8th Grade Update
December 15, 2018
Behind the Scenes with 8th Grade
Dear 8th Grade Families,
Happy rainy Saturday! It was so wonderful seeing so many of you at the Christmas Show last night. I want to thank all of our incredible 8th graders who, in my humble opinion, stole the show! Each one of you played a critical role in making the show a beautiful success. Together, you modeled responsibility, leadership, perseverance, problem-solving, and grace. I am so proud and grateful. It’s impossible to put into words how much JOY you brought to the show, but I’ll try! Here is just some of the awesomeness to be proud of...
Christmas Show Shout Outs
- Krysta - for setting the tone for show-stopping dance moves with a bold, beautiful countdown! And for stepping in to help with technology - I know it wasn’t easy!
- Jonathan - for mastering the role of Joseph in our nativity! You rocked center stage and held that perfect Joseph smile the whole time!
- Emma - for your gentle, loving nature with a live baby Jesus! You modeled professionalism and determination with such beauty and grace! Mary would be proud!
- Eggy - for looking sharp in your wise man costume and making sure everyone else looked just as good! And for keeping spirits high backstage when we were getting squirmy!
- Delanie - for rocking your role as angel in the nativity! You nailed your role while also being tuned into the other actors, making sure Mary’s hair was out of her face! You were radiant!
- Enrique - for those dance moves! You wowed the audience and stood out even when in the back row! And for helping keep the teachers sane down in the gym when they needed help!
- Julia - for giving rehearsals your all and making sure we all knew exactly what to do to make sure the show ran smoothly! You were a patient techie learner AND teacher! You may not have been there the night of, but your spirit was VERY present and we are all grateful!
- Maggy - for smiling your charismatic smile throughout the show! And for being a confident solo dancer and amazing team player! You smiled the whole time on stage and filled the audience with joy!
- Evelyn - for being a master techie and confident, peaceful problem-solver! I watched you fix a broken microphone one minute and then dance energetically the next - WOW! You worked diligently and rigorously to make sure the show ran smoothly! Thank you!
- Miguel - for being a cool, calm, and collected wise man in our nativity! Your positive, peaceful vibes helped us all feel comfortable and confident in the spotlight! And for making sure everyone was fed and happy as Pizza Captain!
- Javier - for showing us all what it means to look sharp! You came ready to rock and you looked the part! And for supporting all of your classmates in feeling their most confident! You're always there when we need you!
- Tyler - for being a flexible and generous team player! You jumped into the role of nativity star and nailed it! And for being our secret weapon dance master (where’d you get those moves from?!)!
- Canfield - for working beautifully with Joselin to set the tone for the entire show! You infused the show with humor and let your personality shine! And for all the hard work you did in rehearsal to make sure you were ready to rock as narrator!
- Joselin - for working beautifully with Canfield to set the best tone possible for the show! You were joyous, professional, loud, and proud! You were an on-the-spot problem-solver and were a joy to watch!
- Mark - for bringing laughter and fun to every rehearsal and a little extra for the show! You helped us all stay focused on enjoying the experience and making happy memories instead of stressing about the stage!
- Sasha - for being a dedicated performer even after losing your voice! And for being out on-sight fashionista, always up for adding snazzy costume details! And for smiling SO BIG for the millions of photos I took!
- Ale - for always watching out for the rest of us! You always put others first and make sure we all have what we need to be successful! And for whipping out some killer dance moves when the spotlight’s on you!
- Bryan - for being a confident and professional wise man in the nativity! And for never complaining about anything! You modeled patience and teamwork for us all!
- Emely - for being a beautiful shepherd in our nativity scene! And for always bringing positivity and optimism to rehearsal! Your zen presence helped us all stay focused, confident, and joyful!
- Ms. Fisher - for being our fearless and resilient leader! You got all of our crazy kids on and off the stage and up and down the stairs 45,000 times without fail! Without you, I don’t know what any of us would do!
I hope you’re all feeling as proud as I am of each of you this weekend and relaxing after a job well done! GO 8TH GRADE!!
Love,
Ms. K