Ford Music News – First Grade Dear First Grade Parents,
We have had a great first semester at Ford Elementary! I feel so lucky to be the new music teacher!
Evening in the Garden – Tuesday, May 1
Every Ford student (including yours) will be performing during our annual “Evening in the Garden”. This year’s program is called: Children of the World and includes folk songs from around the world. Please mark your calendar now so that your student can be a part of this wonderful event.
Tuesday, May 1 from 5:30–7:30 (rain date – Thursday, May 3)
Performing Arts Program
Thank you so much for your generous donations to the Cobb County Performing Arts Program. In March, the Capitol City Opera will be at Ford presenting its version of “Hansel & Gretel” and in May the Lisa Chyn Dance Duo will present a program entitled: “China through Dance”.
Three Piggy Opera
Your son/daughter has been working hard in music class this year and we would like to share a special presentation with you. You are invited to come watch (and even participate a little bit) as we share with you some activities we do in music class as well as our presentation of “The Three Piggy Opera”. All performances will take place in the music room at 1:15. Please have your student wear blue jeans and a solid color shirt on the day of their performance. We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, March 21 – Ms. Jones’ Class Thursday, March 22 – Ms. Edwards’ Class
Friday, March 23 – Ms. McMath’s Class Monday, March 26 – Ms. Beckett’s Class
Tuesday, March 27 – Ms. Jones/Hyde’s Class
Report Cards
During the 3rd nine weeks first grade students will be assessed in the following 2 areas: one, students will need to consistently perform call and response songs with accuracy and two, students need to able to read quarter and paired eighth notes and quarter rests using traditional notation.
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Sincerely,
Mr. Hurley
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