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Last Friday afternoon, as the Memphis Street Academy Cartoonist Society held their meeting in Art Room 100, some very special musical guests dropped in for a pleasant surprise. Music teacher Joe McNichols walked in, unpacked his trumpet, and started playing "When the Saints Go Marching In". Many students continued to draw. Some joined in (as they are also musicians as well as visual artists). Mr. McNichols then improvised with students who taught him "Friend Like Me" from the upcoming school play "Aladdin". This is a testament to how hard Ms. Van Orden has been working with these kids. They love these songs and look forward to our Spring Musical.
Next thing, Engagement Coach Mr. Fred "Sojo" walked in with his violin and started to jam with Mr. McNichols and some of our students. Little Candace brought out her flute and played us some notes. A few students sang along. The gang played Christmas carols and many other tunes as our students continued to work diligently on their cartoons. Several teachers, who were leaving for the weekend, stopped in to hear the music and say hi.
These after school clubs provide a fun, less busy time, when things can relax and slow down. It is during times like this that I see exactly how much our students are growing and learning. They are SO smart and amazing. These are also the times when I can see how the faculty and staff of Memphis Street Academy are growing as a community and family. Moments like this strengthen my faith in this school, my coworkers, and especially our students.
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