Concert Practice

We are preparing for our concerts next week. It takes a lot of bravery to get up on stage in front of an audience. We hope you are able to see our performance on Wednesday at 2 and 6:30 p.m.

Here are our thoughts:
We went to the gym and then we practiced singing in the gym. We had fun skipping. -Chase
I danced on the stage. -Stacey
We practiced our songs on stage. We did Jingle Bells. -Ava
It is the concert on Wednesday. -Blake

This was the first time we went on the stage in grade 1. -Jack

The stage is tall and it is in the gym. It has posts under it. There are going to be chairs in the gym. -Brody
We practiced the songs to sing on the stage. We are going to have a Christmas concert on Wednesday. -Andrew
The practice was awesome because it was fun to be on the stage. -Desi
We went to the gym and sang Jingle Dash. -Bianca
At the concert we are singing Oh Christmas Tree. -Adria
At the practice I loved Jolly Old Nicholas, the ho ho ho part. -Arianna
We dance and sing at the concert. -Dominic
I wonder why we have to practice our Christmas concert. -Theo
I love singing Jingle Bells. -Lily
The practice was the best. I cannot wait until the Christmas concert because I practice so good and I know we will be good. -Brooke

See you on Wednesday! SPIN Club will be selling handmade beaded snowflakes at the Tuesday and Wednesday concerts. They are $3 for one or two for $5. The money raised will go towards their global initiative for Free the Children: Education in Nicaragua. Thanks for your support!
-Mrs. T :)

The Big Show

We had a very successful concert day. I was so proud to see  how well everyone performed yesterday at the dress rehearsal at 10, the 2 o'clock show and the evening show. Wow, that's amazing effort grade 1s! Thanks for keeping up the energy to get through all those shows.

We have been talking a lot about our feelings and here are our thoughts:
I was feeling a little shy to show the whole school the concert. -Bapreet
I loved to be the shepherd. I felt shy. -Callum
I felt nervous. After a couple of songs I felt happy. -Jake
I felt good because my mom and dad, grandma and grandpa and my sister were watching. -Josh
I was happy to sing in front of the whole school of parents and other people. -Russell A.
I felt happy because my cousins were watching me. -Sierra
I felt excited and scared at the same time. I was excited to show my mom and dad and my little brother. -Cady
I was happy at the concert because I got to sing my favourite songs. -Anna
It was good to see the other people sing. I was happy to be on stage. -Gavin
I loved being on stage because I felt proud of my self. I saw all my friends in the crowd. -Brady
I was nervous when I saw my family. I felt happy because they were there. -Levi
I felt a little bit scared, but after I felt happy. I saw my mom and my grandpa and grandma. After my dad came in the night time. -Cody
I was kind of nervous when I walked up on stage, but it went away. -Landyn
I was nervous. -Ethan
I felt kind of nervous, but then after one song I was not nervous anymore. -Zachary
I was happy when we were singing our songs. -Eliza
It felt to sing on stage. -Russell L.
I felt good singing in front of my mom and dad and everyone. -Naomi
I felt happy singing. -Jay Dee

Thank you to all the family members and friends who came out to watch our performances. It was exciting to be able to share the holiday spirit with you. We hope you enjoyed the show.
Mrs. T :)

Concert Preparation

We are looking forward to our concerts on Tuesday, December 15th at 2 and 6:30. We hope you enjoy our performances.
Here are our thoughts:
I am going to be a shepherd. I will walk on the stage. -Callum
I like going on stage when Shepherd Boy is on. -Jake
I want my mom and dad to see me on stage on Tuesday night. -Anna
I am going to be an angel. I like walking on the stage with the other angels. My favourite song is Do You Want to Build a Snowman? -Bapreet
I am a shepherd. I sing Shepherd Boy. -Cody
My mom and dad are coming to watch me in the Christmas concert. -Josh
I want to go on stage so my mom and dad can see me. -Eliza
I want my mom and dad to see me sing Hearts Around the World. We do actions and go around the audience. -Sierra
I am Mary and I want my mom and dad to see me on the stage. I want my little brother to be quiet because he was loud when we were at dance. -Cady
I am so happy that I am the Shepherd boy. I will be holding the staff. -Russell A,
I like the concert because our parents will come to the concert. -Gavin
We sing lots of songs. -Russell L.
I like being my character. I get to carry a present. I am a Wiseman. -Levi
I like being on stage because I am proud of myself. I will see my mom and my dad. -Brady
I was singing Rocking on the Rooftop today.- Ethan
I really want to perform on the stage because my mom and dad will see me as Joseph. -Landyn
I want my mom and dad to see the show. They will be happy. -Zachary
I want to go on stage so my mom and dad can see me sing. -Naomi

See you there!

-Mrs. T :)