Picking apples and learning
The apples you see in the picture have turned into sauce and apple butter. I love the taste of freshly made applesauce especially knowing that I put no other ingredients into it, just plain old cooked down apples. My husbands favorites are macoun which creates a white sauce and I prefer a sauce that has a pinkish color. And the butter? Well that is sooooooooo good with spices and both white and brown sugar. I make it in a crock pot so the smell goes on for hours, mmmmmm!
The fall brings professional development opportunities from both the Maine Art Education Association and Maine Music Educators Association. Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, located on the coast in Stonington, is a beautiful spot to hold the annual conference which took place last weekend. All reports were it was great. From Bucksport Middle School art teacher, Leah Olson: “It is our fellowship that makes learning meaningful and so powerful that I am reminded that this is exactly what students need in their lives as well.”
Coming up on October 8th is the music fall workshop. Hopefully you will be able to take advantage of this opportunity. We know it isn’t only about the excellent presenter, David Bretzius but also the opportunity to communicate with colleagues.
The workshop is being held at Le Club Calumet in Augusta on October 8th, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. David will be focusing on listening lessons, rounds, games, and lots of interactive activities for your classroom.
The cost is $40.00 for MMEA members and $65.00 for non-MMEA members. Lunch will be provide and contact hours or CEUs are available. Registration will close on September 30th. If you have questions please contact Heidi McCarthy at hmccarthy@msad49.org. To register please click here http://www.mainemmea.org/.
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