SCHEDULE AND EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 22

BAND
Dear Wind Ensemble Member:

As I mentioned last week, I will not be in on Tuesday. However, there will still be a rehearsal after school - and hopefully lessons as well - so bring your instrument.

I have requested a sub - Mr. Feitor, a former band teacher - for the day, but have yet to get confirmation from the town. So check your email tomorrow for a more definitive answer of what Tuesday's schedule will look like.

Ms. Abis will also not be in on Tuesday, and has moved her afterschool lessons to Monday. If you have not confirmed with her yet about Monday lessons, please do.

Last Chance to See the Wynn Drama Club's Legally Blonde, Jr.

The last show is today at 2:00 PM at the Wynn. Don't miss it!

 

This Week's Schedule (I Hope)

Monday, December 18

• Late Lessons - 2:30-3:30

Tuesday, December 19 (if Mr. Feitor is available)

• Trumpet/Saxophone - 8:20
• Low Brass - 9:08
• Percussion - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 11:15
• Flute - 12:49
• Clarinet - 1:37
• *Full Band - 2:30
• If Mr. Feitor is not available, Andrew will run the Full Band rehearsal. Mr. Manley will be the teacher in charge.

Happy Merry

I won't see most of you before break, so I wanted to take this time to wish you a wonderful holiday season. See you next year!

This week's schedule is a bit unusual. Ms Abis and I both have daytime concerts at other schools, so we've shuffled things around a bit. More below.

Wynn Drama Club Presents Legally Blonde, Jr.

Today at 2:00 is your last chance to see this really fun production at the Wynn!

Concert Songs

If you have missed some rehearsals, make sure you are practicing our concert songs. The 4 songs are all on pages 12 and 13.

• 53 - Aura Lee (Part A or Part B - each part is 2 lines long)
• 54 - Frere Jacques
• 56 - Old MacDonald Had a Band
• 58 - Hard Rock Blues

January Schedule

Look for a January schedule later this week. Make sure you have January 25 on your calendar, though. That's the night of our concert!

This Week's Schedule

Monday, December 18

• Late Lessons (Tuesday lessons) - 2:30
• please let Ms. Abis know if you are planning to come

Tuesday, December 19

• No late lessons. 
• Please Note: I will also not be at the Ryan School on Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 20

I will be at the Wynn Middle School for concerts during the day, but I will be back for Full Band after school. Lessons are moved to Thursday or Friday.

• Late Lessons - 2:30
• FULL BAND - 2:30
• Late Percussion - 3:30

Thursday, December 21

• Saxophone 2 - 8:20
• Clarinet 1 - 9:08
• Low Brass - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
• Percussion - 12:49
• Saxophone 1 - 1:37
• FULL BAND - 2:30

Friday, December 22

• Clarinet 2 - 8:20
• Trumpet - 9:08
• Flute - 9:56

Thanks

Mr. O

PAC

Dear Ryan School Families, Happy Holidays and I hope that everyone has a good week!! If you ordered Ryan School Apparel it will be coming home the beginning of this week. I am also attaching a notice that was approved by the Superintendent regarding a program that is starting in January (please attachment for more details).

PAC IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, Decemeber 22nd- Half Day

Monday, December 25th- Monday, January 1st- No School, December Recess

On-Going until January 16th- Box-Tops Collection to earn ...Special Movie Day for Entire School!!!!

On-Going until January 8th- Coats for Kids Coat Drive

RYAN SCHOOL APPAREL

If you ordered apparel it will be sent home on Monday or Tuesday so please check backpacks and let me know if there are any issues at ryanschoolpac@gmail.com. If you were going to pick up the orders I have been in touch with everyone about getting the orders.

COATS FOR KIDS COAT DRIVE                                                                                                                                The coat collection this year will run until the first of January (January 8th). The bin is located in the Ryan School Lobby. All sizes of gently used coats are welcome (adult, child, baby). No rips, missing buttons, broken zippers, or permanent stains. Anton's will clean your coat and then distribute it through human service providers.     

SCHEDULE AND EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 15

KINDNESS CLUB

For our first outreach project we are beginning to collect donations for the “House of Hope” which provides care for homeless families.  These families are in need of Socks for all ages, packaged snacks and juice boxes for kids, and baby items such as; pacifiers, bottles and sippy cups.  Please join us in collecting and donating these items.  Drop off bins are located in Mrs. Hillson’s, Mrs. Bruff’s, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. MacMullin’s and Ms. Nelson’s room.  We truly appreciate it.

The Kindness Club

BAND

Dear Ryan Band Member:

We are well on our way to our first concert. We played through three of our four songs on Wednesday. Although we didn't have Full Band on Thursday, the Thursday group should be able to catch up this week. 

Please take some time to play through Frere Jacques and Part A or Part B (or both) of Aura Lee before Wednesday. That way, you won't be just trying to learn the notes in Full Band. You'll be able to listen to everyone else too.

Wynn Musical - Legally Blonde, Jr. 

The Wynn Drama Club presents Legally Blonde Jr. next weekend - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:00 at the Wynn Middle School Auditorium. Please go - you'll support your fellow musicians and see a great show.

This Week's Schedule

Tuesday, December 12 

• Late Lessons - 2:30

Wednesday, December 13

• Trumpet - 8:20
• Flute - 9:08
• Clarinet 1 - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
• Clarinet 2 - 12:49
• Full Band and Late Lessons - 2:30
• Late Percussion - 3:30

Thursday, December 14

• Low Brass - 9:08
• Percussion - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
• Saxophone 1 - 12:49
• Saxophone 2 - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30

Last week was the first week we were able to read through all three concert pieces. That's a big milestone! However, we can certainly hear that Kalinka and Dreamcatcher still need a lot of work. 

Wynn Musical - Legally Blonde, Jr. 

The Wynn Drama Club presents Legally Blonde Jr. next weekend - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:00 at the Wynn Middle School Auditorium. Please go - you'll support your fellow musicians and see a great show.

This Week's Schedule - Tuesday, December 12

• Percussion - 8:20
• Flute - 9:08
• Clarinet - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 11:15
• Trumpet/Saxophone - 12:49
• Low Brass - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30
• Late Lessons - 3:30

Thanks

Mr. O

PAC

Dear Ryan School Families, I hope that everyone is having a good snowy weekend!! Please remember that Tuesday is the Dine-Out at Wamesit Lanes. Please see below for more details. There is also a Toys for Tots drop-off box in the office if anyone is interested in donating a toy this holiday season (please do not wrap the present). 

PAC IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, December 12th- Wamesit Lanes Dine-Out, 10am-11pm

Friday, December 15th- 6th Grade Arts and Enrichment Program- Having Fun With Pyramids and Pharaohs

Tuesday, December 19th- Pick-Up for Ryan School Apparel, 3:30-6pm

Friday, Decemeber 22nd- Half Day

Monday, December 25th- Monday, January 1st- No School, December Recess

On-Going until January 16th- Box-Tops Collection to earn ...Special Movie Day for Entire School!!!!

On-Going until January 8th- Coats for Kids Coat Drive

WAMESIT LANES DINE-OUT        

On Tuesday, December 12th from 10am-11pm go to Wamesit Lanes (Firewater Tavern- Only Dine In, Bowling, Golfing and ALL food and non-alcoholic purchases) and the Ryan School will earn 10% back. Please mention that you are with the Ryan School Fundraiser when you make your purchases, and give them a copy of flyer (it is attached).

HAVING FUN WITH PYRAMIDS AND PHARAOHS ARTS AND ENRICHMENT  PROGRAM                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

On December 15th "Pyramids and Pharoahs" will be coming to the Ryan School to present their enrichment program to all 6th graders. Pyramids and Pharoahs is a unique educational museum program that explores Egyptian life. Focus is given to items like jewelry, clothing, wigs and the process of mummification. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Tewksbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.”

COATS FOR KIDS COATS DRIVE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

The coat collection this year will run until the first of January. The bin is located in the Ryan School Lobby. All sizes of gently used coats are welcome (adult, child, baby). No rips, missing buttons, broken zippers, or permanent stains. Anton's will clean your coat and then distribute it through human service providers.                    

SCHEDULE AND EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 8

KINDNESS CLUB

December 5, 2017

The Kindness Club

For our first outreach project we are beginning to collect donations for the “House of Hope” which provides care for homeless families.  These families are in need of Socks for all ages, packaged snacks and juice boxes for kids, and baby items such as; pacifiers, bottles and sippy cups.  Please join us in collecting and donating these items.  Drop off bins are located in Mrs. Hillson’s, Mrs. Bruff’s, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. MacMullin’s and Ms. Nelson’s room.  We truly appreciate it.

The Kindness Club

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE RYAN?

Can drive going on now through November 22	Toys for Tots going on now through December 13	Coat drive going on now through January

BAND
Dear Ryan Band Member:

We did a great job reading through some of our concert music for the first time last week. Make sure you practice Old McDonald and Hard Rock Blues at home. And feel free to take an advanced look at Aura Lee and Frere Jacques. All of these songs are on pages 12 and 13 in your lesson book.

Important - Schedule Change

When I put the schedule together, I forgot to account for the half day this Thursday. Oops!

There are three changes to the schedule:

1. No Full Band on Thursday. If you can come Wednesday instead of Thursday this week, please do. If you can't, don't worry about it.
2. Saxophone 2 Moved to Wednesday. Saxophone 2 lessons will be Wednesday at 12:49 instead of Thursday. That's this week only.
3. No Make-Up Lessons Thursday. But you may come to make-up lessons on Wednesday, even if your lesson is normally on Thursday.

See the full schedule below.

Going to Barnes and Noble Today?

The Tewksbury Education Foundation (TEF) is hosting their annual fundraiser at the Barnes and Noble in Burlington. Mention TEF at checkout and part of your purchase will go to the Tewksbury schools. 

And if you're there between 12:00 and 1:00, come up to the second floor and say hi to the Wynn Band as we play holiday favorites.

This Week's Schedule

Tuesday, December 5

• Late Lessons - 2:30

Wednesday, December 6

• Flute - 8:20
• Clarinet 1 - 9:08
• Clarinet 2 - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
• Saxophone 2 - 12:49
• Trumpet - 1:37
• Full Band and Late Lessons - 2:30
• Late Percussion - 3:30

Thursday, December 7

• Low Brass - 8:20
• Percussion - 9:08
• Saxophone 1 - 9:56
• no make-up lessons
• no Full Band

Slowly but surely, our pieces are starting to come together. Keep practicing them at home, so that we can come together as a group on Tuesday.

As my conductor recently said: "Rehearsal isn't where you learn your part. Rehearsal is where you learn everyone else's part."

Going to Barnes and Noble Today?

The Tewksbury Education Foundation (TEF) is hosting their annual fundraiser at the Barnes and Noble in Burlington. Mention TEF at checkout and part of your purchase will go to the Tewksbury schools. 

And if you're there between 12:00 and 1:00, come up to the second floor and say hi to the Wynn Band as we play holiday favorites.

This Week's Schedule - Tuesday, December 5

• Percussion - 8:20
• Flute - 9:08
• Clarinet - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 11:15
• Trumpet/Saxophone - 12:49
• Low Brass - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30
• Late Lessons - 3:30

PAC

Dear Ryan School Families, I hope that everyone has a good weekend. I am sending this out a little early this week. I am attaching information from the Tewksbury Education Foundations regarding the Barnes and Nobles Day tomorrow. 

If you did not pick up your fall fundraiser they were sent home this week. If you have any questions about your order please give me a call at 781-962-5434.

PAC IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, December 7th- Half Day

Tuesday, December 12th- Wamesit Lanes Dine-Out, 10am-11pm

Tuesday, December 19th- Pick-Up for Ryan School Apparel, 3:30-6pm

On-Going until January 16th- Box-Tops Collection to earn ...Special Movie Day for Entire School!!!!

On-Going until January 8th- Coats for Kids Coat Drive

WAMESIT LANES DINE-OUT

On Tuesday, December 12th from 10am-11pm go to Wamesit Lanes (Firewater Tavern- Only Dine In, Bowling, Golfing and ALL food and non-alcoholic purchases) and the Ryan School will earn 10% back. Please mention that you are with the Ryan School Fundraiser when you make your purchases, and give them a copy of flyer (it is attached).