Seventh Class - Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

On Wednesday, October 27th, the grades 3,4,5,6, and 7 attended a field trip to see Romeo and Juliet by the group Shakespeare in Action. The classes truly enjoyed the play, and did ask very many questions during the Q&A session. Everyone was VERY well behaved. I believe our group had the youngest audience. We discussed the play afterwards during our rehearsal and many admitted they were moved to tears during some parts. The actors were all professionals and that was truly evident as the St. Jude's audience was swept away, finding the performances very believable. Well done St. Jude's; we're very proud of you.

JK
There was no drama class today due to the field trip for the middle and upper schools, but the children did practise their song with Mme. Stella.

Costume alert for the Christmas production: Please have the children dressed as for the summer: summer dresses, shorts, T-shirts, capris, sunglasses, sandals, etc. They may change at school if they arrive early enough, or they may have something warmer on underneath. For instance: a turtle neck and tights, with a sundress over top. This will only be required on the night of the performance and NOT for class.

We are also looking for a big straw hat to borrow.

Parents and Guardians: If you would like to volunteer your time on Wednesdays at 11:30 for half an hour, we would be delighted to have you.

SK
There was no drama class today due to the field trip for the middle and upper schools, but the children did practise their song with Mrs. Mischuk.

Costume alert for the Christmas production: Please start thinking about a Christmasy outfit for your child for the Christmas concert. Nothing too fancy, just warm and snuggly, and perhaps with some red and/or green.

We are also looking for ONE Santa hat, and one child, a boy will need to wear all red with a black belt and black boots. More on that later, but if you have something like that, we may ask you to borrow it later. We would like this to be a surprise.

Also: if every child could bring in one, small, wrapped, EMPTY box in Christmas type wrapping paper, that would help the production immensely. We also need four Christmas stockings - larger, but looking very much like an ordinary SOCK, with colour.

All of this will be required ONE WEEK BEFORE the production, and your support in this matter will be more than appreciated.

Parents and Guardians: If you would like to volunteer your time on Wednesdays at 11:30 for half an hour, we would be delighted to have you.

GRADES 1 & 2
The grade ones and twos had their regular class and things are coming along well  for our Christmas production. The children will soon be bringing home their required items for memorizing.

We will be needing ONE SANTA OUTFIT. If someone has one and would be willing to share, it would be very much appreciated. Please let me know.

All the children will need to wear pajamas and robes for their production, except for Santa and the mouse.

We are also looking for the following props: plastic purple fruit; a small sleigh WITH reindeer; Christmas stockings; a small to medium sized Christmas tree; and eight antler headbands.

GRADES 3 & 4
To both grades - you are studying Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare in your combined class. It is a shortened version and will only be performed for Mrs. Haag and Mr. Sawatsky.

Grade 4's - you are ALSO studying and putting on the production of The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet by Peter Bloedel. This one MUST BE MEMORIZED, it will have full costumes and props! You now have extra rehearsals on Fridays from 2 pm to 3 pm. Come prepared. Always read the blog in PINK at the bottom of this posting, as it applies to you too.

To both grades - The tests are marked and will be returned this week. Please have them signed. A make-up test will be given on Wedesday, November 10th.

To both grades - We will finish the study of the play Romeo and Juliet this coming week and will perform it one week after our make-up test. Please know what you are reading - you will not have to memorize but may do so if you wish. You may also wear any type of costume you feel is appropriate. It is NOT a modern day version and you do not have to have a costume if you don't want to.

GRADE 5,6, & 7
We will finish blocking after this upcoming class. You will start learning your dance in Ms. Land's gym class. Please start memorizing and learn your blocking. If you have to write it down on your script then please do so. We have now added extra rehearsals on Fridays from 2 pm to 3 pm.

CAST MEMBERS (Grade 4, 5, 6, & 7)
You must memorize your lines and your blocking. Remember, when you perform, it is up to you to know where to go and what to do - even if that means standing still backstage and listening for your cue, or if that means helping a fellow cast member with a costume change. Your performance in this play will be indicative of your role in the Spring Production of Julius Caesar.

Please check the bottom of this blog for a list of required PROPS. You must first ask your parents' or guardians' permission before you bring something to school. We will need to start using props at every rehearsal. The director decides which prop will be used, so please don't be saddened if I send you back home with your prop. I will be VERY pleased that you tried so hard. It will count.

I will also start sending you home with a list of your costume outline. If you don't have something, please tell me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, so that I can ask the rest of the group if they have whatever you need, and would be willing to lend it to you.

Whatever you bring in, you must have a) parental permission and b) it labelled.

Best Regards,
Mrs. Deras