Russell Parent Teacher Organization

2008-2009 Assembly Schedule (Sponsored by the Russell PTO)

October 1                   Franklin Institute ~  Hot & Cold (www2.fi.edu)

Turn your students into molecules as we explore the three states of matter. Make balloons shrink, bubbles freeze and a rubber ball shatter by using liquid nitrogen (N2). Students learn the everyday application of N2 in manufacturing, food production and medicine.
Science concepts: states of matter, molecules, temperature

Nov 13                                    Bach 2 Rock ~ Acoustic to Electric Violin (www.carynlin.com)

This program presents the simplicity of the solo-acoustic violin and its origins demonstrated by performing a simple Bach minuet.  Whisked into present day, Caryn uses the five string electric violin and sound effects to transcend that “solo” sound by doing what is called “looping.”  Includes student participation.
                                   

Jan. 13                        Slim Goodbody  ~ Lighten Up  ( www.slimgoodbodyshop.com )

A highly interactive, 50-minute musical show designed to help children learn the value of exercise and good nutrition.  Students learn:  How food and physical activity affect the body; The way media influences our food choices; The balance between calories in and calories out;  How to determine portion size;  How to make better eating decisions;  What can be done to increase physical activity.

Feb 17                         Kit's Historical Interactive Theater ( www.kitsinteractivetheater.com )

                                    These original, authentic portrayals feature exquisite costumes along with                                        period  props, dance and music.

One Room School House
                                    New England, 1890s – Enroll in Miss Mabel Weatherby’s schoolhouse. Bring your primers and a clean slate for a lesson in the three R’s with fun recitations, spelling bees and a square dance at the spring jubilee.

Colonial Life
Pennsylvania, 1730s – Come celebrate spring with servant Katie Cotswold in this young Colonial village. Meet the townsfolk, join in the chores, games and frolics, and take a turn in the Maypole dance.

May 15                       Prismatic Magic Laser Light Show ~  American Pride   (www.prismaticmagic.com )

                                    The Science Laser Spectacular combines an amazing twenty-minute crash course in laser science with an exciting forty-minute laser show, American Pride.  The purpose of the program is to illustrate to the students how the science and math they are learning in school can be used to do amazing things.