The Culture Committee has selected Ireland as the focus of this year's Culture Day, calling it "Celtic Day"
During Celtic Day, Bairbre McCarthy, Irish storyteller and author, will visit classrooms. Noted for her knowledge of Irish mythology, folklore and language, Ms. McCarthy is founder of the children's program at Catskills Irish Arts Weeks in East Durham, NY. She also is a NYS certified teacher of English, French, and gifted students.
An afternoon all-school assembly features the Police Pipes and Drums of Plattsburgh. Founded in 2005, the group performs regularly at dedications, memorials, parades, honor flights, retirements, and funerals. Parents and the community are invited to the school-wide assembly at 1:15.
March 3 Schedule of Events
8:45 am to 9:15 am: K-2 workshops with Bairbre McCarthy
9:30 am to 10:00 am Grades 3-6 workshop with Bairbre McCarthy
Lunch periods (10:50 - 12:30), with Reuben casserole
12:30 pm to 1:15 pm: Grades 7-12 storytelling with Bairbre McCarthy
1:15 pm to 2:30 pm: School-wide assembly in the gym to enjoy the Police Pipes and Drums of Plattsburgh band (Community invited to attend)
Also on March 3:
- Ms. Long's Family and Consumer Science (FCS) 7th grade class will offer up a Celtic- themed "drop-in" desert after lunch.
- Ms. Gannon is organizing a bulletin board effort in the cafeteria to celebrate Irish heritage
- Ms. Gannon's art classes will also be producing and displaying Celtic artwork
- Mr. Linhart will be offering up Highland Games activities in all gym classes
