Welcome to the Wonderful World of Lake Ridge Music!
I'm gonna sing, sing, sing!
I'm gonna shout, shout, shout!
I'm gonna sing! I'm gonna shout for Lake Ridge School!
When the doors are opened wide I will walk inside with pride!
I'm gonna sing! I'm gonna shout for Lake Ridge School!
Welcome back to a wonderful new year in Lake Ridge Music! HAPPY SCHOOL YEAR, 2012-2013!! As I watched our fabulous students coming in the front door on our first day I was amazed with the number of new faces! I really have my job cut-out for me learning all of the new names!!
The Lake Ridge Singers and Rhythm on the Ridge will begin rehearsals during the week of August 20. We have 2 wonderful groups of Lake Ridge Musicians who are so dedicated that they come to rehearsals at 7:45 (AM!) on their designated days! These two performance groups are open to ANY student, boy or girl, in grades 3 and 4. If your child rides the bus to school you will need to think about alternate transportation (maybe a carpool) on rehearsal days. You will have an opportunity to hear their Fall/Winter Performance at the December 11 PTA meeting. Parents/Guardians, look for an information letter/performance contract to be coming home beginning Thursday, August 9. FYI...Rhythm on the Ridge rehearses on M-W-F/7:45-8:10 and Lake Ridge Singers rehearse on T-Th/7:45-8:10. Remember, "If you are on time, you are late." Don't know what this means? Ask a member of either group!
Every grade level has the opportunity to perform for a PTA meeting sometime during the school. A performance schedule will appear very soon on this Quia web-site. Why every grade/every year? I feel that it very important for children to learn from an early age that being in front of a crowd is NOTHING to be afraid of. It is not just about "being in a Musical"...it is about building self-confidence!
A letter of participation is sent home to parents and/or guardians at least 6 weeks before a scheduled performance. It is very IMPORTANT that these letters be returned as soon as possible so that speaking parts and/or singing solos can be assigned. There is a "mail box" outside the music room door for your child's convenience in returning his/her letter. I encourage each student to take on this important RESPONSIBILITY rather than asking the classroom teacher to collect the letters. They have enough paperwork to deal with without adding mine to the pile! Thank you for YOUR help and encouragement to the students as well.
I look forward to meeting our New Lake Ridge families and reconnecting with those families who have been with us for a while. If you ever have any questions about what happens in music do not hesitate to ask. You can call me at 610-6030, ext. 3024. My planning period is 8:15-9:15. If you call after this time I will be involved with teaching your child. Please leave a voice-mail message if I do not answer. If you would prefer, you may send me an e-mail at baldwinl@jcschools.org.
Keep a song in your heart!
Leanna Baldwin (aka, Mrs. B)
Lake Ridge Music
When the doors are open wide I will walk inside with pride!
I'm gonna sing,I'm gonna shout for Lake Ridge School!
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