Welcome Back To Music

Mrs. Lynn Maletick and Mr. Michael Maletick return as music teachers for the eighth year at Bristow Run.

Mrs. Maletick is the director of the Panther Chorus and works with general music classes for Grades K thru 5.

Mr. Maletick is the instructor for the fifth grade strings classes and also works with fifth grade string students at 3 other schools every day-Alvey, Tyler and Mountain View El.

Class Scheduling

Bristow Run is on a six day rotation for encore classes. Your students will come to music once every six school days. The music time is 45 minutes for all students in grades 1 thru 5.

K students attend music once every other rotation and meet for 45 minutes.

DONATIONS

Over 900 students visit the music rooms each week. Donations of hand sanitizer and tissues would be appreciated.

FOLDERS

I would like all general music students in grades 3 thru 5 to have a two pocket folder for general music class. Students may use their music folder from last year.

MUSIC MISSION STATEMENT

Music is an integral part of humanity and is therefore an essential part of education. It serves as a vehicle for enjoyment and personal expression through which cultural heritage is passed on to each generation. Every student will have opportunities to perform, create, investigate, and connect music of many cultures, styles, and historical periods.

Through music education, our students will obtain skills necessary to develop and use their musical creativity and talent to the fullest of their capabilities. This will enrich their lives and the lives of others as they share their music. As they study music, students will learn to think, solve problems and communicate as they work toward a common goal. The knowledge of music empowers students to contribute to society and to respect and appreciate cultural similarities and differences.

In The Classroom

K and First grade classes have all enjoyed the book Froggy Plays in the Band by Jonathan London.

Second grade students have been reading the book: My Family Plays Music by Judy

Cox. Students have been looking at the percussion instruments played by the girl in the book.

Third, Fourth and Fifth grade general music students all read the Constitution Rap and classes have been viewing a video on the story of our National Anthem-The Star Spangled Banner.

This year the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) is promoting the National Anthem agenda.

Fifth Grade Strings

Mr. Maletick is pleased with the participation this year in the program. 62 students are currently registered. Several cellos are still available for school rental if anyone is interested.

PANTHER CHORUS

Fifth graders who have turned in participation forms will begin practice on Monday October 3 from 3:45—5:00 .

Fourth graders interested in joining chorus must return their audition form no later than October 7.