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Grant D. Morse Dance Club Takes Center Stage at Year-End Recitals
Led by teacher and club advisor Sarah Yonnetti, the club provided Grade 2 students with opportunities to build confidence, creativity, teamwork, self-expression, and performance skills in an inclusive and supportive environment. Student leaders in Grades 5 and 6 also served as Junior Teachers and stage crew members, helping with choreography, production, and mentoring younger dancers.
The recitals celebrated the hard work, growth, and dedication of all students involved throughout the school year.
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Grant D. Morse Elementary School (GDM) celebrated the end of the school year with a Success Parade, giving students the opportunity to share what they were most proud of accomplishing this year.
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The Grant D. Morse Elementary School Student Council and its cabinet showed the power of student leadership and giving back after raising nearly $3,000 during a Penny Social earlier this school year.
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The Grant D. Morse Student Council helped bring some extra fun to the end of the school year by hosting a Glow in the Dark Black Light Neon Dance Party for every class in the school!
Students in Grant D. Morse Elementary School's Dance Club recently showcased their talents during an end-of-year recital after months of learning and practicing ballet, tap, lyrical, and hip-hop dance styles.
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Everyone was getting a little buggy at Grant D. Morse Elementary school recently! That's because Grade 2 students took to the stage for their annual school play, "Goin' Buggy!", and delivered a performance full of energy, music, dancing and smiles. Fellow students, families, and staff enjoyed watching our young performers shine after weeks of hard work and preparation.