All "B day" students received their grading policies/expectations, assignments and first practice record today. I want to remind everyone that students need to bring their instruments next week: A day on Monday and B day on Tuesday. Remember that the books are needed...but if you don't have them next week, you will not be penalized. Get them as soon as possible. (You will need them for that first test on the 15th/16th.)
Have a great weekend! Do some practicing. Can't wait to hear you next week!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Welcome!!
Welcome back to all returning CMS band students and parents and a warm welcome to all new students and parents!
Today's "A" day groups received their grading policies, and the 7th and 6th graders also received their assignment/test schedule as well as a copy of the "A day" "B day" calendar. I recommend that everyone takes a couple of minutes to write in ALL due dates and concerts in their agenda books that were distributed on Wednesday. As a wise person once said, "We never plan to fail, we fail to plan". Let's be prepared and organized and have a fantastic year!
"A day" 8th graders, you will receive your assignment sheets and practice records on Monday.
You must have your instruments next week - Monday for A days and Tuesday for B days. The books are not as urgent. (I know that it says to have them by August 30th...it may be that you will have them ordered by then.) You definitely need your books to prepare for your first tests (Sept. 15/16) so get those books ASAP. If anyone has problems getting instruments or books, please email me through the school's email: cunninghamj@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Today's "A" day groups received their grading policies, and the 7th and 6th graders also received their assignment/test schedule as well as a copy of the "A day" "B day" calendar. I recommend that everyone takes a couple of minutes to write in ALL due dates and concerts in their agenda books that were distributed on Wednesday. As a wise person once said, "We never plan to fail, we fail to plan". Let's be prepared and organized and have a fantastic year!
"A day" 8th graders, you will receive your assignment sheets and practice records on Monday.
You must have your instruments next week - Monday for A days and Tuesday for B days. The books are not as urgent. (I know that it says to have them by August 30th...it may be that you will have them ordered by then.) You definitely need your books to prepare for your first tests (Sept. 15/16) so get those books ASAP. If anyone has problems getting instruments or books, please email me through the school's email: cunninghamj@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Are you ready?!
The band room is just about ready!
60 new chairs - no more bumpy uncomfortable chairs.
65 stands - 30 new.
New raised podium for your short teacher.
New director's chair.
New director's stand.
3 music folios.
SmartBoard.
I've been trying to figure out some storage issues...you'll see what I mean when you get to class. The rest of the building is also looking great! Grizzlewartz's room is just about put together - all 300 boxes of stuff!! See you next week!
60 new chairs - no more bumpy uncomfortable chairs.
65 stands - 30 new.
New raised podium for your short teacher.
New director's chair.
New director's stand.
3 music folios.
SmartBoard.
I've been trying to figure out some storage issues...you'll see what I mean when you get to class. The rest of the building is also looking great! Grizzlewartz's room is just about put together - all 300 boxes of stuff!! See you next week!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
New Year, New School, New Stuff...
Summer is almost over and while I will miss sleeping in and spending quality time with Big Dumb Dave and Cleo Petunia, I am VERY excited about the new school year!!
Have you seen the new school?? It's beautiful! I was over on Monday and got to take a look at the band room. We have a whiteboard with staff lines, a SMART board, a SINK to clean out mouthpieces, and something I've wanted for the last 16 years....A FLAT FLOOR!!
In addition to the excitement of the new building and room, I'm also excited about our performances this year. As I was packing up, I started planning music for this year. Now, if I can just find the box that I packed that music in... 8th graders will be performing at the elementary schools for our annual recruiting trip as well as at Hershey Park. 7th and 8th grade band will participate in District Band Performance Assessment and EVERYONE will of course take part in the winter and spring concerts.
Enjoy the rest of your time off. Be sure to look for your instruments and dust them off :-) Remember, you do not need to bring instruments on the first day of school!
See you soon!!!
Have you seen the new school?? It's beautiful! I was over on Monday and got to take a look at the band room. We have a whiteboard with staff lines, a SMART board, a SINK to clean out mouthpieces, and something I've wanted for the last 16 years....A FLAT FLOOR!!
In addition to the excitement of the new building and room, I'm also excited about our performances this year. As I was packing up, I started planning music for this year. Now, if I can just find the box that I packed that music in... 8th graders will be performing at the elementary schools for our annual recruiting trip as well as at Hershey Park. 7th and 8th grade band will participate in District Band Performance Assessment and EVERYONE will of course take part in the winter and spring concerts.
Enjoy the rest of your time off. Be sure to look for your instruments and dust them off :-) Remember, you do not need to bring instruments on the first day of school!
See you soon!!!
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