Your School Might Have a Name - But Does It Have a Song?

[Sebastian (a lady)]

I'm scrapbooking some stuff about my elementary school and I keep thinking of our school song. We actually sang it at most school assembies, so it is something that has stuck with me. In fact, when I graduated from college, I was at a party and found another person who had actually gone to the same elementary school 20 years before I had. We stood around and sang our school song.

 

I was thinking of this and wondering if I would be able to get my kids to adopt a school song for our school.

 

If I were choosing, I'd pick Into The Fire from The Scarlet Pimpernel soundtrack. I suspect my kids would choose The Mesopotamians by They Might Be Giants

 

So does anyone have a school song?

[Catherine]

also by They Might be Giants. We're into science here. My kids love music of all kinds so we are constantly listening to classical, weird Al, Trout Fishing in America, you name it. I have 4 CDs of old science songs (that my dh listened to when he was in elementary school), one with the original of "The Sun..."

[Sebastian (a lady)]

also by They Might be Giants. We're into science here. My kids love music of all kinds so we are constantly listening to classical, weird Al, Trout Fishing in America, you name it. I have 4 CDs of old science songs (that my dh listened to when he was in elementary school), one with the original of "The Sun..."

 

And Older is a sure bet to annoy my kids.

[momofkhm]

But we never sing it. It's actually where I got the name for our school - Anchor Academy. Truthfully it's a hymn called Solid Rock, but we like the version sung by 4Him.

 

The verse:

 

When darkness veils His lovely face,

I rest on His unchanging grace;

In every high and stormy gale,

My anchor holds within the veil.

[3littlekeets]

Yes, and here they are dancing to it

 

 

 

Bahhhhhh. We're a talented homeschool group ;-).

[tinkgumby]

We don't have one, but now I want one! Hmm . . . :lurk5:

[kewb]

I want a song now. Knowing my kids they would pick Bat out of Hell by Meatloaf.

[elegantlion]

We have a name, a mascot, and school colors just for fun. But if I had to chose a song that fits it would

by Todd Rundgren. :D

[Free Indeed]

Yes we do! We are Acorns to Oaks Academy after a summer musical our church did one year. There was a song that says "He is changing this acorn into a mighty Oak, He's making me holy, He's teaching me to grow- learning to trust and obey, I'm getting stronger each day" of course it goes on, but that is just a glimpse of it. :001_smile:

[hillfarm]

We don't have a song, but I did threaten dd that if she didn't change her attitude, I would adopt the Pouting Possum as our mascot and team name!:glare:

[Aubrey]

also by They Might be Giants. We're into science here. My kids love music of all kinds so we are constantly listening to classical, weird Al, Trout Fishing in America, you name it. I have 4 CDs of old science songs (that my dh listened to when he was in elementary school), one with the original of "The Sun..."

 

Y'all need to be providing links. Some of these titles crack me up!

[melhouse]

No, we don't have one. However when I taught public school, our class song was, "Would You Like to Swing on a Star". Bing Crosby's version. Those little second graders loved it!! That was actually a really good album with a lot of kid friendly songs on it. I'm going to have to dig it out of storage.

 

Melissa

[Miss Marple]

Hmmm....I think my boys would choose Funkytown :laugh:

[Academy of Jedi Arts]

Ours is the Cantina Song. :001_smile:

[abbeyej]

Lol, I barely remember the USC Fight Song! I think *maybe* the two high schools I attended had songs... I'm not sure though. ;)

 

I think this is one traditional my poor children will have to miss out on... ;)

[Catherine]

Link to Science sons, containing link to They Might be Giants version too: http://www.acme.com/jef/singing_science/

[mrsrevmeg]

We love The Sun is a mass... my kids even made up a goofy dance to with it. Our "official" school is Questions by Tom Chapin. The first line is What is the weirdest smell which is very fitting for a house full of boys.

[Peek a Boo]

yeah:

name: Kindled Flame Academy

tagline: Lighting a Love for Learning.

motto: Life is Tough. It's Tougher if You're Stupid

song:

Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling

By: Daniel March

 

Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,

"Who will go and work today?

Fields are white and harvests waiting,

Who will bear the sheaves away?"

Loud and long the master calls you;

Rich reward he offers free.

Who will answer, gladly saying,

"Here am I. Send me, send me"?

 

If you cannot speak like angels,

If you cannot preach like Paul,

You can tell the love of Jesus;

You can say he died for all.

If you cannot rouse the wicked

With the judgment’s dread alarms,

You can lead the little children

To the Savior’s waiting arms.

 

If you cannot be a watchman,

Standing high on Zion’s wall,

Pointing out the path to heaven,

Offering life and peace to all,

With your prayers and with your bounties

You can do what God demands;

You can be life faithful Aaron,

Holding up the prophet’s hands.

 

Let none hear you idly saying,

"There is nothing I can do,"

While the multitudes are dying

And the master calls for you.

Take the task he gives you gladly;

Let his work your pleasure be.

Answer quickly when he calls you,

"Here am I. Send me, send me!"

[Tenaj]

No official song but on a day full of squabbles and complaining I've been known to break into a very loud and obnoxious-sounding version of "I've got peace like a river". It usually dissolves us all into giggles eventually and breaks us out of our bad moods :)

[secular_mom]

Our 'school song' is Another Brick in The Wall by Pink Floyd.

[Susan in KY]

We are the John Bunyan Academy of Learning.... Our school passage is Psalm 84:5-7, and our motto is "From Strength to Strength."

 

Here is the hymn on net hymnal (nee cyber hymnal), and here are the words:

 

He who would valiant be ’gainst all disaster,

Let him in constancy follow the Master.

There’s no discouragement shall make him once relent

His first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.

 

Who so beset him round with dismal stories

Do but themselves confound—his strength the more is.

No foes shall stay his might; though he with giants fight,

He will make good his right to be a pilgrim.

 

Since, Lord, Thou dost defend us with Thy Spirit,

We know we at the end, shall life inherit.

Then fancies flee away! I’ll fear not what men say,

I’ll labor night and day to be a pilgrim.

[Free Indeed]

Our 'school song' is Another Brick in The Wall by Pink Floyd.

 

:lol: Love it! We listened to this song a few weeks ago (from my past) and my kids were like :001_huh: School is fun! We read lots of books- what is not to like?? ;)

[elegantlion]

Ours is the Cantina Song. :001_smile:

Perfect!

[FlockOfSillies]

the Looney Tunes theme song.

 

If we did have a theme song, it would be a silly song from Veggie Tales, or something by Colin Buchanan or Laurie Berkner.

[Karen in CO]

It's The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) by R.E.M. I sing this whenever one of my kids start overreacting to something or acting like an assignment I give is the worst thing in the world. I start singing, the kids roll their eyes and we all get a good laugh. It lightens the mood.

 

You Can't Always Get What You Want by the Rolling Stone of course. They actually played this at my college graduation as the graduation class was walking off stage and our of the gym. I will always remember that song and that moment. "And if you try sometime you find you get what you need."

 

 

The actual school song for the kids while they are young should probably be Under a Shady Tree by our favorite kid's singer Laurie Berkner. We bought our house because of the shady tree in front, and we're often found under it enjoying a story.

[Karen in CO]

the Looney Tunes theme song.

 

If we did have a theme song, it would be a silly song from Veggie Tales, or something by Colin Buchanan or Laurie Berkner.

 

I think kids are born knowing how to sing the Looney Tunes Song. and Laurie Berkner is our favorite here.

[AuntieM]

Our school name is Cornerstone Academy, and we do have an anthem, In Christ Alone. Not really like a fight song, but DH and I agree that if they get out of our homeschool knowing nothing else, they're going to know this:

 

In Christ alone my hope is found;

He is my light, my strength, my song;

This cornerstone, this solid ground,

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace,

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My comforter, my all in all—

Here in the love of Christ I stand.

 

In Christ alone, Who took on flesh,

Fullness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness,

Scorned by the ones He came to save.

Till on that cross as Jesus died,

The wrath of God was satisfied;

For ev'ry sin on Him was laid—

Here in the death of Christ I live.

 

There in the ground His body lay,

Light of the world by darkness slain;

Then bursting forth in glorious day,

Up from the grave He rose again!

And as He stands in victory,

Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;

For I am His and He is mine—

Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

 

No guilt in life, no fear in death—

This is the pow'r of Christ in me;

From life's first cry to final breath,

Jesus commands my destiny.

No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man,

Can ever pluck me from His hand;

Till He returns or calls me home—

Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand.

[newlifemom]

Our school name is Cornerstone Academy, and we do have an anthem, In Christ Alone. Not really like a fight song, but DH and I agree that if they get out of our homeschool knowing nothing else, they're going to know this:

 

In Christ alone my hope is found;

He is my light, my strength, my song;

This cornerstone, this solid ground,

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace,

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My comforter, my all in all—

Here in the love of Christ I stand.

 

In Christ alone, Who took on flesh,

Fullness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness,

Scorned by the ones He came to save.

Till on that cross as Jesus died,

The wrath of God was satisfied;

For ev'ry sin on Him was laid—

Here in the death of Christ I live.

 

There in the ground His body lay,

Light of the world by darkness slain;

Then bursting forth in glorious day,

Up from the grave He rose again!

And as He stands in victory,

Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;

For I am His and He is mine—

Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

 

No guilt in life, no fear in death—

This is the pow'r of Christ in me;

From life's first cry to final breath,

Jesus commands my destiny.

No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man,

Can ever pluck me from His hand;

Till He returns or calls me home—

Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand.

 

 

Love.that.song!

 

As for us our school name is Lee Academy I know origional.:) Never thought of a school song though. I will have to give it some thought and see what I come up with. FWIW, for my college graduation party(think 60 very conservative Christians) My theme song was "Schools Out Forever" Who sang that Twisted Sister?:tongue_smilie:

[BigMamaBird]

Our school name is Cornerstone Academy, and we do have an anthem, In Christ Alone. Not really like a fight song, but DH and I agree that if they get out of our homeschool knowing nothing else, they're going to know this:

 

In Christ alone my hope is found;

He is my light, my strength, my song;

This cornerstone, this solid ground,

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace,

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My comforter, my all in all—

Here in the love of Christ I stand . . . .

 

 

Oh man! I love that song, it makes me tear up every time we sing it. THAT'S a fight song!

[AuntieM]

Love.that.song!

 

Yes, I love it, too, I always choke up when I sing the line, "here in the death of Christ, I live."

 

FWIW, one could often hear some Rolling Stones around here, especially when the kids were all younger... "You can't always get what you want....but if you try some time, you might find, you get what you need!"

[Peek a Boo]

 

Peek a boo, I love your motto. Do you mind if I steal it?

 

hey, i stole it from somewhere, so it only seems fair that you steal it too ;)

 

now if we're talking about songs the kids sing a lot, then our "school" song doesn't count, LOL!

[skaterbabs]

At our house it would probably be somethingt from Tiny Toons. :p

[AnnetteB]

Dd says it should be "The Song that Never Ends" :glare:

[dragons in the flower bed]

Yes! We have two!

 

The official one is the Discovery Channel's rewrite of Heart and Soul, "The World is Just Awesome."

 

I love the mountains

I love the clear blue skies

I love big bridges

I love when great whites fly

I love the whole world

And all its sights and sounds

I love the oceans

I love real dirty things

I love to go fast

I love Egyptian kings

I love the whole world

And all its craziness

I love tornadoes

I love arachnids

I love hot magma

I love the giant squids

I love the whole world

It's such a brilliant place

 

The unofficial one is They Might Be Giants "Days of the Week."

 

On Mondays, I never go to work.

On Tuesday, I stay at home.

On Wednesdays, I never feel inclined. Work is the last thing on my mind.

On Thursdays, it's a holiday.

And Fridays I detest.

Oh it's much too late on a Saturday, and Sunday is the day of the rest.

Oh yes, yes, practice trumpet everyday.

Practice Monday. Practice Tuesday. Practice Wednesday. Practice Thursday. And Friday.

And I practice all night on Saturday so on Sundays I play best.

 

This is also our school schedule. :) We are unjobbers to the core, and this song reflects our decision to drop out from the rat race and learn Latin instead.

[Laurel]

You Can't Always Get What You Want by the Rolling Stone of course. They actually played this at my college graduation as the graduation class was walking off stage and our of the gym. I will always remember that song and that moment. "And if you try sometime you find you get what you need."

 

 

That's our song. Not necessarily a "school song" more of a "life song." 3 yo hates it. Despises it. (He gets sung to a lot...)

[tinkgumby]

The unofficial one is They Might Be Giants "Days of the Week."

 

We love that song around here! It's very catchy! I'll have to look into the other one.

[RhondaM.]

Our school name is Freedom Ring's Academy and here is where I got the name for my school...

 

Freedom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gt6GsoybGI

 

 

Every dawn becomes a new day

A time to love, a time to cry

Every river knows it's own way

And it's the same for you and I

Every heart must have a reason

A winding road, a midnight flight

 

(Chorus)

Freedom, freedom

What we all need is freedom in our hearts

Freedom, freedom

What we all need is freedom in our hearts

 

We fight and die defending honor

The pride and prejudice we hide

A mother's tears, a father's anger

From tryin' to stop the pain and lies

So we pretend to look for answers

I blame you and you blame me

 

(Repeat Chorus)

 

We don't need the pain anymore

To move our mountains, to reach our shores

What I have found is the choice I bring

What I can do to let freedom ring

 

(Repeat Chorus)

 

Freedom from the darkness

Freedom from the violence

Freedom from the hate

Freedom from the fear lord

Freedom from the hunger

Freedom from the unforgiveness

 

(Repeat Chorus)

 

(Repeat Chorus)

 

freedom from the pain and trouble

free from all my two sacks o' rubble

nuthin' standin' in my way

about to find my super place

Where I can make my troubled mind

somehow leave the past behind

There Iwill proclaim thescene that all Ireally need is freedom

 

Freedom, freedom

What we all need is freedom in our hearts

Freedom, freedom

What we all need is freedom in our hearts

 

[DarlaS]

Since no one's claimed Five for Fighting's "What Kind of World Do You Want", I think I will!

[Academy of Jedi Arts]

Dd says it should be "The Song that Never Ends" :glare:

 

I am totally cracking up. :lol:

[Jenny in Florida]

My daughter decreed a few years ago that our school mascot is a guinea pig. And we do have a little cheer about that:

 

Piggies, piggies are so cute!

Piggies, piggies! Woot! Woot! Woot!

 

I promise, it's cuter when the kids do it.

 

We also have a school name and logo (neither of which includes a guinea pig).

[Jenny in Florida]

My theme song was "Schools Out Forever" Who sang that Twisted Sister?:tongue_smilie:

 

Alice Cooper?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWABJzHrGww

[DarlaS]

I have the Muppet Show episode where he performs it. (My kids just love it. :glare:)

[Sebastian (a lady)]

My daughter decreed a few years ago that our school mascot is a guinea pig. And we do have a little cheer about that:

 

Piggies, piggies are so cute!

Piggies, piggies! Woot! Woot! Woot!

 

I promise, it's cuter when the kids do it.

 

We also have a school name and logo (neither of which includes a guinea pig).

 

Each kid has a favorite animal. I've actually toyed with the idea of drawing up a crest with a cheetah and lion on each side and a scorpion crouched on top. The shield itself would have alternating fields of books and pimpernel flowers.