2-5-10 Ms. Glass third grade storytellers rehearse Turtle & Beaver's Race
Friends:
Friday was my 7th day at Strehle Elementary in Avondale, Louisiana doing my Story Fest story theater residency. It was the Friday before the BIG GAME. The New Orleans Saints were playing in the Super Bowl and the whole school had team spirit!
2-5-10 It's Who Dat spirit at Strehle!
My day started in Ms. Giroir’s PK classroom. It was my second visit in the class and I told the story of “Sody Sallyraytus.” Then we explored creative movement with scarves to jazz music. Fun!
2-5-10 Dianne tells Sody Sallyraytus to Ms. Giroir's PK students
Then it was on to Ms. Robinson’s PK class, right next door. They were seated and waiting quietly for me. Boy, did we have a blast! It was my second visit there too and they loved the story of “Sody Sallyraytus.” Not only did we dance with scarves, but we also second-lined around the room!
2-5-10 Ms. Robinson's PK students enjoy storytelling!
Next, it was on to Ms. Clausing’s kindergarten class. The students had fun with the story and again, loved dancing with the scarves.
2-5-10 Ms. Clausing's Kindergarteners dance with scarves
My next class was Ms. Williams’ 5th grade homeroom but I followed the room number on my schedule and oops, I ended up in the wrong class. Fortunately, Ms. Williams’ students and I had time to rehearse their story, “The Lion and the Mouse.” It’s so cute. I can’t wait to see them perform it!
2-5-10 Ms. Williams' 5th grade storytellers all have Saints spirit!
After lunch, I had an unexpected break so I signed books for the teachers who placed an order. Then it was on to Ms. Landry’s class. Unfortunately, Ms. Landry had to attend a meeting and the class was uncharacteristically rambunctious. I had to admonish the class several times and try to maintain order. For the first time ever, I actually sent students to detention! It broke my heart but it had to be done. I was finally able to settle them down enough to go through one rehearsal of their story. I hope they are ready on performance day.
2-5-10 Ms. Landry's 4th grade story chorus
My last class was Ms. Glass’ third grade class. They did such a wonderful job with their story, “Turtle and Beaver’s Race.” It was a pleasure to work with them. I love what they did with their story chorus.
2-5-10 Ms. Glass third grade story chorus does a great job
At the end of the day, announcements came on. Over the speaker the office said, “We have only one announcement…” Then they played “Get Crunk,” the Saints’ touchdown song! Ms. Glass and her students began dancing. Then we all chanted, “Who Dat!” It was so much fun and a great way to end the day!!”
2-5-10 Strehle students stand up and Get Crunk! at the end of the day during afternoon announcements
I am nearing the end of my residency. One more full day to go and then two half days. My third, fourth and fifth graders perform on Tuesday and Wednesday for each other in grade level performances and for the lower grades. Fourth grade will perform for first grade. Fifth grade will perform for second grade. Third grade will perform for PK and kindergarten. I look forward to it.
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
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you are so coOl to be going around the world like you are when you go away from a school or something eles everyone will miss you you ARE SO NICE,PRETTY,NICE ,COOL,AND NICE OH I ALREDY SAID THAT BUT YOU ARE THOUGH HAVE A NICE DAY