**Please note: Changes may occur to assignments during actual class
instruction that may not always be listed on this page. Remember to always
refer to your child's Assignment Notebook. This site is a support and aid
to, not a replacement for, the Assignment Notebook provided for all
students. Students are expected to keep Assignment Notebooks current every
day. I will do my best to see that what is posted on this site and what is
in your child's Assignment Notebook match. Homework will posted for two
weeks as a courtesy to those who miss class due to illness.
**Please check the Handouts and Study Guides section of my website to
download copies of homework or study guides given in class.
Kindergarten:
November 3rd, We worked on tempo (fast and slow) What are ways you can move
at different tempos?
October 27, Which instruments make low sounds? (Big or small)
Which instruments make high sounds? (Big or Small) We worked on high and
low sounds this week and practiced a Pumpkin song to sing at our Halloween
costume parade!
1st Grade:
November 2nd-6th, We are working on meter and call and response songs. We
are working on songs for our Christmas program.
October 27: We are continuing to work with songs with two pitches (sol and
mi) We are reading those pitches from a staff. We had fun today with
Halloween songs, making pumpkin stew, and adding instruments to Starlight
Starbright.
2nd Grade:
November 2nd-6th, We are working on meter and call and repsonse songs. We
are using rhythms sticks and instruments to keep a steady beat. We are
working on our Christmas program.
October 26-29th: This week we are reviewing some Halloween songs and looking
at Song Form as we make Pumpkin Stew. We are also practicing correct posture
with a book.
3rd Grade:
November 2nd-6th, Continue work on memorizing the words to ALL the songs in
our program.
October 26th-28th, We are learning Halloween poems and songs this week. We
are adding instruments and spoken ostinato (repeated patterns) to the songs
and poems. Continue to memorize program songs by working at home! A letter
for parents is in the newsletter this week.
4th Grade:
November 2nd-6th, Continue work on memorizing the words to ALL the songs in
our program.
October 26th-29th, We are learning Halloween songs and poems this week. We
sang a spooky round. We are also using instruments and our voices to create
layers of ostinatos (repeated patterns). Continue to memorize program songs
by working at home! A letter for parents is in the newsletter this week.
5th Grade:
November 2nd-6th, Continue work on memorizing the words to ALL the songs in
our program.
October 27th: We are working on memorizing speaking parts and songs for our
programs. Continue to memorize program songs by working at home! A letter
for parents is in the newsletter this week.
6th, 7th and 8th:
November 5th, We are working on dynamic expression, partner songs, and
ostinatos.