Bravo to middle-schoolers and Cockeysville residents Kate Levine and Alex Cashman, who recently appeared in Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Pumpkin Theatre in Reisterstown. These talented young ladies delighted audiences for the past two weeks as a part of a Kids for Kids production of the Disney favorite featuring a cast of all children.
Both girls are already experienced actors with great singing and dancing skills and they enjoyed sharing the experience with over thirty other young performers from all over the area.
Kate, a sixth-grader, made her debut at the Pumpkin Theatre in this production with her role as Grandmother Fa, Mulan's grandmother. Returning to the Pumpkin Theatre, Alex, a seventh-grader, showed her versatility by appearing as a dressmaker, Avalanche and a fire dancer during the show. Great job, Kate and Alex!
Jennifer Lawrence, first-grade teacher at Warren Elementary, has recently been presented with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This prestigious award is given to just 108 teachers nationwide and is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching.
Since 1983, the award recognizes those teachers who develop and implement a high-quality instructional program that is informed by content knowledge and enhances student learning. Mrs. Lawrence was surprised by members of the Baltimore County schools' mathematics office who came to the school to present her with the award.
Said Principal Jason Barnett, "Our students, administration and parents could not have been more proud of the wonderful acknowledgement that was bestowed upon this deserving, dedicated and brilliant teacher. Thank you Mrs. Lawrence!"
Mrs. Lawrence has been teaching at Warren Elementary since 2002 with a special emphasis on first-grade math. She truly enjoys inspiring students to develop an early love for math.
The Counseling Center at Stella Maris is once again sponsoring Camp Me Too!, a free, overnight bereavement camp designed especially for children.
Now in its fourth year, this wonderful camp is designed to help grieving children learn ways to explore their grief through innovative techniques. The goal of the camp is to provide the psychological framework for the participants to heal mentally. Approximately 20 campers will visit Camp Pu'Tok in Monkton and enjoy activities such as nature walks, drums and musical instruments, story sharing and a therapeutic horse. Each child is paired up with an adult "buddy" who has undergone special training to help the child express and process their grief. In addition, the children really like being with their peers and discovering that they are not alone.
Camp Me Too! will run from April 24, through Sunday, April 26. The Counseling Center is currently seeking children, ages 8 to 16, who would like to attend the free camp. For details, call Doreen Horan at the Counseling Center at Stella Maris at 410-252-4500, ext 7291.