Week of March 8, 2020

Dear Students and Families,
I hope you had a restful weekend. As we go into this school and work week, please remember to check the CDC guidelines regularly, keep informed and stay calm and vigilant as we are all aware.
We will cover several composer units this week, learning about Spanish composer de Falla and German composer L.W. Beethoven. Grades 2-4 will work on Mass selections for St. Patrick's Day.
Grades 5-8 will cover composer units and practice recorder flutes further while developing ear training and sight reading skills.
Have a great and safe week, everyone.


PLEASE VIEW THE LESSON PLAN HERE

Mrs. Alma Micic

Sacramental class song assignments

STUDENTS IN SACRAMENTAL CLASS:
Please review the following selections for Sunday Mass:

-“From Ashes to the Living Font” https://youtu.be/7jWvfYMd9ro
-“‘Tis Good, Lord to Be Here” https://youtu.be/-HexN-t9VWk
“One Communion of Love” https://youtu.be/LMGlvcgDzac
-“Sing Praise to Our Creator” https://youtu.be/POS67RDqSu8

Week of March 1, 2020

PLEASE VIEW THE LESSON PLAN HERE

Dear Students and Parents,
We have begun our Music from Around the World units with various grades, introducing traditional music and instruments from various countries.
This week we will utilize various percussion instruments in all grades, and Grades 1-3 will start basic piano skills.
Students in Sacramental program will begin rehearsing choir selections for Mass each week, please check back here during the week for a list of songs assigned by Ms. Jane, our Cantor.
Have a wonderful week and please read the main page of blog for important dates and announcement.


Ms. Alma Micic

Week of February 23, 2020

I hope everyone had a great weekend.
This week we shall continue learning more about Jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. We will also learn about contemporary classical musicians such as Bela Bartok who greatly influenced modern music as we know it today.
From drum circle exercises to "hot potato" musical game, we will utilize our percussion instruments according to age during music class.
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, and we will be busy rehearsing the musical program selected with our multi-grade choir. We look forward to seeing you at Mass, 10:30am on February 26.
On Friday we will celebrate African American heritage with student presentations at 9am.
Have a wonderful week, and please read more details regarding what we will be learning this week in the lesson plan link below.
Alma Micic, music teacher

PLEASE VIEW THE LESSON PLAN HERE

Class Presentations 

Friday February 28, 2020

9:00 AM 

Parents Welcome 

School Auditorium 

Wednesday February 26, 2020

Distribution of Ashes

6:30 AM - Service in Spanish

9:00 AM Service in Spanish

10:30 AM School Mass in English

6:00 PM - Mass in Spanish

7:30 PM Mass in Spanish 

Week of February 17, 2020

Dear Parents and Students of OLQM,
I hope you had a restful long weekend.
This week we will explore the rich cultural  and musical heritage of African American History Month, focusing on the ultimate American art form, Jazz. We will explore all the ways Jazz has influenced the music we love, and learn some songs especially written for younger children such as the opus of the great American composer Louis Jordan as well as Duke Ellington. These musical giants overcame incredible obstacles and succeeded as artists, business entrepreneurs, orchestra leaders and promoters of equal rights all in the face of segregation and intimidation they suffered during their lifetimes.
PLEASE VIEW THE LESSON PLAN HERE
Have a wonderful week and I hope you will continue to be inspired by these incredible individuals that crafted the culture- art, music, literature and science- as we know it today.

DUKE ELLINGTON, COMPOSER, PIANIST, BANDLEADER

LANGSTON HUGHES, POET

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, SCIENTIST AND INVENTOR

ELLA FITZGERALD, VOCALIST AND BANDLEADER

Week of February 10, 2020

PLEASE VIEW THE LESSON PLAN HERE

This week two Valentine’s Day music presentations will take place in our auditorium:
On Tuesday, Feb 11 the Pre-K For All classes will perform at 9am, and Pre-K 1 and 2 will be featured at 10am.
On Wednesday, Feb 12, Kindergarten and 1st grade will present at 9am.
We are looking forward to seeing parents joining us in the audience for these events.
Please remember that on Thursday, 2/13 and Friday 2/14 the school will be closed per our calendar.
Have a wonderful week!

Week of February 2, 2020

Dear Student and Parents,
I hope you had a lovely weekend. There are several important events this week so please make sure you check the blog regularly.
Have a great week!
Ms. Alma Micic
Music Teacher

PLEASE VIEW THE LESSON PLAN HERE

Monday February 3rd

Feast of St. Blaise 

Prayer Service 9:00 AM 

Blessing of Throats

Honors Assembly following prayer service.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2020

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY TRIP GRADES 3, 4 AND 5

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2020

GRADUATION PICTURE DAY

February 7, 2020

12:00 noon dismissal 

Faculty Meeting 

PreK For All Program 

Dismissal at 3:15 PM 

After School Program will be in session.