A THANKSGIVING STORY

Come join us this Friday, November 18th at 9:00am in the Lower School gym of George Walton Academy.  Our K4 and K5 students will present a program you won't want to miss!

Pilgrim girls and Pilgrim boys

Pilgrim minister and Indian boys and girls

Curriculum Night Video 2016

Lower School Music Curriculum Night 2016

In case you missed it, curriculum night at GWA was a hit!  Parents and family members were able to get a "Snapshot" of a day in the life of a student.  Here's a video that gives you a glimpse into the world of Lower School Music:

GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS IN ATHENS, GEORGIA

Georgia Children's Chorus, in Athens, Georgia has a high-quality choral training program.  Boys and girls ages 7-18 audition and are placed in a choir by ability and age.  Practices are from August to May, on either Tuesdays or Thursdays, depending on which choir you are placed in.  Choristers explore a diverse repertoire from classical works to authentic international, folk, and ethnic music.  They perform at numerous community events in addition to two major concerts in Hodgson Hall in the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center.  Interested singers should contact the GCC office at 706-543-87ll or email gcc@uga.edu This is a wonderful opportunity for students who enjoy singing more challenging music!

Young Artists Programs in Covington

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Mrs.Vaughn is a GWA parent, and works for the Arts Association in Newton County. They have added new programs to the Oxford Singers groups.  They have begun Oxford Little Singers that start in first grade now. Then, they have Oxford Singing Children that is for 4th-7th graders. Performances include Christmas in Covington in the fall and a spring musical later in the year. This year, the younger children will be doing Honk, Jr. and the older kids will do Hairspray. Registrations are currently being held if your child is interested. For further info contact:

Katie Vaughn|, Office: (770) 786-8188 kvaughn@newtoncountyarts.org

www.newtoncountyarts.org

Young Artists Programs in Covington

Mrs.Vaughn' is a GWA parent, and works for the Arts Association in Newton County. They have added new programs to the Oxford Singers groups.  They have begun Oxford Little Singers that start in first grade now. Then, they have Oxford Singing Children that is for 4th-7th graders. Performances include Christmas in Covington in the fall and a spring musical later in the year. This year, the younger children will be doing Honk, Jr. and the older kids will do Hairspray. Registrations are currently being held if your child is interested. For further info contact:

Katie Vaughn|, Office: (770) 786-8188 kvaughn@newtoncountyarts.org

www.newtoncountyarts.org

Welcome and Welcome Back!

Bulletin boards are done, rooms are decorated, supplies organized, and schedules are prepared.  We are very happy to welcome back all our "old" friends, and excited to meet all our "new" friends.  The Lower School Music calendar is jam packed full of many performances, so fasten your seat belt!
It will be a fabulous year!  Here's the link to the Lower School Music Performance Schedule:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ivxaC9DoMkSS1adjBYR0R5WUE/view?usp=sharing

Maypole and May Day celebrations

This week, we've been celebrating May Day with a little maypole dancing.  I remember enjoying this when I was in elementary school.  I finally found a tutorial showing how to easily make a maypole, and I couldn't wait to try it out.  This is a big hit in all of my classes.  It brings back sweet childhood memories.  I hope it will do the same for many of you!  Happy May Day! *Here's a link to one of my 3rd grade classes dancing around the maypole:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkXDK4fKiTU