Read through the newsletter for updates on student progress each week. Don't forget to add important dates to your family calendars so you do not miss out on any upcoming performances of students. 

4th hour- Concert Band

Students in 4th hour worked on music to prepare for the Homecoming Pep Assembly. They will perform during school hours at the assembly and the optional evening games for both boys and girls basketball games.

Upcoming Event: Homecoming Pep Band Game - Friday, February 2nd 

• Students will perform at the Homecoming Basketball game

• Students arrive to band room no later than 4:30 pm 

• Students should be finished with games around 8:15 pm. 

  • Girls game starts at 5:30 pm

  • Boys game starts at 7:00 pm 

7th hour- 6th grade Band

6th students worked on music in their new music book, Essential Elements. Some students have their personal copies and some are using school copies. If you would like to order a personal copy for your child, please reach out to Ms. Porter. Books are $12. 

The President's own Marine Band will give a virtual clinic to all 6-12th grade band students on Tuesday, February 13th. Students will only miss their 3rd hour class to all come together in the High School Commons to zoom with the Marine Band.  Schools across the nation submitted an application to have this master class and we are very excited tha Valley Park was chosen!

Students needing instruments for Band

Students who are in need of an instrument for band have received the letter that is attached below.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out! 

Click Here to access the Palen Rental Instrument Site. You can choose a free home delivery of instrument or free ship to store.

https://www.palenmusic.com/pages/musical-instrument-rental-rent-your-instrument-online

Click Here to access the Valley Park online Store for instrument supplies such as reeds, valve oil, flip folders, instrument brushes/cleaning supplies. 

https://www.palenmusic.com/collections/valleypark

Missing Assignments 

All students have playing assignments throughout the school year and all assignments are to be completed outside of class time. Students in 6-8th grade can use their academic hawk time during the school day to practice and record assignments. Students in 9-12th grade can use their WIN time to complete assignments. I offer at least one day after school every week that students can stay to use the space and get extra help from me. Students are told what day(s) they can stay after at the beginning of each week and sometimes they are aware with over a weeks notice so they can plan accordingly. That day does change every week, depending on staff meetings and doctor appointments I now have. Ideally, students are taking their instrument home to practice and work on things outside of class time. 

I do take late work from students, within reason. If a student has not turned in a single assignment all semester and sends everything in right before grades are due in the gradebook/Infinite Campus, I can not guarantee I will be able to grade the playing assignment. 

Exciting news from Ms. Porter

Ms. Porter announced to the students that she is pregnant! She will be expecting a baby boy in early March 2024. 

Upcoming Event: Homecoming Pep Band Game - Friday, February 2nd 

• Students will perform at the Homecoming Basketball game - 8-12th grade students

• Students arrive to band room no later than 4:30 pm 

• Students should be finished with games around 8:15 pm. 

  • Girls game starts at 5:30 pm

  • Boys game starts at 7:00 pm