Fulton Middle School Explo Classes
Team FMS: Together, We Can! - October 5, 2015
Welcome to our EXPLO Team Newsletter!
We had a great turn out at Parent/Student/Teacher conferences on Wednesday! If you were unable to make it, you can still come this week on Wednesday, October 7 from 3:30-7. We hope to see you there!
Mrs. Schmitz
Sixth grade is learning about the history of Pop Art including artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. They are working on creating their own Pop Art design inspired by Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans, and subjects from popular culture today.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at cschmitz@fulton58.org
Thank you.
Ms. Glynn and Ms. Neudecker
8th Grade Wire choir is working on chord progressions with measured music as well as reading tablature. Students are working on compositions using chords we have learned so far After compositions are finished we will be playing them in class. We will begin working on music for our concert on Tuesday October 20th this week. Wire Choir T-shirts will be in soon, exact prices will be given upon delivery.
7th Grade Band has been working on counting rhythms in cut time, and counting 16th note combinations. Students should make sure that they are bringing their instrument and ALL of their music to class. This band is working diligently to prepare for their concert on Tuesday October 20.
7th Grade Wire Choir has been working on reading and playing chord progressions as well as reading music in tablature. Music for the concert on Tuesday October 20th will be chosen soon. Wire choir t-shirts will be in soon, exact amounts will be given upon delivery.
6th Grade Band has been working learning their first five notes. 6th graders will also be making flash cards to help them recognize notes names along with fingerings and slide positions, which will result in having a written test over flashcards and simple rhythms. Students should be taking their instruments home to practice for their very first concert on Tuesday October 20th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at either sglynn@fulton58.org or kneudecker@fulton58.org. We are both available for tutoring upon request, we split our time between the middle and high school. Your child will need to let us know the day before they want to stay so we can make arrangements. We are looking forward to a great year!
Thank you!
Ms. Lehman and Dr. Moebes
Hornet Singers have been learning the basics of what a successful choir rehearsal looks like and how that benefits the ensemble. We have been preparing for our Fall Fine Arts Night coming up in October with our theme or "River Songs". Choir polos will be ordered and purchased for $13.00 ($15.00 2X and bigger) once finalized. Make sure you are getting your khaki pants, black socks, and black shoes so we can look our best on stage.
8th grade Arts Alive has been exploring the world of orchestral instruments and will complete this study very soon. We have been diving into the different instrument families and even had a student demonstration on the cello!
If you ever have any questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact me at llehman@fulton58.org.
Hornet Pride Choir (7th grade) is diligently preparing the Fall Concert, scheduled for late October. We will be singing in English and Japanese! We are also excited to showcase three students in specials roles: 1 as a percussionist, 1 vocal soloist, and 1 dancer.
6th grade Arts Alive has completed our study of notation. We are practicing rhythm identification this week. We are also starting a new unit of singing material! For this, we will sing in Latin, and work on singing in 2-part and 3-part rounds.
Please feel free to contact me any time! bmoebes@fulton58.org.
Mrs. Bailey
Coach Youse
6th Grade rotations will begin in with Coach Masek's classes starting October 13 and ending November 24. Students will need to bring a 3-prong folder, ChromeBooks and a pencil each day.
8th Grade will continue our study of sexually transmitted infections and cover types of contraception with an emphasis on teenagers practicing abstinence.
Please feel free to contact me at myouse@fulton58.org if you have any questions or concerns. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @healthyfms and sign up for text reminders by texting @youse(child's hour and day) to 81010. So if your child has health on B days during 7th hour text @youse7b to the number 81010.
Coach Masek, Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse
7th and 8th grade unit tests Oct. 1 and Oct. 2
Windmiller 6th grade: Soccer
Masek 6th grade: Softball
Youse 6th grade: Flag Football
6th grade unit tests Oct. 2
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