I am currently doing combined practices to prepare 2nd grade for the concert to be performed on Apri

On April 5-6 I traveled to Hartford, CT to attend the All-Eastern Division NAfME conference.This was a great opportunity to learn from many others and attend fantastic sessions on a variety of topics. 

On the April 2 professional day I met and collaborated with another music teacher from the county. We shared ideas and thoughts. 

On March 21 we took Pizazz to the all-county festival. We performed and listened to other groups perform. We received scores and feedback based on our performance from judges. 

I have participated in TIF PD twice a month, each for 3 hours. Each PD opportunity was a chance to grow and learn about new strategies, techniques, goals to incorporate into my instruction. 

I have participated in these twice a month. Once as an LT led meeting agenda and once as an encore team we created an agenda. 

I have participated in these once a month on Tuesdays after school. 

After auditioning about 30 5th graders, 6 were selected to participate in the all county elementary chorus at the Elementary arts festival. I've met with the students several times at Fountaindale after school. We also have two all county rehearsals in the evening. The concert is on November 8 at 7:00pm.

Sent home on 10/23 about the November 20, 2012 Rock and Roll Forever concert.  Speaking part letters were also sent home to confirm students with speaking parts.

July 23-25 I had the opportunity to attend the Elementary Music Conference with Artie Almeida and Denise Gagne. This was a great opportunity to learn new ideas and methods for teaching music! What a great opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of elementary music.