Thursday, Oct. 27th- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Play (8:30-12:00)
Saturday, Oct. 29th- Halloween Carnival (3:00-5:00)
Nov. 1st & 2nd-Halloween Candy Collection Days for Troops
Email:schneiders@maplelake.k12.mn.us Telephone:320-963-7484
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Fall Festival Celebration
On Monday, October 31st, some academics for the day will focus around Halloween/Fall. If your child chooses, he/she may change into their Halloween costume in the afternoon. Please note that having your child wear a costume is entirely up to you. I just ask that school costumes be non-violent. (A non-violent costume is a costume in which the character portrayed does not use physical or implied force in a way that harms or injures another person or his/her self). Just a reminder that all candy brought to school must be store bought! There are 21 students in our classroom.
Mrs. Hoselton's Music Blog Post
2nd Grade
2nd Grade has been working hard to review pitches, rhythms, and vocabulary from 1st grade concepts. So far, we have showed mastery of So/Mi pitch work, Ta/ti-ti rhythm work, quarter rests, and repeat signs.
2nd grade also started the year by being introduced to a brand new "long note" and a brand new "mystery" pitch.
Students began identifying our new "long note" in songs as we played, moved, danced, and sang. Soon student identified that the new note received TWO BEATS per note. This is twice as long as our quarter note from last year.
Students began using foam cards to identify rhythms clapped by me in class. They used the symbol of two quarter notes tied together (with a musical device called a "tie") to visually represent our new "Long Note".
Currently, students now know the musical term for our "Long Note" is Half note and it receives two beats of sound! Students can count and clap half note rhythms using a "ta-oh" counting syllable to represent our half note.
2nd grade has been working hard with flashcards, dictation cards, and SMARTboard activities to build, read, and create half note rhythms.
Most students are anxious to learn our new "mystery" pitch as we began identifying it in songs we are singing. Students can hear and identify our new mystery pitch by raising a hand or a thumb each time it is sang. We have discovered that it is higher than both So and Mi but lives closer to So in our voices as we sing each pattern.
Next week students will be learning the name, hand sign, and staff location of our new "mystery pitch"!
Stay tuned for videos and audio clips of students performing our newly named "mystery pitch"!
BONUS: Have students count and clap that following flashcards before bedtime. Then, challenge them by clapping each card silently and having them clap the same rhythm back using the proper counting syllables! Double Bonus: Have them write 2 - 3 NEW half note patterns to add to these!
2nd Grade has been working hard to review pitches, rhythms, and vocabulary from 1st grade concepts. So far, we have showed mastery of So/Mi pitch work, Ta/ti-ti rhythm work, quarter rests, and repeat signs.
2nd grade also started the year by being introduced to a brand new "long note" and a brand new "mystery" pitch.
Students began identifying our new "long note" in songs as we played, moved, danced, and sang. Soon student identified that the new note received TWO BEATS per note. This is twice as long as our quarter note from last year.
Students began using foam cards to identify rhythms clapped by me in class. They used the symbol of two quarter notes tied together (with a musical device called a "tie") to visually represent our new "Long Note".
Currently, students now know the musical term for our "Long Note" is Half note and it receives two beats of sound! Students can count and clap half note rhythms using a "ta-oh" counting syllable to represent our half note.
2nd grade has been working hard with flashcards, dictation cards, and SMARTboard activities to build, read, and create half note rhythms.
Most students are anxious to learn our new "mystery" pitch as we began identifying it in songs we are singing. Students can hear and identify our new mystery pitch by raising a hand or a thumb each time it is sang. We have discovered that it is higher than both So and Mi but lives closer to So in our voices as we sing each pattern.
Next week students will be learning the name, hand sign, and staff location of our new "mystery pitch"!
Stay tuned for videos and audio clips of students performing our newly named "mystery pitch"!
BONUS: Have students count and clap that following flashcards before bedtime. Then, challenge them by clapping each card silently and having them clap the same rhythm back using the proper counting syllables! Double Bonus: Have them write 2 - 3 NEW half note patterns to add to these!
Birthday Treats
Just
a reminder that the school can provide birthday treats for a small fee.
I have attached the choices and procedure to order these delicious
treats. Much easier to have the office bring the treat than carry them
on the bus!!!
Snacks available
- Pudding Pizzazz: pudding with whipped cream & sprinkles
- Yogurt Parfait: contains a cup of non-fat yogurt with fresh fruit
- Fresh Fruit Kabobs: contains a skewer with 2 kinds of fresh fruit (depending what is in season)
Celebration Snack Order Form
Order date:________________________
Celebration date:_________________________
Child’s name/teacher:_________________
Person placing order/phone number:___________________/___
Snack Items
|
Price
|
Quantity Needed
|
Total Cost
|
Pudding Pizzazz
|
.50 each
| ||
Yogurt Parfait
|
.50 each
| ||
Fresh Fruit Kabobs
|
.50 each
|
Paramount Theater Field Trip, Oct. 27th
- This is a morning field trip. We will be back in time for lunch.
- No extra money is needed.
- Please discuss appropriate theater etiquette with your child prior to the field trip.
Referendum Presentation
Good Afternoon,
The Maple Lake School Board has scheduled a public presentation to share information about the November 8
referendum on Thursday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Maple Lake High
School auditorium. The Irish volleyball team has a section playoff game
that is also scheduled on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Maple Lake High School gym. To allow people to attend both events, we will have referendum presentations at both 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27. You may contact me at 963-3114 or via email at redemskem@maplelake.k12.mn.us with questions.
Thank you,
Mark Redemske, Superintendent
Maple Lake Public Schools
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