We have had a good time checking to see how many times The Star Spangled Banner had been sung in Russia during the Olympics these last two weeks. We will check the medals count one more time this week to see how it all turned out.
Fifth grade classes talked about the pros and cons of playing the flute this week. Next week we will talk about the clarinet.
Fourth grade classes began working on a song called Do Wah Diddy. It is a classic song from 1963 that we will add a cup passing game to as we continue on.
Sorry third grade parents...I've started teaching Fifty Nifty to your child. Also known as The States Song. Prepare for several weeks of listening to your child sing the names of the states in alphabetical order. I have a great time teaching this song every year and your child will never forget it.
Second graders are singing a song called Down Down Baby and are learning to figure out the form of a song. Down Down Baby is an ABACAC form.
First grade kids are working on songs about frogs and how music can be about something without having any words. Ask your child to sing Five Green and Speckled Frogs to you. Ask him/her what changes we made to the song and why.
The kindergarten kids got to play the bass drum this week. It can sound like thunder!
All classes celebrated Presidents' Day with a song called Hail to the Presidents.
Fourth and fifth grade choir kids were excited to get back to our regular choir schedule now that Circle the State is done. Each group will learn 3 new songs for our May concert.
The Beethoven video of the week was Symphony #6, 2nd Movement. The featured park was Chain O'Lakes State Park.
I don't think anyone had a popcorn party this week.
Jump Rope for Heart was a great success on Friday. The kids really enjoyed seeing Kit the Doll dressed up and ready to jump with her very own rope.
Remember, your child can write to Kit the Doll at ucleskit@gmail.com.
~Mrs. Migoski
