Owls 2012-2013: Chimes and Outside Times

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Chimes and Outside Times

Today, the Owls visited the music room with the lovely Jason. Let me take this time to share a little more about our friend Jason:

Jason is absolutely wonderful with the Owls, and indeed with all of E.C. and the rest of Lower School. This is Jason's third year at AFS, but it seems so hard to imagine who we are as a school without his wonderful presence. His hard work and commitment to music and the education of children can be seen (and heard!) every day. Next Friday we invite the outside world to share a little bit of the Jason's hard work and the hard work of his students with our Lower School Winter Program.

Today we rehearsed the songs that you'll be hearing next week. Jason also introduced us to a new music maker: the chimes. Jason previewed it for us, then let each friend have a chance to try it. As Matthew exclaimed, "It sounds like something is growing bigger and smaller!"

Early on in the day we also realized that the Owls had a lot of energy, so we made the most of the sunny day by inviting friends to spend as much time as they want running and playing outside in our garden area, or choose to play inside for more quiet activities. Here are some of our adventures: