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Shady Grove Elementary brings circus to life

Shady Grove Elementary brings circus to life
Top from left, Sydney Farrell, Jameson Rice and Keagan Simons, along with Clara Crank (front) drew smiles and applause from the crowd. Photos by Martelle Lueecke/Luedecke Photography

Shady Grove Elementary School in Burnet welcomed families and friends on April 21 for a lively 1st Grade Music Program, bringing the spirit of the big top to campus with the theme “Welcome to the Circus.”

Two performances, held at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., gave students the chance to shine in front of packed audiences.

The young performers fully embraced the theme, taking the stage in a parade of imaginative costumes, elephants, puppies, tigers, and other familiar circus animals, each adding to the playful energy of the evening.

Their enthusiasm carried through every song and movement, drawing smiles and applause from the crowd.

The stage itself was transformed to mirror a traditional three ring circus, with three platforms set to resemble the iconic rings.

This creative setup allowed students to perform across multiple spaces, keeping the program dynamic and engaging while capturing the feel of a real circus performance.

From start to finish, the program highlighted both the students’ hard work and the joy of music education, creating a memorable evening for families and the Shady Grove community.

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Circus elephants, including Jameson Lindo, entered the auditorium at Shady Grove Elementary School.
Shady Grove Elementary School in Burnet welcomed families and friends on April 21 for a lively 1st Grade Music Program, bringing the spirit of the big top to campus with the theme “Welcome to the Circus.”
The stage was transformed to mirror a traditional three ring circus; Robyn Brandenburg performed center ring.
Kyler Golightly, Riggins Bizzell and Julieta Camacho Rodriguez dressed as puppies, tigers and other familiar circus animals, added to the playful energy of the evening.
Sydney Farrell’s enthusiasm carried through every song and movement, during the circus extravaganza.
Halle Ryan at the mic and Austin Phillips shined in front of a packed audience from center ring.

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