Monday, February 7, 2011

Feb.11th - Cake Decorating

Friday Enrichment Activity Invitation:
Cake Decorating /
Valentine Making Party
Back by popular demand, on Friday, February 11th students are invited to learn about and participate in cake decorating.  Students will be working with fondant and pipe icing to create masterpieces of their own design.  Students will also have the opportunity to create their own paper valentines. 
Session 1: 8:00 am – 9:55 am K-2nd Grades
Session 2:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm for 3rd-6th Grades

Busses will pick up at the regularly scheduled morning times and will return at noon.
***Special Note:  This is a potentially messy project involving greasy icing and food dyes.  Please have your student wear appropriate work clothes. *** 
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Angela Tourney @ 307-710-6218 or ATourney@crb2.k12.wy.us

Pics from Clay-Building Workshop










Thursday, February 3, 2011

Feb. 4th - Clay Building Workshop

Friday Enrichment Activity Invitation:
Clay Building Workshop w/ Maura Jacobsen
On Friday, February 4th students are invited to attend a hands-on clay building workshop with artist Maura Jacobsen.  Maura has been a studio artist for the past fifteen years, and works exclusively with hand-thrown and hand-glazed stoneware.  She lives and works in Cheyenne, where she teaches art throughout her community, as well as in other elementary and secondary schools.
Students will have the chance to learn about the art of clay-building, as well as craft their very own piece. 
Session 1: 8:00 am – 9:55 am K-2nd Grades
Session 2:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm for 3rd-6th 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

Upcoming Schedule

Fantastic Fridays - Upcoming Schedule
February 4th – Clay Building Workshop w/ Artist Maura Jacobsen
·        First Session K-2nd Grade  
·        Second Session 3rd – 6th Grade
February 11th – Cake Decorating / Valentine’s Card Making
·        First Session K-2nd Grade  
·        Second Session 3rd – 6th Grade

February 18th – AR Reading Goal Celebration –Sledding/Skiing Day
·        Details TBD

February 25th – Presentation by Local Historian Dick Perue /Story-Telling Rehearsal
·        First Session: K-2nd Grade  (Story-Telling Rehearsal for 3rd – 6th Grade) 
·        Second Session: 3rd – 6th Grade (Story-Telling Rehearsal K-2nd Grade)

March 4th – World Exploration
·        First Session: K-2nd Grade: Children Around the World
·        Second Session: 3rd-6th Grade: Work Day for World Fair Presentations

March 11th – No Friday Activity (Regular School Day)
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Please make sure you mark your calendars for the “It’s A Big World After All” World Fair, Friday, March 18th!     

Sunday, January 23, 2011

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