October Update

These first weeks of school have been great! I have loved getting to know the students. This month the 3rd and 4th graders are gearing up to play recorders and the 1st and 2nd graders will learn more about the instruments in an orchestra. The choirs are starting to prepare for the Veteran's Day Assembly while the band and orchestra are making strides as they learn new notes and practice their rhythms.

The most exciting thing happening this month by far is the clothing drive. I encourage all who can to participate. Prizes will go to the students who bring in at least 5 bags, but any bit helps.  I have had questions about how we will get the money from the clothing drive. The company will send us a semi-trailer next week which we will fill with the bags of clothes. They then haul away the trailer to weigh it and will give us $0.15 per pound. The clothes will then be sold or re-purposed. This is a trusted company and I know other music teachers who also go through them. Several local stores have donated prizes for those who bring in the most bags and the money we earn will go to music and instruments.

Please contact me if you have any other concerns or questions about the drive.

Thanks to those who have stopped by during Parent/Teacher Conferences! I don't have many opportunities to meet you face to face and I love the chance to get to know you a little bit. Here's to a great month and year!