A winter extravaganza at Sea Cliff School

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Principal Megan McCormack kicked-off the holiday season on Dec. 20 with a musical Winter Extravaganza at Sea Cliff School. To the delight of the Pre-K-5 Sea Cliff School students, faculty and staff, McCormack invited high school students and teachers from the holiday jazz band, chamber orchestra, advanced dance ensemble, and Madrigals to perform holiday favorites for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, guest appearances were made by music teachers from North Middle School.

“The morning started with a Sea Cliff school-wide assembly,” McCormack said. “Everyone was dressed in festive Christmas and Chanukah holiday garments including reindeer antlers, vibrant lights, and colorful pajamas. We started with an interactive discussion about what a resolution is and how it connects to goal setting. Students learned about setting goals and were challenged to set one for themselves as a one-minute timer was visible on the screen. Students then shared their goals which led to a brief discussion on habits.”

Then, the talented North Shore High School musicians and their teachers assembled on stage to perform many popular holiday songs and lead a festive sing-along for all of Sea Cliff School to enjoy. Highlights of the event included:


Sea Cliff Students conducting the Chamber Orchestra
The Madrigals singing a number of holiday songs including “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” & “Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah”

The talented Jazz Band performed with the beautiful HS Advanced Dance ensemble
An interactive Q&A led by the High School students on stage where their younger peers asked several questions.

The happy and energetic feeling in the auditorium with everyone in the audience singing and dancing with joy
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—Will Sheeline