Greetings to all of my Aubrey families!

I hope each of you are doing well, despite the circumstances, and are able to find some sense of balance and normalcy as you establish new routines. As I am used to seeing every one of your children at least twice a week, I am missing them and their creative energy very much! There is absolutely no doubt that nothing can beat making music together. However, it is at times like this that we need music in our lives, connection with others, and a way to express ourselves artistically more than ever. I will continue to post lessons at the beginning of every week for you to explore. These will entail a mix of listening, responding, singing, dancing, creating, writing, and sharing music.

On one of my walks this past week I stopped to enjoy the Japanese cherry blossoms which are such an icon of Spring in Burnaby!

These blossoms also remind me of a song called “Ordinary Miracle” sung by Sarah McLachlan from the movie (and also one of my favourite books ever!) Charlotte’s Web. I was hoping for our choirs to learn this beautiful song to celebrate Spring, but for now, give this a listen…

Pay close attention to the words as the song talks about being grateful for ordinary little things in our lives and in the world around us. I think about this a lot these days as our lives have changed so much – just being grateful for the little things. ♥

I would love it if you reached out to me either through this blog or by email at elise.heard@burnabyschools.ca and tell me how you’re doing! In the meantime, stay safe everyone.

Mrs. Heard