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February 2016
Afterschool- January Bring it on! It may have been a long cold January but we kept it warm and fun in Afterschool!
Guest Author Jayne J. Jones Beehler and Artist Katrina G. Dohm present a writing workshop at Middle School
Drop the Puck It's Hockey Season and Drop the Puck, Shoot for the Cup
How to write a book
Story Boards in G.E.T. Club
Is this mask done yet?
Keiona Oppel-Bailor is proud of of her papermache mask.
She likes to add something new to it every week.
Snowflakes for Seniors
Justine Swanson and Bailey Berg helped make snow flakes that were delivered to the local nursing home.
Cooking Club prepares taste its
Kate Curran, AmeriCorps Nutrition Educator and Richard Oakerlund, Afterschool leader work with a group of cooking students creating a healthy "taste it" for the Math and Reading night held at the Elementary School, Jan. 28.
Graphic Art and Maker Club. Can you guess where she lives?
Tower Garden in Cooking club
Drama Club
Art Club Makes Props
Art Club
George Kissinger, Afterschool Art Club Leader has been working with students on several art projects from charcoal drawing, water color painting, and making play props.
L to R front Isaac Organ, Rylea Tucker, Kadience Streitz, Mallory Bullion. L to R back Jazmine Petz, Charlotte Macone, Nina Springer, Alyxia Johnson.
Live music in afterschool!
Up Coming Programs and Events
Presentations and Events see details below:
Tuesdays, Feb. 2-March 15, Strengthening Families Programs 5:00-7:30 p.m., see details below.
Feb. 11-March 31, Art Taster Club every Thursday, 3:30-5:00 at MS, see details below.
Wednesday, February 17, Anna Demers, Youth Development Agent, UW-Extension,Special Presentation: Taiwan....At the Middle School, Media Center, 5:00-5:30. All are welcome! Join us for the presentation before you pick up your students.
February 17-National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Thursday, February 25, Advisory Board Meeting, 12:00-1:00 in Middle School Media Center.
Thursday, February 25, Special Event Coming! Look for details coming soon!
Wednesday and Thursday, March 2nd-3rd, Residency with Magic Al, see details below.
Thursday, March 3, STEM Night at MS with Al Stawicki from Cable WI, presenting Traveling Science Based Magic Shows Using Magic To Teach Science To Students of All Ages!
April 25-30th, Prairie Fire Children's Theater
Strengthening Families Program
Location: Spooner United Methodist Church. This seven week program presented by Lakeland Family Resource Staff is designed for parents and middle school youth. The program focuses on building strong family bonds through weekly games, discussions, and activities. ALL Washburn County families are invited to attend! A meal is provided each night and childcare is available. Pre-registration is required by calling LFRC at 715-635-4669.
Art Taster Club- February and March
Please let Mrs. Karl know if you want to join this club!
Art Taster Club
3:30-5:00 p.m. Every Thursday, February 11-March 31
Middle School Art Room
Join Spooner High School Art Club students in this art “taster” experience! Indulge your creative muse while learning basic techniques that make art fun and doable! Connect with other artists while exploring various art forms! Come away with the following handmade pieces:
- Nature Bottles, Feb. 11
- History on a Bottle, Feb. 18
- Coil Pots, Feb. 25
- Watercolor Cards, March 3
- Sculpture, March 10
- Pastels, March 17
- Grid Drawings, March 24
- Origami, March 31
Save the Date-Thursday, March 3, STEM Night at the Middle School
Traveling Science Based Magic Shows Using Magic To Teach Science To Students of All Ages!
Al Stawicki, from Cable WI, science-magician extraordinaire, will amaze you with his fun-filled repertoire of prestidigitation, science principles, and audience participation. Specific event details will be coming soon!
Magic Al Residency March 2 and 3rd at MS Afterschool!
SMS Express
Email: karlk@spooner.k12.wi.us
Website: spooner.k12.wi.us
Location: 750 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801
Phone: 715-635-2171.....2301