It’s the season of winter song as school choirs show their stuff this week. Elementary schools throughout the Ramapo Central School District celebrate with Winter Concerts Thursday and Friday.

Sloatsburg Elementary School led off the week when proud parents, grandparents and siblings crowded the gymnasium for the school’s K-2 Winter Concert Wednesday morning. Led by music teacher Alice Biss, kindergarten, first- and second-grade students delivered spirited performances of international songs and old favorites.

“Ms. Biss, our vocal music teacher at Sloatsburg, does an excellent job preparing students for these special concerts,” said SES Principal Eric Baird. “As their principal, it is always great to observe the genuine enthusiasm and pride that the children convey while they are performing for an audience.”

Viola and RP Connor Elementary Schools have their concerts Thursday morning, while Cherry Lane and Monetebello hold their Winter Concerts Friday morning. Additionally, Suffern Middle School will hold its Art Show and Music Night Thursday evening, with the music starting at 7:30 p.m. A followup Music Night at the middle school will be held Monday, January 14 beginning at 7 p.m.

Photo and information courtesy of Jennifer Citrolo, Ramapo Central Schools.