Does your Chain Hang Low?

 When the snow falls down,
and winter comes around,
we decorate our class
with paper en masse.

White and Proud!

 Today was WHITE day!!! Where only whites were allowed to be paraded around in. I really enjoyed seeing everyone's pieces of blue flair.

Holla Halloween... Heyyyyyy

Hello, well we certainly had a wonderful time at Halloween this year.  As  you see Kangaroo class here dressing up in their scary and superhero costumes.  We played many games and did so many activities.  This photo shows the kids of Kangaroo Class doing the Mummy Wrap.  They had so much fun, and so did we.

The kids went home with lots of candy and lots of fond memories.

It's a Sullivan Halloween ^^

It's that time of year again where the spooks, witches, and werewolves come out to play! ^^ That's right! It's time for the 2013 Sullivan Halloween Party! 

 Dolphin class 2013 (let's count how many spiderman's we can find) There's 1.

 Panda Class 2013 (There's 2)

 Giraffe Class 2013

 Elephant class 2013 (there's 3 and 4)

 Bear Class 2013 (I found Waldo!)

 Koala Class 2013 (There are 2 Iron Men)

 Reindeer Class 2013 (5 Spiderman costumes, and another Waldo)

 Kangaroo Class 2013 (There's 6!)

 Here is the face painting station of the Halloween party.

Thanks to all of the Sullivan Staff for making a great and memorable Halloween Party. Scare Ya next time Bwa hahahahah! 

Spooky, Spooky, Very Spooky

Koalas had a blast on Halloween doing all sorts of spooky things

Panda Class Halloween! 2013

Panda Class celebrated Halloween in super style!

Pumpkin Puke?

Our pumpkin was sooooo cute, it got sick. Or maybe it just ate too much candy.

Pajama-rama October 17, 2013 (Part 2)

Here is part 2 of our pajama party week. The fun continues ^^

 Here we see Colin from elephant reading to a friend. I love his red pajamas!

 Here Chloe for reindeer class is excited for dinner as the parents brought some delicious food. Don't forget to chew Chloe!

 Here Sally from elephant class is playing a game with her classmates.

 Daniel from elephant class is having a ball with his dad in the gym class.

 Here Randall teacher from Bear class is presenting for the parents on pajama day.

 Joon is concentrating hard to win the game.

This is cute. Roy is on his dad's lap clapping along to the music next to Elijah and John from Reindeer class.

 Here gayoung is playing a game with Yena.

 More fun and games with the parents.

And finally the limbo contest. Hmm I'm not sure if that's allowed dad! Haha.

The pajama party was a great success. Everyone had so much fun. Thanks to all of the teachers and staff for making this years pajama party memorable. See you guys next year!!

Pajama-rama!!!! October 16, 2013 (part 1)

It's been so busy at Sullivan School that we haven't been able to update all of the wonderful pictures and stories on this blog! Pajama Party was so much fun for the kids, parents, and staff!

 Solbi is sharing a hilariously funny story with a fellow panda!

 Here the students are having a banquet. Thanks too all of the parents who brought in the delicious food. The kids, and staff ;), enjoyed the wonderful food!

 Here the parents are enjoying some physical education games with their kids. 

 Haha I think the parents are dancing to Crayon Pop's "Bar, bar, bar" song. Way to go!

 Here the Koala class is getting ready for their class presentations for their dads ^^

Finally all of the parents and children play a rousing game of limbo! How low can you go?

   All the kids had so much on Pajama Party! It was nice to see everyone!!!!

Music Class Theme Songs: Solar System (10/28-11/08)

For the next two weeks at Sullivan School the students will be learning about their solar system.  As we tour the neighborhood from Mercury on out we'll be learning some new space-based songs.  The first of which was created for the Animaniacs, "The Planet Song."  They include Pluto, as this was written before the very controversial decision to relegate it as a mere dwarf planet, and neglect to mention Uranus until the very end. That said, it was a good jumping off point and this version is still quite close to what we'll be doing in music class.

Our older students will be learning David Bowie's "Space Oddity."  There was a great illustration done by Andrew Kolb to accompany this song and even alone, it is a classic space song from the late '60s.  Enjoy!

-Mr. Strutt, Music Teacher

Music Class Theme Songs: Transportation & Vehicles (10/21-10/25)

I packed my bags last night, preflight.  This week's theme is transportation and vehicles and we're going to sing a couple of songs about two very different forms of transportation.  The first is an old number by Harry Dacre, Daisy Bell.  A song about a man who can't afford to buy his bride a horse-drawn carriage, but who hopes to accompany her on a tandem bicycle.

The next vehicle of choice is quite different and much more modern, the rocket!  Dolphin, Bear, Panda, Giraffe and Elephant classes will learn Elton John's Rocket Man.

-Mr. Strutt, Music Teacher

Music Class Theme Songs: Geography (10/7-10/18)

For the next two weeks, the Sully Kids will be learning all about geography.  In music class, we'll take this opportunity to learn a few songs from different countries around the world.

The first song we're looking at is Kye Kye Kule (pronounced Chay Chay Kulay).  It's a children's song from Ghana, and I've found a solid arrangement on YouTube.

Kye Kye Kule (Video Link)

The next song is the chorus from an old Russian standard, Пусть всегда будет солнце (Pust' Vsegda Budet Solntse).  I found an old recording on YouTube.  May attention to the chorus.

Pust' vsegda budet solntse,              May there always be sunshine,

Pust' vsegda budet nebo,                 May there always be blue skies,

Pust' vsegda budet mama,                May there always be Mommy,

Pust' vsegda budu ya!                       May there always be me!

And the last song comes from Argentina, though is not uncommon throughout Latin America.  The name of the tune is "Mi Chacra" (My Farm) and it covers the common farm animals and their sounds in Spanish.There isn't a version online exactly like the one I'd like to do, but this one is close.

Disfrútelo! 

-Mr. Strutt, Music Teacher

 We are all working hard getting ready for pajama party ! Here is dolphin class practicing their performance for their Dad's! I am excited to see everyone at Pajama Party! It is coming up so soon :)    Jackie Teacher

No time for Losers!!!

 Because we are the champions.... in Reindeer class! We made our own trophies today using some recycled materials, paint, glue, blood, sweat and tears. Nothing like a hard earned memento for your mantle. 

BOOMSAUCE! as we say in Reindeer

Music Class Theme Songs: Fall (9/30-10/4)

There's a chill in the air, the leaves are starting to change colors, football season is in full swing.  It must be fall.  Some call it autumn.

The vocals are a little weird, but the tune is nice and has a lot of great autumn information.  Koala, Reindeer and Kangaroo will really enjoy it.

Dolphin, Bear, Panda, Giraffe and Elephant will learn what is perhaps the best song about fall ever written, Autumn Almanac by The Kinks.  It is a challenging piece with a lot of changes, but it is beautiful.

-Mr. Strutt, Music Teacher

Sept. 23-27 Art Project

This week is sports week at Sullivan school. The kids will make Olympic head wreaths and the iconic Olympic torch using construction paper and various arts and craft materials. Let's go Sully let's go!!

The Sully kids are back!

The Sully students are back from the Chuseok holidays! They will be preparing for the fall curriculum and for this weeks theme which is sports. Let's crack on then!

Music Class Theme Songs: Sports (9/22-9/27)

Let's paint our faces and head to the stadium for Sports week at Sullivan.  The kids will learn the classic ball park anthem, Take Me Out to the Ball Game

-Mr. Strutt, Music Teacher

 Happy Chuseok! We had such fun playing traditional games and learning how to make songpyeong ~ I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday with their families!  <3 Jackie Teacher <3

Art Project Sept. week 3: Thanksgiving Chuseok

Even though next week Sullivan School will only have 2 days of classes, the kids will still have art classes. They will make thankful cards because the students have many things to be thankful for this year.

Chuseok Chu-ROCKS!

Reindeers? More like CUTEdeers! If you've never seen a kid in a hanbok, then this probably made your day. But most likely, you're in Korea and so you've seen it before. Still- these kids are soooooo cute I want to bite them!

I especially love the two girls who got something in their eyes and are trying to dig it out with a pair of hand scissors, then scary zombie boy in the front and the student behind him who is very concerned about this adorable, undead little one. 

Getting Grainy in Koala Class

This week the Koala class learned about Grains. To do that, we made bread together in class. It was a sticky experience, but the end result was worth it. Yummy!

Reingaroo is Mac'n it!!!

 Yes, we are cutting the cheese, melting the sauce and mixing it with our noodles. Straight Mackin' it!

 This was some their first experience tasting Macaroni and Cheese, and it was much better made from scratch- as opposed to the blue Kraft Mac & Cheese boxes that is usually eaten outside of Korea.

  I hope they will never forget the delicious fun time that was this pasta cooking extravaganza!

Happy Birthday Alex and Kathrine! Panda Class Party

Last week, Panda class held a birthday party for Alex and Katherine. As we always do, we had a lot of fun laughing, joking, eating and drinking birthday juice with everyone. 

Sol-B giving Katherine a gift.

Jonathan giving Alex his gift.

World Foods

The students of Kangaroo class

learned about foods from around the world.  This was a very helpful exercise that highlighted that the world is a big place and every place is a bit different.  The kids are broadening their scope, and really enjoyed the game we played after.