I love Talent Show Day.
Let me repeat that.
I LOVE TALENT SHOW DAY. I’m always dumbfounded by the hidden brilliance of some of our students, surprised by the music choices, and impressed with the courage of the ones so thunderstruck on stage that they just move from side to side (but don’t run off). The 1st grader who forgot the poem he was reciting, stared at the ceiling, then announced (twice), “Okay, I remember” will live in my heart forever. The 5th grader who played “Let’s Get It Started” by the Black Eyed Peas on his clarinet? After his little brother (1st grade) came out, sang the title, and ran off stage? Made my week. Last year there was one 5th grader dancing to Michael Jackson (exactly 1 week before he died), and I thought he was awesome and old school. This year there were at least 4 Michael Jackson numbers. They’re kids, and it’s awesome.