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Letter from Anne |
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Dear Parents, Satire: (noun) a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision or ridicule.
Whether you are someone who is familiar with all of Shakespeare’s plays, or not, you will enjoy the humor and contemporary allusions in Repco’s production of The Complete Works of Shakespeare. The cast comprises many familiar faces, while also introducing a number of very talented new performers. The dialogue is quick-witted, quick-paced and full of innuendo and surprises in rhyme, energy and satirical repartee. The ever-familiar stories of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello and the less familiar of Twelfth Night and Titus Andronicus will keep you on the edge of your seat and heartily laughing. Picture everything from rap to tongue-less speech, sword fighting to audience participation, and even a drowning. The costuming and set are colorful and professional, and the lighting supports the irony found in many scenes. This is a wholly delightful, successful production, and I urge all of you to attend!
As we close out Arts Week, we thoroughly enjoyed Impulse Arts Night, showcasing talent from all the area schools. We celebrated the Chinese New Year, and Art for Eburu is still hung in the Arts Wing lower hallway – we encourage you to support this fund-raiser for the Eburu School in Kenya. We head next into Black History Month, during which we will enjoy hearing from violinist Diane Monroe. There are a number of field trips in February as AIS continues to draw on enrichment opportunities outside our school walls. The last dance of the year will be next Friday, in support of Student Government. Please review the dance guidelines (found in the Downloads box) to be sure you and your daughter know the school’s expectations.
We are putting the final touches on two policies, one for Bullying and one for Concussions. These will be shared with the community in the next month.
As we inch towards scheduling for the 2012-2013 school year, please be diligent in returning your daughter’s signed course selection form. Thank you!
Finally, please congratulate Emily Wetz for scoring her 1,000th point in Thursday’s home basketball game against Academy of Notre Dame!
Have a great weekend!
- Anne |
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Coming Up at AIS... |
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Fri. 1/27-1/28
US Drama, 7-9 p.m., West-Wike Theatre
Mon. 1/30 Winter Instrumental Music Expo, 7-8 p.m., West-Wike Theatre
Fri. 2/3 Student Government Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., LTB '49 Pavilion
Fri. 2/10 Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., LTB '49 Pavilion Wed. 2/15
Global Girls Cinema Screening, 5-7 p.m., West-Wike Theatre Fri. 2/17 NO CLASSES - Teacher In-service
Mon. 2/20 NO CLASSES - Presidents' Day
Tues. 2/21 SSP/C21/Senior Caricatures Begin Tues. 2/28 100th Night Dinner for Seniors |
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Please click on the events to view all committee meeting dates & information:
Winterfest – Sat. 3/10; Program Book Deadline: 1/27! Don’t forget to preview our exciting auction items online! Do you have something to give? Donate online today! Nominations for 2012-2013 Parents’ Council positions are open. More info. |
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The Global Girls Cinema series will show its second film, Pushing the Elephant, on Wed. 2/15 from 5-7 pm. in the West-Wike Theatre. The documentary provides a glimpse into an intimate family portrait unfolding against the wider drama of armed conflict in the Congo and the often hidden effects of war on women and children. A group discussion will follow the screening. This event is suitable for girls in Grades 7 and above. See flyer here.
 The Science Department has compiled a list of STEM-related opportunities offered for students in the summer. Be sure to check the individual websites for dates, application deadlines and costs. Download the list here. Please visit the AIS Parents page to view current forms, news and notes.
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Upper School Drama |
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The AIS Repertory Company will present The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)! on Fri. 1/27 and Sat. 1/28 from 7-9 p.m. in the West-Wike Theatre. Please join us for this fabulous production! |
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