Students are certainly fortunate to have
such a rich learning opportunity.
It has made (my students) realize that you need to learn the
basics of a subject and then build on that learning.
(My students) realize that practice and determination are important.
Ms. Hall,
Bubb School, Grade 4
(The music) lessons have provided connections or reinforcement
of other content such as social studies and language arts.
Ms. Pollling,
Bubb School, Grade 4
They enjoy singing everyday!
Ms. Jensen, Landels School, Grade 4
I do think that they enjoyed and learned more musically from a trained
music teacher.
Ms. Milos,
Landels School, Kindergarten
This program helps to develop good listening skills. The students
have learned a lot about rhythm and beat and musical notes. They also
learned to follow directions. The second language learners have developed
more English.
We are very fortunate to have this program in our schools. I hope it
will continue in the future.
Ms. Denue,
Landels School, Grade 2
Extremely motivating. Students were enthusiastic and looked forward
to “music class” every week. It’s wonderful to provide
such high quality structured lessons.
Ms. Hernandez,
Landels School, Kindergarten
(My students) are loving the ability to read music. They see the connection
to all learning.
Ms. Leiser,
Castro School, Grade 2
It is beyond a doubt, one of the best enhancements we have in our
programs and one of the most rewarding programs for our students.
Ms. Marshall,
Castro School, Grade 1
(The music program) has had a very positive impact. Music has hooked
certain students into learning in the classroom.
Ms. Enos,
Castro School, Grade 3
The students have a very positive attitude about music. They love having
the keyboard as an option for what to do when finished with other
work. It is highly motivating.
The children really enjoy themselves. Music is so important and I truly
appreciate having someone so knowledgeable and passionate about music
to share it with my class. … Thank you!
Ms. West,
Bubb School, Grade 2
Many (students) sing while working. Many have joined Chorus. I try
to do more singing (in class). Thank you for a great year.
Mr. Franklin,
Bubb School, Grade 1
I was pretty impressed with the musical vocabulary and concepts that
my students learned and remembered. They have acquired vocabulary which
they have applied in other subject areas like math.
Ms. Mc Nally,
Slater School, Grade K/1
My students have been able to connect the music (that is) presented
to the tunes they listen to everyday of their lives. I am pleased to
see them mature so.
Ms. Kashat,
Slater School, Grade 5
(My students) have been able to make connections across curriculums
through the music education and appreciation. In addition, some students
have engaged in musical activities on their own as in joining Band
and Chorus.
Ms. Karzian–Banos,
Slater School, Grade 5
The students are enthusiastic about playing (the recorder) and a few
students wrote and practiced their own song!
Ms. Cotter,
Castro School, Grade 4
(The students) believe singing and reading are separate – so
they are enjoying reading their songs without even knowing they are
working on reading.
Ms. Wilson,
Slater School, Grade 2
For the first time in several years, my class really looked forward
to music! ? The way (the teacher) introduced different musical styles
was great, CD’s, videos – the kids loved it and in turn
they brought appropriate music to share, some from home – others
from the public library.
Ms. Campbell,
Slater School, Grade 3
Students will sing songs on their own during work time if a song relates
to a theme or topic they are studying or working on.
(The music class) is fun and involved. Students look forward to it
weekly. Concerts are always a success!
Ms. Meyer,
Huff School, Kindergarten
Students were given a great opportunity to learn, to rehearse, to
follow directions, and perform in a grade level music performance.
I was pleased with the level of effort and expectations preparing for
the performance. The outcome was successful.
Ms. Natale,
Monta Loma School, Grade 1
Our students enjoy music so much that we often use “practicing” as
a reward. We believe music has helped the students in many ways different
ways – memory skills, discipline, working together and the songs
often teach valuable information and lessons.
Ms. Miller and Ms. Torres, Santa Rita School, Kindergarten
(My students) have developed better listening skills and memorization
of song words has increased their ability to retain other types of
information.
Ms. Goforth,
Santa RIta School, Kindergarten
Their final performance was so very well done! My class left their
performance feeling very proud of themselves!
Ms. Jentsch,
Monta Loma School. Grade 2
Thanks for all of your
support for Slater! It makes
a difference–
Dr. Nicki Smith,
Principal, Slater School
I’m sold on this program.
Steve Peck,
Principal, Santa Rita School
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