LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
Friday, April 1st, 2005

The theme for this year’s Summer At Shannon is a fun-filled, sunny ocean/ beach adventure called Seaside With The Savior! The adventure begins on Monday, June 6, with sessions running through Friday, July 29. In addition to learning Bible lessons aimed at developing Christian character, participants will have the opportunity to be involved in music, art and cooking classes! Space is limited so register today! Summer at Shannon is available for SFCS students entering PK3 through the 6th Grade. You may choose from full or half day programs. Registration forms are available in both the Lower and Middle School Offices and may be turned in to Grae Turner in the SFCS Early Childhood Office. You will receive a follow-up letter confirming your child’s enrollment. For more information, please call Grae Turner at 678.5123.

The SFCS 5th Grade classes of Coby Dixon and Candy Jacobs will travel to Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday, April 12, departing at 7:15 a.m., and will return on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:00 p.m. Classes will experience firsthand the rich history of our state. Students will tour Fort Sumter, visit the IMAX show and Aquarium and explore the markets of historic Charleston. The trip is the culmination of a recent Social Studies unit on the Civil War and the reading of the novel Charley Skedaddle, placed during the Civil War era.

Students of Becky Eaton fine-tuned their thinking caps and put together science experiments and projects to present in a recent 2nd Grade Science Fair held on Wednesday, March 16, and Thursday, March 17.

Each year, the 3rd Grade classes of Annette Boehm and Margaret McCanless celebrate the rich history of South Carolina in a special musical. Students, once again, entertained an endearing audience on Thursday, March 17, with another memorable production.

Students in the 4th and 5th Grades have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming spring musical entitled, Joseph, From the Pit to the Palace. The performance will be held in the SFPC Sanctuary on Thursday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. This unique musical incorporates STOMP music – a high energy, fun-filled musical form that includes the beating of pots, pans and trash cans. Children participating in the performance will need to wear a solid color t-shirt with no pictures or writing and a pair of jeans. The shirt may be any color, except white. A professional video of this performance is available through Focal Point Media for a cost of $15 for VHS and $20 for DVD. Please contact Karen Waddell at 678-5161 for a form to place an advanced order.

SFCS 4th Grade classes will be treated to a behind-the-scenes visit with the animals, enjoy animal-themed activities, a midnight hike through the zoo and more, fun, educational activities when they spend the annual “ Night at the Greenville Zoo.” The children will attend in two groups, Friday, April 15, and Friday, April 29. Due to Zoo restrictions, there will be no late arrivals or early dismissals allowed.

Rain or shine, SFCS 2nd Grade students will spend the day of Wednesday, April 6, at the Roper Mountain Science Center where they will study the weather, learn how to make weather predictions and experience how to use weather equipment. Students will depart at 9:00 a.m. and return around 1:30 p.m. The children will also hear about animal lifecycles from some local favorites, Iggy the Iguana and Roper the Dog!

Mark your calendar for the Upper School Spring Drama – The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie! The production will begin with a short preview on Thursday, May 12, at 2:00 p.m. to be followed by a full, ticketed performance at 3:30 p.m. There are also performances scheduled for Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at 8:00 p.m. and Monday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this exciting mystery performance by the SFCS Upper School Drama students!

The Orchestra of Shannon Forest Christian School (SFCS) will host a concert/recital on Friday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper School Gymnasium. The Upper School/Middle School Orchestra will be joined by the Lower School Orchestra for several of the evening’s selections. The audience will also enjoy solos, trios and quartets.

***The evening will also feature guest performer, noted jazz trumpeter Charlie Parker! He will perform Leroy Anderson’s Trumpeters Lullaby with the SFCS Orchestra and a jazz piece called, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, with the SFCS Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble.***

Any parents, relatives or teachers who would like to join us and play for this concert may email Orchestra Director Richard Eaton at reaton@shannonforest.com to receive the music. All who plan to participate should attend the first Monday night rehearsal on Monday, April 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the Orchestra portable. There will be four rehearsals on the following dates, all beginning at 7:00 p.m.: Monday, April 4 Monday, April 11 Monday, April 18 Monday, April 25 - Dress/Technical Rehearsal Friday, April 29 – Performance

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