Appalachian Educators Connection
November 26-30, 2018
Important Events this week:
Appalachian State football coach Scott Satterfield, center, celebrates with players and fans after the Mountaineers clinched the Sun Belt East Division title with Saturday’s 21-10 win against Troy. The Mountaineers will play host to Louisiana in next Saturday’s conference championship game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. TIM COWIE-Tim Cowie Photography
Monday, November 26
- You are Not Alone Campaign Information Table 1:30-3:30pm PSU
- Turn in Shining Light Gifts at James Center
Wednesday, November 28
- AppEd Committee Chair Meeting 5:30pm
Thursday, November 29
- Outreach (LAST ONE) 6th Graders Oxford Elementary 12:15-1:45pm PSU #201A/B
- #YouAreNotAlone Campaign "The Hunting Ground" Documentary 5:00pm Multicultural Center, PSU
You Are Not Alone Campaign
On Monday, November 26, the #YouAreNotAlone Campaign will have an information table from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Plemmons Student Union. Students are welcome to stop by to learn more about sexual assault on college campuses and resources that are offered locally for survivors of sexual assault. They will also have the opportunity to write words of encouragement that will be sent to survivors of sexual assault at OASIS.
On Thursday, November 29, the #YouAreNotAlone Campaign will be hosting a film screening of the documentary "The Hunting Ground" at the Multicultural Center in Plemmons Student Union at 5:00 pm. "The Hunting Ground" is a documentary that exposes the truths of sexual assault on college campuses.
On Sunday, December 2, the #YouAreNotAlone Campaign will be hosting a Tea Time session in the Women's Center in the Plemmons Student Union at 2:00 pm that will cover the topic of sexual assault on college campuses. The Appalachian State University Title IX Coordinator will be invited to attend, and in addition to discussion on the topic, attendees will have the opportunity to create crafts and write words of encouragement for survivors at OASIS. There will be tea!
More information: https://sites.google.com/appstate.edu/sexual-assault-campus
Contact Bailey Sparks at sparksbn@appstate.edu for additional information.
Shining Light News!
Just a friendly reminder that Shining Light gifts are due to the James Center today! Please remember to bring the golden ticket with you. If you do not have a large bag for items, there will be one available in the James Center. You will check your gifts in with the student working the front desk. Thank you again for your generosity and holiday spirit!
If you couldn't sponsor a child, don't worry- there are more opportunities coming up for you to get involved with Shining Light! The Wrapping Party, set up for the main party, and the Shining Light Party itself are coming up! More information and sign up sheets will be coming your way this week.
Again, thank you for all of your support. This would not be possible without you.
Also, plan for the exciting Shining Light Party next Saturday, December 8 at 1:00pm!
Let us know if you have questions,
Shining Light Committee:
Mariann King kingme4@appstate.edu
Mary Pickhardt pickhardtmk@appstate.edu
Last day to order t-shirts!
Just a reminder that t-shirt orders are closing soon! All orders will need to be due Monday, November 26th by midnight.
The shirts will be long sleeve Comfort Colors, and are $20 each. If you want a shirt, you must purchase one now. We do not order any extra shirts!
These shirts can make great Christmas presents, and keep you warm as the temperatures get colder here in Boone!To pay for the t-shirts please submit a payment on Venmo to @apped saying "Mountain Shirt" and say what size you would like. If you have any questions please feel free to email us!
FUNdraising
Sara Harrison | harrisonse@appstate.edu | 336.403.0945
Ragan Dalton | daltonre@appstate.edu | 336.884.2704
Local Studio K presents The Nutcracker NEXT weekend
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 - 1 p.m.--Emma Reese (Trisha's daughter) will be performing at this time!
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 - 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 - 3 p.m.
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
$14 / $8-Buy Tickets HERE
If the music sounds sweeter than sugarplums, the dancers seem lighter than air, and the snowflakes sparkle more brightly than ever before, you are not dreaming, but you have escaped into the magical holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker, by Tchaikovsky. The holiday season would not be complete without this festive tradition performed by Studio K Youth Ballet Company.
The Nutcracker is a magical story of a young girl, Clara, whose toy nutcracker transforms into a brave prince and takes her on a journey into the Land of Snow and Sweets on Christmas Eve.
A cast of over 350 local dancers bring Clara’s dazzling holiday fairy tale to life. Throughout the show, the stage sparkles with playful mice, a court of soldiers, guardian angels, graceful snowflakes, waltzing flowers, precious bonbons, party guests, ginger kids, and sugar plums. It is every little (and big) girl’s dream to dance in The Nutcracker. The show is a wonderful way for families to start off the Christmas season. From the hundreds of glamorous costumes and colorful backdrops to the amazing growing Christmas tree and enchanting snowfall, this show takes the audience on an extraordinary journey to far away lands.
Director Cay Harkins thinks of the production fondly, as a labor of love, saying, “I am so very blessed to be surrounded by such passionate dancers. The entire company looks forward to returning to rehearsals in September and works tirelessly right up to opening night. It’s always very sad to watch the curtain close on the last performance. The Nutcracker is a wonderful tradition for Studio K, and as with most traditions, you need friends and family to share in the joy with. Our company is most definitely a family.”
Many of the ballerinas at Studio K cannot remember a Christmas without performing in The Nutcracker. Each year as the young ballerinas mature, they progress to the next level of corps de ballet beginning as little Bonbons and striving for the role of Sugar Plum Fairy. This year, we are excited to have several “third generation” dancers as well as mother/daughter pairs in the performance. We still have some of the original ballerinas who were in our first Nutcracker in 1985.
James Center for Student Success and Advising
Email: jamescenter@appstate.edu
Website: jamescenter.appstate.edu
Location: Reich College of Education 151 College Street Boone, NC #105
Phone: (828) 262-6095
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appstatejamescenter/