Music Update from Mrs. Herrmann
Kindergartener’s continue to demonstrate their ability to keep a steady beat while singing or listening to music. They are having lots of fun doing the scratch dance to the song “Rockin Robin” by Bobby Day. Ask your child to share it with you. (One arm around, other arm around, both arms around, flap arms like a chicken and the person who is the leader makes up a motion or a dance move!)
First grade is finishing up the year reading combinations of three rhythms with two pitches on the music staff. They are having a blast singing along to Watermelon, Watermelon! This is a great song for them to sing this summer!
Second grade has focused on learning two new notes on the staff and can now read/sing do, re, mi, so and la. They have enjoyed playing “Pizza, Pizza Daddy-o” which is a fun improvisation music game and are learning to play songs that they know on xylophones.
Third graders worked with their peers to create their own rhythmic cup routines to the song “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” They are super excited to FINALLY enjoy their introductory lessons with ukulele!
Fourth graders have continued learning ukulele and can now play four chords. They are doing a great job with the song, “Apples and Bananas!”
Fifth graders are finishing up world music drumming! I am so proud of their hard work. We also discussed music options for next year. There are four options - choir, band, orchestra and general music. All students will be able to try out each option at the start of their sixth grade year prior to deciding which class they want to take.
It’s been a great year here at Chapelfield and I’ve enjoyed working with each of our students in the music room. As this school year starts to come to a close, I want to sincerely thank you for sharing your children with me. They bring such joy to my day and I am grateful to share in their learning experiences!
I wish you all a wonderful summer.
Mrs. H.
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Monday, May 19: Student Council Sponsored Dance Party for Meeting our PBIS Goal
Wednesday, May 21: Field Day & PTO KONA ICE Truck
Thursday, May 22:
*PAWS breakfast 7:30-8:00 a.m.
*Kindergarten Celebration 9-10 a.m.
*Golden Spatula Pizza Party for Grade Level Winners
Friday, May 23:
*End of the Year Assembly
*5th grade Events: 8:15 breakfast; 9:15 awards; 12:30 lunch, and 2:10 clap out
*Last Day of School