Carlyle Elementary Community School will be hosting MCT's production of The Wizard of Oz on October 22nd - 26th. Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT), based in Missoula, Montana, is the nation's largest touring children's theatre.
Our team will arrive in town with the set, lights, and costumes, props, and makeup, everything it takes to put on a play.except the cast! The team will hold audition on Monday October 22nd at 3:30pm, and will cast 50-60 students to perform in the production. The show is rehearsed all week and there will be a public performance on Friday October 26th at 7pm.
All MCT shows are original adaptions of classic children's stories and fairy talesa twist on the classic stories that we know and love. Also included in the residency are enrichment workshops presented by the Tour Actor/Director for students attending CES. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills, and self-esteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique educational experience.
MCT's mission is the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts.
Wednesday October 10th at 6pm is the CES School Community Council's (SCC) Annual General Meeting. The SCC meets once a month to plan fundraisers or activities to support and benefit the school. We are always looking for new members and new ideas, please join us if you are interested in helping out! Last year the SCC raised over $23,000.00 with the "Jail 'n Bail" and "Mom's Pantry" fundraisers, planned the "Year End" and "Back to School" BBQs, and made meals for the teachers on the nights of student-led conferences. Check out our facebook page, "Carlyle Elementary School Community Council", or our SCC page on the school website at www.cornerstonesd.ca.
This evening, there will also be a presentation and information on "HomeLogic", a secure online way for parents to check out students marks, attendance, schedules and more. Please join us at 6pm if you have any questions about "HomeLogic".
The CES Open House begins at 7pm, following the meeting. Come check out the classrooms and all the work the students have been doing so far this year!
