Things are cooking here at GBS. We have lots of classes in full swing!
Greek Mythology has learned about all the 12 major god and goddesses, and is getting ready for an in-class competition to test our knowledge. Then, we'll be making up some Wanted Posters for the villains and monsters of Ancient Greece!
Some of the Greek Mythology students are coming together at lunch time to do an informal book group. They are reading
Goddess of Yesterday by Caroline B. Cooney. Here's a
link to a summary of the book. So far, it's getting rave reviews.
In Costume Design, we are working on designing across the decades. Students are learning how to read scripts for character, time period and other clues about costuming.
Other students are following patterns to create purses. They are learning how important it is to follow directions carefully!
Improv and Public Speaking has been doing very well. We have a large number of students in the class, beginners as well as veterans from last year. We have recently moved into more complex games, such as one of our favorites,
The Dating Game! where improvers don't usually find true love, but they do get some laughs.
The scriptwriters are furiously working on the script for the spring play. It is totally different than last year's creation. This year's play focuses on a motley crew of middle schoolers who are determined to save their play from rediculous directors, misinformation and themselves! It promises to be really wonderful!
The Lego Robotics class is moving along, with everyone working at their own pace. Students are transitioning into making increasingly complex creations out of Legos. Recently, students have been making street sweepers, fishing rods and hotrods, as well as simple machines.
Our Griffins' Nest program has grown by leaps and bounds since last year, with 46 buddy pairs meeting weekly. We have been getting to know each other this fall. Our GBS buddies have additionally been learning about communication skills to help draw their buddies out of their shells!
Stay tuned for more! We're always busy in ELP!
