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Conrady’s band and choir students rang in the season with a wide-ranging performance Wednesday before a packed house of parents and well-wishers. Under the direction of Sue Clemons and Aubrey Malito, the annual holiday concert featured some fine renditions of seasonal classics and dynamic new offerings. In addition to Jazz Band favorites such as Feliz Navidad and Rock Around the Clock, the enthusiastic crowd was also treated to some stirring folk and classical performances by the Concert, Symphonic and Combined Band members. Not to be outdone, the Varsity Singers filled the gymnasium with choral numbers that ranged from stirring spirituals to rousing movie soundtracks. Congratulations to all!
It was a delicious challenge and Conrady’s LEAP students warmed to the task. Using patterns, color schemes, and sequencing, they were asked to build a gingerbread house that not only satisfied building codes, but looked good enough to eat. Mission accomplished.
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” is a holiday classic, staged and restaged for audiences who revel in the tale of a miserly old man who is transformed into a kinder and more understanding person. In preparation for their study of the Dickens novella, Conrady’s 7th Grade classes got a chance to see a live production recently. The field trip to see the Stagg High School production also provided the perfect opportunity to combine an academic standard -- that requires students to compare literary text to dramatic staging -- with a whole lot of fun.
Thank you to all parents and staff members who attended last week's 6th Grade Parent Academy. Parents were able to ask questions and learned how to best support their children here at Conrady. If you missed this meeting and would have liked to attend, keep your eyes peeled for the next Parent Academy announcement!
Report Cards will be available through this system on 11/2/18
In response to the state mandate of educating students about Erin’s Law, North Palos District 117 will be hosting a program called Be Seen and Heard© 2.0 - a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program for Conrady Junior High beginning in Health classes on 11/5/18.
Three cheers for Conrady’s 6th Grade class, who got together Wednesday to celebrate surpassing their fundraising goal of $300 to help the needy in Haiti through Sustainable Action International. The sum was intended to pay for the cost of one year of school for a deserving student. Instead, the students raised almost $900. Way to go, Junior Jaguars.
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