Dear
KJHS Families:
Please come out to support our Drama Club’s first
student performances on Friday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. in our cafeteria.
Please remember that Wednesday, November 25 is a Teacher
Institute Day, so students will not be in attendance.
I would like to request that parents, who are
involved in PTO, please go to the Unit 5 website www.unit5.org (or click
on the links below) and take the PTO survey that is being sponsored by one of
the CAC committees.
Check
out the information below on our nationally known storyteller, Bobby Norfolk,
who will be featured during the day on November 23 with assemblies for all
students and will be our keynote speaker for Family Reading Night that
evening.
An internationally known story
performer and teaching artist, this three-time Emmy Award winner and Parents'
Choice honoree is one of the most popular and dynamic story-educators in
America today!
Bobby's innate
ability to read and connect with audiences of all ages makes him one of the
country’s premier storytellers. Using dynamic movement and vocal effects, he
creates vibrant characters who come to life through
imaginative, creative story. His living history programs highlight the
African-American experience, while his toe-tapping musical shows feature song
and live musicians. Through storytelling, Bobby promotes character education
traits, cultural diversity and literacy. He inspires and motivates kids and is
a great role model and mentor. “I tell stories to see the happiness and joy
that can be shared through the oral tradition. No fancy electronics, just
teller and listener.”
Bobby began his career as a stand-up comedian
and actor while working at the Gateway Arch as a Park Ranger. In 1979, Bobby
appeared at the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, and through storytelling was
able to combine his theater and comedy background to become a
“story-performer.”
A three time Emmy
winning host of the CBS TV show “Gator Tales”, Bobby was recently honored
nationally with the Circle of Excellence Award, recognizing master storytellers
who set the standard of excellence and commitment to their craft. His CD’s have
won ten Parents Choice Gold Awards and a first prize from Foreword Magazine. He
has co-authored eight award winning children’s books, available through August
House. He also hosted the Emmy nominated series “Children’s Theater at Bobby’s
House.”
Make
sure you don’t miss out on Family Reading Night and the opportunity to see
Bobby Norfolk on Monday, November 23. Sandwich suppers will be available from
5:00-7:00 p.m. for a $1 donation, but you do not have to eat at KJHS in order
to attend the evening’s activities.
Numerous literacy activities will be held in the gyms, KJHS groups will
be showcased from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, and Bobby will tell stories
from 7:00-7:30 p.m. Click on the link
below for the registration sheet for this evening of literacy.
Progress
reports will be available on Friday, November 20. Reports for those who requested mailings will
also go out on Friday.
Please
remember that due to an earlier dismissal time this year students are required
to go home after school before athletic events.
No backpacks will be allowed at 4:30 p.m. games, unless a student is a
member of the team or a performing group. Please remind students that
they are not allowed to stay in the building or hang out nearby. Students
may return to the building to attend games at 4:20 p.m. Students who do
not follow these expectations will not be admitted to the games. Rides
are expected to pick them up after the game within 20 minutes, or the student
will not be allowed to attend the next game.
Please
contact me if you have further questions:
mehalllh@unit5.org.
Sincerely,
Dr.
Lynette Mehall
