AROUND CAMPUS
Owning the Show
The Kindergarten ’ s “ Neighborhood Show ,” our third graders ’ “ Three Fractured Fairy Tales ” and the sixth graders ’ “ Digital Universe ” space shows were far more than “ entertaining shows ” ( although that they most definitely were ). These productions exhibited performances of understanding , built skills and confidence , and empowered the boys .
Kindergartners impressed their parents with their observations and knowledge about the Big Apple , learned during an in-depth exploration . They recounted visits to the Guggenheim , Central Park , St . Thomas More Church , a fire station and pizzeria , and sang several iconic songs , including : “ Simple Gifts ,” “ 59th Street Song ,” “ Piragua ,” and of course the grand finale : “ New York , New York .” The vibrant NYCinspired sets were designed by Art Chair Jenna Boccella and Art Teacher Rachel da Silva and created , in part , by fifth graders and third graders .
In “ Three Fractured Fairy Tales ,” the third graders revealed the truth behind fairy tales we all think we know so well : Jack and the Beanstalk , The Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs . The boys collaborated to cast , block , and create set pieces for the production , and assumed all responsibility for setting and striking the stage .
As our sixth graders delivered their visually arresting astronomy research presentations , they took all audience members on digital flights through the cosmos using Open Space astro visualization software . Their original narratives , which they wrote and storyboarded themselves , employed ethos , pathos , and logos , transforming what could potentially have been dry research into captivating stories that enthralled the viewer .
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