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August 18, 2022

Welcome Leighton and Miller music with Mrs. Iriarte. I am so glad to have your child as a student! Please look for information about ClassDOJO where students will share their class progress in e-portfolio (5th grade) or class videos (Kindergarten). Each year brings new music, new voices, and sounds to our music classroom.

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How to Recognize Musical Talent in Your Child8 indicators your child may be musically inclined.

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