chance to meet with people from around the globe, and explore the differences and similarities of life world-wide.   This is part of our “It’s A Big World After All Project” so please encourage your children to take advantage of this unique opportunity. 

We will leave the school promptly at 8:00 and return at 3:00.  Busses will pick up at the regularly scheduled morning time, but parents will need to pick their children up promptly from school.

All students should bring a water bottle and a sack lunch.  Please feed your children a good breakfast or encourage them to attend breakfast in the lunchroom so they do not go hungry.

We still need chaperones – so if you are able to join us, please contact Angela Tourney @ 307-710-6218 or ATourney@crb2.k12.wy.us

Pictures from WE: East Africa

Pictures from Hobby Day

*** Please note that I didn't include any photos from the photography portion of this day.  I will post them when I get the other photos from Kate Williams.

It's A Big World After All - Letter To Parents

It’s A Big World After All – A Letter for Parents

We’ve got some exciting news!  Saratoga Elementary School is one of twenty-five schools nationwide to be selected by Metlife Foundation to receive an educational grant.  This money was specifically given to our school to implement a special one-time project for our students entitled “It’s A Big World After All”. 

Designed by SES staff, the purpose of this project is to give our students the opportunity to explore other cultures and people groups, engage globally, as well as broaden their understanding of global needs and challenges.  Through this project, we hope to give students vision, tools, and opportunities to solve problems not only in our own backyard, but across the globe. 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

For the project “It’s A Big World After All,” we will be working with local travel enthusiasts and international students from UW to present interactive hands-on learning experiences about various countries.  These presentations will include information about history, culture, terrain, arts and entertainment, as well as humanitarian and environmental challenges these countries may face.  These presentations will culminate in a World Fair, Friday, March 18^th - sponsored by the students. 

For the World Fair, students will create their own presentations about countries they select to research, as well as international nonprofit service organizations that they would like to sponsor.  Parents and members of the community will be invited to attend the fair and vote for the presentation of their choice.  The creator of the presentation that receives the most votes will win a monetary donation to the international nonprofit service organization that they previously selected. 

While all grades will be participating in the interactive presentations, only the 3^rd- 6^th graders will be presenting at the World Fair.  Presentation requirements will be sent home in the next few weeks.  We will be encouraging students to work on their research presentation outside of school, but students will have time to work on their presentations, as well as receive assistance during a few select Friday Activity sessions. 

Please Mark Your Calendar With The Following Important Dates:

Jan. 21^st – World Exploration: East Africa

Jan. 28^th – Field Trip to Laramie to meet with International Students

Feb. 25^th – World Exploration: Country TBD

March 4^th – Work Day for Presentations

March 18^th – It’s A Big World After All – World Fair Celebration

Please encourage your students to attend and participate in this tremendous opportunity!  If you have questions please contact me or Principal Rangtisch. 

Sincerely,

Angela Tourney

Friday Activity Coordinator

307-710-6218

ATourney@crb2.k12.wy.us

Jan. 21st - WE: East Africa

Friday Enrichment Activity Invitation:

World Exploration: East Africa

On Friday, January 21st students are invited to participate in an exploration of East Africa – presented by Stephanie Jeffers.  Students will learn about African wildlife, participate in traditional African handcrafts and games, as well as learn about the people, cultures, and cuisines of that portion of the world.  Students will also get to watch a short video from Stephanie’s safari adventures.

***Please note, this is part of our It’s A Big World After All Project (see separate handout), so please encourage your children to attend. 

Session 1: 8:00 am – 9:55 am K-2^nd Grades

Session 2:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm for 3^rd-6^th Grades

Busses will pick up at the regularly scheduled morning times and will return at noon.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Angela Tourney @ 307-710-6218 or ATourney@crb2.k12.wy.us

Jan. 14: National Hobby Month Celebration

Friday Enrichment Activity Invitation:

National Hobby Month Celebration

On Friday, January 14^th students are invited to participate in a celebration of National Hobby Month.  Local artists and hobby enthusiasts will be sharing about photography, arrowhead collecting, leatherworking, wool working, paper crafts and more!  Students will also get try out some hobby-working of their own. 

Session 1 : 8:00 am – 9:55 am K-2^nd Grades

Session 2:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm for 3^rd-6^th Grades

Busses will pick up at the regularly scheduled morning times and will return at noon.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Angela Tourney @ 307-710-6218 or ATourney@crb2.k12.wy.us

Hartman Family Band Pictures

Jan. 7th: The Journey of Music

On Friday, January 7^th students are invited to participate in a special musical adventure.  The Hartman Family Band will lead students through a hands-on exploration of various instruments, sounds, and musical styles.  They will learn how history, geography, and culture have influenced music over the course of time.  Students will also get to create their own musical instruments and participate in preparing some pieces for the special evening concert.  *Note: if students are not available to participate in the evening concert they are still encouraged to participate in the morning activities. 

Evening Concert, 7:00 PM:  Come to the Community Center for root beer floats, music, and fun!  The Hartman Family Band will be performing a special community concert that will also feature the SES students who participated in the morning workshop.  Bring your friends and family and join in the journey of music!

PLUS MORE: The Storytelling group will meet again this week.  All grades will be meeting with Mrs. Uhling during the first hour. 

Storytelling Students:        8:00 am – 9:00 am – Story-Telling (All Grades)

9:00 am – 12:00 The Journey of Music Workshop

All Grades:                            8:00 am – 9:00 am – Pre-workshop Activity (if not participating in Story-Telling)

9:00 am – 12:00 The Journey of Music Workshop

Busses will pick up at the regularly scheduled morning times and will return at noon.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Angela Tourney @ 307-710-6218 or ATourney@crb2.k12.wy.us