STAR testing begins on Monday May 7th, and will end on Friday May 18, 2012. This is an annual test that all students, grades 2nd-5th take across the State of California. Last year Wirtz students scored 741 points and we are working towards a goal of 750 for this year. Prior to testing, we had an inspirational assembly called The Ned Show, and a Spirit Week to get students excited and motivated to do their best on the test! Teachers, students and our amazing PTA decorated the quad area in a bright and fun SMARTIE theme! PTA also donated prizes for daily giveaways to selected students with perfect attendance.

  Please Click here for the Red Riding Hood Rehearsal Schedule & Parent Letter

To be sure that we are ready for our performances, we will follow our rehearsal schedule very closely. All rehearsals will begin and end promptly at the scheduled times, and cast members called for a rehearsal must stay for the entire session. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal due to illness, please notify us as soon as possible. Due to the short rehearsal period, please understand that anyone missing a rehearsal may be unable to participate in the performance.

MEAL BREAKS

Cast members and assistant directors called for both rehearsals in one day should bring a sack lunch or snack with them for the break between sessions.  We will take this break together, and no one will be allowed to leave the rehearsal area during the break.  Please do not plan to deliver your child’s snack at break time.  Efforts to coordinate these deliveries have proven unsuccessful in the past. On Saturday, your child should bring a lunch, water, and a non-messy snack. It’s a good idea for everyone to eat a good breakfast before arriving.

COSTUME BAGS & COSTUMES

By Thursday, each cast member should bring a LARGE PAPER BAG with his/her NAME and CHARACTER clearly printed on it. The bags are to coordinate costume assignments and to store each actor’s own clothing during the shows.  All sets, costumes, props, etc., are provided by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. We ask that the cast provide their own soft-soled, closed-toe shoes. All cast members should wear their hair pulled back and out of their eyes on show day.

PERFORMANCES

There will be a photo session after each show, so no flash pictures should be taken during the performances. On show day, watches and jewelry should not be worn. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

T-SHIRTS & CDs

We will sell our Red Riding Hood T-shirts all of this week. All sizes are available, and the cost of each shirt is $15. Checks (made out to Total Screen Design) are acceptable for T-shirts, though exact change is best.  MCT’S Greatest Hits CDs are available; the cost of each CD is $10. We also have DVDs of the award winning documentary about Missoula Children’s Theatre, The Little Red Truck, for $10 (cash only for CDs and DVDs please). Thank you!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to talk to us before or after rehearsal. We look forward to meeting you and working together to make this week a special one for all involved!  Thank you!

Erik Heuchert and Steven Thomas

www.mctinc.org,   www.facebook.com/missoulachildrenstheatre

Mural donated by artist, Tim Kerr

Greetings Wirtz Parents and Guardians:

I am honored to be serving as the Principal for Wirtz Elementary, and it is my hope that every child will be happy, safe and successful this school year!

We are dedicated to providing our students with an opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way. We collaborate regularly, use best teaching practices, and seek to actively engage your child in their own learning experience.

We are doing our best to have a positive impact in your child’s life, and I welcome you to join us in an effort to prepare your student to become a resilient, responsible and productive citizen!

 I encourage you to get involved and to be a part of the many parent committees that we offer here on campus such as English Learner Advisory, School Site Council, and Parent Teacher Association (PTA). We also have many parent trainings that will help you to support your child on their road to success here at Wirtz. Your participation and support is greatly appreciated!

It is our belief at Wirtz that all students can learn, and we believe that together we can, and will make a difference for all students.

One Person Can Make A Difference

One morning a man walked along a beach covered with thousands of starfish that had washed up during a storm. Now they lay dying in the sun.

He saw a young girl picking up the starfish one by one and tossing them into the sea. As he approached her he couldn’t help but ask, “Why bother? There are too many of them, you’re not saving enough to make much of a difference.”

The young girl  picked up another starfish and tossed it into the water. Then she turned to the man and said, “I made a difference to that one.”

-Author Unknown

We make a difference every day. Thank you for your continual support,

Kelly Williams

Principal

 "Together we can move a mountain, if each of us are willing to carry away a small stone..."

Congratulations to ALL who worked together to put on a GREAT show!

Presenter-Ashley Howard, Wirtz Counselor

Red Riding Hood-Chanel Lee 

Big Bad Wolf- Steven Thomas

Mother Hood/Grandma-Eliannet Barron

Ranger Rooney-Zeion Palmer

Sister Hood-Rajae Wilhite   

Brother Hood- Luis Magaña

Baby Hood-Sylea Bey         

Robin Hood- Edgar Camberos

The Locksmith-Gaddiel Gil

The Woodsman-Michael Stemage

The Boy Who Cries Wolf-Jesus Aguilera

Little Loveable Wolf-Jorge Tumalan

Girl Friends-Zerrya Bobo, Priscila Jimenez and Bethany Hernandez

Three Little Pigs- Kimari Bay, Diana Flores and Samantha Sanchez

The Wolfgang-Eduardo Rodriguez, Vanessa Najera, Ulises Evangelista, Cecilia Salomón, Nixie Gutierrez, Erik Arellano, Noe Castillo, Emily Juarez, Kelsey McKoy and Jesús Manzo

Forest Shadows-Irene Escalera, Emely Aguilar, Ashley Lopez, Valerie Salazar, Karina Aguilar, Leilani Magana, Evelyn Noris, Khadija Harkous, Genesis Esquivel, Nikky Munoz, and Julia Lopez

Raccoons-America Contreras, Anthony Camberos, Nayeli Belmontes, Morelia Zavala, Jose Lopez, Angel Ramirez, Jubilee Gil, Joseph Esquivel, Tierra Pierce, Arlene Mendez, Jessica Hernandez, Marlene Lopez, Lillian Ortega, and Alessandra Estrada

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Directors-Erik Heuchert, Steven Thomas

Assistant Directors-Rajae Wilhite, Alejandro Ayala, Kenya Mendez, and Anahi Solorzano,

Accompanist-Dustin Callahan

A very special thank you to everyone who offered a helping hand during our residency week at Wirtz Elementary:

Kelly Williams, Ashley Howard, Blanca Gill, Wirtz Parents (PTA), Diana Villa, Sonya Enser, Sylvia Sullivan, Wendy Mendez, Susie Campante, Marissa Orozco, Wirtz Student Council, Mike Aceves, Jolanda Dudgeon, Jennifer Kelly, May Eugenio, Gerardo Cervantes