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Monday, March 5 Opera Week Begins! AMI Consultant visits

Next week we welcome guest directors, Bill and Hollis Bokhout. These seasoned professionals fly in from Michigan every year to spend five precious days with our Elementary students. Opera Week is a unique and intense experience for the Ele-mentary children. They will commit their songs to memory, learn complex choreog-raphy and turn their complete attention toward the production of a full-blown chil-dren’s opera. The Extended Day children also have a vital role in next week’s work. They are already rehearsing their songs for the introduction to Harlequin. Please be sure to welcome our guests, Bill and Hollis, and give all our children the care, sup-port and enthusiasm that will sustain them through Friday evening’s performance!

March 2, 2012

A Window into Their World

Wednesday, March 7 Daisies 3:15-4:30

Friday, March 9 CONTRACTS DUE No School for MP No Nest Dress Rehearsal 10:00 ED & EL dismissal 2:00 Opera 7:00 Ferguson Theater

This week’s montage takes a look at what it means to feel safe. We know children need to feel secure to flourish, but do we know what that really means? Have we asked the right questions? Do we have the right priorities? The word “safe” finds its origins in words like “whole” & “intact.” Do families, com-munities, schools make this the goal? We know one that does. Enjoy.

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The Cobb School, Montessori

presents

Harlequin Friday, March 9 at 7pm

EWS’s Ferguson Theater

for tickets contact

beth.rumsey@cobbschool.com

Check out what's new this year at The Cobb School Auction: open bar — no more fumbling for cash cocktail casual — no more worrying about a costume teacup raffle — the chance to bring home a great basket for your children

special guest auctioneer — Maureen and Sheryl are off the hook photo booth — you'll finally have a photo of yourself and your friends

a Chris Lyles surprise — Chris is working his magic with students so stay tuned And YES we're still raffling wine baskets! Margaret or Windy is ready to wel-

come your wine and champagne donations. (Be sure to include a cash value.)

GET EXCITED FOR THIS YEAR’S AUCTION!

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Parent Notes & Reminders

The Cobb School Welcomes...

Have a wonderful weekend! From all of us at The Cobb School, Montessori!

Circus Smirkus Residency Schedule, March 26-30, 2012

WED THURS FRI 8:45-10:00 Miss Pemba Mrs. Ebersol Maureen Hilsdon

10:15-11:30 YCC Joan Gwillim Mrs. Gallagher

11:30 -12:00 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

12:00-1:15 Joan Gwillim UEL UEL

1:30-2:45 UEL Maureen Hilsdon Joan Gwillim

...Tommy to Mrs. Ebersol’s Morn-ing Primary class. Tommy has moved up from our YCC, so you might already know him and his par-ents, Jo and Matthew. Be sure to say hello to them when you see them in the hallway! Welcome, Tommy!

For one very special week every year, The Cobb School welcomes Troy Wunderle of Circus Smirkus! Troy brings his tal-ent, skill and enthusiasm to our school and shows the children how to challenge themselves, work together and have fun. Parents are encouraged to join their child during one or more of their child’s class sessions on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. The parents are always a huge help, especially with the balancing equipment, and the children love to see the adults enjoying the circus! Elementary parents should feel welcome to select the session more convenient to their schedule.

Paella Time! By Eleanor Potter & Madison Dwyer On Friday, February 10 the UEL brought in veggies, meats, fruits, rice and sauces to experience the Spanish culture. We made a delicious Spanish dish called Paella. Paella is a traditional dish originating from Spain and is made of rice, meat, seafood and vegetables. We also made a drink called Sangria. Sangria is a drink that would traditionally have wine and fruits in it. When we made the drink, instead of using wine we used grape juice and added some sprite to make it bubbly. We started cooking at 9am on Friday morning and finished at noon. While we were cooking we listened to fla-menco music. To make the experience more authentic we set up the room as a Spanish restaurant. While finishing up our lunch we watched a video of flamenco dancers. After watching the video our Spanish teacher, Marisa Maldonado, taught us some great flamenco steps. While we were dancing, Mark, our teacher started playing along with his guitar, and the

rest of the class who weren’t dancing at the time gathered and clapped. Here are some reviews from our special guests: Mark I.: “La paella estaba buen sama con mucho sabor.” Mrs. Cobb: “It was very delicious and impressive.” Gerry: “It was incredibly delicious. I just had to have two servings.” Linda: “It was colorful, tasty, and it was nice to taste something new that I have never tried before.”

Lice Treatment Center technicians will check our stu-dents following the break on Monday, March 26. As al-ways this is done with sensitivity and without great dis-ruption. If you would like to accompany your child or if you would like your child excused from this check, please contact Mary Anne Creto at 860-658-1144 ext. 105.

Reminder: Elementary conferences scheduled for Wednesday, February 29 have been moved to Monday, March 5. If this shift poses a problem, please reschedule your conference with your child’s teacher.