On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 8, parents of students in grades K-3 were treated to a fall concert at Garrison Union Free School. The theme of the concert was “A Gratitude Attitude,” which Principal Stephanie Impellittiere introduced as an important way of teaching children empathy as well as celebrating the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving.
Grade-level classes performed songs about autumn, Thanksgiving turkeys, and gratitude onstage in the school gym, then came together at the end to sing a song together. The students were directed by music teacher Karen Bresnan and accompanied by Art Labriola on the keyboard.
- Garrison School fifth-grade girls express gratitude to and read the names of some veterans who are family members of students at the K-3 Fall Concert on Nov. 8. Photo by J. Tao
- Garrison School kindergarteners sang and danced ‘The Turkey Woogie’ at the K-3 Fall Concert on Nov. 8. Photo by J. Tao
- The Garrison School first grade performs ‘Hip Hop Turkey’ featuring hip hop artist ‘T’ at the K-3 Fall Concert on Nov. 8. Photo by J. Tao
- Garrison first-graders say what they’re grateful for during the song ‘A Gratitude Attitude’ at the K-3 Fall Concert on Nov. 8. Photo by J. Tao
- Garrison School first-graders perform at the K-3 Fall Concert on Nov. 8. Photo by J. Tao
- Garrison School second-graders sing ‘I Gave You My Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie’ at the K-3 Fall Concert on Nov. 8. Photo by J. Tao