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Ruby hard at work on the poster for the Middle School play ’Arabian Nights’ Middle School News and Events Firstly, I wish you all a relaxing and enjoyable winter week holiday. This week we have welcomed back JV Boys’ Basketball Team from their trip to the International School of Aberdeen. Congratulations to all participants and, in particular, the 8th grade boys. Matt Wesling, Ryan Vandrey, Ryan McClurg, Joe Messina, David Ramsay and Tugberk Sengezer on their competitive play, outstanding behavior and great teamwork. Congratulations all-round on finishing in 3rd place Thanks go to coaches Mark Knudsen and Espen Hauksson for their dedication, effort and time given to this team over the season. Middle School Dance – friday, february, 13th ‘A Night in Paris’ Many thanks to everyone who helped make this event such a great success. There was a fantastic atmosphere, lots of great music and dancing and of course, plenty of good food and drink. Congratulations to MS Student Council members: Hannah Svanberg, Marielle Langseth, Michiel van Eldik and Sonja Peacock (as well as the homeroom representatives) for their excellent organization prior to the event and on the evening itself. Thanks also to Ms. Long for all her time and effort as Student Council coordinator, to our excellent DJ, Mr Keereman (alias DJ. K), to the faculty chaperones and to the parents - in particular our Middle School liaison Patty Hardy. These events would not be possible without their expertise and time. Thank you! MS Musical (2009) – ‘Arabian Nights’ The next major event in the MS calendar will be the musical ‘Arabian Nights’. This production is both curricular (Wed exploratory) and extra-curricular (Wed, Thurs after school and Sundays). By the time of the performances, the vast majority of our MS students will be involved in some way. The majority of our Q3 exploratories are related to this production: Lighting and Sound Exploratory Backstage Exploratory CDT Exploratory (set building). Art Exploratory (set design, painting, poster design, and t-shirt design). Publicity Exploratory (have produced and excellent website and designed the program and tickets. Drama Exploratory - comprises all 65 cast members! Music Exploratory - contains the musicians who will play for 10 · The In f o r m e r 18 fe b r u a ry 2009 www.isstavanger.no
www.isstavanger.no Middle School News and Events the cast members on performance nights (March 12th/13th and 14th). In addition, we will have a group of volunteers for Hair and Make-up as well and a group of students who will be our Front of House crew. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Step right up! Arabian Nights Tickets go on sale on Monday, March 2nd from the main office. ALL tickets are priced 20kr. Homeroom – 8th to 9th Grade Transition Process 8th grade students have been working during homeroom on the transition from 8th grade to 9th grade. Our middle school counselor, Mr. Matt Armstrong along with the 8th grade homeroom teachers, have organized special information sessions to help our 8th grade students familiarize themselves with 9th grade courses and subjects. 9th grade subject teachers will be speaking to the 8th grade on Tuesday, March 3rd during an extended homeroom period. 8th-9th grade information evening for parents and students will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd starting at 7pm in the theatre. This will also be the information evening for the 8th grade leirskole trip to Trysil leaving on March 22nd and returning on March 27th. 6th and 7th grade students are still working on decision-making skills during homeroom advisory sessions. Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences – Thursday, March 12th and friday, March 13th (8am-4pm) Remember: there will be no school for middle school students on Thursday, March 12th and friday, March 13th. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Have a great holiday and I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday, March 2nd! Some artists work and some do otherwise - Shruti and David in art class Carol Wallace Middle School Principal cwallace@isstavanger.no The In f o r m e r 18 fe b r u a ry 2009 · 11
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