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November 2015 Edition 2
The Gi f ted Update
TEACHER CORNER
M rs Stacey Hughes 610-670-0180 ex t 4919 hugstaw i lsonsdorg
As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them - John F Kennedy
I hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends
My best
Mrs Stacey Hughes
FEATURES
- Contest Update- Student Recognition- Enrichment on the
Weekend- Holiday Gift Guide
BRAIN BOOSTERUsing only addit ion and
mult ipl icat ion how can the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 equal 10
Important They must stay in the same order
Show Mrs Hughes your answer for a piece of candy
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All support ing documents for contest s are available on Mrs Hughes websit e and in t he Gif t ed Support classroom
- DOODLE 4 GOOGLE Due December 7 2016Design the next Google homepage by creating a doodle on what makes you unique
- WOMANS CLUB OF SPRING TOWNSHIP SHORT STORY AND POETRY CONTESTDue December 9 2015Submit one unpublished short story andor poem to the Womans Club of Spring Township
- 2015 LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE Due January 11 2016Write a letter to an author (living or dead) on how that authors work changed your view of the world or yourself
- YOUNG POETS 2016 Due January 20 2016Submit an original poem to the Young Poets 2016 contest Poems are no limited to any specific subject They must be no longer than one page in length and cannot include any type of art
- NEW DuPont Chal lenge Essay Contest Due January 30 2016Join the DuPont Challenge in celebrating its 30th anniversary by writing a 700-1000 word essay that addresses a topic of interest within the four categories (food energy protection innovation)
- NEW MathMovesU Middle School Due February 5 2016Submit a PowerPoint demonstrating your enthusiasm for math while answering this question Math is in the world all around us Morning noon and night - how does math move you or the world around you
- NEW The Paradigm Chal lenge Due May 1 2016The Paradigm Challenge is an annual competition that inspires youth innovation to address important social issues The first annual Challenge aims to generate new ideas to prevent injuries and fatalities from home fires Americas 1 disaster threat
CONTESTS
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FOR CHANGE What Do You Want to Change About the World
The TYAUSA and AATEs National Middle School 10- minute Playwriting Contest
Students in grade 6-8 are invited to write an original play following the theme What do you want to change about the world Plays may not exceed six characters and must be not longer that 10 minutes when read aloud
Plays must be submitted to the Yocum Institute by January 25 2016
Please contact Beverly Houck at primarystagesgmailcom or 610-376-1576 for any contest questions
Middle School Playwrights Workshop at the Yocum Inst ituteBeverly Houck and Guest Artists January 11 February 4 (not a typo) Write a game show or soap opera or zombie apocalypse play make all the characters leaves on a tree or bring an alien from another planet into the scene Use your imagination to create an entertaining thought provoking theatrical short play Asking the question what do you want to change about the world Final works will have the option to be submitted for judging for entry into a national competit ion All will be presented as a staged reading performed by members of the Yocum Drama Club Junior Ensemble and or Teen Ensemble to an audience of friends and family on Thursday February 4 at 6pm Monday amp Friday f rom 5-7pm (111 wil l be 5-6pm) $45 ($35 members) 7 classes plus performance
PLAYWRIGHT CONTEST AND WORKSHOP
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students are encouraged to build on their strengths and interests by participating in competit ions offered throughout the school year Here is an update on practice dates for several of the competit ions
COMPETITION UPDATE
Competit ion Competit ion Date Update
MATHCOUNTS TBD - End of January to end of February 2016
Before school practices start December 1st in Mrs Viscariellos classroom from 700am-730am Permission slip must be turned in on December 1st
Science Fair Registration Deadline February 17 2016 Competit ion March 14 2016
1 Check in with Mr Fick for access to his Google Classroom specif ically for the Science Fair 2 Post your experiment question and get approval from Mr Fick to begin your research 3 Use the timeline posted on Google Classroom to keep you on track
You Be the Chemist
Schoolwide Competit ion TBD County Competit ion March 5 2016
After school practices will take place in Mrs Case or Mrs Hughes rooms from 245pm-330pm on Tuesday starting on December 1st Permission slip must be turned in on December 1st
Geography Bee
January 2016 Check in with Mrs Raser for study guide materials ASAP
History Bee Regional Qualifying Round December 7- 11 2015
Email Mrs Harris by November 29 2015 to register and gain access to Google Classroom
November 2015 Edition 2
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Lions Club Peace Poster Contest
Several Wilson West students submitted their artwork to the Lions Club Peace Poster contest
Congratulations to Nia Gallagher (1st place) and Lauren Beaube (2nd place) for earning their respective awards
Nias artwork is now moving onto the District Level
Nature of Nolde Art Contest
Samantha Singleton captured the beauty of the Nolde Forest and submitted her photograph to the Nature of Nolde Art contest She has been selected as a f inalist for this contest
ENRICHMENT ON THE WEEKEND
Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories Visit
Jut over 30 students across the district traveled to the Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories on Saturday November 7th to discover the wonderful world of chemistry At the lab students viewed many interesting experiments before diving in and using their hands to investigate chemistry This event was organized by the Wilson Gifted Education Network
Game Over (December 1 2015 through March 11 2016)
While many video game exhibit ions have focused on the graphicdesign nature of gaming Game Over will focus more on the narrative storytell ing aspects of the industry The exhibit ion is co-curated by Erin Riley-Lopez curator of the Freedman Gallery and Eammon Kiyomura
Exhibit ion-related events include
- December 10 7 pm Klein Lecture Hall Panel - December 11 8 to 11 pm Freedman Gallery Cheetos amp Mountain Dew Playof f
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT (cont inued) Albright Col lege and Berks Opera Company to Present Amahl and the Night Visitors
Albright Colleges choral ensembles the Albright Angels and Mane Men in collaboration with the Berks Opera Company of Reading will present a concert version of Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec 5 and 6 in Albrights Memorial Chapel This classic holiday opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is set on a cold winters night in the litt le town of Bethlehem A crippled shepherd boy named Amahl and his mother are visited by three majestic wise men who have traveled from afar to offer precious gif ts to the Christ child With nothing else to offer Amahl hands his crutch to the kings as a gif t for the newborn babe The young lads self less act has a miraculous consequence
Performances will be held on Dec 5 at 730 pm and on Dec 6 at 230 pm Memorial Chapel is located on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715 For prices and tickets call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts
Albright Col leges Center for the Arts to Present A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play
Albright Colleges Center for the Arts and the Brickhouse Theater Co of Wernersville Pa will collaborate for the stage version of A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play Dec 18 to 20 in Albrights Wachovia Theatre This holiday classic is directed by Mark Flannery and presented in association with Playscripts Inc Adapted by Joe Landry from the novel by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play takes place on Christmas Eve Set inside a 1940s radio station a small ensemble of actors work together to create a live broadcast of Dickens timeless and powerful story of the healing power of redemption to a troubled nation God Bless Us Everyone
Performances will be held on Dec 18 and 19 at 8 pm and on Dec 20 at 230 pm Tickets are $25 adult day of performance $20 adult in advance $15 seniors 65 and over and Albright faculty and staff and $10 Albright students and children 17 and under For more information call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts The Center for the Arts is located on Albrights campus at 13th and Bern streets Reading Pa
Upcoming Concerts All are FREE and Open to the Public All are located in Memorial Chapel on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union Streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715
Nov 20 The McDonald-Cho-Rosen Trio will present a performance and discussion of masterworks by Ludwig Van Beethoven at 3 pm Nov 21 The Albright Symphonic Band conducted by Timothy Gross Albright adjunct faculty member in music will present a repertoire of songs that celebrate the bounty of the season at 730 pm
Nov 22 The Albright String Chamber Orchestra amp Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will present two mini-concerts at 3 pm The String Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Pankratz PhD Albright professor of history will present pieces by JS Bach The Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will be conducted by Mike Eben Albright adjunct faculty member in music
Dec 12 The Albright College choral ensembles will present their annual holiday concert Sounds of the Season at 730 pm Featuring a variety of sacred and secular works for the Christmas season the evening will include performances by the Concert Choir Womens Chorale Albright Angels and Mane Men Adlai Binger director of choral ensembles will conduct the concert de 1voacute~
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEGAMES
Chess Engage your mind develop strategies and challenge your friends and family
Quirkle An easy to learn but complex matching game dealing with colors and shapes
Dominion Card based game with unlimited possibil it ies where your goal is to build your own kingdom
Set Highly addictive fast-paced game of cognitive logical and spacial reasoning skills
Line Up Laugh while working on your memory skil ls by playing this board game that combines mystery and humor with the crime scene
Word a Round Test your vocabulary and speed with this fast-paced word identif ication game
Risk Strategize to conquer your opponent with this unpredictable game of global domination
CREATIVITY BOOKS and MAGAZINES
National Geographic Magazine A classic magazine on the latest and most interesting science information from around the world
Scribles An unusual coloring book with open-ended instructions
Imponderables Learn dozens of fascinating facts such as why do clocks run clockwise or why dont cats l ike to swim with these fun books
STEM
Litt le Bits Build STEM skills by tinkering and learning about circuits with Litt leBits
14-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Transform a solar-powered motor into 14 dif ferent custom bots
KNex Education Intro to Structures (Bridges) Combine geometry with architecture to learn how to build 13 dif ferent bridges
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All support ing documents for contest s are available on Mrs Hughes websit e and in t he Gif t ed Support classroom
- DOODLE 4 GOOGLE Due December 7 2016Design the next Google homepage by creating a doodle on what makes you unique
- WOMANS CLUB OF SPRING TOWNSHIP SHORT STORY AND POETRY CONTESTDue December 9 2015Submit one unpublished short story andor poem to the Womans Club of Spring Township
- 2015 LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE Due January 11 2016Write a letter to an author (living or dead) on how that authors work changed your view of the world or yourself
- YOUNG POETS 2016 Due January 20 2016Submit an original poem to the Young Poets 2016 contest Poems are no limited to any specific subject They must be no longer than one page in length and cannot include any type of art
- NEW DuPont Chal lenge Essay Contest Due January 30 2016Join the DuPont Challenge in celebrating its 30th anniversary by writing a 700-1000 word essay that addresses a topic of interest within the four categories (food energy protection innovation)
- NEW MathMovesU Middle School Due February 5 2016Submit a PowerPoint demonstrating your enthusiasm for math while answering this question Math is in the world all around us Morning noon and night - how does math move you or the world around you
- NEW The Paradigm Chal lenge Due May 1 2016The Paradigm Challenge is an annual competition that inspires youth innovation to address important social issues The first annual Challenge aims to generate new ideas to prevent injuries and fatalities from home fires Americas 1 disaster threat
CONTESTS
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FOR CHANGE What Do You Want to Change About the World
The TYAUSA and AATEs National Middle School 10- minute Playwriting Contest
Students in grade 6-8 are invited to write an original play following the theme What do you want to change about the world Plays may not exceed six characters and must be not longer that 10 minutes when read aloud
Plays must be submitted to the Yocum Institute by January 25 2016
Please contact Beverly Houck at primarystagesgmailcom or 610-376-1576 for any contest questions
Middle School Playwrights Workshop at the Yocum Inst ituteBeverly Houck and Guest Artists January 11 February 4 (not a typo) Write a game show or soap opera or zombie apocalypse play make all the characters leaves on a tree or bring an alien from another planet into the scene Use your imagination to create an entertaining thought provoking theatrical short play Asking the question what do you want to change about the world Final works will have the option to be submitted for judging for entry into a national competit ion All will be presented as a staged reading performed by members of the Yocum Drama Club Junior Ensemble and or Teen Ensemble to an audience of friends and family on Thursday February 4 at 6pm Monday amp Friday f rom 5-7pm (111 wil l be 5-6pm) $45 ($35 members) 7 classes plus performance
PLAYWRIGHT CONTEST AND WORKSHOP
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students are encouraged to build on their strengths and interests by participating in competit ions offered throughout the school year Here is an update on practice dates for several of the competit ions
COMPETITION UPDATE
Competit ion Competit ion Date Update
MATHCOUNTS TBD - End of January to end of February 2016
Before school practices start December 1st in Mrs Viscariellos classroom from 700am-730am Permission slip must be turned in on December 1st
Science Fair Registration Deadline February 17 2016 Competit ion March 14 2016
1 Check in with Mr Fick for access to his Google Classroom specif ically for the Science Fair 2 Post your experiment question and get approval from Mr Fick to begin your research 3 Use the timeline posted on Google Classroom to keep you on track
You Be the Chemist
Schoolwide Competit ion TBD County Competit ion March 5 2016
After school practices will take place in Mrs Case or Mrs Hughes rooms from 245pm-330pm on Tuesday starting on December 1st Permission slip must be turned in on December 1st
Geography Bee
January 2016 Check in with Mrs Raser for study guide materials ASAP
History Bee Regional Qualifying Round December 7- 11 2015
Email Mrs Harris by November 29 2015 to register and gain access to Google Classroom
November 2015 Edition 2
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Lions Club Peace Poster Contest
Several Wilson West students submitted their artwork to the Lions Club Peace Poster contest
Congratulations to Nia Gallagher (1st place) and Lauren Beaube (2nd place) for earning their respective awards
Nias artwork is now moving onto the District Level
Nature of Nolde Art Contest
Samantha Singleton captured the beauty of the Nolde Forest and submitted her photograph to the Nature of Nolde Art contest She has been selected as a f inalist for this contest
ENRICHMENT ON THE WEEKEND
Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories Visit
Jut over 30 students across the district traveled to the Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories on Saturday November 7th to discover the wonderful world of chemistry At the lab students viewed many interesting experiments before diving in and using their hands to investigate chemistry This event was organized by the Wilson Gifted Education Network
Game Over (December 1 2015 through March 11 2016)
While many video game exhibit ions have focused on the graphicdesign nature of gaming Game Over will focus more on the narrative storytell ing aspects of the industry The exhibit ion is co-curated by Erin Riley-Lopez curator of the Freedman Gallery and Eammon Kiyomura
Exhibit ion-related events include
- December 10 7 pm Klein Lecture Hall Panel - December 11 8 to 11 pm Freedman Gallery Cheetos amp Mountain Dew Playof f
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT (cont inued) Albright Col lege and Berks Opera Company to Present Amahl and the Night Visitors
Albright Colleges choral ensembles the Albright Angels and Mane Men in collaboration with the Berks Opera Company of Reading will present a concert version of Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec 5 and 6 in Albrights Memorial Chapel This classic holiday opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is set on a cold winters night in the litt le town of Bethlehem A crippled shepherd boy named Amahl and his mother are visited by three majestic wise men who have traveled from afar to offer precious gif ts to the Christ child With nothing else to offer Amahl hands his crutch to the kings as a gif t for the newborn babe The young lads self less act has a miraculous consequence
Performances will be held on Dec 5 at 730 pm and on Dec 6 at 230 pm Memorial Chapel is located on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715 For prices and tickets call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts
Albright Col leges Center for the Arts to Present A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play
Albright Colleges Center for the Arts and the Brickhouse Theater Co of Wernersville Pa will collaborate for the stage version of A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play Dec 18 to 20 in Albrights Wachovia Theatre This holiday classic is directed by Mark Flannery and presented in association with Playscripts Inc Adapted by Joe Landry from the novel by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play takes place on Christmas Eve Set inside a 1940s radio station a small ensemble of actors work together to create a live broadcast of Dickens timeless and powerful story of the healing power of redemption to a troubled nation God Bless Us Everyone
Performances will be held on Dec 18 and 19 at 8 pm and on Dec 20 at 230 pm Tickets are $25 adult day of performance $20 adult in advance $15 seniors 65 and over and Albright faculty and staff and $10 Albright students and children 17 and under For more information call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts The Center for the Arts is located on Albrights campus at 13th and Bern streets Reading Pa
Upcoming Concerts All are FREE and Open to the Public All are located in Memorial Chapel on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union Streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715
Nov 20 The McDonald-Cho-Rosen Trio will present a performance and discussion of masterworks by Ludwig Van Beethoven at 3 pm Nov 21 The Albright Symphonic Band conducted by Timothy Gross Albright adjunct faculty member in music will present a repertoire of songs that celebrate the bounty of the season at 730 pm
Nov 22 The Albright String Chamber Orchestra amp Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will present two mini-concerts at 3 pm The String Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Pankratz PhD Albright professor of history will present pieces by JS Bach The Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will be conducted by Mike Eben Albright adjunct faculty member in music
Dec 12 The Albright College choral ensembles will present their annual holiday concert Sounds of the Season at 730 pm Featuring a variety of sacred and secular works for the Christmas season the evening will include performances by the Concert Choir Womens Chorale Albright Angels and Mane Men Adlai Binger director of choral ensembles will conduct the concert de 1voacute~
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEGAMES
Chess Engage your mind develop strategies and challenge your friends and family
Quirkle An easy to learn but complex matching game dealing with colors and shapes
Dominion Card based game with unlimited possibil it ies where your goal is to build your own kingdom
Set Highly addictive fast-paced game of cognitive logical and spacial reasoning skills
Line Up Laugh while working on your memory skil ls by playing this board game that combines mystery and humor with the crime scene
Word a Round Test your vocabulary and speed with this fast-paced word identif ication game
Risk Strategize to conquer your opponent with this unpredictable game of global domination
CREATIVITY BOOKS and MAGAZINES
National Geographic Magazine A classic magazine on the latest and most interesting science information from around the world
Scribles An unusual coloring book with open-ended instructions
Imponderables Learn dozens of fascinating facts such as why do clocks run clockwise or why dont cats l ike to swim with these fun books
STEM
Litt le Bits Build STEM skills by tinkering and learning about circuits with Litt leBits
14-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Transform a solar-powered motor into 14 dif ferent custom bots
KNex Education Intro to Structures (Bridges) Combine geometry with architecture to learn how to build 13 dif ferent bridges
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FOR CHANGE What Do You Want to Change About the World
The TYAUSA and AATEs National Middle School 10- minute Playwriting Contest
Students in grade 6-8 are invited to write an original play following the theme What do you want to change about the world Plays may not exceed six characters and must be not longer that 10 minutes when read aloud
Plays must be submitted to the Yocum Institute by January 25 2016
Please contact Beverly Houck at primarystagesgmailcom or 610-376-1576 for any contest questions
Middle School Playwrights Workshop at the Yocum Inst ituteBeverly Houck and Guest Artists January 11 February 4 (not a typo) Write a game show or soap opera or zombie apocalypse play make all the characters leaves on a tree or bring an alien from another planet into the scene Use your imagination to create an entertaining thought provoking theatrical short play Asking the question what do you want to change about the world Final works will have the option to be submitted for judging for entry into a national competit ion All will be presented as a staged reading performed by members of the Yocum Drama Club Junior Ensemble and or Teen Ensemble to an audience of friends and family on Thursday February 4 at 6pm Monday amp Friday f rom 5-7pm (111 wil l be 5-6pm) $45 ($35 members) 7 classes plus performance
PLAYWRIGHT CONTEST AND WORKSHOP
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students are encouraged to build on their strengths and interests by participating in competit ions offered throughout the school year Here is an update on practice dates for several of the competit ions
COMPETITION UPDATE
Competit ion Competit ion Date Update
MATHCOUNTS TBD - End of January to end of February 2016
Before school practices start December 1st in Mrs Viscariellos classroom from 700am-730am Permission slip must be turned in on December 1st
Science Fair Registration Deadline February 17 2016 Competit ion March 14 2016
1 Check in with Mr Fick for access to his Google Classroom specif ically for the Science Fair 2 Post your experiment question and get approval from Mr Fick to begin your research 3 Use the timeline posted on Google Classroom to keep you on track
You Be the Chemist
Schoolwide Competit ion TBD County Competit ion March 5 2016
After school practices will take place in Mrs Case or Mrs Hughes rooms from 245pm-330pm on Tuesday starting on December 1st Permission slip must be turned in on December 1st
Geography Bee
January 2016 Check in with Mrs Raser for study guide materials ASAP
History Bee Regional Qualifying Round December 7- 11 2015
Email Mrs Harris by November 29 2015 to register and gain access to Google Classroom
November 2015 Edition 2
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Lions Club Peace Poster Contest
Several Wilson West students submitted their artwork to the Lions Club Peace Poster contest
Congratulations to Nia Gallagher (1st place) and Lauren Beaube (2nd place) for earning their respective awards
Nias artwork is now moving onto the District Level
Nature of Nolde Art Contest
Samantha Singleton captured the beauty of the Nolde Forest and submitted her photograph to the Nature of Nolde Art contest She has been selected as a f inalist for this contest
ENRICHMENT ON THE WEEKEND
Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories Visit
Jut over 30 students across the district traveled to the Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories on Saturday November 7th to discover the wonderful world of chemistry At the lab students viewed many interesting experiments before diving in and using their hands to investigate chemistry This event was organized by the Wilson Gifted Education Network
Game Over (December 1 2015 through March 11 2016)
While many video game exhibit ions have focused on the graphicdesign nature of gaming Game Over will focus more on the narrative storytell ing aspects of the industry The exhibit ion is co-curated by Erin Riley-Lopez curator of the Freedman Gallery and Eammon Kiyomura
Exhibit ion-related events include
- December 10 7 pm Klein Lecture Hall Panel - December 11 8 to 11 pm Freedman Gallery Cheetos amp Mountain Dew Playof f
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT (cont inued) Albright Col lege and Berks Opera Company to Present Amahl and the Night Visitors
Albright Colleges choral ensembles the Albright Angels and Mane Men in collaboration with the Berks Opera Company of Reading will present a concert version of Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec 5 and 6 in Albrights Memorial Chapel This classic holiday opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is set on a cold winters night in the litt le town of Bethlehem A crippled shepherd boy named Amahl and his mother are visited by three majestic wise men who have traveled from afar to offer precious gif ts to the Christ child With nothing else to offer Amahl hands his crutch to the kings as a gif t for the newborn babe The young lads self less act has a miraculous consequence
Performances will be held on Dec 5 at 730 pm and on Dec 6 at 230 pm Memorial Chapel is located on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715 For prices and tickets call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts
Albright Col leges Center for the Arts to Present A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play
Albright Colleges Center for the Arts and the Brickhouse Theater Co of Wernersville Pa will collaborate for the stage version of A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play Dec 18 to 20 in Albrights Wachovia Theatre This holiday classic is directed by Mark Flannery and presented in association with Playscripts Inc Adapted by Joe Landry from the novel by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play takes place on Christmas Eve Set inside a 1940s radio station a small ensemble of actors work together to create a live broadcast of Dickens timeless and powerful story of the healing power of redemption to a troubled nation God Bless Us Everyone
Performances will be held on Dec 18 and 19 at 8 pm and on Dec 20 at 230 pm Tickets are $25 adult day of performance $20 adult in advance $15 seniors 65 and over and Albright faculty and staff and $10 Albright students and children 17 and under For more information call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts The Center for the Arts is located on Albrights campus at 13th and Bern streets Reading Pa
Upcoming Concerts All are FREE and Open to the Public All are located in Memorial Chapel on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union Streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715
Nov 20 The McDonald-Cho-Rosen Trio will present a performance and discussion of masterworks by Ludwig Van Beethoven at 3 pm Nov 21 The Albright Symphonic Band conducted by Timothy Gross Albright adjunct faculty member in music will present a repertoire of songs that celebrate the bounty of the season at 730 pm
Nov 22 The Albright String Chamber Orchestra amp Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will present two mini-concerts at 3 pm The String Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Pankratz PhD Albright professor of history will present pieces by JS Bach The Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will be conducted by Mike Eben Albright adjunct faculty member in music
Dec 12 The Albright College choral ensembles will present their annual holiday concert Sounds of the Season at 730 pm Featuring a variety of sacred and secular works for the Christmas season the evening will include performances by the Concert Choir Womens Chorale Albright Angels and Mane Men Adlai Binger director of choral ensembles will conduct the concert de 1voacute~
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEGAMES
Chess Engage your mind develop strategies and challenge your friends and family
Quirkle An easy to learn but complex matching game dealing with colors and shapes
Dominion Card based game with unlimited possibil it ies where your goal is to build your own kingdom
Set Highly addictive fast-paced game of cognitive logical and spacial reasoning skills
Line Up Laugh while working on your memory skil ls by playing this board game that combines mystery and humor with the crime scene
Word a Round Test your vocabulary and speed with this fast-paced word identif ication game
Risk Strategize to conquer your opponent with this unpredictable game of global domination
CREATIVITY BOOKS and MAGAZINES
National Geographic Magazine A classic magazine on the latest and most interesting science information from around the world
Scribles An unusual coloring book with open-ended instructions
Imponderables Learn dozens of fascinating facts such as why do clocks run clockwise or why dont cats l ike to swim with these fun books
STEM
Litt le Bits Build STEM skills by tinkering and learning about circuits with Litt leBits
14-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Transform a solar-powered motor into 14 dif ferent custom bots
KNex Education Intro to Structures (Bridges) Combine geometry with architecture to learn how to build 13 dif ferent bridges
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students are encouraged to build on their strengths and interests by participating in competit ions offered throughout the school year Here is an update on practice dates for several of the competit ions
COMPETITION UPDATE
Competit ion Competit ion Date Update
MATHCOUNTS TBD - End of January to end of February 2016
Before school practices start December 1st in Mrs Viscariellos classroom from 700am-730am Permission slip must be turned in on December 1st
Science Fair Registration Deadline February 17 2016 Competit ion March 14 2016
1 Check in with Mr Fick for access to his Google Classroom specif ically for the Science Fair 2 Post your experiment question and get approval from Mr Fick to begin your research 3 Use the timeline posted on Google Classroom to keep you on track
You Be the Chemist
Schoolwide Competit ion TBD County Competit ion March 5 2016
After school practices will take place in Mrs Case or Mrs Hughes rooms from 245pm-330pm on Tuesday starting on December 1st Permission slip must be turned in on December 1st
Geography Bee
January 2016 Check in with Mrs Raser for study guide materials ASAP
History Bee Regional Qualifying Round December 7- 11 2015
Email Mrs Harris by November 29 2015 to register and gain access to Google Classroom
November 2015 Edition 2
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Lions Club Peace Poster Contest
Several Wilson West students submitted their artwork to the Lions Club Peace Poster contest
Congratulations to Nia Gallagher (1st place) and Lauren Beaube (2nd place) for earning their respective awards
Nias artwork is now moving onto the District Level
Nature of Nolde Art Contest
Samantha Singleton captured the beauty of the Nolde Forest and submitted her photograph to the Nature of Nolde Art contest She has been selected as a f inalist for this contest
ENRICHMENT ON THE WEEKEND
Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories Visit
Jut over 30 students across the district traveled to the Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories on Saturday November 7th to discover the wonderful world of chemistry At the lab students viewed many interesting experiments before diving in and using their hands to investigate chemistry This event was organized by the Wilson Gifted Education Network
Game Over (December 1 2015 through March 11 2016)
While many video game exhibit ions have focused on the graphicdesign nature of gaming Game Over will focus more on the narrative storytell ing aspects of the industry The exhibit ion is co-curated by Erin Riley-Lopez curator of the Freedman Gallery and Eammon Kiyomura
Exhibit ion-related events include
- December 10 7 pm Klein Lecture Hall Panel - December 11 8 to 11 pm Freedman Gallery Cheetos amp Mountain Dew Playof f
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT (cont inued) Albright Col lege and Berks Opera Company to Present Amahl and the Night Visitors
Albright Colleges choral ensembles the Albright Angels and Mane Men in collaboration with the Berks Opera Company of Reading will present a concert version of Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec 5 and 6 in Albrights Memorial Chapel This classic holiday opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is set on a cold winters night in the litt le town of Bethlehem A crippled shepherd boy named Amahl and his mother are visited by three majestic wise men who have traveled from afar to offer precious gif ts to the Christ child With nothing else to offer Amahl hands his crutch to the kings as a gif t for the newborn babe The young lads self less act has a miraculous consequence
Performances will be held on Dec 5 at 730 pm and on Dec 6 at 230 pm Memorial Chapel is located on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715 For prices and tickets call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts
Albright Col leges Center for the Arts to Present A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play
Albright Colleges Center for the Arts and the Brickhouse Theater Co of Wernersville Pa will collaborate for the stage version of A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play Dec 18 to 20 in Albrights Wachovia Theatre This holiday classic is directed by Mark Flannery and presented in association with Playscripts Inc Adapted by Joe Landry from the novel by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play takes place on Christmas Eve Set inside a 1940s radio station a small ensemble of actors work together to create a live broadcast of Dickens timeless and powerful story of the healing power of redemption to a troubled nation God Bless Us Everyone
Performances will be held on Dec 18 and 19 at 8 pm and on Dec 20 at 230 pm Tickets are $25 adult day of performance $20 adult in advance $15 seniors 65 and over and Albright faculty and staff and $10 Albright students and children 17 and under For more information call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts The Center for the Arts is located on Albrights campus at 13th and Bern streets Reading Pa
Upcoming Concerts All are FREE and Open to the Public All are located in Memorial Chapel on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union Streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715
Nov 20 The McDonald-Cho-Rosen Trio will present a performance and discussion of masterworks by Ludwig Van Beethoven at 3 pm Nov 21 The Albright Symphonic Band conducted by Timothy Gross Albright adjunct faculty member in music will present a repertoire of songs that celebrate the bounty of the season at 730 pm
Nov 22 The Albright String Chamber Orchestra amp Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will present two mini-concerts at 3 pm The String Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Pankratz PhD Albright professor of history will present pieces by JS Bach The Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will be conducted by Mike Eben Albright adjunct faculty member in music
Dec 12 The Albright College choral ensembles will present their annual holiday concert Sounds of the Season at 730 pm Featuring a variety of sacred and secular works for the Christmas season the evening will include performances by the Concert Choir Womens Chorale Albright Angels and Mane Men Adlai Binger director of choral ensembles will conduct the concert de 1voacute~
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEGAMES
Chess Engage your mind develop strategies and challenge your friends and family
Quirkle An easy to learn but complex matching game dealing with colors and shapes
Dominion Card based game with unlimited possibil it ies where your goal is to build your own kingdom
Set Highly addictive fast-paced game of cognitive logical and spacial reasoning skills
Line Up Laugh while working on your memory skil ls by playing this board game that combines mystery and humor with the crime scene
Word a Round Test your vocabulary and speed with this fast-paced word identif ication game
Risk Strategize to conquer your opponent with this unpredictable game of global domination
CREATIVITY BOOKS and MAGAZINES
National Geographic Magazine A classic magazine on the latest and most interesting science information from around the world
Scribles An unusual coloring book with open-ended instructions
Imponderables Learn dozens of fascinating facts such as why do clocks run clockwise or why dont cats l ike to swim with these fun books
STEM
Litt le Bits Build STEM skills by tinkering and learning about circuits with Litt leBits
14-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Transform a solar-powered motor into 14 dif ferent custom bots
KNex Education Intro to Structures (Bridges) Combine geometry with architecture to learn how to build 13 dif ferent bridges
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
November 2015 Edition 2
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Lions Club Peace Poster Contest
Several Wilson West students submitted their artwork to the Lions Club Peace Poster contest
Congratulations to Nia Gallagher (1st place) and Lauren Beaube (2nd place) for earning their respective awards
Nias artwork is now moving onto the District Level
Nature of Nolde Art Contest
Samantha Singleton captured the beauty of the Nolde Forest and submitted her photograph to the Nature of Nolde Art contest She has been selected as a f inalist for this contest
ENRICHMENT ON THE WEEKEND
Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories Visit
Jut over 30 students across the district traveled to the Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories on Saturday November 7th to discover the wonderful world of chemistry At the lab students viewed many interesting experiments before diving in and using their hands to investigate chemistry This event was organized by the Wilson Gifted Education Network
Game Over (December 1 2015 through March 11 2016)
While many video game exhibit ions have focused on the graphicdesign nature of gaming Game Over will focus more on the narrative storytell ing aspects of the industry The exhibit ion is co-curated by Erin Riley-Lopez curator of the Freedman Gallery and Eammon Kiyomura
Exhibit ion-related events include
- December 10 7 pm Klein Lecture Hall Panel - December 11 8 to 11 pm Freedman Gallery Cheetos amp Mountain Dew Playof f
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT (cont inued) Albright Col lege and Berks Opera Company to Present Amahl and the Night Visitors
Albright Colleges choral ensembles the Albright Angels and Mane Men in collaboration with the Berks Opera Company of Reading will present a concert version of Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec 5 and 6 in Albrights Memorial Chapel This classic holiday opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is set on a cold winters night in the litt le town of Bethlehem A crippled shepherd boy named Amahl and his mother are visited by three majestic wise men who have traveled from afar to offer precious gif ts to the Christ child With nothing else to offer Amahl hands his crutch to the kings as a gif t for the newborn babe The young lads self less act has a miraculous consequence
Performances will be held on Dec 5 at 730 pm and on Dec 6 at 230 pm Memorial Chapel is located on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715 For prices and tickets call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts
Albright Col leges Center for the Arts to Present A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play
Albright Colleges Center for the Arts and the Brickhouse Theater Co of Wernersville Pa will collaborate for the stage version of A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play Dec 18 to 20 in Albrights Wachovia Theatre This holiday classic is directed by Mark Flannery and presented in association with Playscripts Inc Adapted by Joe Landry from the novel by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play takes place on Christmas Eve Set inside a 1940s radio station a small ensemble of actors work together to create a live broadcast of Dickens timeless and powerful story of the healing power of redemption to a troubled nation God Bless Us Everyone
Performances will be held on Dec 18 and 19 at 8 pm and on Dec 20 at 230 pm Tickets are $25 adult day of performance $20 adult in advance $15 seniors 65 and over and Albright faculty and staff and $10 Albright students and children 17 and under For more information call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts The Center for the Arts is located on Albrights campus at 13th and Bern streets Reading Pa
Upcoming Concerts All are FREE and Open to the Public All are located in Memorial Chapel on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union Streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715
Nov 20 The McDonald-Cho-Rosen Trio will present a performance and discussion of masterworks by Ludwig Van Beethoven at 3 pm Nov 21 The Albright Symphonic Band conducted by Timothy Gross Albright adjunct faculty member in music will present a repertoire of songs that celebrate the bounty of the season at 730 pm
Nov 22 The Albright String Chamber Orchestra amp Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will present two mini-concerts at 3 pm The String Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Pankratz PhD Albright professor of history will present pieces by JS Bach The Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will be conducted by Mike Eben Albright adjunct faculty member in music
Dec 12 The Albright College choral ensembles will present their annual holiday concert Sounds of the Season at 730 pm Featuring a variety of sacred and secular works for the Christmas season the evening will include performances by the Concert Choir Womens Chorale Albright Angels and Mane Men Adlai Binger director of choral ensembles will conduct the concert de 1voacute~
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEGAMES
Chess Engage your mind develop strategies and challenge your friends and family
Quirkle An easy to learn but complex matching game dealing with colors and shapes
Dominion Card based game with unlimited possibil it ies where your goal is to build your own kingdom
Set Highly addictive fast-paced game of cognitive logical and spacial reasoning skills
Line Up Laugh while working on your memory skil ls by playing this board game that combines mystery and humor with the crime scene
Word a Round Test your vocabulary and speed with this fast-paced word identif ication game
Risk Strategize to conquer your opponent with this unpredictable game of global domination
CREATIVITY BOOKS and MAGAZINES
National Geographic Magazine A classic magazine on the latest and most interesting science information from around the world
Scribles An unusual coloring book with open-ended instructions
Imponderables Learn dozens of fascinating facts such as why do clocks run clockwise or why dont cats l ike to swim with these fun books
STEM
Litt le Bits Build STEM skills by tinkering and learning about circuits with Litt leBits
14-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Transform a solar-powered motor into 14 dif ferent custom bots
KNex Education Intro to Structures (Bridges) Combine geometry with architecture to learn how to build 13 dif ferent bridges
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
ENRICHMENT ON THE WEEKEND
Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories Visit
Jut over 30 students across the district traveled to the Eurof ins Lancaster Laboratories on Saturday November 7th to discover the wonderful world of chemistry At the lab students viewed many interesting experiments before diving in and using their hands to investigate chemistry This event was organized by the Wilson Gifted Education Network
Game Over (December 1 2015 through March 11 2016)
While many video game exhibit ions have focused on the graphicdesign nature of gaming Game Over will focus more on the narrative storytell ing aspects of the industry The exhibit ion is co-curated by Erin Riley-Lopez curator of the Freedman Gallery and Eammon Kiyomura
Exhibit ion-related events include
- December 10 7 pm Klein Lecture Hall Panel - December 11 8 to 11 pm Freedman Gallery Cheetos amp Mountain Dew Playof f
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT (cont inued) Albright Col lege and Berks Opera Company to Present Amahl and the Night Visitors
Albright Colleges choral ensembles the Albright Angels and Mane Men in collaboration with the Berks Opera Company of Reading will present a concert version of Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec 5 and 6 in Albrights Memorial Chapel This classic holiday opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is set on a cold winters night in the litt le town of Bethlehem A crippled shepherd boy named Amahl and his mother are visited by three majestic wise men who have traveled from afar to offer precious gif ts to the Christ child With nothing else to offer Amahl hands his crutch to the kings as a gif t for the newborn babe The young lads self less act has a miraculous consequence
Performances will be held on Dec 5 at 730 pm and on Dec 6 at 230 pm Memorial Chapel is located on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715 For prices and tickets call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts
Albright Col leges Center for the Arts to Present A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play
Albright Colleges Center for the Arts and the Brickhouse Theater Co of Wernersville Pa will collaborate for the stage version of A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play Dec 18 to 20 in Albrights Wachovia Theatre This holiday classic is directed by Mark Flannery and presented in association with Playscripts Inc Adapted by Joe Landry from the novel by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play takes place on Christmas Eve Set inside a 1940s radio station a small ensemble of actors work together to create a live broadcast of Dickens timeless and powerful story of the healing power of redemption to a troubled nation God Bless Us Everyone
Performances will be held on Dec 18 and 19 at 8 pm and on Dec 20 at 230 pm Tickets are $25 adult day of performance $20 adult in advance $15 seniors 65 and over and Albright faculty and staff and $10 Albright students and children 17 and under For more information call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts The Center for the Arts is located on Albrights campus at 13th and Bern streets Reading Pa
Upcoming Concerts All are FREE and Open to the Public All are located in Memorial Chapel on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union Streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715
Nov 20 The McDonald-Cho-Rosen Trio will present a performance and discussion of masterworks by Ludwig Van Beethoven at 3 pm Nov 21 The Albright Symphonic Band conducted by Timothy Gross Albright adjunct faculty member in music will present a repertoire of songs that celebrate the bounty of the season at 730 pm
Nov 22 The Albright String Chamber Orchestra amp Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will present two mini-concerts at 3 pm The String Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Pankratz PhD Albright professor of history will present pieces by JS Bach The Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will be conducted by Mike Eben Albright adjunct faculty member in music
Dec 12 The Albright College choral ensembles will present their annual holiday concert Sounds of the Season at 730 pm Featuring a variety of sacred and secular works for the Christmas season the evening will include performances by the Concert Choir Womens Chorale Albright Angels and Mane Men Adlai Binger director of choral ensembles will conduct the concert de 1voacute~
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEGAMES
Chess Engage your mind develop strategies and challenge your friends and family
Quirkle An easy to learn but complex matching game dealing with colors and shapes
Dominion Card based game with unlimited possibil it ies where your goal is to build your own kingdom
Set Highly addictive fast-paced game of cognitive logical and spacial reasoning skills
Line Up Laugh while working on your memory skil ls by playing this board game that combines mystery and humor with the crime scene
Word a Round Test your vocabulary and speed with this fast-paced word identif ication game
Risk Strategize to conquer your opponent with this unpredictable game of global domination
CREATIVITY BOOKS and MAGAZINES
National Geographic Magazine A classic magazine on the latest and most interesting science information from around the world
Scribles An unusual coloring book with open-ended instructions
Imponderables Learn dozens of fascinating facts such as why do clocks run clockwise or why dont cats l ike to swim with these fun books
STEM
Litt le Bits Build STEM skills by tinkering and learning about circuits with Litt leBits
14-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Transform a solar-powered motor into 14 dif ferent custom bots
KNex Education Intro to Structures (Bridges) Combine geometry with architecture to learn how to build 13 dif ferent bridges
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
EVENTS AT ALBRIGHT (cont inued) Albright Col lege and Berks Opera Company to Present Amahl and the Night Visitors
Albright Colleges choral ensembles the Albright Angels and Mane Men in collaboration with the Berks Opera Company of Reading will present a concert version of Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec 5 and 6 in Albrights Memorial Chapel This classic holiday opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is set on a cold winters night in the litt le town of Bethlehem A crippled shepherd boy named Amahl and his mother are visited by three majestic wise men who have traveled from afar to offer precious gif ts to the Christ child With nothing else to offer Amahl hands his crutch to the kings as a gif t for the newborn babe The young lads self less act has a miraculous consequence
Performances will be held on Dec 5 at 730 pm and on Dec 6 at 230 pm Memorial Chapel is located on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715 For prices and tickets call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts
Albright Col leges Center for the Arts to Present A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play
Albright Colleges Center for the Arts and the Brickhouse Theater Co of Wernersville Pa will collaborate for the stage version of A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play Dec 18 to 20 in Albrights Wachovia Theatre This holiday classic is directed by Mark Flannery and presented in association with Playscripts Inc Adapted by Joe Landry from the novel by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play takes place on Christmas Eve Set inside a 1940s radio station a small ensemble of actors work together to create a live broadcast of Dickens timeless and powerful story of the healing power of redemption to a troubled nation God Bless Us Everyone
Performances will be held on Dec 18 and 19 at 8 pm and on Dec 20 at 230 pm Tickets are $25 adult day of performance $20 adult in advance $15 seniors 65 and over and Albright faculty and staff and $10 Albright students and children 17 and under For more information call the box off ice at 610-921-7547 or visit wwwalbrighteducenterforthearts The Center for the Arts is located on Albrights campus at 13th and Bern streets Reading Pa
Upcoming Concerts All are FREE and Open to the Public All are located in Memorial Chapel on the Albright College campus at 13th amp Union Streets in Reading For more information please call the music department at 610-921-7715
Nov 20 The McDonald-Cho-Rosen Trio will present a performance and discussion of masterworks by Ludwig Van Beethoven at 3 pm Nov 21 The Albright Symphonic Band conducted by Timothy Gross Albright adjunct faculty member in music will present a repertoire of songs that celebrate the bounty of the season at 730 pm
Nov 22 The Albright String Chamber Orchestra amp Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will present two mini-concerts at 3 pm The String Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Pankratz PhD Albright professor of history will present pieces by JS Bach The Big Cat Jazz Ensemble will be conducted by Mike Eben Albright adjunct faculty member in music
Dec 12 The Albright College choral ensembles will present their annual holiday concert Sounds of the Season at 730 pm Featuring a variety of sacred and secular works for the Christmas season the evening will include performances by the Concert Choir Womens Chorale Albright Angels and Mane Men Adlai Binger director of choral ensembles will conduct the concert de 1voacute~
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEGAMES
Chess Engage your mind develop strategies and challenge your friends and family
Quirkle An easy to learn but complex matching game dealing with colors and shapes
Dominion Card based game with unlimited possibil it ies where your goal is to build your own kingdom
Set Highly addictive fast-paced game of cognitive logical and spacial reasoning skills
Line Up Laugh while working on your memory skil ls by playing this board game that combines mystery and humor with the crime scene
Word a Round Test your vocabulary and speed with this fast-paced word identif ication game
Risk Strategize to conquer your opponent with this unpredictable game of global domination
CREATIVITY BOOKS and MAGAZINES
National Geographic Magazine A classic magazine on the latest and most interesting science information from around the world
Scribles An unusual coloring book with open-ended instructions
Imponderables Learn dozens of fascinating facts such as why do clocks run clockwise or why dont cats l ike to swim with these fun books
STEM
Litt le Bits Build STEM skills by tinkering and learning about circuits with Litt leBits
14-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Transform a solar-powered motor into 14 dif ferent custom bots
KNex Education Intro to Structures (Bridges) Combine geometry with architecture to learn how to build 13 dif ferent bridges
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEGAMES
Chess Engage your mind develop strategies and challenge your friends and family
Quirkle An easy to learn but complex matching game dealing with colors and shapes
Dominion Card based game with unlimited possibil it ies where your goal is to build your own kingdom
Set Highly addictive fast-paced game of cognitive logical and spacial reasoning skills
Line Up Laugh while working on your memory skil ls by playing this board game that combines mystery and humor with the crime scene
Word a Round Test your vocabulary and speed with this fast-paced word identif ication game
Risk Strategize to conquer your opponent with this unpredictable game of global domination
CREATIVITY BOOKS and MAGAZINES
National Geographic Magazine A classic magazine on the latest and most interesting science information from around the world
Scribles An unusual coloring book with open-ended instructions
Imponderables Learn dozens of fascinating facts such as why do clocks run clockwise or why dont cats l ike to swim with these fun books
STEM
Litt le Bits Build STEM skills by tinkering and learning about circuits with Litt leBits
14-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Transform a solar-powered motor into 14 dif ferent custom bots
KNex Education Intro to Structures (Bridges) Combine geometry with architecture to learn how to build 13 dif ferent bridges
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
DONATIONS NEEDEDWith various activities challenges and opportunities occurring within the walls of the Gifted Support classroom we are in need of a few items to help us continue to grow and allow for more students to participate and join in on the fun
The Gifted Support classroom is looking
for the following items
1 Old Legos (These will be used in conjunction with the Lego Education Kit that was purchased through a Wilson Education Foundation grant)
2 Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
3 Shoe boxes
4 Marbles and bouncy balls
5 Unused straws
Please send donations with your child to Room 220
Thank you
