To ALL of you Helwigs out there.....Merry Christmas and Happy New 2014 Year!

Kacy's first day in France

Kacy has arrived in France.  Getting the air ticket so that she arrived one day early, she is spending the first night in a Best Western hotel across the street from the airport.  We enjoyed skyping with her this first day, and she enjoyed the shower and the rest before meeting her family and program director tomorrow. 
Feeling slightly hungry, she ordered room service IN FRENCH.  She ordered French fries and Ice cream.  She got THIS!   A cheeseburger, jo jos, a banana split, and two rolls!   Oh, and having nothing smaller, she tipped the busboy with a $5 euro.

MEGAN"S FIRST PRODUCTION!

at

THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL

will be

THE 3 MUSKETEERS

 

Nov. 13-16, 2013

Bachelorette Party

 While I haven't seen any Pictures yet of the Bachelor Party, here are some pictures of the girls celebrating being girls.

Part of "Team Bride"

Theater comes to LaCreole

DALLAS -- LaCreole Middle School sixth-grader Jack Hannan crouches close to the ground with his arms drawn into his body, making himself as small as possible.

Photo by Pete Strong

Student teacher Megan Wacker, center, watches a group of LaCreole Middle School students perform their best "cat" walks during a preaudition workshop on Thursday.

Jolene Guzman

January 15, 2013

DALLAS -- LaCreole Middle School sixth-grader Jack Hannan crouches close to the ground with his arms drawn into his body, making himself as small as possible.
He runs around a circle of his peers, doing his best imitation of a mouse.
Like the rest of the middle schoolers at the Jan. 9 acting workshop, he seems a little uncomfortable with the idea at first, but his dramatic sense prevails.
Hannan and 11 other LaCreole students attended a preaudition workshop last week to learn acting techniques from student teacher Megan Wacker.
They are preparing for auditions for the play "Coyote Tales." Through an after-school drama program, Wacker and the cast will create a full-scale production.
Thursday and Friday, middle school students auditioned for the 20 parts in the play, a collection of Native American animal myths. Cast members will play animals, but with human characteristics.
At the workshop Wacker helps the students, even acting out their ideas. She twists and leaps, becoming a salmon swimming upstream, then asks one of her students to follow. Sensing embarrassment on their part, Wacker gives them a pep talk.

Photo by Pete Strong

Seventh-graders Savannah Studebaker, Kiera Garner and Kimberly Wellman (from left) converse as "elephants."

"Theater is about being something that you aren't," she said, saying they shouldn't be afraid to be silly if the part calls for it.
The message resonated with some of the students.
"I'm super excited because drama is like my favorite thing in the whole world," said Amanda Zeh, a seventh-grader planning to audition for a role. "I like it because I get to be something other than myself. I get to get away from the normal and be crazy."
Wacker, an education major at Western Oregon University and a student teacher at Dallas High School and LaCreole, is directing the play as part of her practicum requirements. She wanted to work with middle school students, but was disappointed to learn LaCreole didn't have a drama program.
"Blair (Cromwell, DHS theater teacher) and I decided why don't we just make one?" Wacker said, adding it's important for kids that age to be creative. "Having outlets like art, or band or choir to put themselves into and have an identity, that is crucial."
Younger students can participate in Dallas High plays geared for children, but this production is solely for LaCreole students.
"I thought it would be a fun chance to do a play with kids my own age," said sixth-grader Taylor Snoha. "We may have to have a bit more practice, but I think it will be fun."
Wacker designed "Coyote Tales" to be more than just the typical drama club production.
Last week's auditions tested aspiring actors' skills and their professionalism. Judging began when they walked in the room.
"That is something kids will face the rest of their lives," Wacker said, noting it's similar to a job interview.
Once finalized, the cast will rehearse every day until the performances March 14-16. Wacker said she expects the cast to improve together, to bond and boost each others' confidence.
"I really hope they take away a sense of accomplishment," she said. "It's easy to put kids in academic classes and it's easy for them to get discouraged if you get an `F.' This is something that everybody works toward. If we fail, at least we had fun doing it."

Three generations of Monmouth Graduates!

Next year housing...

The kids are currently thinking they are both looking toward moving into houses in the Monmouth Independence area. Spencer is looking for a house with Eli, ORyan and Bryce.
Kacy is looking for a house with Roslynn, Olivia, and Megan.

WOU concerts

Brass quintet Concert @ Smith recital Hall March 6, 7:30pm
Symphony Concert @ Rice auditorium March 14, 7:30pm
Wind Ensemble Concert @ Rice auditorium March 15, 7:30pm

We're in for a treat!

What a very fun play. Not only do we get to see our charmingly efficient Miss Flannery, but we also get to see her spotlighted by our favorite light techy, and accomplanied by our favorite Speak easy tubist and percussionist with all of his musical brother and sistercats!
Thouroughly Modern Millie is a thouroughly fun show!! Glad you're not missing it!

Team Bramblewood brings the new sister onto campus!

In a matter of minutes the bed was lowered, the second bed taken apart and stashed where experience had shown the best hidden, and the most useful. If these pictures are a bit of a blur, it's ONLY because the fam was in fast motion! This was all done in a matter of minutes! Team Bramblewood - You're amazing!!

Ok... so I'm doing some baking tonight... in time for Helwig Christmas on Dec 24th 11:00-6pm.

And for good coffee visits with ya all before and after that!

Beautiful costumes!

Although our Megan wasn't in this recent WOU production, she made these costumes!! Aren't they beautiful?!!

THIS JUST IN FROM SPENCER

Nov 17 brass quintet 7:30
Nov 28 symphony 7:30
Dec 1 wind ensemble 7:30
Symphony and wind ensemble concert admission is 3$ general and 1$ senior citizen/student

Happy November

55 shopping days left until Christmas :)

...but who's countin!

Spencer's Fall Schedule.

M 1-3 pm Petrographic Microscopy
T & Th 9-11 am Structural Geology
T & Th 12:30-2 pm Wind Ensemble
T & Th 2-4 pm Geomorphology
F 1-2 pm Petrographic Microscopy
No classes on Wednesday. Brass Quintet - to be announced.

THEATRE SCHEDULES

Linfield 2011-2012 Theatre Schedule ..........

WOU Theatre 2011-2012 ........ ...... Schedule to be announced :) University of Puget Sound........
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
By Thornton Wilder , Geoff Proehl, Director
Fri, Oct. 30; Sat. Oct. 31; Wed, Nov. 4; Fri. Nov. 6; 7:30pm
Thurs. Nov. 5, 4:00pm
Sat. Nov. 7, 2pm and 7:30pm

DIRECTING CLASS ONE ACTS
Mon, Dec. 7, Tues, Dec. 8,
Wed, Dec 9 - 5:30pm Tickets sold only at door $2.00

ANYTHING GOES
Book by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse.
Lyrics and Music by Cole Porter , Musican Directon byKathryn Lehmann
Stage Direction by John Rindo
Wed. Mar. 24, Thurs, Mar. 25; Fri., Mar. 26;
Sat. Mar. 27 - 7:30pm, Sun. March 28, 2 pm
Phone: Wheelock Student Center (253) 879.3419 for more information.

Kacy's new College blog.....
For anyone who wants to follow my college life.
My College Life as a Wildcat.

kacyhelwig.blogspot.com -------->
Also located as a favorite linnk over here to the right.

Kacy's Fall Schedule

MWF9:30-10:30 Fundimental of design/drawing
MWF2:00-3:00 French 201
MWF3:00-5:00 ASSISTANT LIGHT TECH - Theater
TTH 10:00-11:45 INQS What to Listen
T 7:30-9pm Concert Band
W 5:00-6:30 Concert Band
TH 6:30-7:30 Colloquim

Tiersa's schedule

Day 1
prep
Spanish 2 (38 students)
Spanish 1 (39 Students)
lunch
Spanish 2 (38 Students)

Day 2
Spanish 1 (38 students)
Prep
Spanish 1 (36 Students)
lunch
Spanish 1 (39 Students)

Nathan's 2011 Football Schedule

http://nathanfootball.blogspot.com/

KACY's ADDRESS

Hey ya'll if you want to send me things my new address at school is:

Kacy Helwig, Unit #3277
Linfield College,
190 SW Brumback Street
McMinnville, OR 97128-6899

Spencer's address

Spencer's and Eli Heide's Mailing address
TBA
Monmouth, OR 97361

Megan Wacker's Mailing address:
124 Ackerman Drive
Monmouth, OR 97361

Disney Memories.....

The Princess and her Prince

Beginning Monday!

Everybody is FULL STEAM ahead.
Spencer and Megan have already gone back to Monmouth. New classes start Monday.
Kacy's classes start continue Monday, as she's mid trimester. Jordon leaves early in the morning tomorrow to head back to OIT. He will return in 2 weeks to take Princess Kacy to the Winter Ball.
Nathan starts teaching full time, as compared to mouse driving while someone else teaches.
Tiersa begins school again mid semester, but with the new student teacher Casey arriving. She will begin teaching full time Feb 3.
And Sadie, Patita, Kirby and Alice will have full time House duty during the day, as all goes back to normal

~Princess Kacy~

Now Nathan's 50!

Fall is here.

Plans are in the talk for the holidays.

So far determined,
-The Helwig Thanksgiving celebration will NOT be on Thursday.
-The Macy's Parade on television will be HIGHLIGHED with Megan whereever we are on Thanksgiving day.

A Tidbit from Nathan

Legacy System's went live with Epic last week at Salmon Creek.
Nathan reports that all is going smoothly.

Band contests

Oct 2 = Sunset Classic
Oct 9 - Sprague
Oct 16 Grants Pass (Two nights there)
Oct 30 Championships (U of O)

Football Dates what we know so far.

sept. 3 scapppoose
sept 4 corbett
sept 17 hillsboro stadium
Oct 7 Tualitin
Oct 23 Portland Luthern

AND, although there were other games along the way, FOOTBALL IS DONE FOR THIS SEASON!!

Kacy's new smile! Today was BRACES OFF day!!

BEAUUUUUUTIFUL!!

Some SOPHOMORE pictures :)

Nathan's certified!!

As of yesterday, Nathan is officially certified to train EPIC!

After four weeks of unorganized and dysfunctional training, Nathan put together his "lesson" presentation for Wednesday. Yesterday they received word that Nathan IS INDEED now certified to train others in EPIC -the new computer system that Legacy is installing in both their inpatient and outpatient systems. While this is the first time that inpatient and outpatient will go live simultaneously anywhere in the nation, it's still a little ways off.

This certification is just the first step in this two year committment that Nathan has taken on.

Working days has been a big change...but as well, he is now back to working a five day work week. When he was working nights it was only 8 nights every two weeks, so the work routine has not only changed daylight hours, it has also changed to the consistant 5 day week. The early mornings are different but the extra day is taking some getting used to for him.

In any case! - WE CELEBRATE THE CERTIFICATION!!

(and did we mention we pumped our septic tank this summer? -This breaking ground experience, pictured here, as we tore up the lawn, hunting for the thing, just felt appropriate for this announcement somehow. Meanwhile the family is very proud of dad for taking on this new job challange!!)

The lights are ok with the sound of.....

Well, the reviews are coming in on the Sound of Music in St Helens. Megan and Tiersa hit the back row last night as Kacy trudged up to the light booth for the halfway mark of the commuunity theater presentations.

Survey says - - - "Oh. My."

While this show has so much potential, it goes without saying that the stage lights are great, but the show is long. The tickets, in spite of the $4 off coupon on the back for sunshine pizza, are indeed $12, and even if you could call it done at half time - you still wouldn't think you got your money's worth.

It's always difficult not to appreciate all of the hard work and extreme effort that has gone into a presentation or walk off with positive comments when it doesn't come off smashingly.

The family CELEBRATES and APPLAUDS Kacy for her endurance. Her hard work and extreme effort in seeing through this obligation. As always, honey, your lights are fantastic. This show, has shown your fine abilities to work with even the most difficult people and to persevere through long uninviting times.

Megan's VBS Show

Megan is again charged this year with the serial play for her church's Vacation Bible School. This short play is a ten minute adventure each evening at the beginning of VBS at the church right next door to the Warren Country Inn.

The Helwig family applauds Megan for her vision to see this project through, as an alternative to film. It's time to see Theater in one of the intense purposes It's had in life - to bring a message to an audience. While this year's VBS experience has brought Megan frustrations of not working in the ideal theater company, her passion for the theater will take her to new growth, as she works with even the less motivated actors.

HURRAY FOR MEGAN!

First day of work

...It was very much like the first day of kindergarten. All the emotion, only taller. :)

and mom still taking pictures!