Dear Parents!
We NEED we NEED we NEED:
- more FLAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Something easy to wave and visible.
- clipboards
- hardhats
We have enough:
- angel wings
- our horse on a stick
- flowers
To all those of you who have glued, shopped, attached feathers, made halos, searched your basements, and hunted down fluffly sheep - my sincerest thanks. The kids really do appreciate it as do the teachers.
Some students in Grade 3 have been selected to read. You're doing a beautiful job reading!
Some students in Ms. M's SK class have had their lines sent home to review. Parents - they have studied this for over a month and are ready. Just in case they want or need to see it, and would like to review, the page from the script pertaining to them has been sent home. You CANNOT have the entire script as we want to surprise you, and want you to relax and watch.
Those who have had their line sent home for review are:
Nikhil
Safi
Adi
Kian
Ohanna
Ryan
Ansh
Matthew
Shane
We are ALL (JK A to Grade 8) working hard to adjust to our smaller stage, and trying to be energetic, but are getting tired and anxious.....waiting is difficult.
Your enthusiasm will keep us going though......and we can't wait to perform.
We want to dazzle, entertain, and put all of you into a warm and fuzzy good mood to help celebrate the holiday season.
Our full out DRESS REHEARSAL will be first thing on Thursday morning! All costumes and props must be at the school.
As I anticipate we will all be just a little busy over the next two days....I want to wish all students, parents, guardians, and families a very Merry Holiday Season. May you rest, and be healthy, happy, and loved.
Merry Christmas
And Many Blessings,
Mrs. Deras
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Christmas Concert and Rehearsals
Dear Parents and Students,
The Christmas concert is ONE WEEK away. We are all becoming very excited.
TOMORROW IS OUR FIRST DRESS REHEARSAL. As the children are young, we need to have several "dress rehearsals".
Please make sure that all costume pieces arrive at the school tomorrow and are LABELLED.
Thank you so much to those who brought in FLAGS, but WE NEED MORE!!!!
Thank you to Cadance and parents for loaning us many props.
Thank you to Julian's Dad who fixed our horse on a stick.
JK A's - Pay attention to when it's time to get off the stage. When Jordan goes to the stairs, you must follow.
JK B's - You are not to fight over your spot. It doesn't matter what order you stand in, just stay put. I will be removing the stickers with your name. There will be an empty sticker. Just go to the next empty stickers and freeze.
JK B/SK - Please sing on stage!!!!! You know the words. You're doing great. SMILE and SING!!!!
SK - all those with speaking parts, your lines will be going home this weekend. Please memorize it better.
GR 1 and 2 - not bad, not bad. Practise the song because you sang the 4th verse incorrectly. Study your words.
GR 3 - not bad, not bad. Please be more energetic and SMILE.
GR 4 and 5 - it's terrible!!!! You must stay in character and NOT rush. Show your props to the innkeepers. Show them how to use it, and LET THEM USE IT. Listen to the song and for the love of Pete - pay attention.
GR 6,7,8 - stay in character!!! Don't look so sad on stage. You're innkeepers, and peacekeepers on stage. Don't force the kids to move, just guide them.
PARENTS - please read the entry below AND please read the costume and prop notes in the sidebars to the right UNDER Christopher Plummer.
Many thanks,
Mrs. Deras
mderas@stjudesacademy.com
The Christmas concert is ONE WEEK away. We are all becoming very excited.
TOMORROW IS OUR FIRST DRESS REHEARSAL. As the children are young, we need to have several "dress rehearsals".
Please make sure that all costume pieces arrive at the school tomorrow and are LABELLED.
Thank you so much to those who brought in FLAGS, but WE NEED MORE!!!!
Thank you to Cadance and parents for loaning us many props.
Thank you to Julian's Dad who fixed our horse on a stick.
JK A's - Pay attention to when it's time to get off the stage. When Jordan goes to the stairs, you must follow.
JK B's - You are not to fight over your spot. It doesn't matter what order you stand in, just stay put. I will be removing the stickers with your name. There will be an empty sticker. Just go to the next empty stickers and freeze.
JK B/SK - Please sing on stage!!!!! You know the words. You're doing great. SMILE and SING!!!!
SK - all those with speaking parts, your lines will be going home this weekend. Please memorize it better.
GR 1 and 2 - not bad, not bad. Practise the song because you sang the 4th verse incorrectly. Study your words.
GR 3 - not bad, not bad. Please be more energetic and SMILE.
GR 4 and 5 - it's terrible!!!! You must stay in character and NOT rush. Show your props to the innkeepers. Show them how to use it, and LET THEM USE IT. Listen to the song and for the love of Pete - pay attention.
GR 6,7,8 - stay in character!!! Don't look so sad on stage. You're innkeepers, and peacekeepers on stage. Don't force the kids to move, just guide them.
PARENTS - please read the entry below AND please read the costume and prop notes in the sidebars to the right UNDER Christopher Plummer.
Many thanks,
Mrs. Deras
mderas@stjudesacademy.com
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Dear Parents.................Nov - Dec. 15th
CHRISTMAS CONCERT - DECEMBER 15TH AT 7:00 PM
We at St. Jude's have been hard at work rehearsing during every drama class in preparation for the Christmas Concert: Songs the moved the world.
I have not been blogging as each class was a rehearsal and we have been going over the same thing.
Letters have been sent home regarding your children's required participation in the Christmas Concert. I have received almost all of them back, signed, and some of you have spoken to me in person - thank you.
Please be advised that parents are responsible for their children's costumes. A costume requirement is written about directly below the image of Christopher Plummer to the right of this entry. It is done class by class. Because some children will have different costumes, notes will be going home with specific requests.
Some of you have been wondering where one may purchase costumes. There are costume stores, but much can be done with common items found at home.
Example: lamb/sheep tails - take a small white/black sock, stuff with cotton or paper, and use a safety pin to pin this to your childs WHITE pants.
Costume Stores and other ideas:
Fee Fi Fo Fun
In Person: 1842 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga, ON L5J 1J7
We are in Clarkson Village, South Mississauga.
Two lights East of Erin Mills / Southdown Road. Right across from HomeSense.
By Phone: 905-823-3331
By Email: info@feefifofun.ca
Hollywood Tickle Trunk
1590 Dundas St. E.
(East of Dixie on the Southside of Dundas, next to the Beaver & Bulldog Pub)
Mississauga, ON
L4X 2Z2 CANADA
Phone: 905-212-7772
Email: thetickletrunk@live.ca
Marcucci Costumes Studios
885 Main St. E. Unit 1
Milton ON L9T 5A7
905.878.1504
Parties'N'More
568 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON L6K 3C7
at the North end of the
Shoppers Drug / JYSK Plaza
between the Laundromat
and Joe's Market Convenience Store
You may also try -
Party Packagers
Value Village
Goodwill
DOLLARAMA
etc.
There is no need to go to such extremes as Malabar's - but for your reference www.malabar.net
A huge thank you to Evan and Family for providing the school with 2 large bales of straw!
Thank you,
Mrs. Deras
mderas@stjudesacademy.com
PS: Please read the side bar under Christopher Plummer
We at St. Jude's have been hard at work rehearsing during every drama class in preparation for the Christmas Concert: Songs the moved the world.
I have not been blogging as each class was a rehearsal and we have been going over the same thing.
Letters have been sent home regarding your children's required participation in the Christmas Concert. I have received almost all of them back, signed, and some of you have spoken to me in person - thank you.
Please be advised that parents are responsible for their children's costumes. A costume requirement is written about directly below the image of Christopher Plummer to the right of this entry. It is done class by class. Because some children will have different costumes, notes will be going home with specific requests.
Some of you have been wondering where one may purchase costumes. There are costume stores, but much can be done with common items found at home.
Example: lamb/sheep tails - take a small white/black sock, stuff with cotton or paper, and use a safety pin to pin this to your childs WHITE pants.
Costume Stores and other ideas:
Fee Fi Fo Fun
In Person: 1842 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga, ON L5J 1J7
We are in Clarkson Village, South Mississauga.
Two lights East of Erin Mills / Southdown Road. Right across from HomeSense.
By Phone: 905-823-3331
By Email: info@feefifofun.ca
Hollywood Tickle Trunk
1590 Dundas St. E.
(East of Dixie on the Southside of Dundas, next to the Beaver & Bulldog Pub)
Mississauga, ON
L4X 2Z2 CANADA
Phone: 905-212-7772
Email: thetickletrunk@live.ca
Marcucci Costumes Studios
885 Main St. E. Unit 1
Milton ON L9T 5A7
905.878.1504
Parties'N'More
568 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON L6K 3C7
at the North end of the
Shoppers Drug / JYSK Plaza
between the Laundromat
and Joe's Market Convenience Store
Let's Celebrate-More Than a Party Supertstore
1225 Dundas St. East, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2C5
905-275-3799You may also try -
Party Packagers
Value Village
Goodwill
DOLLARAMA
etc.
There is no need to go to such extremes as Malabar's - but for your reference www.malabar.net
Properties
We also need many items (properties or props) to enhance our Christmas performance. St. Jude's is providing most of them, however we do need help in locating some "hard to find things". Your cooperation is very much appreciated to help us deliver a wonderful concert. A huge thank you to Evan and Family for providing the school with 2 large bales of straw!
Thank you,
Mrs. Deras
mderas@stjudesacademy.com
PS: Please read the side bar under Christopher Plummer
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