CANTERBURY THIS WEEK
January 19, 2018 | Issue 8
Canterbury Kids: Handwriting Without Tears
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When the Canterbury Kids (2's classes) rehearse the Tap Tap song for their Angel Band debut (watch the video), they actually are learning basic skills of handwriting. Tap Tap, Mat Man, Magna Doodle, and shaping blocks are tools the Canterbury Kids teachers use with the 2-year-olds in the beginning stages of handwriting. They focus on the ability to follow directions, developing hand-eye coordination, and recognizing shapes and letters. The teachers receive special training in the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. While today's video focuses on the Canterbury Kids experience, the curriculum advances as students' handwriting skills progress through Cavaliers, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten Prep.
Watch the video interview with Lanessa Parker, Canterbury Kids teacher,
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Canterbury Scholars and Malone Scholar
Canterbury is pleased to announce the Canterbury Scholars who will attend the High School next fall as freshmen. The 36th annual Canterbury Scholar Competition was an opportunity for all area eighth graders to compete for $8,000 ($2,000/year) merit scholarships.
Julia Rose, Lane Middle School
Zoraiya Limzerwala, Canterbury Middle School
Miyako Semba-Norwalk, Canterbury Middle School
Arisa Hocharoen, Holy Cross Lutheran School
Ashley Diaz, Memorial Park Middle School
Unnati Gupta, Woodside Middle School
Luke Ruediger, Canterbury Middle School
Oliver VandeWater, Canterbury Middle School
Lisa Ward, Indian Springs Middle School
Grace Runion, Saint John's Catholic School (not pictured)
AnnaBella Brown, East Noble Middle School, will come to Canterbury School as a freshman for the 2018-2019 school year through the prestigious Malone Scholars Program. Canterbury School was selected in May 2009 by the Malone Family Foundation to receive a $2 million endowment for the funding of educational opportunities for academically talented and motivated students. Malone Scholars score in the 95th percentile or above on standardized testing and must be in the top 5 percent of their class to be selected.
Standardized testing, review of academic transcripts, an interview, faculty recommendations, and a written essay were all factors in determining Canterbury Scholars and the Malone Scholar. Each scholar candidate also spent time in classes with a Canterbury High School student to learn more about school life and our college preparatory curriculum.
SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM RESULTS
The Speech and Debate Team came home with the following victories after last weekend's tournament at Concord High School:
- The team was recognized by the district chairman with a plaque from the NSDA for earning the "Leading Chapter Award" for National Recognition for Excellence in Speech and Debate from 2007-2016. This award is for maintaining a high level of participation in district tournaments, student memberships, and student degrees over a period of time. One is given each year in the district.
- Students also performed very well in an extremely competitive speech tournament that was running in the same building with 22 participating schools.
- Ash Shukla, 1st place, Broadcasting
- Grace Bechdol, 2nd place, International Extemporaneous Speaking
- Ash Shukla, 4th place, Informative Speaking
- Camden Lytle, 5th place, United States Extemporaneous Speaking
Additionally, Linda Alt, Speech and Debate Coach, will receive her second Diamond Coach award at the NSDA National Tournament this summer. She is one of 10 coaches nationwide to earn the prestigious award from the National Speech & Debate Honor Society.
Jason Collins placed first in the North East Indiana National Speech and Debate District Congress in the Senate. This qualifies him to attend the NSDA National Tournament June 17-22, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
One of the world's top Jazz Violinists, Christian Howes will be the resident expert working with music students during the school day February 15, focusing on improvisation techniques and alternative styles. His visit culminates with an evening performance for the community featuring Canterbury musicians. The joint concert will showcase unique and fun jazz and alternative styles music. Participating musicians will receive more information from their teachers. Watch for more information. Tickets available at the door.
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