Gullett Elementary students visit toy land

The East County school put its own spin on life through a toy's eyes in 'Toys in Storage.'

  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:04 a.m. December 17, 2015
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Rather than performing a Christmas play complete with Santa and Rudolph costumes, Gullett Elementary students put their own spin on the holiday season.

In honor of the animated film "Toy Story," B.D. Gullett Elementary students performed "Toys in Storage" Dec. 15 and Dec. 16 in the school's cafeteria.

Students portrayed toys, such as Snoopy and Barbie, that just wanted a home by Christmas. They hoped to swap the warehouse of a toy store for a new family.

Toys came to life when store employees left the building. 

"Will we find a home?" Madison Liles asked.

Brianna Duff is frozen while she plays a doll in a toy store.
Brianna Duff is frozen while she plays a doll in a toy store.
Gabrielle Neff waits for her cue so she can
Gabrielle Neff waits for her cue so she can "come to life."
Nate Whittemore and Annasophia Alphonso convince the other toys that families will buy them soon.
Nate Whittemore and Annasophia Alphonso convince the other toys that families will buy them soon.
Madison Liles is a leader among the band of toys.
Madison Liles is a leader among the band of toys.
Mia Hidalgo and Alexis Chamness sing about wanting to find a home of their own.
Mia Hidalgo and Alexis Chamness sing about wanting to find a home of their own.
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The "toys" listen intently to their "leader," Isaac, comfort them about finding new homes.
James Ganey, Seth Shamrock, Kiley Kaliher and Tyler Green team up for a holiday song.
James Ganey, Seth Shamrock, Kiley Kaliher and Tyler Green team up for a holiday song.

 

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