Carlisle Middle School Students and Staff Move! (and Dance!!)

Well, here it is, the "dance". A little background to why well over 400 students and staff went outside for about 10 minutes and danced last week. Well, we didn't do it just because the weather was wonderful, but that was a nice plus. Being National Fitness Month, First Lady Michelle Obama and Beyonce worked together to motivate middle school students across the country to drop their study materials and stand up and move at precisely 12:42 p.m. central time on May 3rd. Our school did just that and we have the video to prove it. Enjoy!!

HOPE Drama Troupe is Looking for Teens to be in their Performances

I have personally seen this group perform and the performance is very powerful. They performed for a conference/workshop I attended last summer and I can still remember the material they presented. At times, it was almost tough to hear or watch, but it was needed information and good for us to hear it. Children everywhere are being abused in a variety of ways and counselors, adults, peers....anyone, need to help stop the abuse. If any students from Carlisle are interested in acting, performing, or getting involved, they can speak to Mr. Barry or call the number listed below. Their is definitely a time commitment involved and a student has to be dedicated to learning their role in the performance. I would also advise both the student and the parents to review the material because it is very powerful, but is graphic in nature at times. It is pretty real when listening and watching, so I assume the performers are also very affected by the material they are presenting. This is a good opportunity any interested students, but it is not for everyone. If interested, let Mr. Barry know!

AUDITIONS

FOR

HOPE! DRAMA TROUPE

Tuesday May 10, 2011

4:00 p.m.

Central Campus

1800 Grand, Des Moines

PERFORMERS WANTED

Des Moines Area Teens (Grades 8-12) who like to perform and who care about social issues for the 10/11 season.

HOPE! Troupe is looking for members to perform a 30-minute play about child abuse prevention for middle and high schools in Polk County. The script deals with the prevention of child abuse, neglect, and other forms of violence. The troupe is under the guidance of professional directors, therapists and the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Troupe members will be expected to attend weekly rehearsals and a summer retreat scheduled for August. Troupe members will also help to write the play as well as perform. HOPE! Drama Troupe performs one day each month from November through May with a few after school performances.

Questions? Call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at 725-2682

Positive Behavior Intervention Support: Parent Workshop this Month

Parents.....just a heads up on an upcoming workshop that you might be interested in. I know May is busy for many people, but this is just for 2 hours and the information could be very valuable. Please read the information below about the workshop being held in Indianola and if it sounds like it could help you, your children, or the situation you are in, please register. If you need help or have questions, please contact a Carlisle district counselor.

Parent Workshop

Learn the importance of building positive relationships, designing supportive

environments, and teaching strategies. Learn why rewards and punishment are

insufficient. Sometimes behavior remains problematic even after our best efforts. We may

need more specialized tools. This workshop will offer intensive supports for children with

more challenging behaviors.

Tuesday May 17, 2011 6:00-8:00pm

Heartland AEA11 - Indianola Office

115 West Salem Avenue

Indianola, IA 50125

Registration is required by May 16, 2011.

To register, please contact Maureen Schletzbaum at (515) 961-8191 Ext. 16299 or (800) 255-0405 Ext. 16299 or e-mail mschletzbaum@aea11.k12.ia.us . Please leave your name, phone number, number attending, and your school district. If accommodations are needed, please make request by May 10, 2011.

Cancellation information will be announced on KCCI 8. Workshop may be cancelled if minimum

registration requirements are not met.

Become a Mentor!

Join Big Cats/Little Cats Mentoring Program!

We're now accepting applications for high school students who are interested in being a mentor to students in the Carlisle Elementary, Hartford, or Middle School building. Students must be able to commit 30 minutes weekly (same time and day each week) to meet with their little. Mentors will help their littles with school work, social skills, and also to have some fun!

Please stop by Mrs. Lee's office to pick up an application or to get more information. Email her at traci.lee@carlisle.k12.ia.us or call at 989-5386 with any questions.