A very special performance of "A Teddy Bear Christmas" was given by the fourth graders under the musical direction of Ms. Barb Pegrum on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

As the musical began, the younger bears, played by Lindsay Therrien, Monica Derby, and Jenna Kasza, were anxiously awaiting Christmas and all of the wonderful presents that Santa would bring.

However, the youngest bears began to realize that Mother Bear, played by Gianna Mancini, is sad because her oldest son, Teddy, would not be home for Christmas. The youngsters soon realized that Christmas is not about receiving presents, but about spending time with the ones you love. Everyone was sad that Teddy will not be home for Christmas.

Just when all hope was gone, Santa came to visit with the best present of all, their brother, Teddy. All of the bears shared a wonderful Christmas together.

The cast included:

• Mother Bear - Gianna Mancini
• Father Bear - Aidan Simonds
• Grandmother - Mackenzie Montanye
• Grandfather - Brandon Baker
• Teddy Bear 1 - Lindsay Therrien
• Teddy Bear 2 - Monica Derby
• Teddy Bear 3 - Jenna Kazsa
• Theodore (Teddy) - Anthony Angioli
• Santa - Tyler Cranker
• Extras - Amber Morey, Shawna Trigg, and Devin Pierce
• Chorus - the remaining fourth grade students

The audience of K-4 students, parents and staff thoroughly enjoyed the performance. They felt it was "beary good." Congratulations to Ms. Pegrum, the fourth grade teachers, all of the fourth graders and their families for all of their hard work and dedication.

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