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Bridgeport Public Schools' Holiday Concert
'09
Students Across the
District Kick off the Holidays with Music and Fun
  Sounds of Christmas filled the air
as Bridgeport students from around the district gathered
to bring holiday music to members of our community, including
Superintendent John J. Ramos, Mayor Bill Finch, Congressman Himes' office,
city administrators,
BOE and
staff.
Music groups, including
choirs from Harding, Curiale, Park City Magnet, as well as concert
and jazz bands from Multicultural/High Horizons,
Barnum/Waltersville, and Central, performed holiday classics such as "Jingle Bells", "Christmas Through
the Eyes of a Child", and even "The Twelve Days of Christmas", which
was performed with the help of volunteers from the audience.
Other highlights included solos and an Italian Renaissance dance by Thomas Hooker students.
Central's Color Guard captivated the audience with espionage hits
like "Mission Impossible," "James Bond: For Your Eyes Only," and
"Secret Agent Man."
The holiday fervor was kindled by a special acknowledgment to
three students who had submitted the top holiday card design in a
contest. As a reward, each student was given a certificate and a
savings bond, presented by Phil Norgren, President of the
Rotary Club of Bridgeport.
CENTRAL PRODUCES ORIGINAL SONG FOR SCHOOL AND
POTENTIALLY THE DISTRICT
Also at this year's holiday concert was a performance from
Central's choir with the
number “Reach!",
an original song produced by Central
instructors Sheena Graham and
Kentrell Ragin.
The song served as
Central High School's theme song and one that could
potentially represent the district. Lyrics are below:
The mission of the Bridgeport Public Schools and its
supporting community is to graduate all students “college ready” and
prepared to succeed in life.
We, are on a mission, A journey
towards success
A mission to achieve, ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
We’ll strive towards-Aim for-Be a Contender
for
Make every effort to LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED
as we journey
to develop our uniqueness, comply with school rules
halt
civic thoughtlessness and promote social
responsibility
BRIDGEPORT, WE…ARE ON A MISSION
(Verse
1)
We, strive to be, the very best, we can be
When we reach,
towards the stars, we define, who we are
And our, ability
to achieve
Is our responsibility
As we grow, we become
leaders for, the next generation
(Chorus)
Reach,
Bridgeport reach a little higher
Reach, Become those that we
admire
Reach, There’s no obstacle can stop us
Reach, There’s
no school that’s gonna top us
Reach, Even when you feel that
you’re through
Reach, and we’ll be there to support you
Reach,
Bridgeport reach a little higher
Reach, Become those that we
admire
(Verse 2)
We are unique, though our goals, may be
one
Together, we will go higher than we alone could have
done
And our, ability to achieve, is our responsibility
As we
grow, we become leaders for, the next generation
Coda:
Bridgeport Say the right thing (Say the right thing)
Bridgeport
Do the right thing, (Do the right thing)
Bridgeport Make the
right thing, (Make the right thing)
happen…
This year's Holiday Concert that was put together primarily by
the following individuals:
John Fabrizi, Director of Adult Education
Jorge García, Interim Director of Building, Operations &
Facilities Planning and the entire facilities/maintenance crew
Katie Meehan, Visual and Performing Arts Office
Support
Lisette Colon, Superintendent's Office
Kyia DelValle, Superintendent’s Office
Maura O’Malley, Director of Nutrition and the entire team at the
Nutrition Center that took part in the event
Michael a/k/a “Santa” and Judy Marella – Director of Police
Activities League/Christmas Village
Nicole D’Agostino/Robert Henry, Chief of Staff
Ralph Buzzard, Director of Visual Arts
Robert Walentowicz, Custodian
Tania Kelly, Director of Performing Arts and Mr. Aaron Kelley
Tim Grasty, Superintendent’s Office
Central High School
Students
Sheena Graham, Choral Instructor
Joseph DeGroate, Band Instructor
Curiale School
Students
Tammon Margosian, Music Instructor
Thomas Hooker School
Students
Christine Patella, Music Teacher
Silvia Cancellieri-Adams, Music Instructor
Multi-Cultural/High Horizons Magnets
Aaron Lofaro, Orchestra Instructor
Harding High School
Students
Lena Smith-Carter, Choral Instructor
Barnum & Waltersville Concert Band
Michael Roche, Band Instructor
Park City
Magnet
Yvette Patterson, Choral Teacher
Catherine Ashman-Arrango, Orchestra Instructor
More Snapshots of the Holiday Celebration:
Edison Students
Sing for Seniors
Edison School's
Christmas Caroling Delights Health Care Center
Residents
5th and 6th grade students from Edison school shared holiday
jingles with senior citizens at the North Bridge Health Care Center
last week.
At an earlier time,
North Bridge made a monetary donation for a 5th Grade student to
attend Nature’s Classroom. As a thank
you, Edison students made a Christmas Card and sang
holiday tunes to the residents.
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