Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Arctic Animal Antics

"Cool it, friends, and chill."  Our Winter Musical was a humorous and fictional celebration of arctic animals out in the snow.  It was a collaboration between the Arts Teachers, Mr. Sigler (band/music,) Mrs. Nelson (dance,) Mrs. Gordon (art,) and Mrs. Morris (orchestra,) along with the first and second grade students.  Approximately 150 students took the stage for an evening of fun singing and dancing.  Students playfully discussed polar bears, penguins, arctic terns, and seals who were ready for their annual Snow Ball. 

The show opened with all the animals singing "Out in the Cold."  Each song featured first grade singers doing hand dances and creative movement with each second grade class dressed as animals taking center stage for a dance during the songs.  When out in the cold, their favorite word was freeze.  Frosting and icing were their favorite treats. The second song featured the "Roly, Poly, Polar Bears" who were dancing and prancing to and fro. 

Next, the birds, (arctic terns,) playfully sang "One Good Tern Deserves Another."  They flapped their feathers.  They turned their toes and struck a pose. 

After that, penguins, dressed to the nines, sang and danced about "The Penguin Ball."  They splashed and waddled at their bash. 

Finally, the seals 'sealed the deal.'  They flipped and flopped, barked and squealed. 

It was a playful time performing to a winter theme. Student performers were very excited.  They performed during the day for the student body and in the evening for parents.  They 'hoped their songs and dances gave everyone a thrill,' but either way, they reminded everyone "just cool it, friends and chill."

Check out photos from the performance at https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jv26RmnwYqD4mzEx7

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