2nd Grade TASK Party

celebrating how we depend on others by showing up

Welcome to the Lyon School 2020 VIRTUAL Second Grade TASK Party. A TASK party is both an event and a work of art. Because this party had to be virtual, we've shared the celebration on this interactive website. As you explore the site, you will see and hear the message that we depend on each other by SHOWING UP. We can show up by bringing joy, playing and letting the world drift off, counting on each other, and staying with them. You can even participate by clicking the buttons to get your own TASK and then sharing using #LyonTASK. Visit our ABOUT page to learn more about how these thoughtful, creative, second graders designed this experience to share their message. Enjoy this virtual TASK Party 2nd Grade “Show”!

BRING JOY

So we are not bored
To not be grumpy
So we laugh and smile

COUNT ON EACH OTHER

To not let our friends down
By relying on each other
Pinky promise, say "I trust you"

PLAY & LET THE WORLD DRIFT OFF

So all the nerves fall out of your body
So we have fun to new stuff that grows your brain
So we have fun to be interested

STAY WITH THEM

So we don’t feel like we are invisible
So we don’t feel left out
So we can have company

We are the Lyon Family!

SHOW UP composite image of drawings made by every second grader and their teachers

click the image to zoom in on the details

The TASK party idea was created by artist Oliver Herring. We were so inspired by how, during his TASK events, people had to depend on each other, bring joy, and play! Click the button below to see his work.

TASK PARTY by Oliver Herring

We also asked students what songs would help share their message. Listen to the SHOW UP Lyon School TASK Party playlist on Spotify to hear their suggestions.

Do you hear music that reminds you to count on each other? To play and let the world drift off? To stay with them? To bring joy?

Click to Share Feedback with the 2nd Grade TASK Party Creators