Talent Show - This is ME

This year's SGIS Talent Show was a special one. You see each year the 5th grade puts on a group act at the end of the show. It's a tradition. This year it was Evan's class's turn.

Three of us moms, who actually work at the school, recruited some help that eventually fell through. We threw up our hands and do what we always do...get. to. work.

After some research, lots and lots of planning, we set the act into motion. A mom found a "Greatest Showman" montage that fit perfectly for our theme. We really wanted the kids to showcase their gifts and talents to the routine. We let each kid pick whether they were doing to sing, dance, play an instrument, or do a special trick. Each and every kid got exactly what they wanted. We had small singing groups, small dancing groups, special tricks like cartwheels and splits. We had drummers, piano players, guitar players! It culminated into what I would describe as the best 5th grade act ever.

One of the most special moments of the night was when the students revealed their special costume. We had each child bring in a white t-shirt. They were instructed to paint a word on their shirt that described them or made them special. They wrote athlete, drummer, musician, comedian, dreamer, artist, baker and so much more...they were amazing. 

We had a talented student play "This is Me" on the piano while the students sang. Chills still run down my body when I think about it! The very last "this is me" the students opened their blazers to reveal their unique word.

The entire performance was amazing and I really think the kids enjoyed each part of it. 

Evan also did a solo act on the drums. He played a 21 Pilots song that he loves. He was very specific about his costume because of the music video. He wanted a jumpsuit...but this was the best we could do.

And because I LOVE MY VILLAGE...let me say that again...I LOVE MY VILLAGE, another group of moms were working with the 2nd grade boy dance group, The Wild Boys.

These boys took the stage by STORM with a decades dance montage. Luke represented the 80s with his hip hop breakdancing style. 

I love these kids are so comfortable performing on stage. They step out of their comfort zones with the support of family and friends to keep surprising me day in and day out!