Dec. 6-10
One Man Band Curtis Blues and The History of Acoustic Delta Blues: The Roots of Rock and Hip Hop
Wicomico elementary and middle schools
Blues preservationist and one man band Curtis Blues is a talented musician and educator whose performances keep the tradition of acoustic Delta blues alive, and demonstrate for students the roots of modern rock and hip hop music. Curtis has been playing Delta blues since he was 14 years old, when he was exposed to some of the last living Delta blues masters at folk festivals. Curtis has recorded two critically acclaimed CDs and performs at blues festivals and schools in an effort to pass this precious music down to the next generation. This show demonstrates the origins of modern popular rock, country, and hip hop music from the Mississippi Delta in the 1920's to 1940's. Tracing rhythms from work songs, Curtis invites students to help demonstrate infectious blues rhythms. Curtis Blues plays a one-string Diddley Bow, a handmade box guitar, and an African gourd banjo, as well as 1928 style metal resonator guitars and wood guitars along with his harmonica, foot drum, and cymbals. By taking his instruments into the audience for a closer look, this presentation makes African American and musical history come alive for students.
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Interact Story Theatre Performance
Willards Elementary School
Willards Elementary School will welcome Interact Story Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 7, for a day that will begin with an 8:45 a.m. performance of “Two-Tone Tale.” Following the performance they will do a performance "talk-back" where students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about what happens behind the scenes. Throughout the day on Dec. 7, students will participate in either an "Extension Workshop" or a "Story Can Theatre Workshop," depending on the grade level. These performance and workshops are part of Willards Elementary’s Artist-in-Residence grant awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council. 410-677-5819.
Friday, Dec. 10
Mid-term Progress Reports Sent Home
Friday, Dec. 10
Heroes Night
Fruitland Schools
The Fruitland Schools PTA will host a Heroes Night for students and families on Friday, Dec. 10, to honor and remember the heroes of 9/11 and to meet the heroes who serve in the community every day. Heroes Night will begin in the cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and continue in the gym from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Guests will include Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, longtime State’s Attorney Davis Ruark, Fruitland Police Chief Mike Phillips, Ernest Leatherbury of the Maryland State Police, the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department, and a man who reported to the Pentagon to help on the day after 9/11. Other guests for the program who have a connection to 9/11 or are in public service are being sought. There will be a roll of paper on hand for all Fruitland students to sign; the paper roll will be mailed to the active duty troops. If you would like to participate in the Fruitland School PTA Heroes Night on Dec. 10, please contact coordinator Sheila Nichols at 410-334-6450, 443-735-2058, or nichols1011@verizon.net.
Saturday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
LEGO Competitions and Workshops, FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Tournament
Salisbury Middle School
Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. will be a time for LEGOS and robotics at Salisbury Middle School. With their own LEGO blocks and building on site, children ages 4-6 can build a house for their favorite cartoon character, while students ages 7-9 and 10-12 can transform their LEGO blocks into a future hospital for Salisbury. No charge to participate but advance registration is required. Wicomico County 4-H will sponsor WeDo workshops on robotics for children ages 5-11; there will be two sessions on introduction to simple robotics, one from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and the second from 11 a.m.-noon. The Eastern Shore Regional FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Tournament will also be held at Salisbury Middle School that day, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FIRST LEGO League Robotics is a fun program for ages 9-14. FLL Robotics introduces students to the engineering design cycle, and software design principles in a fun, and exciting way. Spectators are welcomes. The FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Tournament is for registered teams only. To register for any of these events or for more information, please contact Gretchen Boggs at gboggs@wcboe.org or 410-677-5149, X4634.
One Man Band Curtis Blues and The History of Acoustic Delta Blues: The Roots of Rock and Hip Hop
Wicomico elementary and middle schools
Blues preservationist and one man band Curtis Blues is a talented musician and educator whose performances keep the tradition of acoustic Delta blues alive, and demonstrate for students the roots of modern rock and hip hop music. Curtis has been playing Delta blues since he was 14 years old, when he was exposed to some of the last living Delta blues masters at folk festivals. Curtis has recorded two critically acclaimed CDs and performs at blues festivals and schools in an effort to pass this precious music down to the next generation. This show demonstrates the origins of modern popular rock, country, and hip hop music from the Mississippi Delta in the 1920's to 1940's. Tracing rhythms from work songs, Curtis invites students to help demonstrate infectious blues rhythms. Curtis Blues plays a one-string Diddley Bow, a handmade box guitar, and an African gourd banjo, as well as 1928 style metal resonator guitars and wood guitars along with his harmonica, foot drum, and cymbals. By taking his instruments into the audience for a closer look, this presentation makes African American and musical history come alive for students.
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Interact Story Theatre Performance
Willards Elementary School
Willards Elementary School will welcome Interact Story Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 7, for a day that will begin with an 8:45 a.m. performance of “Two-Tone Tale.” Following the performance they will do a performance "talk-back" where students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about what happens behind the scenes. Throughout the day on Dec. 7, students will participate in either an "Extension Workshop" or a "Story Can Theatre Workshop," depending on the grade level. These performance and workshops are part of Willards Elementary’s Artist-in-Residence grant awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council. 410-677-5819.
Friday, Dec. 10
Mid-term Progress Reports Sent Home
Friday, Dec. 10
Heroes Night
Fruitland Schools
The Fruitland Schools PTA will host a Heroes Night for students and families on Friday, Dec. 10, to honor and remember the heroes of 9/11 and to meet the heroes who serve in the community every day. Heroes Night will begin in the cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and continue in the gym from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Guests will include Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, longtime State’s Attorney Davis Ruark, Fruitland Police Chief Mike Phillips, Ernest Leatherbury of the Maryland State Police, the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department, and a man who reported to the Pentagon to help on the day after 9/11. Other guests for the program who have a connection to 9/11 or are in public service are being sought. There will be a roll of paper on hand for all Fruitland students to sign; the paper roll will be mailed to the active duty troops. If you would like to participate in the Fruitland School PTA Heroes Night on Dec. 10, please contact coordinator Sheila Nichols at 410-334-6450, 443-735-2058, or nichols1011@verizon.net.
Saturday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
LEGO Competitions and Workshops, FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Tournament
Salisbury Middle School
Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. will be a time for LEGOS and robotics at Salisbury Middle School. With their own LEGO blocks and building on site, children ages 4-6 can build a house for their favorite cartoon character, while students ages 7-9 and 10-12 can transform their LEGO blocks into a future hospital for Salisbury. No charge to participate but advance registration is required. Wicomico County 4-H will sponsor WeDo workshops on robotics for children ages 5-11; there will be two sessions on introduction to simple robotics, one from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and the second from 11 a.m.-noon. The Eastern Shore Regional FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Tournament will also be held at Salisbury Middle School that day, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FIRST LEGO League Robotics is a fun program for ages 9-14. FLL Robotics introduces students to the engineering design cycle, and software design principles in a fun, and exciting way. Spectators are welcomes. The FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Tournament is for registered teams only. To register for any of these events or for more information, please contact Gretchen Boggs at gboggs@wcboe.org or 410-677-5149, X4634.
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