CR Weekly News Update
March 29, 2019
CR RECEIVES 2019 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION AWARD FOR 8TH YEAR!
CR SOUTH ORCHESTRA HOSTS FAREWELL CONCERT TONIGHT
CR school community members are invited to attend an extraordinary evening of music as the Council Rock South Orchestra presents a Farewell Concert on Friday, the 29th of March prior to the orchestra’s departure on their 2019 European performance tour.The Farewell Concert will be held at 7:00 pm in the school auditorium, 2002 Rock Way in Holland. Admission to the concert is free. Performances will include de Falla’s El Amor Brujo, Habanera, music from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. Under the direction of Mr. Christopher Simon, the 74 high school musicians will then travel to Spain for performances in Sevilla at the Teatro Auditorio Riberas del Guadaiera (April 12), in Granada at the Auditorio Manuel de Falla (April 15), and in Toledo at the Plaza Ayuntamiento (April 17). Please come out and enjoy an evening of beautiful music that will warm the hearts of all ages.
COUNCIL ROCK EVENING SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL
WEEKLY STUDENT HEALTH INFORMATION FOR PARENTS FROM CR STUDENT SERVICES
As you may be aware, two Parkland students and one Sandy Hook parent have died by suicide in the past week. While exact cause and triggers are unknown, their deaths are in “proximity” to the anniversaries of the Parkland shootings and the March for Our Lives protests, as well as the extensive media and social media attention to the New Zealand shootings. Suicide is a complex dynamic that requires multifaceted prevention efforts, including attention from schools, families, and communities. The attached link provides useful information reminding us all to be vigilant to our kids, particularly those who may be more vulnerable.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: RISK FACTORS AND WARNING SIGNS
UPCOMING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING
FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
- Master Planning Update – Facilities Update
- Architectural Team Interview No. 1, KCBA
- Architectural Team Interview No. 2, Breslin Ridyard Fadero Architects
- Architectural Team Interview No. 3, SchraderGroup
- Post Interview Discussions
-Committee Thoughts
-Preparations for 11APR19 FINCOM Meeting
- Public Comments
This meeting is open to the public.
Thursday, Apr 4, 2019, 06:30 PM
Chancellor Center, Historic Rms. 1 & 2
NEWS FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
COUNCIL ROCK ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CLUB MAKES EARTH DAY EVERYDAY
Think globally; act locally. Environmental Action Club students (EAC ) are making Earth Day everyday!
CR NORTH'S SCHOLAR BOWL TEAM SET FOR STATE COMPETITION
CR NORTH HOSTS MATH ESCAPE ROOM ACTIVITY FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
SOL FEINSTONE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT COMMUNITIES AND DESIGN IMAGINARY PARK
Students in Mrs. Nancy Stoudt’s third-grade Gifted class at Sol Feinstone Elementary are enjoying a project-based learning unit that has them interacting with Upper Makefield Township officials. The project, which has been in place for about ten years, sees the students putting into practice much of what they learned during their recent unit on “communities.” As part of the unit, students were asked to imagine that their community was lacking in parks. In their imaginary community, they would act as a park designer who would create an outside environment that meets the needs of all residents. In thinking of the needs of the whole community, students imagined a park that would speak to young, old, and physically disabled. Park designs included trails, swimming pools, play areas, and even zip-lining for the adventurous. On Monday, March 25 special guests from the Upper Makefield Township Building stopped by Mrs. Stoudt's class to hear students informally present their park designs. Guest judges included Supervisor Diana Nolan, Supervisor Kris Ballerini, Assistant Township Manager Judy Caporiccio, Park & Recreation Board Member Tim Thomas, and Park & Recreation Board Member Debbie Stasolla.