Wolftrap Elementary School PTA

Enrichment Programs

Cultural Arts - Assemblies



Books! The Magic is Real! - Joe Romano
September 17, 2008


"Books! The Magic is Real!" is an exciting production that brings books to life through the art of magic and illusion. This spectacular production will ignite a passion for reading all through the school year! The show features dynamic music, dazzling illusions and outstanding literature. Your students will witness breath-taking feats of magic using characters and plot lines from " Harry Potter", "Dr. Seuss" , "How to Eat Fried Worms" and more!  Joe Romano has worked with literally every major theme park in the country including Universal Studios, Knotts' Berry Farm, Six Flags, and Walt Disney Cruise Lines. He has appeared with Larry King, Celine Dion, and Ricky Martin. Romano started writing educational programs in 1990, and since that time his productions have appeared in over 3000 different elementary schools.
http://www.booksthemagicisreal.com/about_us.html




Curtis Blues
December 9th, 2008

This show expresses the singers own lifetime of research in the history of blues.  From the African Gourd Banjo carried over on slave ships, to the one string "diddley bow" and home made cigar box guitar, and then on to the metal resonators guitars popular in the 1930's. All the instruments played by the early bluesmen before the electric guitar drowned out the acoustic guitar.
http://www.curtisblues.com




Traveling Science Show (from the Franklin Institute Science Museum)
February 10th, 2009 

This year the show is entitled “Motion and Machines.” Students will learn more about the many machines that they use every day. The focus will be on the basic physics of motion. Using rubber balls, bricks, and wooden blocks, Newton’s laws of motion will be introduced. These laws will come to life through demonstrations with a lever, pulley, and student-driven hover car. We hope the show will inspire students to think about their own great scientific experiments to present at the Edison Expo a month later on March 10. http://www2.fi.edu  




Magpie
April 22nd, 2009

Cultural Arts has joined forces with HOWL to bring you this environmental assembly. Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner have traveled and toured extensively, performed in concerts, at folk clubs, and in festivals around the world, and recorded many times. They are internationally known for their musical work in the environmental movement, supporting the work of such groups as the National Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation.
http://www.magpiemusic.com 





Improv4Kids
June 11th, 2009 at 7:00pm

This final cultural arts show will be an evening presentation held in the gym. A New York-based improvisation troupe, Improv4Kids, will provide entertainment for the whole family. Co-founders Walt Fraser and Laurice Fattal established Improv4Kids in 2004 to bring a new and fresh concept to young audiences through the art of improvisation, music, storytelling, dance pantomime, and theater. The idea is to allow children to learn about comedy while actively participating in the creative process. Improvisation develops unscripted and unplanned skits into comedy acts based on audience suggestions. We expect a fun and funny night at Wolftrap. 
http://improv4kids.com   

 

GRACE Art
Grace Art Brochure
G.R.A.C.E. (Greater Reston Arts Center) is a supplemental educational program designed to foster a greater understanding of various art forms and artists into the schools. A different artist is featured each month from October through February. The one hour class time consists of 10-15 minutes of docent led discussion followed by 45-50 minutes of work on a related art project.

Our artists this year are (click on the artist's name to learn more):

No Art Experience Necessary!! If you are interested in becoming a docent for your child’s class, would like to help out in another way or would like more information, please contact Liz Curry or Pam Diakun at grace@wolftrappta.org

GRACE Art Volunteers Needed

A different artist is featured each month from October through February. The one hour class time consists of 10-15 minutes of docent led discussion followed by 45-50 minutes of work on a related art project.

Monthly “jam sessions” are held for all docents to learn about each artist and each art project. All the artist information and art supplies are provided.

If you are interested in becoming a docent for your child’s class, would like to help out in another way or would like more information, please fill out the form below.

NO ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
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Reflections



What is it?  Reflections is a national arts competition sponsored by the National PTA.  The children are challenged and encouraged to produce an original, artistic entry via literature, music composition, photography, visual art, dance choreography or film/video production. The most imaginative interpretation of a theme through any one of these mediums is the object of the program.



Parent Programs

Inclusion Committee (Special Education Interest Group)

The purpose of the Inclusion Committee is to create a community of parents with interests in the continum of special education services and to provide an avenue for communication and support.

For more information, contact Christine Fowler at inclusion@wolftrappta.org.


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