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 new music this week. They are starting to prepare for their Winter Concert. Teacher Neuendorf has been leading the students in rhythm studies this week as well.  On Friday, they took a field trip to see the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at the Touhill. They were able to observe professional musicians and how they perform and interact with each other on stage and how the musicians engage with the audience. We then had a lunch together and had a chance to bond with the two classes of 8th-12th grade band students. 

Don't forget to add our Winter Concert to your family calendar. Thursday, January 18th. Start time of concert is 6:30 pm. Students to arrive no later than 6:00 pm. 

7th hour- 6th grade Band

6th grade students worked on music to prepare for the concert season. They had a playing assignment on one of their songs, Midnight Mission, due on Wednesday November 22nd in Google Classroom. 

Don't forget to add our Winter Concert to your family calendar. Thursday, January 18th. Start time of concert is 6:30 pm. Students to arrive no later than 6:00 pm. 

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. Now that we are deep in 1st semester, I have a handful of students who have still not turned in their playing assignments. 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. 

Facebook Information 

Like and follow the Valley Park Band Facebook Page. Band room happenings will be updated throughout the week on the Facebook page. CLICK HERE for Valley Park BAND Facebook Page 

Exciting news from Ms. Porter

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

Parent Teacher Conferences

I apologize that I was not able to be at conferences. I became ill during the school day and had to leave early. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.