Dawes School Residency Day 4 – Thursday, October 29, 2009
10-29-09 Dianne de Las Casas & Sue Jicha, Dawes Librarian
Friends:
My day began with an assembly program for Grades 3-5. I did my spooky program, “Scared Silly,” since Halloween was just around the corner. The students loved it. My “Ghost of Mable Gable” was ever popular and the students were chanting the punch line all day long. Cool!
After my assembly, I went to Ms. Whisler’s 2nd grade TWI (Two Way Immersion) class. They listened to a story (”Sody Sallyraytus”), learned Zydeco, and did role playing exercises. Though the boys were a little reluctant, we still had fun.
10-29-09 Dancing Zydeco in Ms. Whisler's 2nd grade class
Ms. Whisler’s class loved the role playing drama activity. They were really good at portraying the various roles I gave them.
10-29-09 Acting as tables in Ms. Whisler's 2nd grade class
After Ms. Whisler’s class, I saw Ms. Shleker’s second graders. They were such a kind, cooperative group that exhibited exemplary teamwork and partnering skills. I even gave them a little treat and taught them Hula!
10-29-09 Telling a story in Ms. Schleker's 2nd grade class
Afterwards, the class treated me to a choral reading of two fun poems including “Igga Bigga,” which I love! What a fantastic class!
10-29-09 Ms. Schleker's 2nd graders are elephants
I met a phenomenal pumpkin carving artist, David Rotter, a Dawes parent and school helper. He brought Ms. Johnson, the super school secretary, a cool carved pumpkin! Wow!
10-29-09 David Rotter, a Dawes parent and visual artist, poses with his amazing carved pumpkin. He's a handsome fella, isn't he?! LOL
My day ended with an assembly program for grades K through 2. Again, I did my “Scared Silly” show and the students loved it. They even helped me on stage a couple of times! It was a blast!
Later that night, I had a performance and book signing at the Dawes Book Fair at Barnes & Noble.
10-30-09 Barnes & Noble performance small
The event was packed and I enjoyed myself immensely! It looked like the kids did too!
10-30-09 Madame Poulet Eats Roaches
After my performance, I signed lots of books. Thank you Dawes School for supporting the book fair night! And thank you to Juliet Bond for providing the photos from the Barnes & Noble event in Evanston! 
10-30-09 Signing at Barnes & Noble
Until next time….
Warmly, Dianne
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