5th Grade Circus Performances at GWL & GH
The Circus Combines Physical Fitness with Determination and Skill         

                                                                                                                         
To a loud round of applause, the National Circus Project came to Glenwood Landing and Glen Head Schools at the end of February 2020 for a week-long event that combined determination and skill. Throughout the week, all of the students combined physical fitness with circus fun and proficiency.

Fifth graders were able to choose from a number of different acts to become their specialty for their own performance. The awesome acts included plate spinning, juggling, devil sticks, diabolos, clowns, and balancing!  After practicing all week, they took to the stage during the day to perform for the whole student body. That evening they had everyone on their feet as they combined skill with proficiency for their parents, families, and friends. It was agreed that these truly were some  of the best circus performances at our elementary schools to date! 

The National Circus Project (NCP) is an innovative cultural arts organization, which promotes student participation in school arts and physical education activities, using “circus” as its theme. The National Circus Project sends teams of internationally acclaimed circus performer/instructors to schools throughout the U.S.A. Students are encouraged to practice repeatedly the circus skills. After the week-long program, confidence builds as each participant masters his or her activity with a “never give up” attitude. Special thanks to the Glenwood Landing SCA, the Glen Head PTO, and the students and physical education teachers for such exciting events!

Article by Shelly Newman                                                                                                                       

Photos by Jill Paulinski (GWL photos) and Shelly Newman (GH photos)