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8th Grade
Language Arts teacher Ms. Pixley has created an entire unit that will culminate in a day-long visit from the renowned Shakespeare and Company. This popular workshop is one of the highlights of the spring. Ms. Pixley and Social Studies teacher, Mr. Kilmartin, also ask the PTO to fund Through the Eyes of a Friend, a Living Voices Holocaust presentation.
The Shakespeare & Company Workshop is $3,000 and Living Voices is $1225. Over the years, these programs have become an integral part of the Eighth Grade curriculum. Both of these visits are fully funded by contributions from our families; the school itself is not involved. Without donated funds, however, we would not be able to bring them to CPS year after year. Living Voices and the Shakespeare & Company workshop are treasured traditions for both students and teachers. An immersive workshop or first-hand narrative can bring these lessons to life in a way no movie or book is able to.
The Curriculum Enrichment programs and our ability to gift our faculty with what they need to excel is part of what puts Carlisle Public Schools head and shoulders above other public schools. Many of us gravitated towards Carlisle for the exemplary curriculum standards, dedicated faculty, and innovative administration. The PTO's programs are a part of their success story. With your help, they can truly thrive.