Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Grades K-4: Christmas Stories

Join Miss Angela Neubauer for this special holiday story time for both boys and girls! After the readings of these two books, Miss Angela will lead the children through "winter wonderland" creative movement exercises.

Angelina Ballerina: Angelina's Christmas
When Angelina Ballerina sees old Ms. Bell all alone at Christmas time, she decides to bring him some holiday cheer and asks her cousin Henry to help.

Henry's busy worrying about Santa Claus and why does he have to bring their presents in the middle of the night, so Henry can't meet him? But when he finds out there's a real live Santa Claus living in their town, Henry and Mr. Bell Both get their Christmas wish!


The Night Before Christmas: A Goblin Tale
It's Christmas Eve and Santa Claus is on his way delivering presents. As every child knows, he promises to visit every house. . . . . . .
Deep beneath the roots of a majestic old tree, even the goblins are asleep in their cozy underground cave. Like many others on Christmas Eve, this feisty and furry family are well prepared: Their three-toed stockings are hung by the chimney, and a plate of big sprinkled cookies has been thoughtfully left out for jolly St. Nick. But when Santa arrives, there are also a few surprises in store for him!

With a mischievous wink to all familiar with the classic poem “The Night Before Christmas, “ this endearing goblin family turns poor Santa's visit all topsy-turvery but with a little Christmas magic Santa and his elves set things right again. Jacqueline Roger's richly detailed illustrations make this story a true holiday delight!


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation, and then 15-20 minute Q & A


Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu
REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm