Pirates Sailing the Sea

2M Scholars took the stage this week to perform their play, The Pirate Play.  In the story, a group of surly pirates find a ship and sail to uncover a lost treasure. Along the way, they sing their favorite pirate songs, only to be interrupted by a certain pirate's enthusiasm for knitting, a very unlikely pirate hobby. With much resistance from the other pirates aboard the Rusty Heap, Ned, the knitting pirate, saves the day by taming the ocean beast with his knitted blanket. Ned's quick thinking causes the beast to sleep again for another hundred years, never to bother the pirates again. In the end, the pirates have learned that being unique is something to celebrate, and they certainly do appreciate Ned's hobby in the end. The students have worked hard to teach this message uniqueness to each other and, finally, to their audience.  They collaborated together as a team; painting the set, learning the script and music, and remembering where and how to move on stage. Although nervous for the performance, the students have supported each other throughout the entire process and were excited to stand together on stage. They have much to be proud of, and will always have the memory of their second grade play. A special thank you to Ms. Weaver, Mrs. Smith, Ms. DuRant, Mr. Brown, and Ms. Gonzalez for helping 2M actors prepare. 2M would especially like to thank their parents who helped them rehearse at home and put their costumes together. 
​Also this week, second graders celebrated the MKA tradition of weaving the Maypole. On Monday morning, parents, teachers, and students gathered on the backfield for the beautiful occasion to celebrate the coming of Spring. The entire community was moved by how effortlessly the students completed the very complicated dance. Thank you again, Ms. Weaver, for your leadership and direction. We celebrate your 20th year teaching the Maypole dance. 

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