Mayfield Messenger

Message from Dr. Frischkorn

Good Evening Mayfield!

This past week was the Interim report time for students as well as an opportunity for Parent/Teacher Conferences. It was fantastic to see so many families participating in parent conferences either in-person here at Mayfield of using Zoom to speak with the teachers about their child's success. It really takes a village to help make our Mayfield Bobcats successful. The better the connection between our school and our families will significantly increase our students' success. We love working with the families!

Always Learning

Dr. Donald Frischkorn

Principal

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Congratulations to Our Vex Robotics Team on Competing in Their Competition Last Weekend

Our Mayfield Bobcat's VEX Robotics team competed last week in their first competition in two years! They have worked extremely hard on building their robots and learning how to complete the different challenges.

I also want to give a huge shoutout to our VEX Robotics coaches. Ms. Innamorato and Ms. Torres have spent hours supporting and guiding our students as they prepare for the competition.

Upcoming Assessment Schedule for Students

We have finished a significant amount of tests in the past three weeks. Students have completed CAM assessments in science, language arts, and math. Our English Language Learners have completed their WIDA Access assessment's reading and listening portion. Our ELL students will complete the writing and speaking portion on the WIDA Access assessment in the next couple of weeks.

Rising 6th Grade Registration

Our school counselors are about to begin the rising 6th-grade registration process for our current fifth-grade students. They will be presented with classes and chose their music class next school year. Please see below for an overview of the different courses, as well as the class your student chose. All students make a primary choice and an alternate or backup choice in the rare chance their primary option is not available. If you have questions or concerns about your student's choices, please see below for contact information for the Mayfield music teachers and the Mayfield school counselors.

General Music

· Students will explore historical and cultural music through listening and playing instruments within the classroom.

· There are no requirements to purchase an instrument or participate in after-school concerts.

Chorus (Chorus 6 or Advanced)

· Students will learn proper vocal techniques to develop their voices and basic music theory needed to read music.

· Students will be expected to sing as a team and as individuals in this class.

· Students must purchase a uniform participate in after-school rehearsals (activity bus provided) and evening concerts.

· To take Advanced Chorus, a student must be currently enrolled in and pass Chorus 5.

Band (Beginning or Advanced)

· Students will learn to play an instrument and basic music theory to read music.

· Instruments offered: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion.

· Students must purchase or rent an instrument and purchase necessary books and supplies for that instrument. There are school-owned instruments available to rent at a reduced fee. If cost is a barrier, there are waivers available.

· Students are expected to practice at home 20 minutes a day, five times a week.

· Students must purchase a uniform participate in after-school rehearsals (activity bus provided) and evening concerts.

· To take Advanced Band, a student must be currently enrolled in and pass Band 5.

Orchestra (Beginning or Advanced)

· Students will learn to play a string instrument and learn basic music theory to read music.

· Instruments offered: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

· Students must purchase or rent an instrument and purchase necessary books and supplies for that instrument. There are a limited number of school-owned instruments available to rent at a reduced fee. If cost is a barrier, there are waivers available.

· Students are expected to practice at home 20 minutes a day, five times a week.

· Students must purchase a uniform participate in after-school rehearsals (Activity bus provided) and evening concerts.

· To take Advanced Orchestra, a student must be currently enrolled in and pass Orchestra 5.

Student Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Student’s Music Choice: ________________________________________________________________

Student’s Alternate/Backup Music Choice: __________________________________________________

Ø If you have questions about the different music classes, please get in touch with the music teachers, Ms. Hellebuyck (Chorus), Mr. Souza (Band), or Mr. Tressler (Orchestra).

Ø If you have questions or concerns regarding your student's choices, don't hesitate to get in touch with the counselors:

o Mrs. Dutchess (Last Names A-D), (571) 377-6618, adutchess@mcpsva.org

o Mr. Vavrinak (Last Names E-L), (571) 377-6615, rvavrinak@mcpsva.org

o Ms. LaScola (Last Names M-Rh), (571) 377-6756, jlascola@mcpsva.org

o Ms. Thomasson (Last Names Ri-Z), (571) 377-6617, ethomasson@mcpsva.org