Getting Ready To Travel Around The World On Carol Night

Elementary students are busily preparing to share their music and dance performances at Carol Night.  This year's focus on global-mindedness will take parents and students on a journey around the globe.

One of the celebrations that Grade Two has been focusing on is Hanukkah.  Students have learned a few songs about Hanukkah. Students in 2B watched various dances linked to Hanukkah and created their own dance ideas.  Small groups created dances, then we gathered these ideas into a group dance. Here's a sneak peak of the Hanukkah dance.  If you watch carefully, you can see that there are two different dances happening simultaneously.

Students in 2A have been preparing the music for this piece.

Students are also collaborating to create a magical performance for the Japanese song "Yuki." You'll see students playing instruments, students creating small group dances, and a large group on stage moving like snowflakes.

We're ready to dance "Yuki."  Look how we're in our ready position.

Students working on Yuki dance

We know that making mistakes is an important part of learning.  Most students are now feeling confident with their learning and ready to be expressive on stage.

How can I help my child prepare for the performance?

*Ask your child to sing the songs and dances at home.
*Be an audience member and applaud!
*Ask your child how she should act on stage.
*Make sure that your child knows what she needs to prepare for Friday's performance.


Carol Night is on Friday, Dec. 9th from 6:30 p.m. in our Seisen Gym.