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Week of September 25

9/23/2017

GRADES
Grades are now finalized. Any errors can be fixed for the next grading period.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week’s assignment is the first of our music history assignments. You will find it on Classmarker on Monday.

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
Have you been selling mattresses? Don't forget to put your referrals down then follow up with them: http://tinyurl.com/lhsmattress I want to see YOUR name on the referral list! I will give you 2 XCR points per name per name on the referral list....and 10 XCR points per name that buys a mattress!

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER: ENTERTAINMENT
The link will come out via SignUpGenius this week for our entertainers. If you are interested, sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-mattress. All performers must perform for me Tuesday or Wednesday at lunch next week.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Back to School Night is THURSDAY! Get 10 XCR points for your grade if your parent/guardian attends!

SKIRT HEMMING: CHORAL UNION
Girls in Choral Union: some of you need to get your skirt hemmed. I must cut them in preparation for that on Friday after school. If you are one of those people, I will tell you in class.

ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
This week you will be receiving your first account statement. Be sure to stay on top of your account so that you aren't surprised in May.

IT'S FALL DECORATION TIME!
Time to get the room ready for the first of the holiday seasons...and first up is Halloween! If you want to deck the hall with me, come on Friday at 4 pm. Community service/work hours possibility!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Tickets are now on sale for the main Music Booster fundraiser of the year. Click on this link to see the schedule and buy tickets: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

LISTENINGS
Even if you are absent, you are expected to keep up on your listening assignments. There is a page on this site where you can listen to any missed examples. Click here to go there now. Remember, blogging is worth 20% of your grade. Make sure you get it done.

The next blog grading will take place on Friday, 10/13.

MISSING WORK
For all those with missing homework, you will be assigned lunch detention with me on Wednesdays. Missing homework is not acceptable, especially when assignments generally take less than 10 minutes to complete.

SHIRTS & PERFORMANCE ATTIRE
The costs for shirts are listed below. Bring your payment on or before Monday, 9/25 and deduct $1 per shirt:
Per 1 Bellissima: $13.85 shirt, $25.65 sweatshirt
Per 2 Men: $13.60 shirt, $15.75 sweatshirt
Per 3 Women: $17.35 shirt, $27.10 sweatshirt
Per 4 Estetica: $17.05 shirt, $23.55 sweatshirt
Per 5 Chamber: $14.25 shirt, $25.25 sweatshirt
Per 6 Choral Union: $9.75 shirt, $24.75 sweatshirt

The costs for performance attire will be distributed this week. Pay your tux or dress balance in full by Friday, September 29 and deduct $10!

Returning men: make sure you try on your shirt and that it still fits.

TISSUE, PLEASE!
We are in need of more facial tissue. Please bring a box or two for extra credit (5 pts. per box). 4 box max!

QUIZ MAKEUPS
Miss a quiz? You can make it up on either Tuesday or Wednesday during advisory or lunch. Quizzes may not be made up during class.

CLASS OFFICER ELECTIONS
Check the results here!

REN FAIRE TICKETS
Bellissima, Estetica, Chamber: If you didn't already pay your bus and/or ticket money, please do that ASAP.

We have had a wonderful beginning to our school year. Thank you for working hard. Enjoy your week off!

Monday 9/25:
•History Intro
•Pay shirt costs by today, deduct $1 per shirt!

Tuesday 9/26 or
Wednesday 9/27:
•Listening

Thursday 9/28:
•Quiz
•Back to School Night

Friday 9/29:
•Listening
•Pay perf. attire bill by today for $10 off!
•Skirt hemming-Choral Union (after school)
•Fall Decorations work party: 4-6 pm
•Bellissima: Nat'l Anthem (6:30 pm call)

Saturday 9/30:
•Mattress Fundraiser, 10a-5p

OCTOBER BREAK!
Enjoy your week off.
Check the announcements after 7 pm on October 8!

The Unsung Hero is someone who has selflessly gone above and beyond to
help, inspire and be a positive example to his/her colleagues.

This week’s hero is Monica Torres, who sings in Women's Choir. Monica has a lovely voice and is a wonderful team player with a great attitude!

Week of September 18

9/17/2017

THEORY
This week’s theory assignment is a review of the first four theory assignments. You will find it on Classmarker on Monday.

GRADES
The gradebook has been updated. Make sure you are keeping up on homework and turning in your work. The end of the grading period is this Friday, September 22.

If you have a grade issue, please complete this form: http://tinyurl.com/gradefixes. I update grades on Thursdays and Sundays only and will get to it/respond when I do my next update.

TOUR
The first payment for our tour was due on Friday. If you didn't bring it on Friday, you must bring it by Monday or your place on tour will not be guaranteed. Please fill out this form if you're planning to go. Chaperones must fill this out as well!

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER: ENTERTAINMENT
The link will come out via SignUpGenius this week for our entertainers. If you are interested, sign up. All performers must perform for me Tuesday or Wednesday at lunch next week.

LISTENINGS
Even if you are absent, you are expected to keep up on your listening assignments. There is a page on this site where you can listen to any missed examples. Click here to go there now. Remember, blogging is worth 20% of your grade. Make sure you get it done.

If you missed the first peer edit last Friday, you MUST attend the makeup on Tuesday at lunch. We will start promptly at 12:05 pm. Please plan to be there.

MISSING WORK
For all those with missing homework, you will be assigned lunch detention with me on Wednesdays. Missing homework is not acceptable, especially when assignments generally take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your work must be completed before Wednesday or I will expect to see you:

Theory 1:
Per 3: Cotner
Per 6: Ray

Theory 2:
Per. 3: Cotner
Per 6: Barajas, Gastelum, Hildreth, Ray

Theory 3:
Per. 3: Cotner
Per. 6: Ray

MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING
Our next music booster meeting will be Thursday, September 21, beginning at 7:30 pm in Room 91.

New this time: we will run a concurrent meeting in Room 92 for our Spanish-speaking parents! The same information will be given...just in Spanish. Note: we will need the help of students to present this meeting. If you speak Spanish fluently and are willing to help present the topics of the meeting, please tell me. You will receive community service in exchange for your time!

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
Have you been selling mattresses? Don't forget to put your referrals down then follow up with them: http://tinyurl.com/lhsmattress

SHIRTS & PERFORMANCE ATTIRE
The costs for shirts are listed below. Bring your payment on or before Monday, 9/25 and deduct $1 per shirt:
Per 1 Bellissima: $13.85 shirt, $25.65 sweatshirt
Per 2 Men: $13.60 shirt, $15.75 sweatshirt
Per 3 Women: $17.35 shirt, $27.10 sweatshirt
Per 4 Estetica: $17.05 shirt, $23.55 sweatshirt
Per 5 Chamber: $14.25 shirt, $25.25 sweatshirt
Per 6 Choral Union: $9.75 shirt, $24.75 sweatshirt

The costs for performance attire will be distributed this week. Pay your tux or dress balance in full by next Friday, September 29 and deduct $10!

Returning men: make sure you try on your shirt and that it still fits.

TISSUE, PLEASE!
We are in need of more facial tissue. Please bring a box or two for extra credit (5 pts. per box). 4 box max!

QUIZ MAKEUPS
Miss a quiz? You can make it up on either Tuesday or Wednesday during advisory or lunch. Quizzes may not be made up during class.

CLASS OFFICER ELECTIONS
Check the results here!

REN FAIRE TICKETS
Bellissima, Estetica, Chamber: If you didn't already pay your bus and/or ticket money, please do that ASAP.

Monday 9/18:
•Theory Intro

Tuesday 9/19 or
Wednesday 9/20:
•Listening
•Peer Edit Makeup: Tuesday, lunch

Thursday 9/21:
•Quiz
•Booster meeting, 7:30 pm, Room 91 (English) or Room 92 (Spanish)

Friday 9/22:
•Listening
•End of the grading period

Monday 9/25:
•Theory Intro
•Pay shirt costs by today, deduct $1 per shirt!

Tuesday 9/26 or
Wednesday 9/27:
•Listening

Thursday 9/28:
•Quiz
•Booster meeting, 7:30 pm

Friday 9/29:
•Listening
•Pay perf. attire bill by today for $10 off!
•Bellissima: Nat'l Anthem (6:30 pm call)

The Unsung Hero is someone who has selflessly gone above and beyond to
help, inspire and be a positive example to his/her colleagues.

This week’s hero is Lyandra Padilla, who sings in Estetica and Chamber Chorale. Lyandra is kind and supportive of her classmates and has a wonderful attitude and talent!

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11

9/9/2017

THEORY
This week’s theory assignment is note and rest names. You will find it on Classmarker on Monday.

GRADES
The gradebook has been updated. Make sure you are keeping up on homework and turning in your work. The end of the grading period is next Friday, September 22.

If you have a grade issue, please complete this form: http://tinyurl.com/gradefixes. I update grades on Thursdays and Sundays only and will get to it/respond when I do my next update.

TOUR
The first payment for our tour is due this Friday! Please fill out this form if you're planning to go. Chaperones must fill this out as well!

6TH PERIOD TA?
Help! I am in desperate need of a TA for Choral Union. Is anyone available? Tell me right away!

LISTENINGS
Even if you are absent, you are expected to keep up on your listening assignments. There is a page on this site where you can listen to any missed examples. Click here to go there now. Remember, blogging is worth 20% of your grade. Make sure you get it done.

This Friday is our first peer edit! We will practice grading them in class so you know what to expect.

MISSING WORK
For all those with missing homework, you will be assigned lunch detention with me on Wednesdays. Missing homework is not acceptable, especially when assignments generally take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your work must be completed before Wednesday or I will expect to see you:

Theory 1:
Per 6: Ray, Walley

Theory 2:
Per. 3: Lujano
Per 6: Barajas, Barbosa, Broadnax, Castro, Gastelum, Hildreth, Ray, Walley

Theory 3:
Per. 1: Feisa, Ibsen, Mayoral, Rios, Verduzco, Wolcott
Per. 2: Arroyo, Rangel, Rico, Salas, Shokry, Orozco, Wilcots
Per. 3: Gamboa, Lujano, Martinez
Per. 5: D'Cruz, Fuentes
Per. 6: Castaneda, Gastelum, Hildreth, Ray, Rivas, Walley

MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING
Our next music booster meeting will be Thursday, September 21, beginning at 7:30 pm in Room 91.

New this time: we will run a concurrent meeting in Room 92 for our Spanish-speaking parents! The same information will be given...just in Spanish. Note: we will need the help of students to present this meeting. If you speak Spanish fluently and are willing to help present the topics of the meeting, please tell me. You will receive community service in exchange for your time!

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
Have you been selling mattresses? Don't forget to put your referrals down then follow up with them: http://tinyurl.com/lhsmattress

TISSUE, PLEASE!
We are in need of more facial tissue. Please bring a box or two for extra credit (5 pts. per box). 4 box max!

QUIZ MAKEUPS
Miss a quiz? You can make it up on either Tuesday or Wednesday during advisory or lunch. Quizzes may not be made up during class.

DRESS FITTINGS
Dress fittings will be completed this week. All new ensemble members must have one and anyone whose dress no longer fits should also sign up for a slot. Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-dress I will need helpers, so if you are available, please sign up for that as well.

Girls who own the Women's Choir/Bellissima dress: please bring it in so that we can use it for sizing girls! Thanks!

CLASS OFFICER ELECTIONS
Check the results here!

REN FAIRE TICKETS
Bellissima, Estetica, Chamber: I will be polling you on Monday 9/11 to see if I need to purchase your ticket for you. Please pay your $5 bus money by 9/15.

Monday 9/11:
•Dress Fittings after school
•Theory Intro

Tuesday 9/12 or
Wednesday 9/13:
•Listening
•Dress Fittings (Weds. after school)

Thursday 9/14:
•Quiz

Friday 9/15:
•Listening
•Tour Payment #1 due

Saturday 9/16 & Sunday 9/17:
•Chamber Retreat/Ren Faire

Monday 9/18:
•Theory Intro

Tuesday 9/19 or
Wednesday 9/20:
•Listening

Thursday 9/21:
•Quiz
•Booster meeting, 7:30 pm

Friday 9/22:
•Listening
•End of the grading period

The Unsung Hero is someone who has selflessly gone above and beyond to help, inspire and be a positive example to his/her colleagues.

This week’s hero is Anastasia Cervantes, who sings in Women's Choir. Anastasia's infectious enthusiasm and engagement in class is an inspiration to all!

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5

9/2/2017

I hope you've found someplace comfortable to enjoy the weekend! Hopefully the weather will cool off a little now....

THEORY
This week’s theory assignment is keyboard note names. You will find it on Classmarker on Monday. Make sure you get it done...however, if you haven't already learned how to do it, please make sure you watch the presentation in class on Tuesday/Wednesday before attempting it.

If you have not yet received your username and password, please email me: missk@amkmusic.com. Classmarker sends it to you so I don't always know if you don't receive it. Note: Before you email, check your spam folder in your email and see if your notification is there (look for an email from classmarker.com).

GRADES
The gradebook has been updated. Make sure you are keeping up on homework and turning in your work. It's not pretty. A number of you are missing a score for the listening handout because you never turned it in. Please do so on Tuesday or Wednesday.

If you have a grade issue, please complete this form: http://tinyurl.com/gradefixes. I update grades on Thursdays and Sundays only and will get to it/respond when I do my next update.

LISTENINGS
Even if you are absent, you are expected to keep up on your listening assignments. There is a page on this site where you can listen to any missed examples. Click here to go there now.

MISSING WORK
For all those with missing homework, you will be assigned lunch detention with me on Wednesdays. Missing homework is not acceptable, especially when assignments generally take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your work must be completed before Wednesday or I will expect to see you:

Theory 1:
Per 1: Verduzco
Per 2: Arroyo, Covarrubias, Lockwood, Salazar, Shokry
Per 3: Castro
Per 6: Barajas, Barbosa, Broadnax, Castro, Condado, Dominguez, Escamilla, Hildreth, Martinez, Mickey, Ray, Reilly, Rivas, Schroeder, Walley

Theory 2:
Per 1: Cardenas, Mayoral, Sigurdardottir, Torres, Verduzco, Wolcott
Per 2: Arroyo, Cardoza, Castellanos, Covarrubias, Dyer, Lockwood, Ortega, Rico, Ruiz, Salas, Salazar, Salvador, Shokry, Wilcots
Per. 3: Briones, Castro, Gamboa, Lomeli, Lujano, Martinez, Palfreyman, Salas, Sweet
Per 4: Alvarez, Collen, Troxell
Per 5: Aspiras, Camacho, Collen, D'Cruz, Echivarre-Morelli, Malate, Troxell, Trulson
Per 6: Amarillas, Barajas, Barbosa, Broadnax, Bumgarner, Calvillo, Castaneda, Castro, Condado, Dominguez, Escamilla, Estrada, Gastelum, Hildreth, Martinez, Mickey, Munoz, Murphy, Nol, Opilas, Quon, Ray, Reilly, Rivas, E. Schroeder, P. Schroeder, Walley, Wheeler

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
Have you been selling mattresses? Don't forget to put your referrals down then follow up with them: http://tinyurl.com/lhsmattress

QUIZ MAKEUPS
Miss a quiz? You can make it up on either Tuesday or Wednesday during advisory or lunch. Quizzes may not be made up during class.

This week's quiz will be on Friday due to the holiday.

DRESS FITTINGS
Dress fittings will take place this week! All new ensemble members must have one and anyone whose dress no longer fits should also sign up for a slot. Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-dress I will need helpers, so if you are available, please sign up for that as well.

Girls who own the Women's Choir dress: please bring it in on Tuesday or Wednesday so that we can use it for sizing girls! Thanks!

CLASS OFFICER ELECTIONS
Check the results here!

REN FAIRE TICKETS
Bellissima, Estetica, Chamber: if you need me to buy your ticket for you, please tell me by Monday 9/11. Please pay your $5 bus money by 9/15.

Monday 9/4:
•Labor Day: no school

Tuesday 9/5 or
Wednesday 9/6:
•Listening
•Theory Intro

Thursday 9/7:
•Dress Fittings after school

Friday 9/8:
•Listening
•Quiz
•Dress Fittings after school
•Chamber Chorale: National Anthem @ FB game, 6:30 call in Rm. 91

Monday 9/11:
•Dress Fittings after school
•Theory Intro

Tuesday 9/12 or
Wednesday 9/13:
•Listening
•Dress Fittings (Weds. after school)

Thursday 9/14:
•Quiz

Friday 9/15:
•Listening

Saturday 9/16 & Sunday 9/17:
•Chamber Retreat/Ren Faire

The Unsung Hero is someone who has selflessly gone above and beyond to
help, inspire and be a positive example to his/her colleagues.

This week’s hero is Anissa Basaldua, who sings in Estetica and Chamber Chorale. Anissa has a beautiful voice and spirit, and works very hard to do her best for class!

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