Spring Lake Music

Our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Mikesell, was honored at the school picnic with an original song written by the 1st and 2nd grade students. Check out the lyrics of the “Blue Kangaroo!”

THE BLUE KANGAROO
lyrics by Holmes School 1st and 2nd Grade
Dedicated in June, 2010 to our wonderful librarian – Mrs. Mikesell

Oh I’m a blue kangaroo.  All my books are gone.
What should I do?  Where did I go wrong?
Oh I’m a blue kangaroo and its library day. What will Mrs. Mikesell say? 
Oooo  -  I’m a blue kangaroo.  ( 4 times ) 
Oh well she looked at me and then she said,
“Better go back home and check under your bed!
The Library Dragon comes out in May, and YOU will have to pay!” 
Oooo – Overdue!  ( 4 times ) 
I tried to think back and retrace my steps.
The books were in my pouch.  But what happened next?
I was jumping with koala and my brother too. What am I gonna do?
Maybe  – the books bounced out.  ( 4 times )
Weeks had passed and still no books.
Mrs. Mikesell’s going to call me a crook!
Then koala came over to play one day. This is what he had to say:
“Hey —– I found your books today!”  (4 times )
So I returned my books.  I’m not feeling sad.
Mrs. Mikesell did not even seem mad!
All my troubles are gone.  I’m not singin’ the blues. I hope this never happens to you! 
Ooo – I don’t have to sing the blues!  (3 times)

Our school’s theme for March Is Reading Month – Australia – inspired the 1st and 2nd grade classes to write lyrics for an original song. It is called “The Blue Kangaroo.” Students from all 1st and 2nd grade classes shared ideas for the story that our song is telling. Ask us about this project!

Join us as over 70 Holmes students show their talents in the Spring Lake High School auditorium at 7pm. Performers and emcees will meet Mrs. Ireland and Mrs. Berry in the seats on the right hand side at 6:50pm to get ready.

“The Incredible Reindeer” was a wonderful success! I am proud of all your efforts, great singing, and expressive storytelling. Way to go 2nd grade! Check out the photos of the event by clicking on any photo in the lower left column of the music website.

Watch the students perform “Foggy Foggy Night” and “Incredible Mission” from “The Incredible Reindeer.”

Your “Rainbow Christmas” was a colorful concert. Thanks to the students and parents for your hard work, good singing, and support. Check out the concert photos on Flickr by clicking on any photo in the lower left column of the website.

“A Rainbow Christmas” will be presented on December 16 at 7pm in the high school auditorium. Students should arrive by 6:50pm for line up. Please remember to send in your black and white hand coverings by Dec. 11th – socks, gloves, or mittens work well. A baggie with your child’s name on it for these items would work well as a label.

Line up meeting rooms/what to wear
CHOIR ROOM – Mrs. Goodin and Mrs. Rymal Wear colorful clothes.
BAND ROOM – Mrs. VanderBroek and Mrs. Miller Wear black and white clothes.