A group of Willard teachers and I look forward to sharing some of our favorite read alouds. We will all gather in the cafeteria at 7:15 PM to listen to a story from a special guest reader. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas.
“Dream Catchers”: Each child will create a beautiful dream catcher using colorful materials and a variety of techniques. We will explore sewing, beading, painting, taping, wrapping and pom-pom making. We will make paper pinwheels, sew felt stars, and paint wooden beads to add to the dream catchers. I started making these with my daughter last summer and now I am hooked. It is so much fun and we can incorporate all sorts of materials and mediums together. We will also explore a handful of hands on art explorations. Location: Willard Cafeteria
Willard’s student newspaper, The Willard Monthly, is back and it needs reporters! Join the newspaper club and write about what’s going on in the classrooms of Willard and the streets of Concord. Interview your favorite teacher. Share book, movie and music reviews with your classmates.
Morning Yoga offers Willard students in grades 1st and 2nd a chance to prepare for the school day in a truly unique way. Taught by Willard teacher Nancy Barrett, the class will introduce a series of yoga postures to explore flexibility, encourage concentration and stimulate inner curiosity.Please bring a mat to class.Location: Mrs. Barrett’s Classroom (L-24)
Each week Vadim Martirosov, a highly experienced Chess Master, will teach the game of chess for a portion of the period, followed by time for chess matches between the students. Mr. Martirosov has been teaching chess full time in the US for the last eighteen years to all levels of students from beginner to master level. He brings an excitement and enthusiasm that makes the game of chess fun for all ages!
Scratch is a computer programming language specifically designed by the MIT Media Lab for elementary aged children. It is easy to use and very powerful. The students will learn the skills to create dynamic and interactive computational media projects such as animations, games, and stories. The goal is to foster a Scratch community where the students can help each other and learn from each other. The club is for grades 3-5.
Willard’s student newspaper, The Willard Monthly, is back and it needs reporters! Join the newspaper club and write about what’s going on in the classrooms of Willard and the streets of Concord. Interview your favorite teacher. Share book, movie and music reviews with your classmates.
Registration Dates:• 5th Grade Stage Crew: January 4-8• 3rd-5th Grade Class Productions: January 11-22• 5th Grade Priority Registration: One Day Only – Jan 13• General Registration: January 14-22• Refreshment Crew: February 1-12*each registration opens online at 7:00 AM. Willard Preview Days:Tuesday, February 9, 1:00-4:00 PMWednesday, February 10, 3:00-5:15 PM Dress Rehearsal: Friday, March 18 at Concord Carlisle High School!
