School Zone March 2018 by Siuslaw News

THE SIUSLAW NEWS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER ❚ March 2018

SCHOOL ZONE A Monthly Newsletter for the Siuslaw and Mapleton School Districts and Community Groups

MAPLETON COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION PHASE I

Superstars Shine

Mapleton School District announced earlier this year that the Phase 1 of construction remodel on Mapleton High School is complete. Phase 2 began during Spring Break last week. Mapleton High School staff moved into the lower hall at Mapleton High School on March 23. “We also had help moving from our high school students as part of our Beyond Me Program,” said Mapleton Superintendent Jodi O’Mara. McKenzie Commercial is the contractor of the remodel project. Phase 1 involved remodeling the high school’s lower hallway, updating the plumbing and electrical systems, adding power and data to the classrooms, putting in new technology in each classroom, installing a new fire alarm and security system, fitting a newly updated science classroom with new gas connections and safety shower and installing new lighting in all classrooms with drop ceilings. In addition, each classroom now has a second exit, there is more storage in the lower hall and all flooring has been replaced. All classrooms and hallways have new paint. “It has created a new look to our hallway and classrooms,” O’Mara said. “Our bathrooms have also been updated with new fixtures, flooring and plumbing.” McKenzie Commercial will continue to work on Phase 2 of the high school remodel. “Mapleton School District will have a community open house in the fall when all construction is completed,” O’Mara said. “The whole community will be invited!”

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lorence Community PTA hosted stars at the annual Siuslaw Superstars Talent Show on March 8. “The evening was a huge success,” PTA President Tiffany Holdahl said. “We are very proud of all the kids who performed, the parents and teachers who supported them and all of the fans from our community who came out to cheer them on.” Elementary students sang, danced and joked their way throughout the night.

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Mapleton High School’s Beyond Me Program students help district staff move classroom furniture around as McKenzie Construction completed Phase 1 and began Phase 2 of the high school’s remodel and construction.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH — Chamber choir

Alex Kellerman

Alexander Kellerman was chosen by choir director Mr. Morganti as the March Artist of the Month. Alex is currently attending his last year at Siuslaw High School and lives with proud parents Marcy and Andrew Kellerman. His favorite song is “‘Phantom of the Opera,’ which we are actually singing right now.” Chamber Choir will have a choir festival in early April, and Alex believes the choir will “do really well. We’re really confident and the new people who have joined are catching on really quickly.” According to Alex, Mr. Morganti is “one of my favorite choir directors I’ve had so far. He’s really respectful and he really tries to help you learn what you need to do. I feel like I can competently sing better than I could a long time ago. When he started he took people that were recommended to him by the last choir teacher and then at the halfway point he let anyone in. Now whenever you

want to join the class you have to audition.” Mr. Morganti has taught Alex and his classmates how to take “control of your voice better, and actually being able to know where you have to stay. He goes through the notes with you for certain things and tells you how it’s supposed to feel. It feels different for certain notes, so me putting on a higher note I have to tighten up a little bit and a lower note I loosen up some. You can kinda tell, like some people can instantly know the notes they have to go and go there — I’m trying to learn how to do that. He’ll play the note or hum it to you and you hum it and try to keep that same feeling in your throat before the song is over.” Alex really likes Chamber Choir because “two of my best friends are in there. There’s nothing to complain about in that class. It’s really chill and we’re always friendly towards each other, there’s never two people that are

“When words fail, music speaks.” – William Shakespeare

BY AUDREY LOWDER Siuslaw High School Student

PHOTO BY CAROL JOLLEY

Instructor Bruce Morganti says Siuslaw High School's Chamber Choir is a group effort. He chose Alex Kellerman (center, in short-sleeved shirt) as the March Artist of the Month.

angry at each other.” Chamber Choir is made up of five sopranos, four altos, four tenors and two basses. Alex is fairly excited about graduation. “It’s kind of weird to think that this is my last actual summer, like I don’t have to go to school after this summer,” he said. As for his future planes, he said, “I’ve been looking at a whole bunch of colleges but I just don’t know. To be honest, I want to be a

game developer. You have to go to college if you want to be anywhere in the Triple A (video games produced and distributed by a midsized or major publisher). “A lot of colleges actually do have programs that do this, and some colleges are strictly for game designers. I’ve taken a few [programing classes] but I’m mostly self-taught. I’ve been using a lot of different game design software and I’m gonna try to make my own.”

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COASTAL COMMUNITY CROW kids take to the trees on silks C

ameron Utz and Alizabeth Norton didn’t realize that they’d have to learn how to climb actual vines when they accepted their respective roles of Tarzan and Jane, in CROW’s upcoming production of Disney’s “Tarzan.” But sure enough, for two Saturdays, these teens have traveled to Springfield to work with the incredible Sally Brewer of Reveler’s Aerial Works at her Silks workshop located at Northwest Ninja Park. Utz and Norton are scheduled to rehearse more in the days leading up to opening night, but this time at the Florence Events Center, where the show will be presented April 13, 14 and 15. Utz, a senior at Siuslaw High School, immediately took to the silk vines, after Brewer offered him some expert instruction, including different climbing techniques such as the “French climb” and “Russian climb.” He also learned several poses such as the appropriately named “Monkey pose” and a PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY MELANIE HEARD “Backpack hold.” (Left) Cameron Utz and Alizabeth Norton (lower right) learn how to In the musical show, a shirtclimb silks with Sally Brewer of Reveler’s Aerial Works. The actors less, loincloth-clad Tarzan will portray Tarzan and Jane in CROW’s production of “Tarzan.” must swing into the scene in

Rotary invites students to 4-Way-Test Speech Contest

Any Siuslaw-area high school student (public, private or home-schooled) in grades 9 to 12 who cares about ethical standards and behavior in today’s world is invited to participate in the 2018 Rotary International 4-Way Test Speech Contest The contest will be held Thursday, April 19, at 4 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Three finalists will then present their speeches and receive certificates and cash prizes to-

a transitional song called “Son of Man,” where the character quickly changes from his 10year old self to his adult self through the magic of live theater. During this song, Brewer will also be 10 to 15 feet in the air, with one of her colleagues Ashly Milliot or Amanda Bearden — all three professional silks aerialists are slated to perform. The aerialists will portray gorillas and exotic jungle frogs in Tarzan. CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard could not be more thrilled about the partnership between CROW and Revelers. “Sally was so positive and excited about the project from the very beginning. She has choreographed the aerial sections of the show in Springfield, and we’ve communicated via video and email,” Heard said. “She is committed to sharing her circus skills and extensive aerial knowledge with our local kids. It’s a true gift to have her involved in our production.” Heard strongly believes in bringing the “real world” home to Florence for local youth in the arts, and she sees this col-

taling $1,500 at a Rotary meeting on Tuesday, April 24, at noon, also at the events center. The winning speaker will also be expected to compete in a “Speak Off ” at the Rotary District Conference in Ashland, Ore., on May 5. First place prize for the local contest is $750, second place will receive $500 and third place is $250. There are even more cash prizes available at the district level. All participants will be re-

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The following are the dead- sities and technical schools for SA) online, or request a paper lines for some scholarships additional scholarships and FAFSA by calling 1-800-4-FEDavailable to Mapleton and Siu- funding resources. AID (1-800-433-3243) or the slaw high school seniors and In addition, the application TTY line at 1-800-730-8913for juniors. period is open to file for fed- the hearing impaired. Students who apply for stu- eral student financial aid. To The FAFSA is open to all student aid and scholarships apply today, visit fafsa.ed.gov dents planning to attend schoolshould also check their two- to fill out the Free Application ing, not just current high school and four-year colleges, univer- for Federal Student Aid (FAF- students. • Oct. 1 to June 30 – FAFSA (Free Application for Fed- • April 30 – CROW eral Student Aid) at fafsa.ed.gov • May 4 – Delta Gamma, Tammy Nivens and An• April 6 – Oregon Pacific Bank drea Wright • April 6 – Geraldine Bagley • May 1 – Daughters of the American Revolution • April 14 – Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club • May 1 – Florence Community PTA • April 15 – Western Lane Community Foundation • May 4 – Florence STEP (Salmon Trout Enhance• April 15 – Florence Masonic Lodge ment Program) • April 15 – Oregon School Employees Association • May 15 – Central Coast of Oregon Realtors • April 15 – Soroptimist of Florence (x3) • May 15 – Ronnie Catalfamo Memorial Scholar• April 20 – Florence Lions Club ship • April 21 – Glen C. Butler • May 15 – Tony’s Garage Scholarship • April 22 – Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble • May 15 – Jose De La Mora • April 25 – Siuslaw Valley Firefighters • Memorial • April 25 – Oregon Jaycee • Anytime – Coastal Celtic Society

laboration as another way that kids can learn about the many possibilities that exist as they grow and mature. This summer, Heard and CROW Assistant Director Genevieve Meltzer will travel to New York and participate in an educator’s workshop designed to broaden horizons, deepen skills and refresh CROW’s contemporary theatrical knowledge base. During their time in NYC, the duo will take in five Broadway shows and meet with Broadway producers, directors and artistic staff. Heard and Meltzer are delighted to bring “The Big Apple back to Flotown” through a New Yorkthemed summer camp entitled “Broadway Bound.” Information can be found on CROW’s website. Disney’s “Tarzan” runs April 13 at 7 p.m., 14 at 2 and 7 p.m., and 15 at 2 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. For tickets and additional information, visit www. crowkids.com or call the FEC Box Office at 541-997-1994. “Revelers Aerial Works is going to be an energetic and dazzling part of our show,” added Heard.

quired to take the Rotary 4-Way Test and apply it to real life throughout their speeches. The 4-Way Test has four principles: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendship? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The choices for topics are endless. Would the Super Bowl pass the 4-Way Test? What about homework as-

signments? How about social networking? All speeches must be original and may not be less than 5 minutes or more than 7 minutes. Speeches should also be memorized. For information on participating, including an application and guidelines, visit www.theflorencerotary.org and choose the tab “Club Youth Programs.” Those interested can also contact Committee Chair Meg Spencer via email at mspencer1818@yahoo.com.

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Mapleton School District participated in a Spirit Week Fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Each day, students brought in coins to match the dress up day: Monday was Pajama Pennies day, Tuesday was Neon Nickels Day, Wednesday was Dazzling Dimes Day and Thursday was Crazy Quarters/Team Spirit Day. Each school competed against each other to meet the school goal of raising $500. At the end of the week, the final tally was: high school in third place bringing in $8.09 per student for a total of $380.52; elementary school in second place bringing in $10.40 per student for a total of $728.53; middle school in first place bringing in $10.90 per student for a total of $228.74. The total amount that Ma-

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SIUSLAW Grand champions

Siuslaw Middle School Knowledge Bowl Team wins League Championship

On Wednesday, March 14, six members of the Siuslaw Middle School Knowledge Bowl Varsity Team won the league varsity tournament in Coos Bay. The six were eighth-graders Hannah Warner, Chad Hughes, James Smith and Beau Erickson, and seventh-graders Jeff Edman and Ian Sissel. Other schools competing were Brookings, North Bend, Port Orford and Coquille. In Knowledge Bowl, students work in teams against teams from other schools, answering various academic-based questions in math, science, language arts and social studies. The entire team of 14 students will next compete in the Lane The winning team of the league varsity tournament ( from left to right) Ian Sissel, Jeff Edman, Country Brain Bowl in May. Way to go Chad Hughes, Hanna Warner and Beau Erickson. Not pictured: James Smith Viks!!! — Submitted by Patrick Wondra

COURTESY PHOTOS

PHYSICALITY IN ACTING

ASPIRE MAKES DIRECTORY Siuslaw High School ASPIRE is creating a Florence Community Career Exploration Directory to offer students opportunities to interview, job shadow and intern at various businesses. At the January Florence Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, ASPIRE was able to invite members to participate. ASPIRE team members would like to extend the scope of this directory to cover a variety of fields, so are requesting that members of the Florence community sign up to be available to students to learn about their work and its value in this community. Go to the Siuslaw High School Counseling and Student Services webpage and fill out the “ASPIRE CAREER EXPLORATION” form, or contact us at ASPIRE@siuslaw.k12.or.us. — Submitted by ASPIRE Team Leader Bou Kilgore

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For CROW’s presentation of Disney’s “Tarzan,” actors cast as gorillas, such as Jacob Ternyik, who plays Kerchak (back center), learn about actual apes as part of their rehearsal. Others learned to swing on silk “vines.”

trying to portray. So in this joying watching their characcase, in “Tarzan” it’s an African terization and physicality. Siuslaw High School Student jungle, and the physicality really helps to set the tone. RR: When you chose “TarI have been in the Children’s zan” to be the 2018 musical, Repertory of Oregon WorkRR: What advice do you how much did you think about shops (CROW) since 2011, have for using physicality? physicality being a factor? and have participated in their MH: I like to encourage MH: It’s always a factor spring musicals since “Beauty students to watch the character in every production. It’s not and The Beast Jr.” in 2012, that they need to portray or something that I necessarily with the exception of “Shrek find something that’s as close thought of ahead of time and Jr.” This year we are presenting to the character that they need made sure, but I know that at the famous Broadway musical to portray. In this case, we the audition we were already Disney’s “Tarzan.” I was cast as watched actual gorillas, and thinking about that and we a gorilla in this musical. This saw how they would move and were looking to see which auyear’s musical requires more interact with one another, and ditionees were able to handle than past musicals. It requires maybe pick up on some habits the gorilla type movements, physicality. or tips or things that they and physicality plays into A few days ago, I intercommonly do. every single part ever that you viewed Melanie Heard, Some of our older CROW play as an actor. CROW’s founder and artiskids have done a great job with tic director, who has been physicality because they take RR: I hope that this musical directing and choreographit further. They’re not scared, is really good because I have ing CROW shows since 2012, they’re not shy to go ahead and a feeling that it is going to be with a couple of questions that let loose and really and truly memorable. relate to physicality and what become the character. The best MH: I think so, too. Tickets tips she has. example I can think of with are already flying. The audiregard to the gorilla is Jacob ence is going to love it; the Ramiro Ramirez (RR): How Ternyik who plays Kerchak, music is so beautiful by Phil could you describe physicality the lead gorilla. Collins, and the story’s got so in theatre? Jacob has been with us for many different levels. It’s really Melanie Heard (MH): a long time, but I really have touching and warming. I really Physicality has to do with how enjoyed watching him develop think audiences are going to you move body in space. If you the kind of scary character of have a great time. are portraying a character, you Kerchak because he beats on For this year’s CROW musiwant to stand, move, react and his chest, he scares Jane, he cal, we are going to reveal interact with other characters jumps off of platforms, and he a surprise that you do not in a way your character would. does all kinds of cool physical- want to miss. We are a young So in this case it’s gorillas, and ity like that. I’m excited that children’s theater, but we look that’s a little bit different than he’s a good role model for the like a high-quality Broadway what we normally do. younger kids. company not afraid to push the envelope at certain times. RR: What is the positive of RR: How good would you Don’t miss “Tarzan the putting physicality into your describe the physicality in Musical” swinging into the acting? “Tarzan” in general? Florence Events Center, 715 MH: It makes the character MH: I think the kids are Quince St., on April 13 at 7 more believable, it makes the doing a fantastic job. We still p.m., 14 at 2 and 7 p.m., and audience more interested in have a few more weeks of re15 at 2 p.m. what’s going on in the story hearsal, so I’m looking forward For more information, visit and it immerses you in the to seeing where we can get www.crowkids.com or www. realm of the world that we’re from here, but I’m already en- eventcenter.org. BY RAMIRO RAMIREZ

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Vol. 34, No. 17

Counting Your Change Christina has a one dollar bill to buy a set of tiny colored pencils which costs 78¢.

How much change will she get?

To figure this out, first count from 78 to 80. Because you are counting by 1s, circle a penny for each number.

Circle the change that Scott the store clerk needs to give gi each customer. Mrs. Greene gives Scott $3.00 to buy a ball for her dog. Circle her change in coins.

55¢

51 ¢ 51¢

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Justin gives Scott $4.00 to buy a fidget spinner. Circle his change in coins.

Peter, Irene, Alpana and Jose each bought something, using the exact change, at the Super Sticker Shop. Count S how much money each kid h ha Write ite their name next to has. the sticker icker they bought.

Now that you are at 80, counting by 1s to 100 would call for a lot of pennies to make change. You could do that, but most people like to get their change with a small number of coins.

Charlotte gives Scott $5.00 for a flashlight. Circle her change.

58¢ ¢

61¢

Peter’s money:

Providing the rest of the change in dimes would mean counting by 10s. With the 2 pennies you are at 80, so with the next dime, you would be at 90. Another dime makes 100. Circle the 2 dimes to show the change you counted to get to $1.00.

Which path adds up to 86¢? A

BIG MONEY: Work with a parent to add up all the he money you see on this page. TOTAL:

100

CHALLENGE: This shows how to give Christina her 22¢ in change with four coins.

Find five prices in today’s newspaper. List the prices on the lines below from the lowest to the highest price.

Jose’s money:

Alpana’s money:

How could you give her 22¢ change with six coins? Circle them. Irene’s money: Standards Link: Math: Calculating sums using money amounts.

Money Mystery Adrian has seven coins that add up to 81¢. Which coins does he have? Circle them.

Standards Link: Math: Calculating sums using money amounts.

Count Them Up

Find two prices in ads in today’s newspaper. Which is the lowest price? Count, using coins from the lower to the higher price. Which coins would you use? Standards Link: Math: Calculate sums and differences using money amounts.