Music Teacher Alice Sandahl has been working with the second through fifth grades for several months on a project called “The Perkins Choir Project.” Working with other musicians, Alice has adapted six Seattle “Indie” rock songs to be sung by a choir. Songs by Seattle rock notables such as Grand Hallway, Damien Jurado, and The Long Winters are some of the artists covered by the choir. The choir will be previewing some of their songs at our Spring Music Showcase on Thursday, May 26. On May 20th, the choir is going down to a professional studio in south Seattle to record the songs. The recordings will be pressed onto cd’s. The cd’s will be designed and sold by the choir. All profits will go to fund new instruments and opportunities for our music program. To preorder a cd or preview early versions of the choir songs go to http://perkinsschool.bandcamp.com
Alice in Wonderland
Mark Your Calendars for March 29, 6:30 PM
ALICE IN WONDERLAND!
The Perkins School is presenting an ALL SCHOOL musical, “Alice in Wonderland,” on Tuesday March 29th, at 6:30 PM at the FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Science Fair and Metamorphosis the Musical
The Perkins School Science Fair and presentation of Metamorphosis the Musical will be held on Thursday, February 17 – 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!
Our last open house event will be this Sunday, January 23rd.
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm. (program starts at 2:15)
Winter Break
Perkins School will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31. The Extended Day Program will be open Monday, December 20 – Thursday, December 30. No Extended Day on Friday December 24 and December 31. Have a great Break Perkins!
PPA Meeting – Wednesday, November 3
Birds+ Bees+ Kids
Unlike any other PPA Meeting Perkins has had!
Come see what Seattle Magazine, Parent Map, and NW Cable News are reporting on. Special guest and lecturer Amy Lang on Birds & Bees and Your Kids. This is a rare opportunity to hear and see Amy discuss birds and bees topics that are relevant and age-appropriate for children between preschool age and teen. She encourages parents of younger elementary kids not to miss it. Please join us for this unique opportunity.
*Wed., Nov. 3rd from 6:30-8:00.Talk will start promptly at 6:45,
followed by a Q&A session.
* Note this is a date change from the originally scheduled PPA meeting on the school calendar.
For more information, visit Amy’s web site at www.birdsandbeesandkids.
Native Plant Salvage
Help Salvage Native Plants for Perkins!
We need your help! In an effort to create a school wildlife habitat, Perkins is participating in our second annual native plant salvage. At this event, volunteers dig up native plants for the county and then take as many as they want for themselves. As you may have noticed, we are creating a new native garden in front of the school. We would like to salvage numerous native plants at this dig and instantly create a lush native garden and greatly increase the plantings in our existing garden. It’s a great opportunity to help out Perkins, build a better school habitat, deepen school community ties, and get our hands dirty! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Deese. We hope to see you there – especially if you have a truck! Thank you!
When: Saturday, November 6, 2010 9 am – 12 pm: Salvage in Black Diamond.
Directions: From I-405 near Renton, take Highway 169 past Black Diamond. Turn right on SE Green Vally Rd. Go approximately 1.5 miles and watch for a sign on your right. Turn into site on gravel road.
Notes: A parent or guardian must accompany volunteers under 16 years old. Dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. King County will provide gloves, tools and light refreshments.
