Dear primary (K-3) parents,
The primary Christmas performances are in two weeks. Students are starting to practice in the church this week and it is such a joy to hear their voices fill this beautiful worship space! Students are working hard to memorize lyrics, listen carefully, perform with expression, sing well, and watch the conductor as they learn the songs for our primary Christmas program. We are excited to share the story of Christ’s birth with you in a beautiful and musical way!
As our audience, you are an important part of this work of art and worship.
Please…
- Do your best to ensure your child is at both performances (1:30 and 7:00pm) on Dec. 9
- Do NOT take photos or videos. Instead, enjoy the performance by watching and listening attentively. Professional photographers will take photos and a video to share with you later.
- Ask your child about his/her experience in rehearsals and performing
- Join us in singing the Christmas carols and our final song (Dona Nobis Pacem)
- Help the students and directors to concentrate on the music by sitting quietly when we are ready to sing. You are welcome to smile and wave to your child as he/she enters and exits the stage.
- Continue to support and encourage the students as they sing and play instruments
- Please share this information with family and friends who will attend our performance Tuesday, Dec. 9
- Performances are at New West Christian Reformed Church (across from the elementary school)
- Students should wear clothes that are appropriate for a performance. They may wear something special but you do not need to purchase a new outfit. Perhaps it will be the outfit your child wore for a piano recital or another special event. Please do not have students in shirts with words or logos. Do not wear shoes, clothes or accessories that light up.
- The afternoon performance starts at 1:30pm and the church doors open at 1:00pm
- The evening performance starts at 7:00pm and the church doors open at 6:30pm
- Students should arrive in their homeroom classroom (at school) between 6:20 and 6:30pm for the evening performance. Please do not arrive earlier.
- We anticipate many people attending the evening performance, so if you are able to attend the afternoon program, we encourage you to leave space for other family and friends in the evening. Considering carpooling in the evening.
- Siblings must sit with their families for performances
- Students may be dismissed early Tuesday afternoon, after the performance, if the parent comes to their classroom.
- Students will be picked up in designated rooms at church after the evening performance
- In case of snow or other unforeseen circumstances, parents will get an email if the concerts are delayed or cancelled
Merry Christmas!
Mrs. Rebecca Visser and the JKCS staff