THIS WEEK IN RICHLAND ONE

- Week of March 13, 2006

Bilingual fairy tales
A.C. Flora High School celebrates its Children’s International Day on March 14 with a fairy tale that will be performed simultaneously in two languages (English and Spanish) by Flora drama students. The bilingual production includes songs and dances that will help expose children to the cultures of various countries. The assembly will be attended by students from seven Richland One elementary schools. Two performances have been scheduled. The first one will be held from 9:40 - 10:15 a.m. The second performance begins at 10:45 a.m. Both performances will be held in the school gym. Hundreds of Flora students, including members of the International Baccalaureate Program and student council, are involved in the activities.

Board of School Commissioners
Richland One's Board of School Commissioners will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stevenson Administration Building, 161 6 Richland Street. Board meeting agendas are posted online at www.richlandone.org; click on the School Board link.

Eau Claire Students Perform in Comic Opera
Eau Claire High School and The South Carolina Philharmonic will present the comic opera Orpheus in the Underworld on Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15 at 7:30 PM. The production will be held at Cottingham Theatre on the campus of Columbia College. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Directed by Eau Claire theatre instructor, Jerry Stevenson, and with musical direction by Eau Claire Artist-in-Residence and SC Philharmonic conductor, Nicholas Smith, the operetta features more than 30 Eau Claire High School music, dance and theatre students.

* No school March 16 = 17th
Richland One schools will be closed two days next week. Thursday, March 16th is a staff development day and Friday, March 17th is a general holiday for the district.

* Hyatt Park celebrates March as Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, students at Hyatt Park Elementary have invited award-winning storyteller Willa Brigham to visit their school. In addition to sharing original stories and poetry, Ms. Brigham will incorporate lessons on character and healthy living into her presentation. She will visit Hyatt Park on March 15th from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

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