1st Grade Squirm!!!

Willard East 1st grade presents "Squirm" the musical taking place Thursday, March 8th, 2012 at 2:30 and 7:00.  All students with speaking parts, solo's, and costumes need to be ready to roll by Tuesday, March 6th.  Students who do not have an assigned costume will need to wear their blue Tiger Pride T-shirts for both performances.  Students will need to report to their assigned homeroom no later than 6:45 that evening.  Students who are in costume need to report to music room by 6:30 that evening.  If you have questions, you may e-mail or call Mrs. Kuchta at the school.

More 3rd Grade MAP Preparation

3rd Grade Student using her sequencing skills to re-tell story of Peter and the Wolf.

3rd Grade Student continuing the sequencing to the story.

What's happening in 3rd Grade Music?

With the excitement of Valentine's Day and the snow we've had, 3rd grade is also anxiously preparing for the upcoming MAP test which will take place in April.  Here is what we are doing in music to help them prepare!!!  Take a look.  This is a lesson in which we were comparing (alike) and contrasting (different) instruments and their families.  The students had to come to the Smart Board and tap on the random instrument selectors for each column and then answer accordingly to whatever instruments were randomly selected.

2nd Semester Music Room News

Wow!  I can't believe January is already here.  This year is flying by so fast! 

I just wanted to give a few updates regarding some important dates involving music events at Willard East during this Spring semester.

1.  First grade music program will be on Thursday, March 8th at 2:30 and 7:00. 

2.  Kindergarten music program will be on Thursday, April 26th at 2:30 and 7:00.

3.  Kodaly of the Ozarks Annual Spring Honor Choir will be held on Saturday, May 12th.  3rd and 4th grade students who are selected to participant in this event will bring information, forms, registration letters, etc. home sometime end of Feb. or beginning of March.

2nd Grade Fall Music Program

2nd Grade is preparing for their upcoming music program which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 13th at 2:30 and 7:00.  Students can wear cowboy/girl clothing (overalls, boots, plaid shirts, skirts, bandanas, etc.) and accessories (braids, pigtails, etc. - please NO hats)!  Students should arrive no later than 6:45 for the evening performance.  They will need to report to their homeroom.  Feel free to call if you have any questions or concerns.

P.S. If your student has not already sent in $2 for their bandana, please do so quickly.  They need to turn their money into their classroom teacher!

Mrs. Kuchta

Arr! 3rd Grade Pirates and Mateys

Dear 3^rd Grade Parents and Students:                                        

Yes!  It is that time again to start thinking about the upcoming 3^rd grade program.  Although it is not until Thursday, November 10^th, I am trying to get a head start on gathering items so as not to be in a last minute panic mode. J  Below is a list of Pirate themed items we are looking for.  Right now is an excellent time to be keeping eyes wide open with Halloween right around the corner.  If you can help with any of these items, please let me know.  Any items loaned will be returned after the program unless you state otherwise.  If you are a seamstress and are willing to take on some simple sewing projects, please let me know.

1.  Empty Paper Towel rolls so we can make telescopes.

2.  Fancy Captain Pirate Hat

3.  Long, cloak like pirate vest

4.  Small stuffed parrot

5.  Red and White wide striped shirt

6.  Treasure Chest or Trunk

7.  Large Treasure Map

8.  Large, fake gold medallions, coins, jewels, etc.

9.  Plastic chicken or turkey leg (the bigger the better).

10.  Bandana Pirate Hat

11.  Ship steering wheel also known as a Helm

12.  Large, old wooden mug

We also want to purchase Pirate themed bandanas for all of the cast members to wear in the program.  I have found a couple of different cute ones from Oriental Trading Co. that would definitely fit our purpose.  If each child brought in a $1, we could easily purchase these for 3rd grade.  Please turn your $1 into your classroom teacher no later than Friday, Oct. 7^th.  I would also like all choir members to wear black t-shirts for the performance. 

I am so excited for this 3^rd grade program this year.  It is going to be really cute.  Any help with anything listed above would be deeply appreciated.  Thanks again for letting me work with your children and for supporting their ongoing music education experiences!!  We couldn’t do this without you!

Musically Yours,

Mrs. Kuchta, Willard East Music Teacher

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HELP!! MUSIC CLASSROOM PROJECT!!

Welcome back!!  I always get excited when the new school year approaches.  The enthusiasm, the energy, the smiles, the smell of a freshly waxed building, new supplies...you can't help but get those anxious butterflies in your stomach!!  After a very restful summer, we are ready to jump back in to the groove! 

The elementary music classroom at Willard East is embarking on a new experiment which will allow us to raise money to help purchase MUCH needed xylophones for our classroom. As I was talking with a fellow music colleague this summer, she told me about an on-line company that helps raise funds for specific items for classrooms across the country. She has even taken advantage of this resource to help furnish guitars for her classroom. So, I thought why not? It doesn't hurt anything to try!!!

This is a FREE resource to any teacher who wishes to take the time and effort to complete all of the requirements set forth by the company. Because of my nature and my love for teaching music, I want to be able to take advantage of any resource out there that can help our cause and the learning that takes place in my classroom!

Please check out this link to visit our posted project along with hundreds of others from across the country.
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