Who: Desert Montessori School’s Upper Elementary Class

What: Class culminates their history studies of the Middle Ages and the

Renaissance with a Renaissance Festival

When: May 25 at 10am

Where: The Cristo Rey Gymnasium, 316 Camino Delora, across the street

from the Desert Montessori School

Teachers: Valera Sovcik and Julianne Wagner

Contact Information: Desert Montessori School, phone 505.983.8212

Photographer’s Delight: Great photo opportunity!

Synopsis:   The Desert Montessori School Upper Elementary Students will be performing the play “Hail Bounteous May”, written by Valera Sovcik. This play takes place in the Palace of a King and Queen. The sweet vocal sounds of the Madrigals will fill the courtyard of the Palace. The Royal String Musicians will delight the King and Queen while jovial Court Jesters provide merriment and laughter. Of course, no Renaissance Festival would be complete without a tribute to the honorable William Shakespeare. All the students will be clad in beautiful costumes representative of this time period.

Following the play, students will present their research projects on Renaissance people who have made significant contributions to the worlds of science, art, architecture, music, exploration, leadership, medicine and technology.

The children will have a Royal Feast with pomp and ceremony along with foods reminiscent of the Renaissance Era.  The day will culminate with the children merrily playing Renaissance games and activities, such as Nine Men’s Morris.

A good time will be had by all.