Week of September 22

Dear OLQM Students and Families,
This week I will introduce the third grade to block flutes/ recorders and each will receive their own recorder with a case and cleaning rod. Please note that these instruments will be kept in the music room and sent home once a week for cleaning. I am excited to show the students a new instrument, and we will also begin to learn basics of sight reading of notes using the smart board.
In upper grades we will continue with new repertoire for block flute, as well as preparations for several upcoming events which will feature choral music- Hispanic Heritage month as well as Feast of St Francis for which we are preparing a beautiful music program.
Younger students will be using percussion instruments this week, participating in rhythm games which are wonderful for further developing fine coordination and detail oriented focus in many fields in other subjects.
Please note that following instructions and being respectful towards peers and teachers is the most important foundation for  marks/grades in my class. You will begin seeing marks/grades that correspond to that standard.
Please review he lesson plan for this upcoming week if you would like to find out the details of our musical endeavors.



PLEASE VIEW THE LESSON PLAN HERE


Mrs. Alma Micic

Week of September 15

Dear Students and Families of OLQM,
I hope you had a nice weekend. Here are some reminders for this week:

NWEA MAP testing will begin this week and continue until September 26th.

The testing will be administered for all students in 

grades K-8.

The Student Information System, formerly known as Cornerstone, is now called Educate.

Parents will be able to view their child's grade book beginning September 23rd.

Please note that the grades for Music Education will be based mostly on students participation and respect for the classroom dynamic. If your child wishes to join the school choir they can do so by auditioning during their regular music period /class at OLQM.

Choral pieces featured this week : "All To Thee", "I Surrender All", " Morning Has Broken".

Have a wonderful week!

PLEASE VIEW THE LESSON PLAN HERE

Alma Micic

Week of September 9, 2019

WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
I hope you had a wonderful summer.
We are all excited about this brand new school year of learning.
This week in grades 7-8 we will learn how to use Garage Band, a program for making music using real instrument samples.
Grades 5-6 will review classical composers W.A. Mozart and J. Haydn, as well as J.S.Bach.
On Thursday, 9/12, we will have Mass, parents are welcome. 
Grades 2-4 will be featured chorus singers for the Mass and will be practicing the selections dedicated to the Virgin Mary " Immaculate Mary", " Sing of Mary".

We will continue to support the students through Success Maker.
Younger grades, 1,K and PreK classes will explore songs about seasons, bilingual hello and goodbye songs as well as movement and music routines.
For a detailed lesson plan please click HERE

Have a wonderful week!
Alma Micic
Music Teacher

WEEK OF JUNE 16

Dear Students and Parents,

I hope you have had a relaxing and fruitful long weekend. 

This week we have many exciting events, please see the schedule below:

Moving Up Ceremonies and Graduations

June 18, 2019 - PreK -1 @ 10:00 AM  

Mrs. Fundora's Class

June 19, 2019 - PreK -2 @ 10:00

Mrs. Rodriguez's Class 

June 20, 2019 - Kindergarten Classes @ 10:00 AM

Ms. Ocasio and Ms. Sanchez's Classes   

For a full lesson plan, please click on the link HERE

Week of June 9

Dear Students and Families,
I hope you had a great weekend!
This week we will have our Doughnuts With Dad presentation. The schedule is as follows:

June 13, 2019 

9:00 AM - PreK -1 and PreK -2

10:00 AM - PreK For All Classes

11:00 AM - Grades Kindergarten and First 

As the end of school year approaches we are also preparing an exciting musical program for the Graduations and Moving Up Ceremonies.
We hope you can join us!
The students have been working very hard and they sound amazing!,

Please view the lesson plan here https://www.planbookedu.com/s/QJJ3R
Have a wonderful week!

Ms. Alma Micic

Third Grade recorder flute assignment

please review the following:

Mary Had A Little Lamb
https://youtu.be/Z1XfslOWXzI

Suo Gan ( warm up)
https://youtu.be/KpJdu2U-6Xo

Hot Cross Buns
https://youtu.be/m4xdxlGc5Fo

Week of June 2nd, 2019

This week we will continue with preparations for our Father's Day event, "Doughnuts With Dad' which will take place in the school auditorium on June 13. At different times, PreK1,2,3,4 and 5 as well as K1,2 and 1st grade will give a performance in honor of upcoming Father's Day.
8th grade is practicing the Graduation Mass songs, and the remaining upper grades are reviewing various composer studies as well as improving their music theory knowledge and recorder flute playing.
Please view the entire weekly lesson plan, with many more details HERE

Have a wonderful week!
Please check for updates throughout to find out about specific assignments if any.
Ms. Alma Micic
Music Faculty