Students in grades 2 and 3 celebrated the giving spirit of the holidays at the annual Grades 2-3 Holiday Show, held Dec. 17 at the Bucknall Theater. Directed by lower school music teacher Carena Montany, the show featured students singing a variety of holiday-themed songs, including “Frosty the Snowman,” “Feliz Navidad” and “O Chanukah, O Chanukah.” Several numbers included special solo performances or instrumentation, such as the maraca and claves played respectively by second graders Sophia Schafer-Wharton and Jackson Powell on “Feliz Navidad.” The upbeat “Gettin’ in the Mood (For Christmas)” featured exciting choreography by Kimberly Teodoro.

Pianist Peggy Lao and violinist Toni Woodruff very capably provided the accompaniment during the show, while technical director Danny Dunn and her crew of grade 5 technical theater students again rose to the task of making sure the show was a success. The impressive backdrop by scenic designer Whitney Pintello provided the ideal atmosphere for a holiday-themed production.