Clara Barton Open School

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The Barton Community Education program is presenting three special musical events this spring:

The 8th grade musical Guys and Dolls, directed by Grant Richey, will be performed on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, May 25 & 26, at 7:00 PM in the Barton commons.

The all age musical Emmie’s New Clothes, written and directed by Heidi Rich, with music of Sly and the Family Stone performed by The Fizz, on Wednesday, June 1, at 1:00 PM and Thursday, June 2, at 7:00 PM.

A Piano, Guitar and Violin Recital presented on Tuesday, May 31, at 6:00 PM in the commons.

Students Strive for Balance at Long Lake

   

145 fifth and six grade students enjoyed another three-day adventure at Long Lake Conservation Center near Aiken from May 9 – 11.  The days were packed with activities where students learned first hand about environmental and animal adaptation, survival and conservation.  Activities included a bog trek, a cooperation challenge course, canoeing, orienteering, archery, a native snake demonstration, preparation of a wilderness meal, bat and deer games, and observation of the woodcock sky dance.  Signs of spring were evident in the woods, bog and lake with wildflowers, fiddlehead ferns, budding tamaracks, baby painted turtles, frogs, a brief downpour and, of course, a few ticks.  Seven world records were broken during the orienteering race!  Participants will long remember these fascinating nature experiences, but also the lessons learned in teamwork, personal responsibility and respect for each other and our environment. Click here for more photos.

My Father's Dragon

1st and 2nd graders from Dawn's classroom became alley cats, wild boars, mice, tigers, lions, gorillas, crocodiles, monkeys, rhinoceros, and dragons to perform My Father's Dragon, a play adapted from the book by Ruth Stiles Gannett, on March 31st.  Classmates worked hard for weeks learning lines and acting cues, making scenery and costumes, and having a great time!  Click here to see more photos from the production!

Reminders: Tomorrow (Thursday, May 12) is a Late Start Day; No School on Monday

Thursday, May 12, is the last of the late start days this year. School will begin at 9:30 AM. Buses will pick up students exactly two hours later than the normal morning pick up time.

Reminder #2: No School on Monday

Thursday, May 12, is the last of the late start days this year. School will begin at 9:30 AM. Buses will pick up students exactly two hours later than the normal morning pick up time.

There are no classes for students next Monday, May 16. The day is designated for staff development and reclassification. Classes resume on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.

The Plants Are Here

Teams of students, parents and teachers were up early this morning to help unload truckloads of plants and flowers for distribution today and tomorrow.  Don't forget to pick up your plants!