Wow... I am officially taking a recovery day (aka day of rest) from school today. I have had a cold for approximately 1 1/2 weeks now, and it must have a mind of its own. I won't complain, but I'm glad I'm getting a rest day since I've been postponing taking one until after the program. Which reminds me...
MY WINTER PROGRAM IS FINISHED!!!!
The first graders did a fabulous job, I will say so myself. A few highlights may include a fantastic Jack-in-the-Box prop (yes, the box looked awesome!), a bunch of small friends dressed up in their cutest pajamas (because let's be honest, only 6-year-olds can find the best pj's!), "Naughty Cousins" jamming out on their solos, and about 30 toys that came to life on our stage! Ballerinas dancing, Rag Dolls playing leap frog, Toy Soldiers marching, and Disco Bears gettin' down to the beat! (Disco Bears dancing may have possibly been a crowd favorite.)
But one mystery man can really steal the show. A parent, apparently, was coming up front, walking in front of all 250 SEATED students to be able to see better. We do have chairs set up for all families and friends, and our students sit in front on the floor. (I know, the life they have sitting on the floor for 45 minutes.) ANYWAY, this man decided to TAP MY ARM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHOW to ask if he could sit beside me! ME!! THE DIRECTOR!! I thought it was worth posting, because let's face it... How often does that really ever happen?
Luckily, my principal was on her game and asked him to move because he was not allowed to sit there. Once I saw her coming to take care of it, I kept the program moving. Had no idea until AFTER that he became irate that she had touched his shoulder! Another performer's parent is also a cop, who was seconds from escorting the man out himself. Who would've ever thought such drama could've come from a sweet little Christmas program?? WHEW!
On a rock star note...
I am mid-teaching "Peter and the Wolf" and I've got this great idea to include what I learned last week from my Arts Integration workshop. Main idea poem + lots of creative kids! I can't wait!
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