CLASS UPDATE

Classes are going great. The 8^th grade is busy preparing music for Veterans Day and our Fall Concert. The 7^th grade is beginning to move through their method book, and the 6^th graders are beginning to play entire melodies. I would encourage each of you look at the homework page each night and see what we are working on in class. 7^th and 8^th grade parents make sure that your child is working on scales and mid-state music each night. I am enjoying each of your children and seeing the smiles on their face when they learn something new. Continue to encourage them to strive for greatness and they will be great!

WMS Band Homework Link

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

Our Magazine sale was very unsuccessful. I am concerned about the lack of funds for the program. We are in need of several instruments, music, paying instrumentalists to come in and give master classes for your children and other miscellaneous items that we have been able to provide in years past because of these fundraisers. I would also like to make the 8^th grade trip easier financially for all students. I do not feel that the magazine sale was very beneficial for us, which was a mistake on my part in selecting it. We have been approached about having a cookie dough sale in December. I would like to her from you on this issue. One of the parents suggested at Open House that I ask every student to donate money to the program, which I know is not possible for everyone, instead of fundraising. The level of opportunities provided for your child may decrease and I do not want that to happen. In the end, the final decision may be to cut back and I will be fine with that and still teach your child to the best of my abilities. I am open to any and all suggestions from you.