Welcome to Spinning Hills General Music Class! DUE DATE: Parents/Guardians: Please fill this out completely and return to Mrs. Naill by the next music class Today's Date_______________ My next music class is on Child's First & Last Name________________________________________ Music Class_____ Grade Level_____ We have read and understand the expectations of the music classroom. We, my child and I, will work together to encourage a good work attitude throughout the year as many new ideas are introduced. SIGN HERE _______________________________________________ Please fill out the form below by printing. PARENT/GUARDIAN #1 PARENT/GUARDIAN #2 Name Name Relationship to Student Relationship to Student Cell Phone # Cell Phone # Home # Home # Work # Work # E-mail E-mail If needed, can I contact you during the school day? How & when is the best way to contact you? How & when is the best way to contact you? __________________________________ __________________________________ Is there anything outstanding or special about your child that you would like me to know? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Spinning Hills General Music Class! DUE DATE: What is General Music? General Music is an exciting class that learns about many different parts and types of music. What will we be doing in General Music? We will study a wide range of subjects that deal directly and indirectly with music. We will sing, read, play instruments, write, draw and interpret, share feelings, dance and move to many different styles of music from different time periods in history. We can have the opportunity to use the piano lab and the computer lab for some of our projects. We will be following the standards for music as stated by the State of Ohio. What is expected of me in General Music? I expect the student to participate in everything we do in class. This is at least 50% of the grade! Participation progress can be tracked through Class Dojo. I do not expect you to be a great singer, dancer, artist, or writer, but I DO expect a best effort and an open mind. We will be experiencing many new things this year. Everything is a part of learning. The more knowledge you gain the better student you can be in music and your other classes. Knowledge is Power! Participation, Quizzes, Homework, Classroom Assignments The Participation grade is a daily grade based on the student's behavior, attitude, preparedness, and effort. Participation can be tracked through Class Dojo. Contact Mrs. Naill for your code and sign up FREE Students may also be given written work and evaluations to reinforce musical concepts. It is always important to come prepared to learn with the needed materials and a learning attitude. Computer Lab Curriculum We will use the computer lab for part of our music curriculum. This uses a software that teaches basic musical concepts and allows the students to learn at their own pace. Students will need to pass off certain levels. The final grade for their effort on the computer lab curriculum will be posted in the 4th quarter. It is much easier to hear the computer lessons if each student has a set of their own headphones/ear buds. There are a limited number of headphones/earbuds for general use. It is suggested to bring your own, if you don’t want to share earbuds with everyone. *OPTIONAL headphones for personal use Dollar stores often carry sets for $1.00!! 1. *1 pair earbuds/headphones with 1/8” jack (3.5 mm) Headphones should be turned in having been opened (out of package) and stored in a ziplock bag. Paper inside the ziplock bag should have the student’s MUSIC FIRST and LAST name and Music class period clearly written. CLASS PERIOD These will be returned to your child at the end of the year. If a student withdraws before the end of the school year, it is the student's responsibility to get their headphones before leaving Spinning Hills. REQUIRED SUPPLY LIST: 2. 3. 4. One 1” 3-ring binder with pockets or a clipboard with a folder 1-2 large EXPO dry erase marker, black (Classroom Supply) GIRLS: 12-24 #2 pencils (Classroom Supply) BOYS: Box of tissues Welcome to Spinning Hills General Music Class! Mrs. Naill's Classroom Expectations Students should participate to the best of their ability in everything we do. Students should learn and sing using good posture and solid eye contact. Students should control themselves and their noises so as not to distract others from learning. Students should follow the school wide behavior plan and treat others and the equipment/supplies with respect. M.U.S.I.C. Make good choices Use kind words Show respect Involve yourself Care for our room C.L.A.S.S Come prepared Learn on Purpose Allow Others to Learn Spit Out Your Gum (in the trash) Stay Focused and Try Hard PLEASE SEE OTHER SIDE FOR IMPORTANT SUPPLY INFORMATION Please review the expectations of this class together as a family. Fill out the form on next page and return to Mrs. Naill by the next music class period. Feel free to contact me through CLASSDOJO or via E-mail (dawn.naill@madriverschools.org) or by calling the school at 259-6635 x5303. I look forward to working with your child this year! Please send me an E-mail with your name and your child’s name, along with which music class they’re in so I can add you to my contacts. Thank you, Dawn Naill Welcome to Spinning Hills General Music Class! DATE CONTACT/RELATIONSHIP NUMBER METHOD __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email __Note __ Person __Phone __Email PURPOSE