Well, we had our first meeting for our 90-second Newbery project, and the Newbery award-winning book that the group has selected for a minute and a half of video glory is... Holes, by Louis Sachar!
A juvenile detention center, a gypsy curse, a wild west outlaw, onions, lizards, pigs being carried up hills... Looks like we've got our work cut out for us.
We'll have one more meeting before we start filming, so if you're interested in getting involved, call 610-688-7092, ext. 209.
Don't know what I'm talking about? Learn more about the project at author James Kennedy's website.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
New Leaves - My Job
By Yerin, age 11.
My book is filled with what I want to be when I grow up, such as a dentist, singer, and more. This was a lot of fun for me, because I got to write/draw about my future job. But I had trouble getting more exciting ideas for each page.
My book is filled with what I want to be when I grow up, such as a dentist, singer, and more. This was a lot of fun for me, because I got to write/draw about my future job. But I had trouble getting more exciting ideas for each page.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
New Leaves - The Fantasy Land
By Hari, age 12.
My theme of my book is fantasy. The toughest challenge was to make the airplane dock. I loved making this.
My theme of my book is fantasy. The toughest challenge was to make the airplane dock. I loved making this.
New Leaves - Family Love
By Chaerin, age 10.
My book shows all about family. When I was making my book, our helper Angela helped us think of what to do. And after 9 weeks, I finished my masterpiece. But there was still trouble on my journey, like when I couldn't glue my paper on or it was too hard to draw something, but I solved my problems by not doing it. It was a great idea.
PS- Don't ever give up, like me.
PSS- BYE!
My book shows all about family. When I was making my book, our helper Angela helped us think of what to do. And after 9 weeks, I finished my masterpiece. But there was still trouble on my journey, like when I couldn't glue my paper on or it was too hard to draw something, but I solved my problems by not doing it. It was a great idea.
PS- Don't ever give up, like me.
PSS- BYE!
New Leaves - I Dream
By Tracy, age 12.
My book tells about a mouse dream. He goes to New York City, to Africa, to so many places. In this trip, he made many friends.
My book tells about a mouse dream. He goes to New York City, to Africa, to so many places. In this trip, he made many friends.
New Leaves - The Mysteric Book
By Arshad, age 10.
In my book, the theme was mystery. The painting went pretty good and it was fun to do. The pop-ups didn't go so well, and it was not fun. That is why I only did one. So over all, I painted the outside, and also painted the inside.
In my book, the theme was mystery. The painting went pretty good and it was fun to do. The pop-ups didn't go so well, and it was not fun. That is why I only did one. So over all, I painted the outside, and also painted the inside.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Schedule for Celtic Festival Events (February 26)
Bienvenue! Croeso! Dynnargh! Failte! Welcome!
Parents must stay and CLOSELY supervise children, especially those ages 6 and under, at ALL events, in all rooms, throughout the day.
CRAFTS
10:00-4:00 in the Tyler Hedges Room (downstairs)
Design your own Irish or Scottish tartan, make a Celtic knot, color the Welsh flag, build a Breton or Cornish lighthouse. Please choose no more than one of each craft so that we have enough supplies for everyone who wishes to participate.
DANCE
3:00-3:45 in the Large Event Room (upstairs)
Students from the Cara School of Irish Dance will perform jigs, reels, hornpipes, and set dances.
www.caraschool.com/
FACE PAINTING
Between performances/events in the Large Event Room (upstairs)
10:00-11:30
12:30-1:30
2:30-3:00
Select one of our pre-chosen designs for your face or hand. One per child while others are waiting, please.
FOOD
11:30-12:30 in the Large Event Room (upstairs)
The staff of MacDougall's Irish Victory Cakes will relate the history of the Victory Cake, followed by a free cake tasting. Does not require a food ticket.
http://macdougallscakes.com/home
10:00-4:00 in the Connection Lounge Area (downstairs)
Each attendee will be given two food tickets which can be used for any two of the following bite-sized samples of traditional treats from the Celtic nations: Welsh cakes, Scottish shortbread, Breton galettes, or Cornish fudge. Irish red lemonade, which does not require a ticket, will be served as long as it lasts, one serving per person, please.
MUSIC
1:30-2:15 in the Large Event Room (upstairs)
The women and girls of WolfSong Music Studios will perform traditional folk tunes and patriotic songs of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales (get ready to sing along!), and fiddler John Brophy will get our toes tapping with a jig and a reel.
www.wolfsongs.org
STORY TIMES
With Ms. Michele or Ms. Angela in the Picture Book Area (downstairs)
10:30-11:00
12:30-1:00
2:30-3:00
Picture books, folk tales, and poems from the Celtic nations. Story times are most appropriate for ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome to attend.
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