Tiger Talk
December 2012
The Band Makes a Move By: Zander Gibney In mid-October, the NBE fifth and sixth grade Band started moving to the Masonic Lodge every day for Band class. Even though the band has to walk to the Lodge and back every day, it is worth it! As Ray Kirkpatrick, the band teacher said, “There’s a lot more space for everyone than in the library. We finally have our own personal space for band purposes only.” I asked two band students what they like about the band’s new home. Kyle Jedlicka (drum) said, “There’s a lot more open space for drums now. I really like it!” Zander Ziettlow (trumpet) said, “Yeah, I really like it at the Lodge. There’s much more space for all the instruments.” I’m sure all the other band members agree with them. I also wish them good luck at their upcoming concert at the high school guym on Sunday, December 16. I’m positive they’ll do great!
Band director, Mr. Kirkpatrick directs the fifth grade band in their new classroom located at the Masonic Lodge.
Third Grade Shares Holiday Cards By: Bethany Wiebold Do you send holiday cards to your relatives? The third graders send cards to people too. But here’s the catch. They don’t know any of these kids. These are part of a holiday card project. Each third grade class received a list of 29 classrooms in the United States and other countries. They sent each classroom a Christmas card and letter about our school. They received cards from the schools they wrote to and found their location on the map.
Mrs. Wiebold said, “My class sent cards to schools in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Slovakia. They are from all grades from Pre-school to 5th grade. The NBE students look forward to getting the mail and hearing about these other schools.” Isabelle said, “We are sending cards all the way around the world!” Kaden said, “They were sending some to Canada.” Damaris said, “We’re asking about the names of the schools.” The holiday cards sure are fun. What a way to meet friends!