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Who pushed Humpty?
MAY 25, 2004- The Grade 2 Chorley Cherubs, presented "WHO PUSHED HUMPTY?" a Mysterious Musical at the Paramount Theatre. The production was produced and directed by Sherrie Bergus, a six-year veteran performing arts teacher at Chorley. Musical direction was by Arlene Stivers, music teacher, and art direction was done by Missy Perna, art teacher.

Congratulations to all those students who participated in making the production such a success!

Chorley receives grant funding
APRIL 2004- Last month Chorley received $4,153 in grant funding from Entergy for the purchase of a poster-making machine.
Lynann Day, Chorley Sr. Building Rep., drafted the proposal for the funding and submitted it to Entergy through Mrs. Daria Weaver. The staff at Chorley is very excited to purchase this tool, which will help display students’ work and projects throughout the school.

 
Assembly honors students
APRIL 2004-
K-2 students were honored at a monthly assembly at Chorley Elementary School. Congratulations on a job well done!
 

Ensemble sings for Southwinds' residents  
APRIL 30, 2004-
Nearly 40 first and second grade students in the Chorley ensemble performed various songs from around the world for Southwinds' residents. 

The ensemble, started about five years ago, performs fours times per year at various retirements homes including Southwinds, St. Teresa's, Adult Home at Erie Station and Park Manor. 

It is a "wonderful experience teaching children that have the gift of music," Arlene Stivers said. "It should be shared with those who appreciate hearing that gift, especially when confined because of illness."

Students and staff celebrate Dr. Seuss' 100th birthday
MARCH 2, 2004-
 Staff and students took part in the 100th celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2. Librarian Louise Kirkwood and the library staff hosted the celebration by sharing several Dr. Seuss classics with students and material on the author's life and his accomplishments.   

Spring is in the air-PTA hosts Spring Fling Dance
MARCH 2004- Students danced the night away at the Spring Fling Dance sponsored by the PTA.

Just Us Entertainment kept students moving with music, a bubble machine, party favors and dancers who instructed them on different dance moves according to Mary Woodward PTA member. "Many of the parents were up and dancing as well," she said.

All of the baked goods and juices for the dance were donated by parents and the refreshment table was manned by Mary Woodward, Mrs. Downer, kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Reiss, assistant principal, Mr. Galvin, Mechanicstown PTO president  and various parents throughout the night.

 

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