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” will be presented on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7pm in the high school auditorium. Students should arrive by 6:50pm for line up. Mrs. Clauss and Mrs. Ryan’s classes meet in the band room. Mrs. Britton and Mrs. Greene/Mrs. Wright’s classes meet in the choir room. Wear nice holiday clothes – no heavy sweaters. It can get warm on stage!

The 2nd grade Christmas concert will be presented on Dec. 17 at 7pm in the Spring Lake High School auditorium. “The Incredible Reindeer” is a concert you will not want to miss! Superheroes, outer space, asteroids, – lots of fun! Children may dress as North Pole characters – elves, reindeer, or in nice, festive holiday clothes.

The second graders will start working on their concert music. “The Incredible Reindeer,” by Teresa Jennings has a fun story for the kids to tell and some great songs to sing. Please look for more information about this special event in your child’s folder soon! Concert date is: Thursday, December 17 at 7pm.