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. 

Hero's Day - Friday, November 10th 

Hero's Day is Friday, November 10th - Students in 3rd and 4th hour band will perform for veterans and first responders on campus in the morning. They have been asked to wear nice clothes in Americana colors, such as red, white, or blue. If they do not have something that works in those colors, they have been asked to wear black. We look forward to honoring these amazing community members!

Hero's day is an event put on by the Valley Park School District. Students from all buildings participate by welcoming veterans, active military and first responders to the school for a breakfast. After the breakfast, students recite various readings to the audience members, the elementary choir performs, the secondary choir performs and the 8-12th grade band performs. It is really a special day for all in attendance. The communication director sends out invitations to those in the community to invite them to join us. 

4th hour- Concert Band

Students in 4th hour have been working hard to learn all the songs of the military to prepare for Hero's Day coming up on November 10th.  Students have a playing assignment over a section of the Service Medley due on Friday, November 3rd in the Google Classroom. 

Hero's Day is Friday, November 10th - Students will perform for veterans and first responders on campus in the morning. They have been asked to wear nice clothes in Americana colors, such as red, white, or blue. We look forward to honoring these amazing community members!

7th hour- 6th grade Band

6th grade students have been working on playing the first 5 notes on their instrument and learning the song, Synergy March. They have a playing assignment on half of the piece due Friday, November 3rd in the Google Classroom.

6th and 7th grade students will take a field trip to the Sheldon Concert Hall on Tuesday, November 14th during normal school hours! 

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.