When: Thursday, March 5 th 2015 @ 2:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Performance Prep Time: 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 (In...

When: Thursday, March 5th 2015 @ 2:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Performance Prep Time: 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 (In your classroom)

Where: The MPR @ Green Springs Elementary SchoolDress Rehearsals Dates: Thursday, Feb. 26th-

Thursday March 5th 2015

How Does Your Garden Grow Helper List2014-2015

Mr. T will be emailing helping groups this week….

Those who can help sell photos starting at 6:20 p.m. Table set up @ 6:00 p.m.

Tracy Key, Jennifer Farris, & Brooke Wesley

Photography Taking Helpers (Tuesday, March 3rd @ 1:30 p.m.)Chala Daniels & Lisa Ruhnke

Costume OrganizersMarcy Richardson, Casey Phillips, Kristen Lehman, & Megan

Hennkens

How Does Our Garden Grow? 2014-2015

Mrs. Lester’s Class• Luke A. Weed• Breylen B. Weed• Kylie D. Farmer• Cameron D . Flower• Jeremy G. Weed• Elle H. Flower• Ava K. Rabbit• Owen M. Rabbit• Alex M. Weed• Taggart M. Scarecrow• Chase P. Weed• Landon P. Weed• Lillian R. Flower• Carter S. Weed• Danika S Flower• Mya T. Flower• Paija W. Farmer• Henry W. Weed• Corbin W. Scarecrow

Mrs. Mathew’s Class• Matteo A. Rabbit• Owynn B. Cabbage Queen• Kamryn C. Flower• Emmett D. Weed• Dalen D. Flower• Braxton D. Weed• Dvir D. Flower• Houstyn F. Flower• Ashton H. Weed• Lily H. Flower• Nicholas K. Helper • Samuel K. Flower• Shannon L. Flower• Garrett N. Weed• Isaac O. Weed• Melia P. Gardner• Jovie Q. Flower• Tessa R. Gardner• Maya W Flower• Tucker W. Flower

Flower 1: Cameron D. Thank you SO much for coming to

our show. Sit back and enjoy our singing,

dancing and acting . . . hit it 1st Grade!!!

Planting SeedsFarmers/Gardeners Come Up to the Front

Pretend to plant, show one finger

Planting seeds one by one,Pleading hands , burst hands Plan for rain, hope for sun.

Shake head and pointer finger….

Our work is never done... Fists on hips

no, our work is never done. Pretend to plant

Plant a bulb, soon it will be a nice daffodil. Shake head and pointer finger


No, our work is never done.

Open hands

A garden is a special place, Jazz hands near face, back and forth “praying” hands

full of life, full of grace. Hands on needs (bent) palms out slowly

We plant our seeds and bulbs below and they will grow and

Stand straight up

grow and grow. Both hands up overhead Burst high to low

They will surely grow!

Verse 2: Dig motion

Digging spuds from the dirt, Lift

shoulder parts of shirts lots of mud on my shirt.

Shake head and pointer finger


no, our work is never done.

Wave left to right

Every morn, year by year, Wave left to right

picking corn ear by ear. Shake head and pointer finger

Our work is never done... Fists on

hips

no, our work is never done.

Open hands….

A garden is a lovely spot, shiver arms….. Fan motion

sometimes cool, sometimes hot.

Pointer finger l to r

All our plants are in a row and they

Palms up slow , nod to each other, shaking hands

will grow and grow and grow.

Both hands overhead

They will surely grow! Hands on knees… Rise….

Yes, they will grow and grow. Lt. hand Rt. Hand Lt. Hand Slowly stand up, High jazz hands

They will surely grrrrr.............ow!

Herbina, the Gardener #1: Melia P.My name is Herbetta; I’m one of the gardeners here,

The “H” is silent you know. I do all the watering, And all the seeds I sow!

Flower #1: Danika S.This is our garden, a wonderful spot, Notice our perfect

rows! As long as the gardener “forgets-me-not,” Just about anything grows!

Flower #2: Ellie H.The garden has flowers and vegetables And even a

fruit tree or two,

Flower #3 Lilly R.There are carrots and onions, tomatoes and beans To

make a hearty stew!

Bunny #1: Ava K.Let’s hear a song from the flowers, They love to swoon

and croon.

Bunny # 2: Matteo A.And except for the occasional bragging, They usually

sing right in tune!

We Are The Loveliest Flowers

Chorus: Sway L R L

We are the loveliest flowers. Hold arms w/palms out

Look at our petals so fair. “Rain Hands” high to low Clap Burst

After a shower, we flower for hours,

Jazz hands near face

waving our blooms in the air.Spin around once

Verse 1: Rose steps forward; waves/bows

A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose, a

Tulips come and do a “Dutch-style” heel click

tulip is something to see. All shrug

There might be another that looks very nice,

Hands over heart

but none are as lovely as me! All shrug Thumbs to self

Oh, none are as lovely as me!

We Are The Loveliest Flowers

Chorus: Sway L R L

We are the loveliest flowers. Hold arms w/palms out

Look at our petals so fair. “Rain Hands” high to low Clap Burst


Jazz hands near face

waving our blooms in the air.Spin around once

Verse 2: Daisies come forward and bows/waves

Oh, we are the daisies, around us, birds hum.

They know we're as sweet as can be.

All look at the chrysanthemum w/ Crazy Fingers

Now there is that crazy chrysanthemum.

Hands over heart Thumbs in

He's almost as lovely as me.

Thumbs point to self Thumbs in

He's almost as lovely as me!

(Dance)Chorus:

Sway L R L

We are the loveliest flowers. Hold arms out at sides, palms out

Look at our petals so fair. “Rain” hands high to low 1 Clap Burst


Jazz hands, sway near face

waving our blooms in the air. Wave hands overhead L hand up/R hand Up

Waving our blooms in the air! Spin around once

Bunny #3: Owynn B.Aren’t the flowers just beautiful? They always know just what

to wear.The way they dance so dutiful, As if they do not have a care!

Farmer #1 Kylie D. We’re lucky to have a gardener Who appreciates their blooms!

He likes the way they smell so nice, Like natural perfume!

Herbetta: Tessa R.My name is Herbetta, I’m another gardener here, The “H” is

silent you know.I do all of the watering, Helping the garden to grow!

Flower #3: Kamryn C.But something has happened to the gardener, He seems to

have forgotten our needs! For all of a sudden, and quite uninvited We’re being run over by weeds!

Weeds 1 & 2 & 3 & 4: Tag M. & Chase P. -----Henry W. & Isaac O. Please forgive us!!! We’re only doing our job!

Weeds Rule!

Chorus: Fold arms lean against partner (backs) R Fist up /down

We're the weeds, we're cool! Fold arms lean away from partner (face) L Fist up/down

We're the weeds, weeds rule! Boys raise roof Girls echo

Say "weeds." Say "rule." Boys raise roof Girls echo

Say "weeds." Say "rule."



We're the weeds, weeds rule!

Weed 1 &2: Vs. 1: Landon P. & Chase P.

Everyone L H, RH, LL, RL Repeat through solo

Yo, we're the weeds and we're takin' over.

No more daisies! No more clover!

'We grow fast and ev'rywhere. Precious pansies, beware!




Weeds 3 & 4: Henry W. & Isaac O. Breylen B.

Everyone L H, RH, LL, RL Repeat through solo

We're so strong, we're so tough. We play hard, we play rough.

When we grow , we go for broke. Precious pansies, we joke!


We're the weeds, we're cool!Fold arms lean away from partner (face) L Fist up/down


Scarecrows: Corbin W. & Tag M..

They don't need an invitation. Back off, Jack, no cultivation!

They take care of their own needs.

Listen pansies, Freeze statue They’re WEEDS!

Weeds Rule! Chorus:

Fold arms lean against partner (backs) R Fist up /down


We're the weeds, weeds rule!raise roof Boys 1st Girls Echo




We're the weeds, we're cool! Fold arms lean away from partner (face) L Fist up/down Rapper pose


Huh!

Flower #4: Mya T. Someone call the gardener And tell him to bring his hoe!

Weed #5 Dalen D. The cabbage is crabby and ornery And feeling very low!

(Gardeners enters)Herbina: Tessa R.

My name is Herbina..The “H” is silent you know.What seems to be the problem dears?

Farmer 1 Pajia W.Why aren’t you all in a row?

Flower #5 Dvir D.The cabbage is having a very bad day! We don’t know what to

do!She’s sitting in her favorite place ,but feeling very blue!

Weed # 7 Emmett D.. What is it that’s causing the Queen of our plot to have such a

thorn in his craw?

Weed # 8 Luke A. I think he heard a rumor that she was going to be Cole Slaw.

Crabby Cabbage: Owynn B.Now plants! Plants! Here me once and for all!These weeds are getting too tall!I can’t even see where my head meets the ground,AND I’M THE QUEEN AFTER ALL!!!

Bunny # 3 Owen M. That’s right . . . she’s the Queen !!!

Flower #6 Jovie Q. We know we’re in a terrible mess, This garden has

been neglected!Our only hope is that a new gardener will get

elected!

Herbetta: Melia P. My name is Herbetta….

ALL: (annoyed with him) The “H” is silent WE KNOW!!

Well, I’ve never been so insulted, my friends! I can’t believe my ears!

Even the onions are mad at me And bringing me to tears!

Herbina: Tessa R. I pull the weeds every other year. What more do

you expect?

Farmer #2Kylie D.They’re going to find a garden, Where they will get

some respect!

(Herbetta & Herbina, the gardeners leave!)

Flower # 7: Lilly HOh no, the Gardener is really upset. Now, what are

we going to do?

Flower #8: Kamryn C. When the rock garden’s music was way too loud,

You got them to stop at eight! You made the ravens fly away Before it was too late!

Flower # 9: Shannon L. The way he looked before he left, We may end up

IN a vase!Let’s go ask the scarecrow. He always knows what

is best.

Carrot Jeremy G.He got rid of all those nasty crows,Perhaps he can do the rest!

Scarecrow #1: Tag M. (Chasing away some of the crows)

Don’t come around here, you nasty crows,I’m here to take care of you!Fly away! Now don’t you knowI’m telling you to shoo!!

Scarecrow #2: Corbin W.You’re right; we are the brilliant ones,We know most everything!And with my song I think you’ll seeWe’ll even save late bloomers!

Flower # 10 Mya W. But what kind of song will do any good To rid us of

these weeds?Surely you must have a better plan To help us with

our needs.

Scarecrows #1 & 2: Tag M. & Corbin W

What kind of song, you ask me now? I’ll tell you ‘til I’m hoarse!

To get rid of weeds the song must be, A HOEDOWN. . .

ALL: Of course!!!

Flower # 10: Houstyn F.All that happy hoeingHas cleared away the weeds.And once again our gardenHas all the room it needs!

Flower #11: Sam K. Now every seed has a chance to

growAnd every flower can bloom!

ALL: Red or yellow, purple or white,For you there’ll always be room!For ALL there should ALWAYS be

room!

The Garden Hoedown Chorus:

Short digs

Ev'rybody grab a hoe, go through the garden row by row.

That's the way we'll save the day; do it Stomp 1 foot

with a garden hoedown!

Tip toes Bend Low

Hoedown high, hoedown low, hoedownCircle Upper Body

now and away we go!

Bounce knees “scoop” hands

Ev'rything is coming up green! Stomp 1 foot

We did it with a garden hoedown!

Chorus: Short digs

Get a spade or get a rake. Go get a hoe for garden's sake.

That's the way we'll save the day; do Stomp 1 foot

it with a garden hoedown! Tiptoes Bend low

Hoedown high, hoedown low, hoedownUpper body circle

now and away we go! Bounce Knees “scoop” hands

Ev'rything is coming up green! We did it with a garden hoedown!

(DANCE BREAK)

1. Braxton D. & Houstyn F.2. Lily Hennkens & Matteo A.

Tip toes Bend Low

Hoedown high, hoedown low, Circle Upper Body

hoedown now and away we go!

Bounce knees “scoop” hands

Ev'rything is coming up green! L H RH LH RH LH RH Toes Up/Down

We did it with a garden hoedown!

R Fist Up

Yee-ha!

How Does Your garden Grow?Verse 1

Will you give ev’ry seed all the love that it needs .

To become the best that it could be?

Will you care that each one. Has its day in the sun.

And can grow in a world of harmony?

Tell me how will you do,

if it’s all up to you?

How will you let them know?

Tell me how will you care?

Will you love, will you share?

How does your garden grow?

Tell me, how does your garden grow?

We’re growing up like the seeds

in a garden,

Growing up to be strong.

Growing up like the seeds

in a garden,

Won’t you take me along?

Come along!

Will you give ev’ry seed

all the love that it needs,

To become the best that it

could be?

Will you care that each one

has its day in the sun,

And can grow

in a world of harmony?

Tell me how will you do,

if it’s all up to you ?

How will you let them know?

Tell me how will you care?

Will you love will you share?

How does your garden grow?

Tell me, how does your garden

(pause) grow?

Herbina Tessa R. Every plant is important to meTo make this a beautiful spot,

Herbetta Melia P.And every child is important you see,Each one a “forget-me-not.”

Carrot.: Jeremey G. Thank you SO much for coming today.

Weed #9 & 10: Carter S. & Alex M. We hope you enjoyed our “Garden”

show. I know I sure did.

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