North Pole Diaries IGEMS General Music Christmas Program December 2012

1. North Pole Diaries (3 slides)

1. North Pole Diaries (1 of 3) North Pole Diaries! Every year in December, Santa Claus and the crew have many things to remember, they’ve got a lot to do!

1. North Pole Diaries (2 of 3) North Pole Diaries! Treats and decorations, toys to fill the sleigh, all the preparations with Christmas on the way!

1. North Pole Diaries (3 of 3) North Pole Diaries!

Santa Claus (Jaydon) (1 of 2) December 1 st Dear Diary, We’ve been working through the year, But now the time is really here. My datebook shows December one. The Christmas rush has just begun.

Santa Claus (Jaydon) (2 of 2) Train the reindeer, tune the sleigh, Make the toys for Christmas day. Check the list, and tell the elves To wrap the presents on the shelves. With deadlines, goals, and dates to keep, There’s barely any time to sleep. Just twenty-three more days to go. We’d better hurry. Ho Ho Ho!

2. Getting’ Ready For Christmas (7 slides)

2. Getting’ Ready For Christmas (1 of 7) Gettin’ ready for Christmas, gettin’ ready for snow. Gettin’ ready for sleigh bells, come on, and let’s go!

2. Gettin’ Ready For Christmas (2 of 7) Gettin’ ready for presents, and the Christmas cheer. Gettin’ ready for Santa, and a Happy New Year.

2. Gettin’ Ready For Christmas (3 of 7) Well, I can’t wait for December 25 th. And I can’t wait for my Christmas gift. Well, I can’t wait for the ice and snow. And I can’t wait for “Ho, Ho, Ho!”

2. Gettin’ Ready For Christmas (4 of 7) Gettin’ ready for Christmas, gettin’ ready for snow. Gettin’ ready for sleigh bells, come on, and let’s go! Gettin’ ready for presents, and the Christmas cheer. Gettin’ ready for Santa, and a Happy New Year.

2. Getting’ Ready For Christmas (5 of 7) Vacation time is almost here. It always comes this time of year. The Christmas lights are all aglow. But don’t forget the mistletoe!

2. Gettin’ Ready For Christmas (6 of 7) Gettin’ ready for Christmas, gettin’ ready for snow. Gettin’ ready for sleigh bells, come on, and let’s go! Gettin’ ready for presents, and the Christmas cheer. Gettin’ ready for Santa, and a Happy New Year.

2. Gettin’ Ready For Christmas (7 of 7) Gettin’ ready for Christmas, gettin’ ready for snow. Gettin’ ready for sleigh bells, come on, and let’s go! Gettin’ ready for presents, and the Christmas cheer. Gettin’ ready for Santa, and a Happy New Year. Gettin’ ready for Santa, and a Happy New Year. Getting’ ready for Santa, and a Happy New Year.

Elves (Allyson/Elizabeth) (1 of 2) December 4 th Dear Diary, I have something to confess: This much Christmas rush is too much stress. Before the orders all get filled, There are so many toys to build!

Elves (Allyson/Elizabeth) (2 or 2) But at the North Pole shopping mall, I could go and buy them all. ‘Cuz making toys is really hard (When I could use my credit card)! Ten thousand forty gifts to make? I’d rather shop, for goodness sake. I’ll keep this secret to myself: I am a shopaholic elf.

3. Born To Shop! (7 slides)

3. Born To Shop! (1 of 7) Each Christmas season I can’t wait to shop, shop, shop! I’m on my feet all day until I drop, drop, drop. I like to peek in every little shop, shop, shop. But when my money’s gone, I have to stop, stop, stop!

3. Born To Shop! (2 of 7) I was born to shop, shop, shop! Shop until you drop, drop, drop. Oh, I was born to shop, shop, shop! Shop until I drop, drop, drop.

3. Born To Shop! (3 of 7) While you are singin’ “Deck the Hall,” I will be swingin’ through the mall. Shop, shop, shop. Oh, shop until you drop, drop, drop!

3. Born To Shop! (4 of 7) I was born to shop, shop, shop! Shop until you drop, drop, drop. Oh, I was born to shop, shop, shop! Shop until I drop, drop, drop.

3. Born To Shop! (5 of 7) Deck the MALL with all my money, 1’s and 5’s and 10’s, and 20’s too. I’m so broke it isn’t funny. One more little gift, and then I’m through.

3. Born To Shop! (6 of 7) While you put lights in your front yard, I’m maxing out my credit card. Shop, shop, shop. Oh, shop until you drop, drop, drop!

3. Born To Shop! (7 of 7) I was born to shop, shop, shop! Shop until you drop, drop, drop. Oh, I was born to shop, shop, shop! Shop until I drop, drop, drop. I was born to shop! Shop until you drop! Yeah!

Mrs. Claus (Lauren) (1 of 2) December 7 th Dear Diary, Giving gifts is quite a trick When you’re married to St. Nick. I want my present to succeed. But really, what does Santa need?

Mrs. Claus (Lauren) (2 of 2) Last year I tried a cowboy hat, He didn’t really care for that. The sweater from the year before Is buried in his bottom drawer. But this year’s gift will be a hit. Today I started making it. Now, I don’t mean to boast or brag, But how he’ll love his brand new bag!

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (9 slides)

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (1 of 9) I made a list of what I wanted ‘neath the Christmas tree, then went to visit Santa, to sit upon his knee. I waited in a long line for an hour or so, then he looked at me and said, “Well, Ho, Ho, Ho.”

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (2 of 9) His eyes were kind of sad, and he looked a bit dejected. When I asked why, he said, “I feel rejected! No one ever wonders what I want this season. I don’t understand it, there’s got to be a reason.”

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (3 of 9) Santa wants a brand new bag! Bigger than a Hefty, Gotta hold the toys, to use once a year when he visits girls and boys.

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (4 of 9) Santa wants a brand new bag! Doesn’t need a backpack, Doesn’t need a knapsack, just a big bag he can throw upon his back. Oh, Santa… wants a brand new bag!

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (5 of 9) So, I phoned all my friends, said I needed them together. We held a special meeting, and came up with a letter. Sent a copy out to everyone we knew. Then passed the word and told a friend, too.

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (6 of 9) Took up a collection. Went from door to door. When people heard the story, they wanted to give more! Bought the strongest fabric. Had a new bag made. Addressed it to the North Pole, mailed it post paid!

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (7 of 9) Santa wants a brand new bag! Bigger than a Hefty, Gotta hold the toys, to use once a year when he visits girls and boys.

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (8 of 9) Santa wants a brand new bag! Doesn’t need a backpack, Doesn’t need a knapsack, just a big bag he can throw upon his back. Oh, Santa… wants a brand new bag!

4. Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! (9 of 9) So, we sent him a bag. He got a brand new bag. Santa got a brand new bag!

NP Chiefs of Staff (Lexi/Madie) (1 of 2) December 10 th Dear Diary, Being North Pole Chief of Staff Is a headache and a half. Though my intentions are the best, I feel my buttons being pressed.

NP Chiefs of Staff (Lexi/Madie) (2 of 2) “Have you doubled-checked my list?” “Are there any kids we’ve missed?” “Did the reindeer eat today?” “Yes, sir.” “No, sir.” “Right away!” Everyone is stressing out. That’s for sure, there is no doubt. So, when the work is finally done, We all deserve to have some fun!

5. Santa Needs A Vacation (6 slides)

5. Santa Needs a Vacation (1 of 6) Stuffing the stockings, and trimming the trees; so many presents to make. Feeding the reindeer, and testing the toys; somebody give him a break!

5. Santa Needs a Vacation (2 of 6) Santa needs a vacation when his duties are done. Santa needs a vacation in the tropical sun.

5. Santa Needs a Vacation (3 of 6) When December is over, Santa’s a partyin’ man. Santa needs a vacation so he can work on his tan.

5. Santa Needs a Vacation (4 of 6) Packing a suitcase, he’s ready to go to a Caribbean i-yi-yisle. Hold all the phone calls and forward the mail; he won’t return for a while.

5. Santa Needs a Vacation (5 of 6) Santa needs a vacation when his duties are done. Santa needs a vacation in the tropical sun. When December is over, Santa’s a partyin’ man. Santa needs a vacation so he can work on his tan.

5. Santa Needs a Vacation (6 of 6) Santa needs a vacation Hey Santa, where will you go? far away from the snow. Santa, far away from the snow? Santa needs a vacation in Bermuda, Bahama, Barbados, Tortola, Jamaica… Where, oh where will he go?...

Reindeer (Nathan) (1 of 2) December 15 th Dear Diary, Reindeer Training has begun. It’s pretty tough for everyone. Though we try, we can’t escape The sweat and strain to get in shape.

Reindeer (Nathan) (2 of 2) But this year, as we prep to fly, There’s something new we’re gonna try. Much to all of our surprise, We’re dancing for our exercise. Dasher likes to tango dance. Prancer takes a ballet stance. Doing disco, Donner grooves. Me? I like the hip-hop moves.

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (8 slides)

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (1 of 8) Hip-hop reindeer, pullin’ Santa’s sleigh, now. Hip-hop reindeer, dancin’ on the roof. Hip-hop reindeer, comin’ Christmas day, now. hear the clatter of every hoof.

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (2 of 8) Hip-hop reindeer, hear the music thumpin’. Hip-hop reindeer, gonna bust a move. Hip-hop reindeer, jumpin’ and a bumpin’. everybody is in the groove.

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (3 of 8) Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen, Comet, and Cupid, and Donner, and Blitzen, breakin’, and shakin’, there is no mistakin’ hip-hop on the roof!

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (4 of 8) Hip-hop reindeer, drop it like it’s hot, now. Hip-hop reindeer, gone to funky town. Hip-hop reindeer, it’s a party spot, now. everybody is getting’ down.

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (5 of 8) Gonna bump and jump, gonna jam and krump, gonna freeze, and pop and lock. Gonna spread some cheer with the eight reindeer and Santa on the block! If you take some time to rap in rhyme all around the Christmas tree, you can have a happy holiday that’s phat: P-H-A-T!

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (6 of 8) That’s right! Uh-huh! Everybody is in the groove.

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (7 of 8) Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen, Comet, and Cupid, and Donner, and Blitzen, breakin’, and shakin’, there is no mistakin’ hip-hop on the roof!

6. Hip-Hop Reindeer (8 of 8) Hip-hop reindeer, pullin’ Santa’s sleigh, now. Hip-hop reindeer, dancin’ on the roof. Hip-hop reindeer, comin’ Christmas day, now. Hear the clatter of every hoof. Hear the clatter of, pitter patter of, make no matter of...hip-hop reindeer!

Elves (Sarah/Tom) (1 of 2) December 18 th Dear Diary, So many things, this time of year, Can make me smile from ear to ear. Like pine trees decked with popcorn strings, And ornaments, and shiny things.

Elves (Sarah/Tom) (2 of 2) But there is one things that I dread Hanging overtop my head. It seems that everywhere I go, I can’t escape the mistletoe! First it’s here, and then it’s there, It can find me anywhere! I just hope I won’t get stuck Kissing anybody… Yuck!

7. Away From the Mistletoe (7 slides)

7. Away From the Mistletoe (1 of 7) Deck the hall with boughs of holly, stockings by the fire, and Christmas tree. Decorations make me jolly, only one that I don’t want to see...

7. Away From the Mistletoe (2 of 7) Keep, keep, keep me away, away from the mistletoe. Keep, keep, keep me away, that ain’t a place I wanna go! Keep, keep, keep me away, away from the kissing ball. ‘Cause I really like Christmas but I don’t like kissing at all.

7. Away From the Mistletoe (3 of 7) I’m not kissing Suzy, Sally, Jane, or Jill, not Marcy, Meg, or Kim! I’m not kissing Joey, Johnny, Wes, or Will, there’s no way I’ll kiss him! Yuck!

7. Away From the Mistletoe (4 of 7) Keep, keep, keep me away, away from the kissing ball. ‘Cause I really like Christmas but I don’t like kissing at all… Kissing at all… Ah… Ah…

7. Away From the Mistletoe (5 of 7) Give your little brother a kiss… Away from the mistletoe. Pucker up for Grandma! That ain’t a place I wanna go! Hey, baby! Away from the kissing ball. ‘Cause I really like Christmas but I don’t like kissing at all.

7. Away From the Mistletoe (6 of 7) I’m not kissing Danny, Donny, Brad, or Ben, not Davy, Doug, or Drew. I’m not kissing Britney, Becky, Jess, or Jen, and I’m not kissing you! Ew!

7. Away From the Mistletoe (7 of 7) Keep… keep… keep me away, away from the kissing ball. ‘Cause I really like Christmas but I don’t… like… kissing… at all… kissing at all… kissing at all… Not even a peck on the cheek? Yuck!

Bob, Santa’s Mechanic (Alec) (1 of 2) December 21 st Dear Diary, Today I finished up the job. I tightened every screw and knob And did some work beneath the hood, Where things are really looking good.

Bob, Santa’s Mechanic (Alec) (2 of 2) The landing gear is set to go Through winter storms, and ice, and snow. The runner blades are sharp and tight. The reins are tied, one left, one right So when the big guy gets inside, He’s gonna take an awesome ride. ‘Cuz with the reindeer in the lead, They’ll satisfy his need for speed!

8. Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh! (7 slides)

8. Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh (1 of 7) We’re goin’ up… up… up… up and away. We’re goin’ up… up… up… up in the sleigh. We’re goin’ up… up… up… up in the sky. ‘Cause Santa Claus’ reindeer really fly.

8. Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh (2 of 7) On Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen, on Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.

8. Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh (3 of 7) We’re goin’ up… up… up… up in the air. We’re goin’ up… up… up… nothin’ to spare. We’re goin’ up… up… up… higher than high. ‘Cause Santa Claus’ reindeer really fly.

8. Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh (4 of 7) We’re goin’ up and away. We’re ridin’ in the sleigh. Higher than high. ‘Cause Santa Claus’ reindeer really fly.

8. Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh (5 of 7) On Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen, on Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen

8. Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh (6 of 7) We’re goin’ up… up… up… up and away. We’re goin’ up and away. We’re goin’ up… up… up… up in the sleigh. We’re ridin’ in the sleigh. We’re goin’ up… up… up… up in the sky… higher than high. ‘Cause Santa Claus’ reindeer really fly.

8. Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh (7 of 7) We’re goin’ up! (x4) ‘Cause Santa Claus’ reindeer really fly… really fly… Yeah!...

Santa Claus (Jaydon) (1 of 2) December 24 th Dear Diary, It came so fast, I can’t believe. But it’s already Christmas Eve! And all the North Pole jobs got done Because of help from everyone.

Santa Claus (Jaydon) (2 of 2) The reindeer, elves, and Mrs., too, I’m grateful for the things they do. My Chief of Staff does quite a job. And so does my mechanic, Bob. So, when I’m in the sleigh tonight, I know my spirits will be bright. For thanks to all the folks up here, The whole world will have Christmas cheer.

9. North Pole Diaries (Finale – 1 slide)

9. North Pole Diaries (Finale) North Pole Diaries! All the preparations for Christmastime are done. Start the celebrations, it’s time to have some fun! North Pole Diaries!