Garner ISD Our goal is to have Garner ISD known for its excellence in the Arts by offering a well-balanced program consisting of challenging curriculum, outstanding programs, success in competition, and meaningful community outreach.

Mrs. Shaw’s Classes PK – 2nd 3 rd -5 th 6 th 7 th & 8 th Programs Music skills TAKS songs Fri. creative response writing Programs Monthly Themes Classroom tie-ins Fri. listening & response journal Music TEKS UIL Choir Concert Friday Composition Drama TEKS UIL OAP Spring Musical Friday play writing

“The Magic Jukebox” Children take a musical journey through history and pay tribute to the memorable music of their parents and grandparents. PK-5 th grade GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

VETERANS’ DAY “Americans We” Narrated by the JH Drama team, Elementary students will perform a program of traditional and contemporary music meant to honor America and its heroes. PK-8 th grade

“Bah, Humbug!” Scrooge’s Christmas Carol A large cast and fun variety of songs will give every parent a reason to be proud. This is a child-friendly adaptation of Dickens’ holiday classic – and it will be perfect timing along with Disney’s movie version! PK-5 th grade CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Christmas Program (continued) Auditions for principal cast to be held in early October. Rehearsals will primarily be held after school. Drama team will help coach certain scenes. will present a JH version of “The Hallelujah Chorus”

ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH “Go, Leonardo!” Performed as an in-school assembly Elementary classes will celebrate both the performing AND visual arts in this musical tribute to great artists. Each class will present a unique narration, song, dance, and project for an artist. PK-5 th grade

6 th grade Concert Dinner Theatre – potluck Perform: UIL songs Original group compositions Broadway revue

SPRING MUSICAL “Willy Wonka” By the authors of Annie, Jr. Based on the original hit movie, this hilarious musical will have all of Garner sporting a sweet tooth! Features include awesome special effects, lots of leading roles for the Drama Team, and the opportunity for EVERY STUDENT in Garner to participate as Oompa Loompas. PK-8 th grade

Music Memory 2 teams (3 rd & 4 th, 5 th & 6 th )2 teams (3 rd & 4 th, 5 th & 6 th ) 16 selections16 selections Identify major work, selection, and composerIdentify major work, selection, and composer December 2009

One Act Play 7 th & 8 th grade Drama team7 th & 8 th grade Drama team “The Patchwork Quilt”“The Patchwork Quilt” Dress rehearsal for schoolDress rehearsal for school Community performance after competitionCommunity performance after competition December 2009

Held annually in Atlanta, Georgia Presented by iTheatrics in NYC! Professional adjudication and awards presentation! Workshops for students and teachers! Only 50 groups selected to perform out of 36,000! Present 15 min. from Annie jr with modified cast! Garner ISD has been invited to perform as a result of Diane Shaw’s training with iTheatrics this summer in Houston. This is a HUGE honor! January 2010

Choral / Sight reading 6 th grade6 th grade 2 a cappella, 1 accompanied2 a cappella, 1 accompanied Sight read 2 parts as a choirSight read 2 parts as a choir April 2010

May 2010 Elementary only (grades 1-5)

NOVEMBER: Fall concert with Thanksgiving & Veterans’ Day musicDECEMBER: Christmas play (modified into storytelling version) AFTER TAKS: Spring concert with selections from Willy Wonka, Sandy Lake, Go Leonardo, and classroom music

“Willy Wonka” Drama Team will make special invitations and goodie bags for the children of the Pythian Home and the Bunkhouse in Weatherford. They will be treated to a night full of sweet treats and magical memories. By invitation only to

Students participating in The Junior Theatre Festival (January in Atlanta) will need to pay their own way. To raise funds: We could offer face painting ($3) and sell bottled water and popcorn ($1) during TRICK OR TRUNK! We could also host a “Parents’ Night Out” for Christmas shopping in early December. We would plan games, crafts, and a movie in the gym ($5).

To raise funds for “Willie Wonka” We will host a Classroom Candyland Competition! Classes will race to sell the most WONKA BARS. Some bars will contain “golden tickets” with prizes donated by the community. The winning class will get a candy making and cake decorating party!

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innovation Each year’s plans must build upon the successes of the past while showing innovation and the courage to try new things. We will continue to need the help of the entire Garner staff to make these dreams a reality.