Bring back in those recorders 4th graders!
As part of the general music curriculum, students grades three and four learn how to play the soprano recorder. Dating back to before the Renaissance period, this instrument is a beautiful addition to the instruments of the music classroom. The students not only learn to read music notation, but develop musical sensitivity and many performance skills through the use of these melodic instruments. All students need to have their own recorder. Our fourth graders will be using the same Yamaha soprano recorders that were used last year. Instead of focusing on recorders as a unit of study, we will be playing throughout the year. My preference would be to store the recorders in the music room so they are available as needed. Please have your child bring back the recorder they used last year in general music. If you have another brand recorder at home, it can be used as a practice instrument. For uniformity in timbre and pitch, all students need to use recorders made by the same manufacturer. I’ve attached an order form for those who don’t already own the Yamaha recorder or would like an additional one to use for home practice. I will make copies of our classroom music available for the students who would like to work at home. The cost of the recorder is $5, payable by check made out to Willard School. Please send the money in an envelope marked with your child’s name, name of their classroom teacher and “Recorder Money”. It may be turned into the classroom teacher or to me. Thank you, Katrina Beck October 27 4th Grade Field Trip : The Kid Who Ran for President @ DePaul University
October 31 Halloween Festivities: Early Dismissal November 3 PM Yoga ends November 7 8:45 AM PTO Meeting November 8 Picture Retakes November 9 Fun Lunch - 3:40-7:00 PM Parent Teacher Conferences November 10 No School for Students - 12:30-7:00PM Parent Teacher Conferences November 11 No School - Veterans Day November 16-18 Book Fair November 16 6:30-8 PM Family Reading Night November 23-25 No School Thanksgiving Recess December 5 Young Authors Submissions Due December 5 PTO Mtg at 7 PM December 16 Willard Winter Concerts December 23 Early Dismissal for Winter Break - 2:30 PM Halloween
Dear 4K Parents! Peggy Gruber is the 4K Class room parent who will be organizing us throughout the year. (Thanks, Peggy!) If you would like to receive communication from Peggy regarding this year's happenings, please email her at [email protected] from your desired email.
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