Things are finally settling in for us in the SGS and RGS band rooms. For the most part, the bandlings seem to know where and when to go and the routines seem more, well, routine (: Does this seem to be the case at home? I hope so. By the way, feel free to comment on these post with any questions or concerns. I believe you have to be a member of BLOGGER in order to do that. If you do become a member, add this blog to your favorites and then you'll be notified every time there is a new post!
While we're on the subject of staying connected and informed...A goal of mine for this school year is to be more inclusive to the parents of my students. By now, you've become a real fixture in your child's traditional education. You check assignment books, have continual communication with the classroom teacher, help with homework, etc...But I think many parents feel at a loss in their child's music education, specifically my class. My goal isn't to teach the parents how to play the instruments with their children (although, wouldn't that be so great!!!) But I want to eliminate the experience that most families have in that they really only think about or feel informed about the band experience at concert time.
Some of you tech-savvy parents and students have already happened upon the page on my wikispace titled, "Pictures and Recordings of my Students." There are no pictures or recordings of my students on this page for privacy reasons. My intention was to set up a community on Teacher Tube that was an invitation only and password required type of thing so that I can post video and audio recordings and pictures of my students. I've decided not to use the Teacher Tube format because it is not very user-friendly and it's SO slow! I've created another, private PBworks site. I'm still getting approval from the administration, but I am optimistic that I will be ready to get it going in the next week! (fingers crossed!) Look for a note to come home about this soon!
As always, let me know if you ever have any questions or concerns! Have a great week!
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