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On June 5, the elementary school community gathered for a magical afternoon of music, movement, and storytelling during the Earth Dance concert. The event featured performances by students from Pre-K through Grade 5, all inspired by the book Earth Dance by Joanna Ryder.
The concert invited the audience to imagine themselves as the Earth, spinning through space and nurturing life. Each grade contributed a unique piece to this creative journey, blending poetry, song, and dance into a cohesive and heartfelt performance.
Pre-K to Grade 3 opened the show with a welcome poem and the rhythmic African song “Funga Alafia”, setting a warm and inclusive tone. Pre-K and Kindergarten followed with “We’ve Got the Whole World”, joyfully celebrating the natural world through song.
Grades 2 and 3 performed “I Love the Mountains”, combining vocals and instruments to express their love for nature’s beauty. Then, Grade 4 brought energy and harmony with the traditional Hebrew work song “Zum Gali Gali”, reflecting the Earth’s industrious spirit.
Grade 1 offered a gentle and melodic rendition of “All Through the Night”, evoking the peaceful rhythm of day and night. Right after that, Grades 5A and 5B showcased their talents in “La Laine des moutons”, a French folk piece performed through dance and music.
The concert culminated in a collaborative performance of “Evening Rise” by Grades 4 and 5, symbolizing unity and the shared experience of life on Earth.
The concert space was beautifully transformed by Grade 2 and Ms. Tafoya, whose creative decorations added a meaningful visual touch to the immersive experience. These designs weren’t just artistic, they carried a powerful message. Since April is Earth Day Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about protecting our planet and making more sustainable choices, second grade students took on an exciting challenge from their STEM and Music teachers: to design decorations for the Spring Music Concert using recycled materials.
his year’s concert theme encouraged students to reflect on their connection to the planet and the impact of their daily choices. To bring this theme to life, students began collecting plastic water bottles - one of the largest contributors to landfill waste. In the United States alone, we use approximately 50 billion plastic water bottles every year, and only about 30% are recycled. That leaves around 35 billion bottles to end up in landfills, taking up nearly 980 million cubic feet of space annually.
For their project, second graders repurposed around 200 plastic bottles and large amounts of recycled cardboard to build a collaborative and eco-conscious display. Students worked in teams, dividing tasks, sharing ideas, and supporting one another to accomplish this large-scale engineering challenge. The result was a stunning example of creativity, teamwork, and sustainability in action - proudly showcased during the concert.
As the show concluded, students expressed gratitude to their teachers and wished everyone a summer full of adventures on our beautiful planet.
