We are pleased to announce that we
will be performing The Nutcracker Suite again
this year! This is a wonderful performance opportunity for our 1st
and 2nd grade students. If
you are unfamiliar with our tradition, an abridged production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite is prepared by
myself, Mrs. Lynch, and our 1st and 2nd grade teachers
during the months of October, November, and December. Each class is assigned a
specific dance from the Nutcracker and will perform their dances in front of
the school and their parents during the week of December. Please save the
following dates and look out for updates regarding this production.
- December 13th: *ALL COSTUMES IN!*
- December 18th: Full Dress Rehearsal for school
to watch
- December 19th: Day Performances for parents to
watch
- 10:30am for First Grade Guests
- 1:30pm for Second Grade Guests
- *ALL students perform in both shows!*
Since
Halloween season is upon us I thought it would behoove us all to let you know
of the costumes for each class/dance ahead of time. If you happen to have these items at home
from previous Halloween costumes, dress up days, etc. please hang on to them,
regardless if your child needs it or not- another child in different class may
need the item! Below is the
list of costumes needed by classroom teacher. Make sure everything is labeled
and ready to go by Friday, December 13th!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email
me at cbraunreuther@smithtown.k12.ny.us
Thank you again. Looking forward to our 11th annual performance!
Warmly,
Mrs. Braunreuther
Music Teacher/Director
1st Grade Dances and Costumes:
Mrs. Mozian’s, Boys: Mice Army
You are the army of mice! Please wear grey mice ears (homemade or old
costume), a grey shirt and sweat pants, and a grey tail.
Mrs. Mozian’s
Girls: Sugar Plums
Please dress like a ballerina! Pink, white, or pale leotard or one-piece
bathing suit, tights, tu-tu/dance skirt (if you have one), ballet slippers or
socks. NO black clothing, please.
Mrs. Simonton’s Boys: Toy Soldiers
We have matching Toy Soldier Uniforms in our costume closet! If you can
help with other costume items, feel free to send them in!
Mrs.
Simonton’s Girls: Sugar Plums
Please dress like a ballerina! Pink, white, or pale leotard or one-piece
bathing suit, tights, tu-tu/dance skirt (if you have one), ballet slippers or
socks. NO black clothing please.
Mrs. Chacon’s Boys:
Chinese Tea Dancers
Please dress in ALL Black! Black
bottoms and black socks sneakers/shoes/dance shoes. We have Chinese-style hats
for all of our dancers to wear!
Mrs. Chacon’s Girls:
Waltz of the Flowers
Please dress like a ballerina!
This could be a colorful leotard or one-piece bathing suit, tights, tu-tu/dance
skirt (if you have one), ballet slippers or socks. Flowers will be provided as
a prop! No black clothing, please!
Mrs. Petruzzelli
& Mrs. Murphy’s Boys: Chinese Tea
Dancers
Please dress in ALL Black! Black
bottoms and black socks sneakers/shoes/dance shoes. We have Chinese-style hats
for all of our dancers to wear!
Mrs. Petruzzelli
& Mrs. Murphy’s Girls: Waltz
of the Flowers
Please dress like a ballerina!
This could be a colorful leotard or one-piece bathing suit, tights, tu-tu/dance
skirt (if you have one), ballet slippers or socks. Flowers will be provided as
a prop! No black clothing, please!
2nd Grade Dances and Costumes:
Mrs. Collett’s
Whole Class: Russian Candy Cane
Dancers
The Russian dancers leap onto the stage in their red shirts, black pants
and tall hats! Please wear a red shirt,
black plants or skirt, black socks/sneakers/shoes/dance shoes. We have black
hats for everyone to wear! We will need help to make a few extra hats, just in
case one breaks!
Mrs. Johnston’s
Whole Class: Party Guests
You are the adults at the party!
Please wear your fancy clothes! Something you would wear to a special
occasion like a Holiday Party!
Mrs. Molano’s
Whole Class (and Mrs. Lynch!): Mother Ginger and her Polichinelles (AKA the PJ kids!)
You are the silly children of Mother Ginger (AKA
Mrs. Lynch) who won’t go to sleep! Please dress in comfy, light-fabric
sleepwear or active-wear that you can dance around in!
