Monday, August 29, 2011

"It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing"

We are certainly back in the swing of things! All students have been singing Pete Seeger's If I Had a Hammer in preparation for the International Day of Peace. Their homework has been to share with you that they are learning this song. Here is a link to lyrics and two videos to help you sing If I Had a Hammer together!

The kindergartners are having so much fun learning Spanish through The Arts. Last week we reviewed greetings and how to introduce yourself to a new friend. This week is all about los colores.

rojo
anaranjado
amarillo
verde
azul
morado
rosa
negro
café
blanco
(white-which won't show up on this background)

Monday, August 22, 2011

Welcome back!

The campus is full of songs and laughter. It is so nice to have our students back! We began the year with our safety drills and discussing the rules of the music room. Please take a moment to review these with your child.

1. Please enter the music room quietly and make a circle.
2. When a teacher is talking please listen and show respect.
3. When a classmate is talking please listen and show respect.
4. Please raise a quiet hand to ask a question or to make a comment.
5. Be safe! Please do not run in the music room.
6. Please play the instruments only when asked.
7. HAVE FUN!

It already feels like this is going to be a wonderful year!