Cool school news

Orchestra popular at Deerfield School

Violin is the most popular instrument in the Deerfield School orchestra.

The school’s orchestra consists of 21 students — 11 violinists, seven cellists, two violists and one bassist. Elaine Williams leads the orchestra.

The Deerfield band, led by Tom Hunt and Avian Bear, is made up of 45 students.

The first public performance is 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Deerfield.

— Ben Markley, Deerfield School sixth-grader

South singers record national anthem

The South Singers, South Junior High’s auditioned choir, recorded “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Friday for the Lawrence sesquicentennial time capsule.

The school’s next dance is 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday at South Junior High.

— Yoshika Crider, South Junior High ninth-grader

Editor’s note: Anyone interested in being a correspondent for their school should call Christy Little at 832-6361 or Steve Rottinghaus at 832-7254, or e-mail teens@ljworld.com

Events

Library plans activities for kids this week

Events going on Wednesday at the Lawrence Public Library:

2 p.m.-3 p.m.: Lawrence Public Library Young Adult “Arts & Crafts” for 11- to 18-year-olds, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

2 p.m.-3 p.m.: Lawrence Public Library Young Adult “Chix with Stix” for 11- to 18-year-olds, beginner and experienced knitters welcome, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

3 p.m.-7 p.m.: Lawrence Public Library Young Adult Homework Night for 11- to 18-year-olds, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

And Thursday:

4 p.m.-6 p.m.: Lawrence Public Library Young Adult “Tourney Thursday” for 11- to 18-year-olds, including Yu-Gi-Oh and other games, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

Making the grade

Appearance matters for school reports

New York — Like it or not, appearance is a factor when people form their first impressions, and that goes for teachers grading reports, too.

The new “School Smarts Planner” from American Girl Library suggests some simple final touches that can help students really “make the grade.”

The most important thing is to make sure the work looks neat because brilliant context could get lost in a paper that looks like it’s been run over by a bus. And when revisions are done, type or write the final draft with all the new changes added.

On the cover page, use a bigger type size for the title of the paper, and center it in the middle of the page. A student’s name, the date and the name of the class (for instance, seventh-grade English) also should appear on the cover page.

A graphic or artistic touch along the bottom border of the cover page might make the paper a little more inviting.

The report itself should be double-spaced to make it easier to read and to leave room for notes from the teacher.

Frame the words of the text with clean, wide margins. Don’t forget to number the pages.

Different teachers prefer reports in slightly different formats, so remember to follow any specific directions given to the class.

Get involved

Join the teen board

The Journal-World Teen Advisory Board will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the News Center, 645 N.H.

Students entering sixth through 12th grades who like to write or have ideas about 18 & Under stories are welcome to attend the meetings.

For more information, call Christy Little at 832-6361 or Steve Rottinghaus at 832-7254, or send e-mail to teens@ljworld.com