Friday, October 17, 2008

StoryWalk on Mackworth Island (share with your friends!)

EDIT : THE STORY WALK WILL LEAVE MACKWORTH ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 The Friends School of Portland has brought a storywalk to Mackworth Island. Storywalks engage children in literacy by combining the text and pictures from children's books with activities to do as they walk through the story (a winding walk by large posters from the books.) The storywalk on Mackworth is of Cathryn Falwell's newest book Scoot. The walk will be up through October and is just along the trail -- come check it out. Friends is offering admissions events in November for those wanting more information about the school. Admissions Events Parent Information Session Who: Prospective parents, friends and supporters. Adults only, please. What: Meet administrators & current parents Where: Friends School of Portland on Mackworth Island, Falmouth, Maine When: 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 12 Please call to let us know you are coming, but last minute drop-ins are welcome. Family Open House Who: Prospective families, friends and supporters. Children welcome! What: Meet teachers, administrators, & current parents Where: Friends School of Portland on Mackworth Island, Falmouth, Maine When: 10 to 11:30 am, Saturday, November 15 Parent Class Visits Who: Prospective parents, only.