WL Miller will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 24th-October 30th. Red Ribbon Week brings millions of students together across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and bullying. It is the largest, most visible prevention awareness campaign observed in the United States.
Please help to support your child's awareness this week by having them participate in all of the fun and educational activities at school.
Monday-Red Ribbon Week Pencil Give Away
Tuesday-Wear RED Day
Wednesday-Information Day
Thursday-"Sock It To Drugs" crazy socks and sticker day
Friday- No Bullying Speech

Interesting Article!

https://musiceducationworks.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/a-childs-brain-develops-faster-with-exposure-to-music/

Chorus-Fest 2016

6 Sixth Grade students will be representing our school at the annual PMEA Chorus-Fest, April 29th at Hughesville HS! Here are some videos of the songs they are singing. I'm sharing these for those students (so they can practice) - but anyone else is welcome to enjoy them too!

Kusimama

Bile Them Cabbage Down

Hope Is A Hidden Star

I Am His Child

The Busiest Composers

Penny Lane (This is a slightly different arrangement but so far the closest I could find...)

Make A Joyful Noise (SATB version - follow your part and ignore the tenor/bass)

Jump Rope for Heart 2016

For the 9th year in a row, Warren L. Miller Elementary School is participating in the Jump Rope for Heart event which is coordinated by the American Heart Association. Our school holds a Jump Rope for Heart event in February for all students in grades K-6 during all regularly scheduled PE classes. During this event, students have the opportunity to practice jumping in a variety of ways. Students learn how to turn a long rope, jump an individual rope, practice with Chinese jump ropes and even create jumping obstacle courses. Students are also reminded that jumping is a great skill to learn and it's also a great activity to strengthen their own hearts.

Students have received an introduction letter and donation envelope for this years event. Students are encouraged to participate to raise funds if they are able and even join online if they have assistance. To check out our school's Jump Rope for Heart web page, visit: 

http://www.kintera.org/site/c.dkLRKbOWLjK4E/b.9278965/k.3A79/Home_NEW_2016.htm

Donations and envelopes are due back to Mr. Smith by:
 Friday, February 12, 2016.

Here are some of the thank you gifts for this year

Thank you for your participation in this year's event!

WLM Special Area Teachers BLOG!: Grades in Elementary Music!

With report cards coming out next week, I wanted to share this post I made last year regarding how I determine grades in elementary music classes...



WLM Special Area Teachers BLOG!: Grades in Elementary Music!: As a new teacher to this school, I wanted to share my thoughts on grading, as report cards are coming around, and parents will see grades in...

Cory Band coming to MU February 18th

The world famous "Cory Brass Band" will be performing at Mansfield University on February 18th! This is sure to be a great show. We've been talking about wind instruments and having an instrument of the week each week in our music classes, this week it was trombone. Here's the world-famous trombonist Wycliffe Gordon performing with the Cory band, in a a few excerpts I shared with the class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTQkTLKA8Pc

If you want to attend the concert, visit the following website...

http://music.mansfield.edu/

Use the discount code EMMFJAZZZ2016 to order your tickets!