H UM A N I T I E S PERRE MAGNESS SERIES ON MEMPHIS HISTORY AND ISSUES
The Perre Magness Series on Memphis History and Issues is a tribute to Perre Magness, one of Memphis’ most distinguished historians and writers. The series was created to extend the understanding of Memphis’ past and present as we look toward its future. Throughout the school year, research projects, speakers, and panels help girls understand Memphis’ uniqueness as a city. Culminating projects by the girls are crafted in our innovation labs and classrooms and displayed for multiple audiences. This year’s projects will include a junior kindergarten downtown Memphis unit, third grade study of historical buildings and heritage project, sixth and seventh grade girls exploring current issues in Memphis, and upper school Rogers Scholars studying a current issue in Memphis.
GLOBE TROTTING GIRLS: WHAT IN THE WORLD?
For girls in grades PK-K Celebrate our world and explore another culture. Date/Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm China’s Kite Festival Session: September 13 Kenya’s International Camel Derby Session: November 1 India’s Elephant Festival Session: January 31 Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo Session: May 2 Instructor: Chloe Fann (CFE counselor and U of M education major) Cost: $25 per Session
GIRL TIME BOOK CLUB
For girls in grades JK-1 Celebrate authors, illustrators, and readers! Read a book, explore vocabulary and story devices, and make a craft based on the selected book. Date/Time: Thursdays, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm September Session: September 8 October Session: October 13 November Session: November 10 December Session: December 8 January Session: January 19 February Session: February 23 March Session: March 23 April Session: April 20 May Session: May 18 Instructor: Heather Golden (kindergarten teacher) Cost: $25 per Session
PLAYWRIGHTING AND PUPPET PERFORMANCE
For Hutchison girls in grades 3-4 Sharpen your writing and performance skills. Date/Time: Mondays, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Fall Session: September 12-November 14 Spring Session: January 23-April 10 Instructor: Andrea Lacher (lower school counselor) Cost: $175
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SIGNPOST JUNIOR
For Hutchison girls in grades 3-4 and 5-8 Calling all future journalists! Sharpen your writing skills. Work on a lower school and a middle school version of Signpost and learn the basics of newspaper reporting, editing, and interviewing. Date/Time: Mondays, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Fall Session: September 12-November 14 Spring Session: January 23-April 10 Instructor: Lauren Huddleston (middle school teacher) Cost: $175
WORDS IGNITE: PERFORMANCE AND POETRY MIDDLE SCHOOL CREATIVE WRITING AND THEATRE CONFERENCE
For girls and boys in grades 5-8 Explore Shakespeare on the Wiener Theater’s stage. Develop your creative writing skills in poetry and explore vocal techniques to bring your words alive. For more information, call (901) 507-2460. Date/Time: Saturday, February 11 Workshop: 3:00 pm-7:00 pm Poetry Performance: 6:30 pm View A Midsummer Night’s Dream: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Instructors: Anne Marie Caskey (actor/director/theatre teacher) Amy Lawrence (writer/teacher) Cost: $40, includes workshop, dinner, and theater ticket