A preview of Turkey

 

LINK students got a slide show presesntation from local Body Worker David Hillman of his year-long travels in the country of Turkey during the early 1970's. David was a professional snoop for the US Government reporting on Russian air traffic in the area. He shared amazing stories and photos of his time traveling through the ancient cities of Ankara and Amasya, and the beaches, caves and mountain passes of rural regions. "What kind of weather can we expect this time of year?" one of the students asked. "Could be beautiful warm spring, or you could run into some rain--Turkey is a maritime climate!" Students leave this Sunday for a ten day tour of Greece and Turkey.

Music Lessons with Ilene Wilfong

 

 

Primary and EE students are taking beginning music lessons with professional teacher Ilene Wilfong. Using recorders, students are learning about notes, rythmnn and beginning to read music.

Spring Weather and PE Games

 

 

 

Art Show at Joyful Journey

 

 

 

 

Lyndsay Duebber, teaching assistant and Arts Grant coordinator, organized a Sunday showing at the Joyful Journey conference center of student art work. The Intermediate Uke Orchestra performed a great set of music that included "In the Jungle", "This Land is Your Land" and "Blowin' in the Wind." Family and friends enjoyed the work of students.

Crestone Uke Orchestra

 

Anrahyah Arstad's Intermediate Class has taken up Ukulele instruction this semester and has performed at a variety of local and state venues as part of their studies. Here is part of the group for a pic.

Intermediate Uke Orchestra Performs at CLCS Conference in Denver

 

 

 

 

Students painted their own colorful shirts for their Uke Tour in Denver this month. The group's first performance was at the Colorado League of Charter Schools Conference in the Downtown Denver Sheraton---a lunch group of 500! The kids did a great job, overcame some stage fright, and performed like champs. Afterwards they vamped it up for a group pic. Hooray for Intermediate Class!

Intermediate Class shares stories from their Uke Tour

 

 

 

Students shared with great animation and candor about their extensive tour and performance of their Uke Orchestra in Denver. Parents were invited to this simple circle that celebrated the great achievements of the Intermediate students this month. The Uke orchestra performed at the Colorado League of Charter Schools conference, the State Capital, and the Denver Art Museum. They also saw a ballet, road a city bus, and ate at the Spaghetti Factory. All in all, a great journey!

LINK Greek Dinner and Dance

 

 

 

Students did an excellent job serving the dinner. Folks enjoyed dancing to music by 2 Weeks in Fiji at the LINK Greek Dinner and Dance.

Greek Dinner hosted by LINK

 

 

 

The LINK fundraiser brought together community. LINK teacher Karen Acker organized the kitchen operations with her students.

LINK Greek Dinner and Dance Fundraiser

 

 

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LINK teachers David Billesbach and Karen Acker along with their students and a few volunteer parents hosted a four course Greek dinner to support travel to Greece and Turkey this month. The meal was held at the Dharma Ocean facility. Students served the meal that featured soup, salad, lamb or vegetarian mousaka, and gourmet cupcakes of mocha, rasberry cheesecake, mint, and carrot cake. Following the meal guests danced to music provided by 2 Weeks in Fiji.