<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🎶 Get Ready to Jingle! Our Annual Winter Concerts Are Almost Here!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The festive season is just around the corner, and the air in the music room is already buzzing with beautiful melodies! </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Scott</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and our amazing students have been working incredibly hard, preparing a spectacular series of performances for our annual Winter Concerts. We are thrilled to share their talents with you!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have expanded the concert schedule to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">three separate dates</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> this year to ensure there is plenty of room for all friends and family to come and support our young performers. We can't wait to share these wonderful evenings (and afternoons!) with you.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concert Schedule</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please mark your calendars for your child's performance date and time:</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Performance</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participating Grades</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tues, Dec. 16th</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:45 PM – 6:15 PM</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EIPK PJ &amp; Sing-along</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EIPK</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:30 PM – 7:00 PM</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Concert</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed, Dec. 17th</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:00 PM – 1:45 PM</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Afternoon Show</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 1 &amp; 3</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:30 PM – 7:15 PM</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Evening Show</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 1 &amp; 3</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thurs, Dec. 18th</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:00 PM – 1:45 PM</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Afternoon Show</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 2 &amp; 4</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:30 PM – 7:15 PM</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Evening Show</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 2 &amp; 4</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Notes for Families</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Doors Open:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Doors will open </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">20 minutes</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> before the start of each performance. Please plan to arrive a little early to find your seats!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Afternoon Shows:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The afternoon performances are traditionally less busy and are an excellent option for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">grandparents or those who prefer a smaller crowd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank You!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Your continued partnership and support of our music program are truly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the hard work of our students!</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Comfy Couch &amp; Food Bank Drive</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Food Bank Drive – December 8–11</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will be running a Food Bank Drive from December 8th to 11th in support of the Leduc Food Bank. Students who bring in a donation will be entered into our </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Comfy Couch</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> draw.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The winner of the Comfy Couch draw will receive the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">best seat in the house</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at our Winter Concerts! A couch and reserved front-row seating will be set up for the winning student and their family to enjoy their child’s performance in comfort.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re unable to donate, your child can still participate by picking up a colouring sheet to complete and submit for entry into the draw.</span></p>