Mayor Oscar Goodman and the Wind Ensemble

Some of the best learning opportunities and memories are made outside the walls of a classroom.  I have had the privilege of attending two such off campus events with FL students this fall. The first was on Monday, August 31st. The Wind Ensemble was asked to play for the groundbreaking ceremony and press conference for the opening of the new Bonneville Transit Center in downtown Las Vegas. The Regional Transportation Commission sent two $1 million dollar buses to transport us to the ground breaking ceremony. Among the politicians in attendance were Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. Our students played pep music as dignitaries entered the press conference and then stood at the front of the stage during the press conference. They were a huge hit with the guests in attendance. Thanks to Mrs. Schlicker who made all the arrangements and lead us on that memorable trip.

Wind Ensemble at the Press Conference

Varsity Dance Team Performing at Halftime

On Thursday, October 9 I was at Sam Boyd Stadium to watch our varsity dance team perform at halftime of the first ever United Football League game between the Las Vegas Locomotives and the California Redwoods. Mrs. Chris Harper had our team extremely well prepared for an awesome dance; the girls were cheered loudly by the enthusiastic crowd.  The girls, all of whom are diligent students, even worked on homework during the first half!  I am proud of our fine arts department who continue to represent FL so well in the community.

Shannon Sperry studies Calculus while Alexandra Griego works on flashcards at the Las Vegas Locomotives game.

Whether it’s choir tour, away athletic contests, the Marine/Desert trip to Catalina, French class trips to LeCordon Bleu Culinary School, a geology class trip to Techatticup Mine, or even going on virtual field trips to faraway places with our computers in class, we need to continue to find unique ways for our students to learn about the world around them.

Posted: October 14th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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