Wolverine Weekly
Sibley East Elementary April 24-28, 2023
Band Info for 5th Grade
5th Grade Students & Families:
I am in the process of meeting with Mr. Thompson’s 5th Grade Music classes during the month of April to introduce myself and answer questions about the band program.
The senior high band will also be putting on a fun concert for the elementary students on May 5th at 9:00AM. Students will have the opportunity to hear and learn about the band program from the senior high students.
Students will be taking a tour of the Middle/High School building in May, and at that time, they will be given the option to sign up for band or choir, or both. If students register for band, they will also select what instrument they plan to play on the form.
Your choices are Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion (if you have two years of private piano lessons).
Options for obtaining an instrument:
1. Music Mart Lease To Own Program - visit website www.themusicmart.biz to learn more about this program. Orders for instruments and supplies will be done online this year.
• We will have our virtual instrument display with Jeremy from The Music Mart via Google Meet on Thursday, May 11th at 6:00PM. I will send the link via email to parents. Jeremy will explain the lease to own program and help you order supplies at this meeting.
2. You already have an instrument from a family member, relative or friend that you want to use. Great! I just ask that we send those instruments in to The Music Mart or other reputable instrument repair store to get evaluated. Often times if the instrument has sat un-played for a period of time, it needs some work to get it into good playing condition.
3. Buy an instrument outright. This is an option that some choose. If you are considering this, please email me with the information on the instrument you are considering. We want to make sure it’s going to be an instrument that is from a reputable manufacturer. Sometimes instruments purchased online look like a great deal, but they aren’t ones of good quality.
4. Use a school instrument. I have some school instruments available to rent for a yearly fee, but availability is limited, and you may not be able to get your first choice.
We will be using Essential Elements Book 1 for the lesson book and for full group band. That book, and a music stand for at home practice will also need to be purchased along with reeds for woodwind players.
Summer Lessons
I anticipate summer lessons being scheduled for 4 Weeks –
Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 31st, Week of August 7th. This is a tentative schedule at this point.
These lessons will take place in person in the high school band room. Each student will have a weekly 30 minute lesson. Parents are invited too. Once I have the band roster established, I will create and send the schedule out to everyone.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at jim.callahan@sibleyeast.org or call at 507-964-8265.
Sincerely,
Jim Callahan MS/HS Band Instructor
Math MCA Testing
Swing into Spring/Brain Break Event
A special thank you to the PCO, family/community volunteers, NHS students, and school staff for hosting this experience for the students. What a blast!
Snack Cart Sponsorship
Tripod Survey: Grade 3-5
Our school is participating in a research study as part of an Education Innovation Research grant from the U.S. Department of Education. As part of the study, 3rd-8th grade students in our school district will take a 30-minute online survey from Tripod during their reading or math class. The survey will take place the week of May 1st.
A letter about the survey was sent home with 3rd-5th grade students last week. If you do not want your student to participate, please fill out the bottom of the letter and have your student return it to their teacher. If you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to amanda.feterl@sibleyeast.org for additional information
PCO Chalk Walk Event
Grades K-2 Spring Concert
Family Character Dares
Each Family Character Dare offers parents, guardians, and families the opportunity to engage in challenges designed to increase connection and conversation at home. These Dares also provide students with more opportunities to practice PurposeFull People habits discussed in class.
Wolverine PRIDE Prize Wheel
Contact Information
Email: amanda.feterl@sibleyeast.org
Website: www.sibleyeast.org
Location: 625 Harvey Drive, Gaylord, MN, USA
Phone: (507)237-5511