Excited for School? I AM!

Welcome back to school, 2011-2012! Here's an important and time sensitive announcement for families of fourth and fifth graders~

Are you thinking of having your 4th or 5th grader join chorus?  There is a parent informational meeting at Waubonsie Valley High School for you to attend on Wednesday, August 24, at 6:00-6:45pm.  It will include a short performace from high schoolers, testimonials from 3 of our very own FRY students, and a chance to meet the teacher of your child's choir. (That's me--Mrs. Whitney!) The short presentation is packed full of information about the chorus program not only at elementary school, but how it develops into middle school at Scullen and the Grammy Award winning high school programs like Waubonsie Valley that our school district is so proud of.

Please be aware, this presentation is also happening at Matea Valley and Neuqua Valley High Schools as well, so if you are unable to attend at Waubonsie, you can catch it at one of the other buildings that same night. 

Information about joining chorus will be coming home with your fourth or fifth grader the first two days of school. 

I hope to see you there!
Mrs. Whitney

And We're Back in 5....4....3...

Just two weeks to go everyone!  Are you ready for a brand new school year?  I AM!

As always, I've already been to school in early August making preparations for the new school year.  Selecting music, setting up the classroom, hanging posters, and getting the calendar ready for a musical year are all tasks I like to take on way before school begins.  I'm excited to see the children again-who have grown up a bit over the summer- and challenge them with new musical concepts.  And of course, I can't wait to meet our newest students, the Kindergarteners. The remind me of how it all begins... fresh, wide-eyed, and ready to take on the world.

I'll be seeing you on August 22nd,
Mrs. Whitney