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Download File Information on the Solar Eclipse this Weekend http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/news/eclipse-2012.html Summer Reading Program begins June 1st at all Boise area libraries. Pick up a form and begin getting credit toward prizes this summer! Several libraries have kickoff programs that day. More information available at http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/News_and_Events/Events/Summer_Reading/ Dress Code With the warmer temperatures this week, we started to see a bit too much of the middle school students. Please make sure your child is dressed in clothing that will not disrupt the learning environment. Middle School Teacher EmailsMr. Falconer, guy.falconer@sageinternationalschool.org
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Middle School Update – May 18, 2012
Academic Updates
6th Grade IB Science 1 – Ms. Lockwood
While exploring the topic of climate this week, students practiced some critical science skills, including close reading of technical sources and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. We'll continue our analysis of climate data next week. Please quiz your student on their understanding of both types of data, and also double check with them to ensure they turned in their Flower Dissection Lab, which was due Monday.
7th/8th Grade Science & Society – Ms. Lockwood
Students worked with the design cycle to investigate and plan their models for our Cell Unit this week. Please check in with them to ensure they have the materials they'll need to build during class time on Tuesday. In addition to the assignment sheet and rubric for this project, I've also posted some research resources on my website. Over the weekend, encourage your student to tell you about how technology can be applied to cell processes like photosynthesis in order to brew fuel from algae, as shown in this cool NOVA video and interactive. Sierra and Zoe also recommended this dope rap for reviewing cell parts.
IB Math 1– Ms. Henderson
This week students tested over their unit on integers and the coordinate plane. Students began a short unit over ratios, proportions, and solving simple equations on Wednesday. This unit will carry us through the last few days of school. Students will have a final assessment on June 4th. I will send home a list of topics to study by the end of this coming week. Please check Skyward with your student. The grade listed as Semester 2 will be the grade that shows on the final report card. Any students that would like to retake tests must do so by June 1st.
IB Math 2– Ms. Henderson
This week students tested over their Geometry unit and began a new unit. Students will review statistics concepts seen previously and extend their learning to using the data to extrapolate new knowledge. Students will also learn about compound probability in this unit. This unit will carry us through the last few days of school. Students will have a final assessment on June 4th. I will send home a list of topics to study by the end of this coming week. Please check Skyward with your student. The grade listed as Semester 2 will be the grade that shows on the final report card. Any students that would like to retake tests must do so by June 1st.
IB Math 3– Ms. Henderson
This week in IB 3, students finished their Geometry unit and tested. Students will have the next two weeks to go over the main topics covered this year prior to the final on June 4th. Students choosing to do the IB 4 extension work may use some of this review time to work on their packet. Please check Skyward with your student. The grade listed as Semester 2 will be the grade that shows on the final report card. Any students that would like to retake tests must do so by June 1st.
English/Language A – Ms. Thurber
Students spent this week reading a second, self-selected book for the reading workshop. While reading, they completed two journal entries, showing evidence of their own literary analysis. Next week, students can expect to finish up this second novel and complete their last letter-essay of the year. In order to be ready for the book fair on June 5th, students will need to stay on track with their reading and due dates. Please check in with your child and his/her progress. Additionally, I am almost done grading the first letter-essays (whew!), and I am SO EXCITED about the amazing progress I am seeing in student writing. AWESOME!
21st Century Learning – Ms. Henderson
The last few weeks of school in 21st will focus on living in a global society and the need for tolerance. Students walked across the street to the Anne Frank Memorial and reflected on the quotes from different humanitarians. Students will also have some time over the next few weeks to practice their typing skills.
Physical Science – Ms. Terry
This week in physical science students started working on their final big lab project of the year. Students were given three choices to pick from:
A: Fully guided or unguided experiment to determine how three variables (stirring, size of particles and temperature) affect the rate at which sugar dissolves in water.
B: "Terry's Lost Labels" - design an experiment to determine the identity of 4 unidentified kitchen chemicals (baking soda, salt, sugar and corn starch).
C: Design and complete an experiment of their choosing.
All lab reports must be in the format:
Title
Purpose - what is the objective of the experiment
Hypothesis - If..... then..... because.....
Materials - list the materials used for the experiment
Procedure - in numbered steps, with as many details as possible
Data Collection - presented neatly in data tables
Conclusion - relate it back to the purpose of the lab and discuss if the hypothesis was correct or not, address any problems encountered and suggestions for improvement
Labs may be typed and printed or hand written, but must be submitted in the lab notebook.
All labs will be due by the end of next week - turned in to me by the end of Friday school on May 25th.
Student groups are at all different stages of completion for this project, and for the most part I was pleased to see everyone working on doing a true science experiment. I encourage you to discuss your child's choice of project with them this weekend, and find out what they are learning.
Humanities – Ms. Percy
This week in Humanities we delved into the world of Asia’s belief systems along the Silk Road in pursuit of these IB Mission Statement excerpts:
“The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”
“These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.”
http://www/ibo.org/mission/index.cfm
Students started out by reading and evaluating excerpts from various texts, and now they are researching a belief system chosen (randomly) by their group. Areas of research include, but are not limited to, the current percentage of the world’s population that practices the religion, the date of origin, place of origin, primary originator’s name, biographical information about that individual, other world events that were taking place at the same time, and a summary of the belief system and how it’s practiced.
Presentations will be made by each group in a variety of ways: PowerPoint, posters, magazines, and handouts, to name a few. After the presentations are completed students will use the information they gathered in their notes for an exam.
Electives Update
Yearbook – Miss Hegg & Ms. Percy
Print: Most groups are still working hard to get their sections finished. As soon as sections are finished, the class will review the pages for content and complete final drafts. We are certainly in a time crunch at this point!
Video: Students focused this week on suggesting musical selections to accompany the video yearbook. We continued to upload and download, including helping by sharing the videos the students have shot for the 1st graders’ reading presentations and Mr. Keller’s State of the School address. Over the last couple of weeks of school the focus will be entirely on creating the final video and meeting the deadline for getting the DVD’s processed. Wish us luck!
Newspaper – Miss Hegg
Issue four is still in progress and the editors are working on getting information finalized. Some students have already submitted issue five articles to the issue editor, and others are also working on the final issue about things to do over the summer.
Exploratory– Miss Hegg
We enjoyed the amazing weather this week with adventures to Ann Morrison and Julia Davis parks. Students hula hooped, played games, did improve, or participated in team building exercises. It was a relaxing, fun week!
Electronics – Mr. Falconer
The field trip to ECCO was awesome. Our alarm clocks look very professionally done. Next week, we complete all the handwork for the ICs and battery packs. Mr. Davis found a solution for the base, which adds color and a bit of whimsy to the clock. Downloading and troubleshooting will fill the remaining class sessions for the year. Overall, I think the students would tell you that the process has been very cool.
Aeronautics – Mr. Falconer
Our 3-week research project exploring the various careers available to us in the aviation industry continues. Students are developing a better understanding of what it takes to prepare and work in this field. Upcoming, we will also hear from a few professionals in the field.
Robotics – Mr. Falconer
The preparation for the Les Bois challenge is ongoing. Trials and modifications are taking place in an effort to climb the ramp. It is back to the drawing board for many of the teams. Small more nimble and well-programmed robots are what is needed to compete in this challenge. Remember the date is set for Friday, the 25th of May from 2:30 to 3:30. Go Sage!!
Music Ensemble & Strings – Ms. Petra
Our In-School performance is on Tuesday May 22 after lunch around 12:15. Bring all your props and instruments to school on Monday!! It will be great.
Our big performance is on Thursday May 31 at 6:30pm in the Egyptian theater. Parents, I need to know, if your child will not be able to come on Thursday May 31. I hope everyone will be able to make it.
In music theory we moved into musical terms like dynamics and tempo makings. The last test of the school year will be on May 30/31. We will finish the year with student presentations and a computer music-writing program.
Textiles – Ms. Percy
We’ve officially finished all but one of the International Flags for the school to exhibit. You may have seen some of them hanging in the second floor common area if you attended the Open House last week. Students wrapped up their book/grocery bag projects this past week and embarked on the final project of the school year: a group quilt. The decision was made to all use the same pattern, but to each choose different fabrics. Each student will be using some light weight denim in their quilt blocks to help provide a coherent color scheme to the finished product. One thing we need to decide is how the quilt will be quilted. We may have to tie the quilt unless we can find someone with a longarm quilting machine…hint! hint!
Idaho Digital Learning Academy – Mr. Falconer
IDLA ended for many of the IDLA students. Those that requested extensions, stay focused over the next two weeks and finish strong.
Looking for Activities to Do?
taken from http://www.treasurevalleyfamily.com/activities/647-may-2012-calendar.html
For more ideas go to the following link:
http://eventful.com/boise/events/categories/family_fun_kids/this-week
21 • MONDAY
Family Night at Ceramica. Entire family paints for $15, enjoy artistic time with your family. 5–9pm, Ceramica, www.ceramicaboise.com, 342-3822.
Reading at the Refuge. Wildlife-related stories and activities for preschoolers. 10am and 2pm, Visitor Center at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, 467-9278.
22 • TUESDAY
Hershey’s Track and Field Games Pre-Registration Deadline. See May 24 for details.
Family Movie Day. $1 movies. Overland Park Cinema, www.opcmovies.com, 377-3072.
23 • WEDNESDAY
Walk to London 2012: Wednesday, May 23rd, Boise, ID (5:30pm-6:15pm)
Celebrate the Olympic spirit, inspire youth, and join Olympians and Paralympians for a 1.13-mile walk. Boise is collaborating with 20 cities across the U.S.A. to host the Walk to London 2012. Bring your family and friends and join in this celebration of sport! The walk will start at Shoreline Blvd & 13th Avenue on the Boise River Greenbelt, travel to the Anne Frank Memorial, turn north on 8th Street through BODO, and finish in the Grove Plaza for the Exergy Tour Team Presentation! Be there to welcome the top ladies pro cycling teams from around the world - many of whom are National, Olympic and World Champions. The Exergy Tour Team Presentation will feature live entertainment, food, music, and is open to the public. Free registration for the walk the day of the event from 5-5:30 pm, or you can sign up online at www.walktolondon2012.org - click “join.” First 500 participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. For additional Walk To London information, visit Facebook: walktolondon2012 and follow on Twitter @walk2london2012. For Exergy Tour information, visit: www.exergytour.com. The Walk to London 2012 events are organized and led by the Olympians and Paralympians who make up the twenty national Olympian Alumni Chapters.
Sunset Series. All ages are welcome. Learn how to use your binoculars, how to choose and use birding guides, and be introduced to the basics of birding. Then get ready for a lovely evening hike through Hulls Grove to check our some beautiful feathered friends. 7–8:30pm, the Foothills Learning Center, bee.cityofboise.org, 493-2530.
The Hiker’s Guide to Greater Boise. Join author Scott Marchant for a visual tour of hikes from his new book, The Hiker’s Guide to Greater Boise. 7–8:30pm, REI, www.rei.com/boise, 322-1141.
24 • THURSDAY
Hershey’s Track and Field Games. For ages 9-14, to compete in track and field events. Encouraging physical fitness among youth and emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. First event begins at 5:15pm, Borah High School Track. Participants must pre-register by May 22, Boise Parks & Recreation, www.cityofboise.org/parks/activities, 608-7650, there is no entry fee.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again. A comedy for all audiences. 7:30pm, Boise Little Theater, www.boiselittletheater.org, 342-5104.
Meridian Public Works Expo. Open and free to the public, mini heavy equipment rodeo, fire hydrant flushing demo, live sewer pipe cleaning demo, information displays and handouts, free hot dogs & popcorn, interactive educational displays, kids’ activities, and more. 4–7pm, Meridian City Hall Plaza, www.meridiancity.org, 898-5500.
Teen Matinee. Ages 12–18 can watch hot new releases on the huge screen TV. 4:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch, Ada Community Library, www.adalib.org, 297-6700.
Open Game Time. All ages will enjoy a variety of games. 4pm, Library! at Collister, www.boisepubliclibrary.org, 562-4995.
25 • FRIDAY
James Blonde. Fun family theater. 7:15pm, Prairie Dog Playhouse, www.pdplayhouse.com, 336-7383.
26 • SATURDAY
Family Art Saturday. Play with an assortment of found objects and assemble a work of art in the style of artist Nick Cave. Fun for all ages with an adult. Noon–3pm, Boise Art Museum, www.boiseartmuseum.org, 345-8330.
Camel’s Back Duathlon. Race starts and ends at Camel’s Back Park, all ages welcome in this Run-Bike-Run event. The Youth Course is a 1-mile run, a 5-mile bike ride, ending with another 1-mile run. For more information and registration, visit www.ymcatvidaho.org.
Boise Public Library Bookmobile. 10am–noon, Ustick Township Redwood Park and 1–4pm, Albertsons on Eagle Road & McMillian, www.boisepubliclibrary.org, 384-4269.
27 • SUNDAY
James Blonde. Fun family theater. 2pm, Prairie Dog Playhouse, www.pdplayhouse.com, 336-7383.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again. A comedy for all audiences. 2pm, Boise Little Theater, www.boiselittletheater.org, 342-5104.
Sunday Science Adventure. Engage the entire family in learning and playing as a single unit. The all-day focus is Senses. Discovery Center of Idaho, www.dcidaho.org, 343-9895.
28 • MONDAY - MEMORIAL DAY
Exergy Expo and St. Luke’s Children’s Safe Bike Parade. Kids are invited to decorate their bikes and join Maxwell Moose to strut their stuff for the crowd. Helmets are required; if you don’t have one St. Luke’s will be happy to give you one. Register for the parade at the St. Luke’s booth at the Exergy Expo. Expo hours are 10am–1:30pm, Bike Parade begins at noon. Hyde Park in Boise, www.stlukesonline.org, www.exergytour.com.
Story Story Night. Experience the power of spontaneous storytelling, with LEGENDS: Stories of Heroes and Epics. 7pm, the Rose Room, www.storystorynight.org.
29 • TUESDAY
Family Movie Day. $1 movies. Overland Park Cinema, www.opcmovies.com, 377-3072.
30 • WEDNESDAY
Hiking Destinations in the Sawtooths and Boulder White Clouds. Join a fabulous slide show on trail destinations, focusing on trail hikes leading to views of mountain peaks and alpine lakes. 7–8:30pm, REI, www.rei.com/boise, 322-1141.
Past Middle School Updates:
Academic Updates
6th Grade IB Science 1 – Ms. Lockwood
While exploring the topic of climate this week, students practiced some critical science skills, including close reading of technical sources and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. We'll continue our analysis of climate data next week. Please quiz your student on their understanding of both types of data, and also double check with them to ensure they turned in their Flower Dissection Lab, which was due Monday.
7th/8th Grade Science & Society – Ms. Lockwood
Students worked with the design cycle to investigate and plan their models for our Cell Unit this week. Please check in with them to ensure they have the materials they'll need to build during class time on Tuesday. In addition to the assignment sheet and rubric for this project, I've also posted some research resources on my website. Over the weekend, encourage your student to tell you about how technology can be applied to cell processes like photosynthesis in order to brew fuel from algae, as shown in this cool NOVA video and interactive. Sierra and Zoe also recommended this dope rap for reviewing cell parts.
IB Math 1– Ms. Henderson
This week students tested over their unit on integers and the coordinate plane. Students began a short unit over ratios, proportions, and solving simple equations on Wednesday. This unit will carry us through the last few days of school. Students will have a final assessment on June 4th. I will send home a list of topics to study by the end of this coming week. Please check Skyward with your student. The grade listed as Semester 2 will be the grade that shows on the final report card. Any students that would like to retake tests must do so by June 1st.
IB Math 2– Ms. Henderson
This week students tested over their Geometry unit and began a new unit. Students will review statistics concepts seen previously and extend their learning to using the data to extrapolate new knowledge. Students will also learn about compound probability in this unit. This unit will carry us through the last few days of school. Students will have a final assessment on June 4th. I will send home a list of topics to study by the end of this coming week. Please check Skyward with your student. The grade listed as Semester 2 will be the grade that shows on the final report card. Any students that would like to retake tests must do so by June 1st.
IB Math 3– Ms. Henderson
This week in IB 3, students finished their Geometry unit and tested. Students will have the next two weeks to go over the main topics covered this year prior to the final on June 4th. Students choosing to do the IB 4 extension work may use some of this review time to work on their packet. Please check Skyward with your student. The grade listed as Semester 2 will be the grade that shows on the final report card. Any students that would like to retake tests must do so by June 1st.
English/Language A – Ms. Thurber
Students spent this week reading a second, self-selected book for the reading workshop. While reading, they completed two journal entries, showing evidence of their own literary analysis. Next week, students can expect to finish up this second novel and complete their last letter-essay of the year. In order to be ready for the book fair on June 5th, students will need to stay on track with their reading and due dates. Please check in with your child and his/her progress. Additionally, I am almost done grading the first letter-essays (whew!), and I am SO EXCITED about the amazing progress I am seeing in student writing. AWESOME!
21st Century Learning – Ms. Henderson
The last few weeks of school in 21st will focus on living in a global society and the need for tolerance. Students walked across the street to the Anne Frank Memorial and reflected on the quotes from different humanitarians. Students will also have some time over the next few weeks to practice their typing skills.
Physical Science – Ms. Terry
This week in physical science students started working on their final big lab project of the year. Students were given three choices to pick from:
A: Fully guided or unguided experiment to determine how three variables (stirring, size of particles and temperature) affect the rate at which sugar dissolves in water.
B: "Terry's Lost Labels" - design an experiment to determine the identity of 4 unidentified kitchen chemicals (baking soda, salt, sugar and corn starch).
C: Design and complete an experiment of their choosing.
All lab reports must be in the format:
Title
Purpose - what is the objective of the experiment
Hypothesis - If..... then..... because.....
Materials - list the materials used for the experiment
Procedure - in numbered steps, with as many details as possible
Data Collection - presented neatly in data tables
Conclusion - relate it back to the purpose of the lab and discuss if the hypothesis was correct or not, address any problems encountered and suggestions for improvement
Labs may be typed and printed or hand written, but must be submitted in the lab notebook.
All labs will be due by the end of next week - turned in to me by the end of Friday school on May 25th.
Student groups are at all different stages of completion for this project, and for the most part I was pleased to see everyone working on doing a true science experiment. I encourage you to discuss your child's choice of project with them this weekend, and find out what they are learning.
Humanities – Ms. Percy
This week in Humanities we delved into the world of Asia’s belief systems along the Silk Road in pursuit of these IB Mission Statement excerpts:
“The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”
“These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.”
http://www/ibo.org/mission/index.cfm
Students started out by reading and evaluating excerpts from various texts, and now they are researching a belief system chosen (randomly) by their group. Areas of research include, but are not limited to, the current percentage of the world’s population that practices the religion, the date of origin, place of origin, primary originator’s name, biographical information about that individual, other world events that were taking place at the same time, and a summary of the belief system and how it’s practiced.
Presentations will be made by each group in a variety of ways: PowerPoint, posters, magazines, and handouts, to name a few. After the presentations are completed students will use the information they gathered in their notes for an exam.
Electives Update
Yearbook – Miss Hegg & Ms. Percy
Print: Most groups are still working hard to get their sections finished. As soon as sections are finished, the class will review the pages for content and complete final drafts. We are certainly in a time crunch at this point!
Video: Students focused this week on suggesting musical selections to accompany the video yearbook. We continued to upload and download, including helping by sharing the videos the students have shot for the 1st graders’ reading presentations and Mr. Keller’s State of the School address. Over the last couple of weeks of school the focus will be entirely on creating the final video and meeting the deadline for getting the DVD’s processed. Wish us luck!
Newspaper – Miss Hegg
Issue four is still in progress and the editors are working on getting information finalized. Some students have already submitted issue five articles to the issue editor, and others are also working on the final issue about things to do over the summer.
Exploratory– Miss Hegg
We enjoyed the amazing weather this week with adventures to Ann Morrison and Julia Davis parks. Students hula hooped, played games, did improve, or participated in team building exercises. It was a relaxing, fun week!
Electronics – Mr. Falconer
The field trip to ECCO was awesome. Our alarm clocks look very professionally done. Next week, we complete all the handwork for the ICs and battery packs. Mr. Davis found a solution for the base, which adds color and a bit of whimsy to the clock. Downloading and troubleshooting will fill the remaining class sessions for the year. Overall, I think the students would tell you that the process has been very cool.
Aeronautics – Mr. Falconer
Our 3-week research project exploring the various careers available to us in the aviation industry continues. Students are developing a better understanding of what it takes to prepare and work in this field. Upcoming, we will also hear from a few professionals in the field.
Robotics – Mr. Falconer
The preparation for the Les Bois challenge is ongoing. Trials and modifications are taking place in an effort to climb the ramp. It is back to the drawing board for many of the teams. Small more nimble and well-programmed robots are what is needed to compete in this challenge. Remember the date is set for Friday, the 25th of May from 2:30 to 3:30. Go Sage!!
Music Ensemble & Strings – Ms. Petra
Our In-School performance is on Tuesday May 22 after lunch around 12:15. Bring all your props and instruments to school on Monday!! It will be great.
Our big performance is on Thursday May 31 at 6:30pm in the Egyptian theater. Parents, I need to know, if your child will not be able to come on Thursday May 31. I hope everyone will be able to make it.
In music theory we moved into musical terms like dynamics and tempo makings. The last test of the school year will be on May 30/31. We will finish the year with student presentations and a computer music-writing program.
Textiles – Ms. Percy
We’ve officially finished all but one of the International Flags for the school to exhibit. You may have seen some of them hanging in the second floor common area if you attended the Open House last week. Students wrapped up their book/grocery bag projects this past week and embarked on the final project of the school year: a group quilt. The decision was made to all use the same pattern, but to each choose different fabrics. Each student will be using some light weight denim in their quilt blocks to help provide a coherent color scheme to the finished product. One thing we need to decide is how the quilt will be quilted. We may have to tie the quilt unless we can find someone with a longarm quilting machine…hint! hint!
Idaho Digital Learning Academy – Mr. Falconer
IDLA ended for many of the IDLA students. Those that requested extensions, stay focused over the next two weeks and finish strong.
Looking for Activities to Do?
taken from http://www.treasurevalleyfamily.com/activities/647-may-2012-calendar.html
For more ideas go to the following link:
http://eventful.com/boise/events/categories/family_fun_kids/this-week
21 • MONDAY
Family Night at Ceramica. Entire family paints for $15, enjoy artistic time with your family. 5–9pm, Ceramica, www.ceramicaboise.com, 342-3822.
Reading at the Refuge. Wildlife-related stories and activities for preschoolers. 10am and 2pm, Visitor Center at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, 467-9278.
22 • TUESDAY
Hershey’s Track and Field Games Pre-Registration Deadline. See May 24 for details.
Family Movie Day. $1 movies. Overland Park Cinema, www.opcmovies.com, 377-3072.
23 • WEDNESDAY
Walk to London 2012: Wednesday, May 23rd, Boise, ID (5:30pm-6:15pm)
Celebrate the Olympic spirit, inspire youth, and join Olympians and Paralympians for a 1.13-mile walk. Boise is collaborating with 20 cities across the U.S.A. to host the Walk to London 2012. Bring your family and friends and join in this celebration of sport! The walk will start at Shoreline Blvd & 13th Avenue on the Boise River Greenbelt, travel to the Anne Frank Memorial, turn north on 8th Street through BODO, and finish in the Grove Plaza for the Exergy Tour Team Presentation! Be there to welcome the top ladies pro cycling teams from around the world - many of whom are National, Olympic and World Champions. The Exergy Tour Team Presentation will feature live entertainment, food, music, and is open to the public. Free registration for the walk the day of the event from 5-5:30 pm, or you can sign up online at www.walktolondon2012.org - click “join.” First 500 participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. For additional Walk To London information, visit Facebook: walktolondon2012 and follow on Twitter @walk2london2012. For Exergy Tour information, visit: www.exergytour.com. The Walk to London 2012 events are organized and led by the Olympians and Paralympians who make up the twenty national Olympian Alumni Chapters.
Sunset Series. All ages are welcome. Learn how to use your binoculars, how to choose and use birding guides, and be introduced to the basics of birding. Then get ready for a lovely evening hike through Hulls Grove to check our some beautiful feathered friends. 7–8:30pm, the Foothills Learning Center, bee.cityofboise.org, 493-2530.
The Hiker’s Guide to Greater Boise. Join author Scott Marchant for a visual tour of hikes from his new book, The Hiker’s Guide to Greater Boise. 7–8:30pm, REI, www.rei.com/boise, 322-1141.
24 • THURSDAY
Hershey’s Track and Field Games. For ages 9-14, to compete in track and field events. Encouraging physical fitness among youth and emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. First event begins at 5:15pm, Borah High School Track. Participants must pre-register by May 22, Boise Parks & Recreation, www.cityofboise.org/parks/activities, 608-7650, there is no entry fee.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again. A comedy for all audiences. 7:30pm, Boise Little Theater, www.boiselittletheater.org, 342-5104.
Meridian Public Works Expo. Open and free to the public, mini heavy equipment rodeo, fire hydrant flushing demo, live sewer pipe cleaning demo, information displays and handouts, free hot dogs & popcorn, interactive educational displays, kids’ activities, and more. 4–7pm, Meridian City Hall Plaza, www.meridiancity.org, 898-5500.
Teen Matinee. Ages 12–18 can watch hot new releases on the huge screen TV. 4:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch, Ada Community Library, www.adalib.org, 297-6700.
Open Game Time. All ages will enjoy a variety of games. 4pm, Library! at Collister, www.boisepubliclibrary.org, 562-4995.
25 • FRIDAY
James Blonde. Fun family theater. 7:15pm, Prairie Dog Playhouse, www.pdplayhouse.com, 336-7383.
26 • SATURDAY
Family Art Saturday. Play with an assortment of found objects and assemble a work of art in the style of artist Nick Cave. Fun for all ages with an adult. Noon–3pm, Boise Art Museum, www.boiseartmuseum.org, 345-8330.
Camel’s Back Duathlon. Race starts and ends at Camel’s Back Park, all ages welcome in this Run-Bike-Run event. The Youth Course is a 1-mile run, a 5-mile bike ride, ending with another 1-mile run. For more information and registration, visit www.ymcatvidaho.org.
Boise Public Library Bookmobile. 10am–noon, Ustick Township Redwood Park and 1–4pm, Albertsons on Eagle Road & McMillian, www.boisepubliclibrary.org, 384-4269.
27 • SUNDAY
James Blonde. Fun family theater. 2pm, Prairie Dog Playhouse, www.pdplayhouse.com, 336-7383.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again. A comedy for all audiences. 2pm, Boise Little Theater, www.boiselittletheater.org, 342-5104.
Sunday Science Adventure. Engage the entire family in learning and playing as a single unit. The all-day focus is Senses. Discovery Center of Idaho, www.dcidaho.org, 343-9895.
28 • MONDAY - MEMORIAL DAY
Exergy Expo and St. Luke’s Children’s Safe Bike Parade. Kids are invited to decorate their bikes and join Maxwell Moose to strut their stuff for the crowd. Helmets are required; if you don’t have one St. Luke’s will be happy to give you one. Register for the parade at the St. Luke’s booth at the Exergy Expo. Expo hours are 10am–1:30pm, Bike Parade begins at noon. Hyde Park in Boise, www.stlukesonline.org, www.exergytour.com.
Story Story Night. Experience the power of spontaneous storytelling, with LEGENDS: Stories of Heroes and Epics. 7pm, the Rose Room, www.storystorynight.org.
29 • TUESDAY
Family Movie Day. $1 movies. Overland Park Cinema, www.opcmovies.com, 377-3072.
30 • WEDNESDAY
Hiking Destinations in the Sawtooths and Boulder White Clouds. Join a fabulous slide show on trail destinations, focusing on trail hikes leading to views of mountain peaks and alpine lakes. 7–8:30pm, REI, www.rei.com/boise, 322-1141.
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