NAME:
Mrs. Rachita
SCHOOL:
Westwood Elementary
CLASS:
Music PPCD-3, Third grade Choir
SCHOOL PHONE:
281-482-3341 x115
Hello! I am so excited to be returning for my fifth year at this AMAZING
school! My Name is Laura Rachita. I was born and raised outside of Buffalo,
New York. I graduated from Baldwin-Wallce College and Conservatory of
Music in Berea, Ohio in 1992 with a degree in Music Education. I have a
voice major and a piano minor. I also hold a Master's degree from
UHCL in Counseling. My husband and I spent our honeymoon
driving a UHAUL truck to Houston, Texas in July of 1992! I taught in
Pasadena I.S.D. for 8 years as an Elementary Music teacher, Junior
High Choir director, and a Counselor, grades 6-8. For 5 years, I
have also taught flute for FISD. I play flute, piccolo, piano
and recorder. I have volunteered as an accompanist and director of the
children's music ministry for
12 years at my church. I also have been the musical director for several
productions of the
community group United Players. I have two beautiful children
who attend Bales. I have an amazing husband who is my best friend! I
can't wait to work with your wonderful children!
My mission for music class is that each student finds at least one area
in music they enjoy. We will explore MANY areas of music, including:
rhythm reading, melodic reading, instruments, recorders (3rd grade),
grade level performances, singing, sing langauage, composers, and
LOTS OF MOVEMENT! Music is interractive and active! Your child will be
expected to be an active participant in class each and every day! I hope
they leave each class with a smile on their face, a song in their heart,
and a tune on their lips!