Kindness Club - please bring in all permission slips needed for the Go Baby Go Walkathon. Walkathon is on Wednesday, November 14th (don't forget sneakers) All money raised is due Friday, Nov. 16th
BAND
Dear Ryan Band Member:
We are doing a very good job at rehearsals so far. Some of us are better than others at reading the music, but I am impressed how everyone is trying hard and getting a little better each time.
BUT ... you must practice at home, too. Please take some time each day (just 10-15 minutes) to play your instrument.
HOW DO I PRACTICE?
Any practicing is good, but here's a good map of a 15-minute practice:
- Practice tonguing your notes or fingering or good breathing - 2 minutes
- Play a few 5-note scales - 1 minute
- Play your next sticker song a few times - 3 minutes
- If one part is really hard, play JUST THAT PART a bunch of times - 3 minutes
- Repeat with the sticker song after that
If you do that every day as part of your homework, you'll have your green ribbon in no time. And the Band will sound amazing!
The more you practice, the better you get. The better you get, the more the Band can play. And the more the Band can play, the more fun will have.
PARENTS - Please give your child a chance to practice. They may be loud and squawky now, but the more they practice, the better they'll sound. Those squawks and squeaks will go away soon - I promise.
This Week's Schedule
Tuesday, November 6 - No School; No Late Lessons
Wednesday, November 7
- Flute - 9:08
- Clarinet - 9:56
- Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
- Trumpet 1 - 12:49
- Trumpet 2 - 1:37
- Full Band and Late Lessons - 2:30
Thursday, November 8
- Trombone - 8:20
- Percussion - 9:08
- Saxophone 1 - 9:56
- Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
- Saxophone 2 - 12:49
- Full Band - 3:30
Dear Ryan Wind Ensemble Member:
Nice work this week on African Festival. We've now read through the entire piece. There is no school next Tuesday, so spend some time on your day off practicing Lava Field and our new piece, Sailor's Holiday. We'll focus on those two pieces at our next rehearsal, on November 13.
If you weren't at rehearsal this week, stop by the Band Room on Wednesday or Thursday to get a copy of Sailor's Holiday.
This Week's Schedule - Tuesday, November 6
No School - Professional Development for Teachers
(Parents: Don't forget to vote!)
Thanks
Mr. O
PAC
*Coming up: The Pick up date for the fall fundraiser will be Thursday November 15 after school 2:45-7:00pm. Mixed bag orders and Meadow-farm Cookie orders. This will be the ONLY day for order pick ups. Orders cannot be stored at the school. Thank you for contributing to a successful fundraiser! We will be looking for some help sorting and distributing the orders on the pick up day. Please check out the Sign up Genius if you are interested.
PAC IMPORTANT DATES
- Sunday November 4th - November 17 Fall On Line book fair - see flyer
- Tuesday November 13 - Monday November 19 Fall Book far - class times will be provided.
- Tuesday November 6 No school (Teacher Professional Day)
- Monday November 12 No school (Veteran's Holiday observed)
- Wednesday November 14 - NEXT PAC MEETING All are welcomed - 6:30 Ryan School Teachers lounge.
- Wednesday November 14 - Special Presentation: Having Fun with Pyramids and Pharaohs - 6th grade presentation
- Thursday November 15 - Fundraiser pick up at the Ryan school cafeteria 2:45-7:00 (revised time)
- Wednesday November 21 - Early Release 11:10am / Annual 6th grade Turkey Trot & School wide Food Drive. (see attached flyer)
- Tuesday November 27 - Pushcart Dine Out Present flyer or mention the Ryan School Dine out for the school to receive credit
- Thursday November 22 - Friday November 23 - No School Thanksgiving Break
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