Finishing 1st 9 weeks and Yo Che Fest

Lights, Camera, Action... It is time to get the show on the road and finish up this 1st 9 weeks.  The end of the first 9 weeks is almost here...just 1 week left.  I have had a blast this first 9 weeks and I think we have gotten off to a great start.  6th grade band is sounding better everyday.  The 7th Grade Band is doing great with some players even being higher chairs than some 8th graders, and the 8th grade band has a wonderful sound that is getting better each rehearsal.  I am so pleased with the progress that the bands have made.  Now on with this last week of the 1st 9 weeks!

Yo Che Fest, the York Chester Music and Arts Festival, is this Saturday, October 27th from 12-4pm on the front lawn of the school.  7th and 8th Grade bands will participate along with our jazz band.  The chorus at York Chester will go on also.  The York Chester groups will go on about 12pm.  There will be professional groups, church groups, dance groups, and much more at the festival.  The Beta Club will be in charge of games and there will be sidewalk chalk for young attendees.  The event is free just bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the entertainment.  Concessions will be sold.  We do need parent volunteers, so please let us know if you can help out.

Since this is the last week of the 1st 9weeks, it is time to wrap up all of our work.  If your student has an assignment to retake it must be done by this Friday.  Students are allowed to retake any assignment as many times as they would like.  Practice Charts, which are part of all students homework grade, are due Friday.  7th & 8th Grade students should be practicing 20 minutes a night and 6th Grade students should be practicing 10 minutes a night.  Students should record their practice on their Practice Charts, which parents should sign every week.  Only students who qualify for their Band Karate Belts are eligible for an "A" in the class.  The first 9 weeks assignments for belts are due by this Friday.

This a great time to be a Cougar!  Let's finish this 9 weeks strong, and Come on out this Saturday, October 27, from 12-4pm for the 2012 Yo Che Fest.  GO COUGARS!