Jag -- Sorry for the delay in my response. I was on vacation for 2 weeks
. Our Reading Under the Stars program was very successful. Here is an excerpt from the flyer we sent to parents:
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Have your child bring a blanket and a flashlight to Willow Field Elementary School on Friday, October 8th at 6:30PM to explore two of the most fascinating aspects of our daily lives: the weather and the stars!!
Meet Dave Longley Meteorologist, from News Channel 9 who will talk to the children about the weather and actually produce a forecast for the evening.
Also weather permitting, Ray Dague, local astronomer will inform us through the use of telescopes about the stars and planets! A short story will be included in the program.
Due to limited space and mature content, this program will be offered to 3rd –6th grade children only.
Pre-registration required – fill out the form below and return to your child’s teacher no later than Monday, September 27th.
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We set up the format of the evening as follows:
1) 6:15 - 6:30 p.m. – Registration;
2) 6:25 - 6:30 p.m. – Students Assemble in Cafeteria/Gym;
3) 6:30 - 6:35 p.m. – Introductions:
Welcome and Introduction of Speakers: Dave Longley (News Channel 9 Meteorologist), Jan Matousek (Superintendent) and Ray Dague, Esq. (Attorney and Astronomer)
4) Announce Format of the evening:
a) Presentation by Dave Longley;
b) After Dave Longley’s presentation, the students will break into 3 smaller groups (by grade) with parent leaders. The parent leaders will rotate their group between 3 stations for approximately 25-30 minutes each.
c) Meet back in the cafeteria/gym around 8:30 or so for milk and cookies!
5) 6:35 - 7:05 p.m. – Dave Longley’s presentation;
6) 7:10 to 7:40; 7:40 to 8:05; 8:05 to 8:30 – Break out groups rotate between Stations 1, 2, 3:
STATION 1) Craft –
Students will assemble in the Bascol Room and make a miniature solar system using Styrofoam balls and model magic;
STATION 2) Reading under the Stars with Superintendent Jan Matousek –
Students will assemble outside with their blankets and flashlights on the grass in the front of the school for a reading of "The Question and Answer Book – All about Stars";
STATION 3) Astronomer Ray Dague, Esq. –
Students will assemble outside the back door near the basketball court with their blankets where Ray Dague will use his computer controlled telescopes to look at the cosmos.
7) 8:30 - 8:40 p.m. – Students reassemble in the cafeteria for refreshments. Volunteers distribute cookies and milk courtesy of Aldi.
8) 8:40 p.m. – Conclusion
Please feel free to e-mail me at
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