March 21, 2008

Evergreen SchoolScene

‘Dancing with Children’ to be held at
Evergreen Village Square plaza

Dance Theatre International (DTI), presents a unique cultural event, Dancing With Children, on Saturday, Apr. 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., free of charge, at the Plaza at Evergreen Village Square.

After the performance, everyone is cordially invited to visit DTI and enjoy the "Walk-In Program" at 4:00 p.m. Visit DTI studios, meet the students and staff, sip a cup of coffee sponsored by Java Junction and Juice Caboose. Delicious desserts will be prepared by supporters of DTI. Take a free trial lesson in Tumbling Tots, Ballet, Hip Hop for ages 2 to adults. Kerry Sexton with Alain Pinel Real Estate will be providing a free home analysis and colorful balloons.

DTI hopes this event may be the first of many to promote the development of a vibrant cultural community in Evergreen.

Maggie and Xavier Ferla, directors of DTI, have both enjoyed international careers in the dance world. Their experience, talents and vast knowledge are the creative presence behind this event, which hopes to be the first of many to promote the development of a vibrant cultural community. They will be presenting their students in an exciting array of choreographies, representing different dance styles as well as sharing the stage with other creative art groups in the community.

Shapell Industries of Northern California, a supporter of the “Dancing With Children” event, owns Evergreen Village Square located off Aborn Road at Ruby Avenue.

Visit the Web site for more information at www.DTIdance.com or call (408) 274-7734. Office hours are MWF 4 -7, TTh 4 - 6 and Sat 9 – 1. Closed during Spring break: March 21 - 27 (Friday to Thursday).

Fair displays curiosity of science among Evergreen youth

Rishikesh Armstrong, first-grader at Silver Oak Elementary and his father, Berry Armstrong beam at the success of the science projects at the Fair. Photos by Bill Highlander

By Bill Highlander
Editor

“I wanted to understand how motors work,” said Katherine Nguyen, as she stood beside her winning science project.

Nguyen and her eighth-grade teammates at Chaboya Middle School were among the 600 or so students present at the Evergreen School District 2007-2008 Science Fair. The gym floor at Quimby Oak Middle School displayed the 239 winning projects to the crowd of family and friends who attended the Fair.

“This year’s Fair was very successful," said Steve Sweeney, assistant principal, Matsumoto. Sweeny said the Fair has been held annually for nearly 20 years.

Each of the 19 elementary and middle schools in the district held competitions and the winners in each of the grade levels brought their projects to the Science Fair. The boys and girls of Evergreen demonstrated that interest in science is strong.