ALMOST HERE.... First Grade Music Program! February 19!

We are ready!!

The first grade music program is entitled "We Are Making Music", and our songs reflect our learning.  Listen for music opposites, and rhythm work!

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the doors of MPS will be locked until 5:15 PM.

The 5:30 performance includes: Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Rotunno (Meet in ART Room)

Mrs. Brezenski ,and Mrs. Froden (Meet in MUSIC Room)

The 6:30 performance includes: Mrs. Mandli, Mrs. Schimanski  (Meet in the ART Room)

Mrs. Juszczyk, Mrs. Rowley (Meet in MUSIC Room)

Parents please take your child's coat with you to your seat in the Gym.

Looking forward to fun performances!!

February 2 Spartan Star Assembly Performances

Each grade level shared a song at our Spartan Star Assembly on February 2.

5K sang "Reach Out" by Teresa Jennings

1st Grade sang "Big Heart" by Teresa Jennings

2nd Grade sang "Character Tango" by Teresa Jennings

2nd Grade Program Coming Up!

Our Music Program is fast approaching! The date is Tuesday, February 24, 2015. 

The informal performance will be held in the Gymnasium at McFarland Primary School. Doors will open at 5:15 PM.

The 5:30 performance will include the following classes:

Ms. Schmidt, Ms. Bailey, Mrs. Wisniewski, Mrs. Jefferson

The 6:30 performance will include the following classes:

Mrs. Adams, Mr. Paley, Mrs. Huber-Drake, Mrs. Garvoille

We are looking forward to an evening of sharing songs and a sound poem with you!

VALENTINE

Happy Valentine's Day from 5K

We've had fun singing "Viva Valentine" 

and using the fun letter cards that our TA, Sheryl Leemon, made for us!

First Grade Program is Coming SOON!

The First Grade Music program is February 19, 2015!
At 5:30, classes include Mrs. Brezenski’s , Mrs. Knapp’s, Mrs.Rotunno’s, and Mrs. Froden’s
At 6:30, classes include Mrs. Rowley's , Mrs. Juszczyk’s’s, Mrs. Mandli’s, and Mrs. Schimanski’s.
This is an informal performance, giving families a taste of what we do in music class!  Each class will be featured on risers in one song, and sing as backup, sitting on the carpeted floor of the gym for the rest of the songs. Students may dress up for the program, but will want to wear something comfortable for movement. Please take your child’s coat with you to your seat
 Doors to the Primary School will open no earlier than 5:15 pm
 

The First Grade program is all about "making music". We've learned about music opposites this year, and you will catch a few in our songs. Each class will have something special with their featured song...
Here's a little preview:

The "New Thing" for 2nd grade Final Song...

The Final Song in the Second Grade Music Program is 

"There Is Music" by Teresa Jennings of Plank Road Publishing.

This is a piece I've been wanting to do for a long time, as the lyrics really speak to my heart.

A soloist has been chosen from each class, as well as three other singers to make up 

the "small group". All second graders will join in for the big finish!

 After eating their lunch, the small group singers will be practicing in the music room on Tuesdays from now through February 17. I'm excited to work more in depth with these singers!

Just "Chillin"in Music Class!

Hard to believe that we are halfway through January! Time flies when you're busy and happy!  :)

5K classes are singing snow songs (since we finally have some), hearing snow stories, and working at Groovy Shapes on the Smart Board (our music concept interactive software). We will soon become "rhythm composers" using quarter notes, quarter rests, and beamed eighth note pairs.

1st grade classes are working on rhythm concepts as well as preparing for our program!
The program, entitled "We're Making Music" on February 19, 2015, will feature each class in a song on the riser grouping for prime photo opportunities for parents! But as I constantly remind the kids, everyone sings every song! More information will be sent via Infinite Campus when the program time is closer!!

2nd grade classes are delving a bit deeper into the rhythm concept! I'm loving that we can use the iPads for worksheets and practice! It saves a LOT of trees!  :)
Program preparation is also happening for 2nd graders!  Entitled "Winter Days", the program will be presented on February 24, 2015.  As with the 1st graders each 2nd grade class will be featured on the riser grouping. I'm also putting together something new for the "finale"....

Stay tuned!!!