I had a great time at last Friday's performance of "Blather, Blarney and Balderdash". The story of a lovesick shepherd and the leprechauns that come to help him win the hand of his beloved was delightful and wonderfully performed by a large and strong cast of El Carmelo 4th and 5th graders.
So many things to praise! The cast's delivery of their lines had me laughing out loud (hope I didn't disturb anyone). The set looked great and did everything it needed to do (I really liked the hole in the hedge and how it was used). Great costumes (I'm sure that represented many hours of parent work alone). The student actors not only sounded great and looked great, they knew where to be and at what time to enter and exit which was no small feat with an involved story and lots of parts.
Producers Rebecca Davis and Anna Maria Dias along with Director Jonathan Shue should be very proud of their work and the work of the many students and parents responsible for the success of the school play. It was a very good time and I for one am grateful that all of these folk made this effort. It really paid off for the audience and, I hope, for everyone involved. Well done!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Getting ready for PIE?
Thanksgiving is just over a week away. Has anyone else jumped the gun by having pumpkin pie before the big day? I confess I have (along with pumpkin scones, pumpkin lattes, well... enough said). Pie is a big part of this time of year.
Another slice of PIE (Partners in Education) is the important work being done by El Carmelo volunteers to support the work of the Palo Alto Unified schools, including ourselves. I want to thank everyone that has worked to organize this year's effort and to all of you that have contributed so far this year. Did you know that we count the contribution level by percentage of families? Any contribution of any size goes to show how committed our school community is to education. Thanks again for your contribution, particularly during a time of uncertainty.
And do enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday. The one constant of mine has been that, in whose ever house we celebrate, whatever we are eating, we always bring our loved ones together. May your families cherish the time you spend being thankful .
Another slice of PIE (Partners in Education) is the important work being done by El Carmelo volunteers to support the work of the Palo Alto Unified schools, including ourselves. I want to thank everyone that has worked to organize this year's effort and to all of you that have contributed so far this year. Did you know that we count the contribution level by percentage of families? Any contribution of any size goes to show how committed our school community is to education. Thanks again for your contribution, particularly during a time of uncertainty.
And do enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday. The one constant of mine has been that, in whose ever house we celebrate, whatever we are eating, we always bring our loved ones together. May your families cherish the time you spend being thankful .
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