Framingham Fine and Performing Arts

Outstanding Arts Education for Every Child

November 30, 2020

A Message from Donna

Hi Team

Today would have been my dad's 94th birthday. It is because of his love of music, singing and performance that I am in this career. Happy Birthday Daddy!

I hope you had a relaxing long weekend. As we head into December we have 3 1/2 weeks until Winter Break. I say this all the time but please pace yourself. This season will have extra stressors for us all. I have had opportunities to observe many classes in the past month and your lessons continue to impress. I want you to know that I realize how much extra effort goes into making and keeping these virtual classes engaging. If you want a classroom visitor to play some theatre games or read a story, invite me! I would love to play! In the meantime, remember to breathe and take a walk, or have some tea, or listen to music. My dad, Joe, was a huge Frank Sinatra fan if you are looking for a recommendation!. Do something for you whenever you can. I am here.

Have a great week

Donna

FHSDC and K-5 Visual Arts Combine to bring art books to life!

This week we release Red, A Crayon Story. It is a delightful story and perfect for your SEL classes or SEL warmup in class. It is simply about not judging a crayon by its color!

This is the third in our series. We plan to release them all to you by the winter break.

Enjoy and when you decide to share it as a part of a lesson please let me know so I can see if the director is available to join you and I certainly want to be there!

Thank you for supporting all our kids!

#ArtsMatterDay2020.mp4

drive.google.com

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Walsh and Fuller- a Night of Virtual Theatre

Walsh, under the direction of Sheron Doucette and Fuller under the direction of Olivia Moriarty are putting finishing touches on their virtual weekend of theatre! Like Cameron, this will be presented online in a virtial format but these two drama programs are combining to present a full evening of theatre.

The link is below. Please, please support these talented teachers and students. Virtual theatre is so much harder than live theatre but no theatrre is successful without an audience.

We would really appreciate your support.

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FHSDC- The Holiday Jamboree

SAVE THE DATE

The Holiday Jamboree

A Virtual Celebration

Featuring the 2020-2021 Advanced Acting Class

A series of long-form monologues celebrating the spirit of the season

Saturday, December 19th

7:30pm

Ticket Info below

All proceeds from tickets benefit

Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids.

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Rehearsals

Meanwhile- not to outdone- the Middle School Jazz Band directors are planning a DISTRICT virtual concert on January 21.

On January 21, 2021 we will be holding our grade level Winter Band Showcase. It will be held on Zoom and will feature all members of the Cameron, Fuller and Walsh Bands. The Schedule will be as follows:

6:30pm - Grade 6 Band

7:00pm - Grade 7 Band

7:30pm - Grade 8 Band

We are putting together a video for the closing of our Showcase. Please submit by December 18th.

More details on the link as we get closer!

Some updates from the Colorado Aerosol Study

DESE has not commented or updated guidance for us but this is cautiously optimistic. Ellen will be ordering the band PPE. Once I unpack this report I will send you my take-aways. The thing that has not changed is that you will need PPE for the instruments, even recorders, and we will need to maintain 6-10 feet between kids both inside and outside. Additionally this recommendation includes singers, actors and dancers as well. Again- THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADOPTED BY DESE YET. So- as we return, thinking about where you will be meeting with your kiddos is critical. More as I understand it.