2014

Using Percussion in the Classroom

by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 28, 2014 | 2014, Arts@EarlystART, Community Partners, Community Performances, In the Classroom

Chris McLaurin, Principal Percussionist for the Kansas City Symphony, visited St. Mark recently to train our teachers on how to use percussion instruments in the classroom. We are so proud to be included in this Kansas City Symphony video:  

Sun Shines on Puppets for the Planet!

by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 16, 2014 | 2014, Arts@EarlystART, Community Partners, Community Performances, Events, Family Stories

Last Saturday’s second annual Puppets for the Planet Festival, in partnership with StoneLion Puppet Theatre was a huge success and everyone who attended enjoyed a beautiful 80 degree day. Our friends at StoneLion Puppet Theatre put together an awesome line-up of...

Spring Sock Hop Slide Show

by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 4, 2014 | 2014, Arts@EarlystART, Community Partners, Community Performances, Events, Family Stories

The St. Mark Spring Sock Hop last month was an evening of fun, filled with food, art projects and lots of dancing! Families and staff enjoyed Chef Cooper’s famous taco bar, the sounds of DJ LeoNightUS and everyone took home sock puppets and flowers they created...

St. Mark Featured in Head Start-Trauma Smart Video

by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 3, 2014 | 2014, Community Partners, In the Classroom, Social-Emotional Development

This amazing video about the Crittenton Children’s Center’s Head Start-Trauma Smart program features Kentarsha Sorey, one of St. Mark’s lead teachers Cara Bailey, our Trauma Smart therapist.

St. Mark Hosts Money Smart KC Workshops

by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 1, 2014 | 2014, Events

As part of Money Smart Month in April, St. Mark Child & Family Development Center will host two Money Smart KC workshops on Thursday, April 3 and on Wednesday, April 16 from 4:30-5:30 on both days. presented by Central Bank of Kansas City. A light dinner will be...

Puppets for the Planet Festival

by UICSKC Communications Team | Mar 26, 2014 | 2014, Events

Join StoneLion Puppet Theatre and St. Mark’s for a Puppets for the Planet Community Art Festival. This interactive day of fun celebrates the planet with art, entertainment, and community action. StoneLion puppet shows, music featuring Dino O’Dell, Sister Act Face...