Back-To-School Night Term 1 Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Back-To-School Night Term 1 Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014

6:30 - 7:40 p.m.

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MUSIC COMPOSITION 2

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SUPPLIES

• 1. flash drive
• 2. headphones
• 3. notebook
• 4. pencils

SLIDE 4

WEB PAGE

www.annefennell.com

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Music Comp 2 - Join Remind

ENTER THIS NUMBER: 205-686-1693

• TEXT THIS MESSAGE:

@muscomp2

• 1. Confirm, with a reply, by adding

your name

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Have you joined Parent Portal? http://www.vistausd.org

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Rubric Example

100 – 90 89 – 80 79 – 70 69 - 60

FORM

3 points Clear Introduction And clear Ending that stylistically fits with the composition. Clear/identifiable form: ABA ABACA ABABA ABACADA Either intro or ending is missing. Intro or ending fits stylistically with the composition. 1 section of the form is not clear Either intro or ending is missing. Intro or ending fits Stylistically with the composition. 2 sections of the form are not clear Intro and ending are missing. Neither the intro or ending fits stylistically with the composition 2-3 sections of the form are not clear.

TRAN- SITIONS

6 points Transitions between sections are handed-off smoothly using dynamics, timbre, or pitch and fit stylistically with the entire piece. Most transitions between sections are handed-off smoothly using dynamics, timbre, or pitch and most fit stylistically with the entire piece. Some transitions between sections are handed-off smoothly using dynamics, timbre,

• r pitch and some fit

stylistically with the entire piece. Few transitions between sections are handed-off smoothly using dynamics, timbre, or pitch and few fit stylistically with the entire piece. TIMBRES 4 points Instrument and style choices fit with the overall piece in style or genre. Most of the instrument and style choices fit with the overall piece in style

• r genre.

Some of the instrument and style choices fit with the overall piece in style

• r genre.

Few of the instrument and style choices fit with the

• verall piece in style or

genre. TEMPO 6 points Tempo is maintained throughout and consistent between loops and transitions Tempo is maintained throughout most of the loops and transitions Tempo is maintained throughout some of the loops and transitions Tempo shifts between loops and transitions DYNAMICS 8 points Dynamics change to meet the needs of the mood, timbre, and form, as determined by the composer and fit with the piece, as a whole. Dynamics change to meet the needs of the mood, timbre, and form, as determined by the composer and fit with the piece, as a whole. Dynamics change to meet the needs of the mood, timbre, and form, as determined by the composer and fit with the piece, as a whole. Dynamics rarely change to meet the needs of the mood, timbre, and form, as determined by the composer and fit with the piece as a whole. INTEREST 6 points The composition consistently provides the listener with something to ‘hold-on’ to without numerous switches. Either in melody, surprise, or

• verall effect.

In most places, the composition provides the listener with something to ‘hold-on’ to without numerous switches. Either in melody, surprise, or overall effect. In several places the composition attempts to provide the listener with something to ‘hold-on’ to without numerous

• switches. Either in

melody, surprise, or

• verall effect.

The composition rarely provides the listener with something to ‘hold-on’ to without numerous

• switches. Either in

melody, surprise, or

• verall effect.

PERSONAL Percussion Ensemble

24 points Personal 3 part percussion ensemble is created and recorded as written (8 counts/layered ) for the

• composition. Accuracy: 100

– 90% Personal 3 part percussion ensemble is created and recorded as written (8 counts/layered ) for the

• composition. Accuracy:

89 – 80% Personal 3 part percussion ensemble is created and recorded as written (8 counts/layered ) for the

• composition. Accuracy:

79 – 70% Personal 3 part percussion ensemble is created and recorded as written (8 counts/layered ) for the

• composition. Accuracy: 69

– 60% PERSONAL Melodic line 12 points Personal melodic line is created & found in the piece 6 + times & uses 1

• f following melodic

devices: handing off to

different instruments, twice as fast (diminution) or twice as slow (augmentation), or rhythm of melody is extracted & played as a rhythmic theme

Personal melodic line is created & found in the piece 6 + times & uses 1 of following melodic devices: handing off to

different instruments, twice as fast (diminution) or twice as slow (augmentation), or rhythm of melody is extracted & played as a rhythmic theme

Personal melodic line is created & found in the piece 6 + times & uses 1 of following melodic devices: handing off to

different instruments, twice as fast (diminution) or twice as slow (augmentation), or rhythm of melody is extracted & played as a rhythmic theme

Personal melodic line is created & found in the piece 6 + times & uses 1

• f following melodic

devices: handing off to

different instruments, twice as fast (diminution) or twice as slow (augmentation), or rhythm of melody is extracted & played as a rhythmic theme

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Grading Periods

PROGRESS REPORTS: Friday, Sept. 12 FINALS: Oct. 9 (per. 1/2) & Oct. 10 PROGRESS REPORTS: Friday, Nov. 7 FINALS: Dec. 18 (per. 1/2) & Dec. 19

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MVHS Behavior Rubric

Name________________________________Period___ Class__________________ Date________________

EXEMPLARY

O – Outstanding 4

PROFICIENT

S – Satisfactory 3

DEVELOPING

N – Needs Improvement 2

EMERGENT

U – Unsatisfactory 1

Attendance

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on time

to class 98% of the time (< 2 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on

time to class 95% of the time (3-4 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on

time to class 92% of the time (5-7 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I

arrive on time to class 90% of the time (8-9 tardies)

Preparedness

• I enter class with all required materials

& supplies at all times: planner, note-book,

book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed & handed

in on time

• I enter class with most materials &

supplies, most of the time: planner, note-

book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed & handed

in on time, most of the time

• I enter with some materials &

supplies, some of the time: planner, note-

book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed &

handed-in on time, some of the time

• I rarely enter class with

materials or supplies: planner,

note-book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is rarely

completed or handed-in on time

Participation

• I volunteer & contribute to class/group

discussions & demonstrations

• I contribute positively to group work:

encouraging, asking questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions

• I volunteer & contribute to class or

group discussions & demonstrations most

• f the time
• I contribute positively to group work

most of the time: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions most of the time

• I volunteer & contribute to class or

group discussions & demonstrations some of the time

• I contribute positively to group work

some of the time: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions some of the time

• I rarely volunteer & contribute

to class or group discussions & demonstrations

• I rarely contribute positively

to group work: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I rarely stay on topic in class or

group discussions

Behavior

• I am on-task in both independent &

collaborative work

• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment at all times

• I use respectful language at all times, to

all people

• I follow school rules at all times
• I am on-task most of the time, in both

independent & collaborative work most

• f the time
• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment most of the time

• I use respectful language with most

people

• I follow school rules most of the time
• I am on-task some of the time, in both

independent & collaborative work

• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment some of the time

• I use respectful language with some

people

• I follow school rules some of the

time

• I am rarely on-task in both

independent & collaborative work

• I rarely demonstrate respect for
• thers & school equipment
• I rarely use respectful language

with others

• I rarely follow school rules

Student Behaviors Rubric

• Citizenship -

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Grading

MUSIC COMP 2 - Grading Categories: Compositions/essays = 35%, Class work = 30% Formative Assessments = 10%, Summative Assessments = 15%, Final = 10%,

• LATE WORK: Students should frequently check Parent Portal for

missing work and e mail me with questions. Late homework will be accompanied by a late slip, that if 1 day, late MUST be signed by guardian. Late work will receive reduced scores by the percentage indicated:

• Late, but handed in by 3:30 p.m. on the actual due date:
• 10% decrease
• Late: I day, -15% • Late: 2 days, -20%
• Late, 3+ days, -25% • After two weeks, -50%

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HOMEWORK?

• yes
• Writing, reading,

notating, quiz/test, assessments. Rubrics for all.

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Music Composition 2 - Special Dates:

Apple Store, Carlsbad Forum 6:00 - 6:45 & 6:45 - 7:00 Monday, November 3rd

• VUSD Festival of the Arts - 10/18/13
• MVHS Theatre

Interactive Music - TBD Tuesday, December 2nd or 16th, 7 - 8:30

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ROCK THE HILL 2014 Friday, Sept. 19th - 7 p.m.

• ur fundraiser

student performances parent volunteers needed

SLIDE 14

Stay in contact: e mail - or text cell phone 760-310-2392

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Back-To-School Night Term 1 Thursday., Aug. 28, 2014

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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MUSIC COMPOSITION 1

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SUPPLIES

• 1. flash drive
• 2. headphones
• 3. notebook
• 4. pencils

SLIDE 18

WEB PAGE

www.annefennell.com

SLIDE 19

Music Comp 1 - Join Remind

ENTER THIS NUMBER: 205-686-1693

• TEXT THIS MESSAGE:

@muscomp1

• 1. Confirm, with a reply, by adding

your name

SLIDE 20

Have you joined Parent Portal? http://www.vistausd.org

SLIDE 21

HOMEWORK?

• yes
• Writing, reading,

notating, presentations Rubrics for all

SLIDE 22

Rubric Example

100 – 90 89 – 80 79 – 70 69 - 60

FORM

3 points Clear Introduction And clear Ending that stylistically fits with the composition. Clear/identifiable form: ABA ABACA ABABA ABACADA Either intro or ending is missing. Intro or ending fits stylistically with the composition. 1 section of the form is not clear Either intro or ending is missing. Intro or ending fits Stylistically with the composition. 2 sections of the form are not clear Intro and ending are missing. Neither the intro or ending fits stylistically with the composition 2-3 sections of the form are not clear.

TRAN- SITIONS

6 points Transitions between sections are handed-off smoothly using dynamics, timbre, or pitch and fit stylistically with the entire piece. Most transitions between sections are handed-off smoothly using dynamics, timbre, or pitch and most fit stylistically with the entire piece. Some transitions between sections are handed-off smoothly using dynamics, timbre,

• r pitch and some fit

stylistically with the entire piece. Few transitions between sections are handed-off smoothly using dynamics, timbre, or pitch and few fit stylistically with the entire piece. TIMBRES 4 points Instrument and style choices fit with the overall piece in style or genre. Most of the instrument and style choices fit with the overall piece in style

• r genre.

Some of the instrument and style choices fit with the overall piece in style

• r genre.

Few of the instrument and style choices fit with the

• verall piece in style or

genre. TEMPO 6 points Tempo is maintained throughout and consistent between loops and transitions Tempo is maintained throughout most of the loops and transitions Tempo is maintained throughout some of the loops and transitions Tempo shifts between loops and transitions DYNAMICS 8 points Dynamics change to meet the needs of the mood, timbre, and form, as determined by the composer and fit with the piece, as a whole. Dynamics change to meet the needs of the mood, timbre, and form, as determined by the composer and fit with the piece, as a whole. Dynamics change to meet the needs of the mood, timbre, and form, as determined by the composer and fit with the piece, as a whole. Dynamics rarely change to meet the needs of the mood, timbre, and form, as determined by the composer and fit with the piece as a whole. INTEREST 6 points The composition consistently provides the listener with something to ‘hold-on’ to without numerous switches. Either in melody, surprise, or

• verall effect.

In most places, the composition provides the listener with something to ‘hold-on’ to without numerous switches. Either in melody, surprise, or overall effect. In several places the composition attempts to provide the listener with something to ‘hold-on’ to without numerous

• switches. Either in

melody, surprise, or

• verall effect.

The composition rarely provides the listener with something to ‘hold-on’ to without numerous

• switches. Either in

melody, surprise, or

• verall effect.

PERSONAL Percussion Ensemble

24 points Personal 3 part percussion ensemble is created and recorded as written (8 counts/layered ) for the

• composition. Accuracy: 100

– 90% Personal 3 part percussion ensemble is created and recorded as written (8 counts/layered ) for the

• composition. Accuracy:

89 – 80% Personal 3 part percussion ensemble is created and recorded as written (8 counts/layered ) for the

• composition. Accuracy:

79 – 70% Personal 3 part percussion ensemble is created and recorded as written (8 counts/layered ) for the

• composition. Accuracy: 69

– 60% PERSONAL Melodic line 12 points Personal melodic line is created & found in the piece 6 + times & uses 1

• f following melodic

devices: handing off to

different instruments, twice as fast (diminution) or twice as slow (augmentation), or rhythm of melody is extracted & played as a rhythmic theme

Personal melodic line is created & found in the piece 6 + times & uses 1 of following melodic devices: handing off to

different instruments, twice as fast (diminution) or twice as slow (augmentation), or rhythm of melody is extracted & played as a rhythmic theme

Personal melodic line is created & found in the piece 6 + times & uses 1 of following melodic devices: handing off to

different instruments, twice as fast (diminution) or twice as slow (augmentation), or rhythm of melody is extracted & played as a rhythmic theme

Personal melodic line is created & found in the piece 6 + times & uses 1

• f following melodic

devices: handing off to

different instruments, twice as fast (diminution) or twice as slow (augmentation), or rhythm of melody is extracted & played as a rhythmic theme

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Grading Periods

PROGRESS REPORTS: Friday, Sept. 12 FINALS: Oct. 9 (per. 1/2) & Oct. 10 PROGRESS REPORTS: Friday, Nov. 7 FINALS: Dec. 18 (per. 1/2) & Dec. 19

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MVHS Behavior Rubric

Name________________________________Period___ Class__________________ Date________________

EXEMPLARY

O – Outstanding 4

PROFICIENT

S – Satisfactory 3

DEVELOPING

N – Needs Improvement 2

EMERGENT

U – Unsatisfactory 1

Attendance

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on time

to class 98% of the time (< 2 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on

time to class 95% of the time (3-4 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on

time to class 92% of the time (5-7 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I

arrive on time to class 90% of the time (8-9 tardies)

Preparedness

• I enter class with all required materials

& supplies at all times: planner, note-book,

book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed & handed

in on time

• I enter class with most materials &

supplies, most of the time: planner, note-

book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed & handed

in on time, most of the time

• I enter with some materials &

supplies, some of the time: planner, note-

book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed &

handed-in on time, some of the time

• I rarely enter class with

materials or supplies: planner,

note-book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is rarely

completed or handed-in on time

Participation

• I volunteer & contribute to class/group

discussions & demonstrations

• I contribute positively to group work:

encouraging, asking questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions

• I volunteer & contribute to class or

group discussions & demonstrations most

• f the time
• I contribute positively to group work

most of the time: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions most of the time

• I volunteer & contribute to class or

group discussions & demonstrations some of the time

• I contribute positively to group work

some of the time: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions some of the time

• I rarely volunteer & contribute

to class or group discussions & demonstrations

• I rarely contribute positively

to group work: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I rarely stay on topic in class or

group discussions

Behavior

• I am on-task in both independent &

collaborative work

• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment at all times

• I use respectful language at all times, to

all people

• I follow school rules at all times
• I am on-task most of the time, in both

independent & collaborative work most

• f the time
• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment most of the time

• I use respectful language with most

people

• I follow school rules most of the time
• I am on-task some of the time, in both

independent & collaborative work

• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment some of the time

• I use respectful language with some

people

• I follow school rules some of the

time

• I am rarely on-task in both

independent & collaborative work

• I rarely demonstrate respect for
• thers & school equipment
• I rarely use respectful language

with others

• I rarely follow school rules

Student Behaviors Rubric

• Citizenship -

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Grading

MUSIC COMP 1 - Grading Categories: Compositions/essays = 35%, Class work = 30% Formative Assessments = 10%, Summative Assessments = 15%, Final = 10%,

• LATE WORK: Students should frequently check Parent Portal for

missing work and e mail me with questions. Late homework will be accompanied by a late slip, that if 1 day, late MUST be signed by guardian. Late work will receive reduced scores by the percentage indicated:

• Late, but handed in by 3:30 p.m. on the actual due date:
• 10% decrease
• Late: I day, -15% • Late: 2 days, -20%
• Late, 3+ days, -25% • After two weeks, -50%

SLIDE 26

HOMEWORK?

• yes
• Writing, reading,

notating, quiz/test, assessments. Rubrics for all.

SLIDE 27

Music Composition 1 - Special Date: Tuesday, October 28th Apple Store - Carlsbad Forum

6:00-6:45 & 6:45-7:30 p.m.

Students arrive at 5:40 or 6:30 p.m.

SLIDE 28

ROCK THE HILL 2014 Friday, Sept. 19th - 7 p.m.

• ur fundraiser

student performances parent volunteers needed

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Steel Drum 1

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Back-To-School Night Term 1 Thursday., Aug. 28, 2014

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

SLIDE 31

WEB PAGE

www.annefennell.com

SLIDE 32

Steel Drum 1 - Join Remind Period 3

ENTER THIS NUMBER: 205-686-1693

• TEXT THIS MESSAGE:

@stdr-per-3

• 1. Confirm, with a reply, by adding

your name

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Steel Drum 1 - Join Remind Period 4

ENTER THIS NUMBER: 205-686-1693

• TEXT THIS MESSAGE:

@stdr-per-4

• 1. Confirm, with a reply, by adding

your name

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Have you joined Parent Portal? http://www.vusd.k12.ca.us

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WEEKLY PRACTICE LOGS: 45 minutes

• if absent for any reason:

30 minutes to make-up class time.
 Class points will be given on a daily

• basis. Please avoid doctor

appointments during class.

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Grading Periods

PROGRESS REPORTS: Friday, Sept. 12 FINALS: Oct. 9 (per. 1/2) & Oct. 10 (per. 3/4) PROGRESS REPORTS: Friday, Nov. 7 FINALS: Dec. 18 (per. 1/2) & Dec. 19 (per. 3/4)

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MVHS Behavior Rubric

Name________________________________Period___ Class__________________ Date________________

EXEMPLARY

O – Outstanding 4

PROFICIENT

S – Satisfactory 3

DEVELOPING

N – Needs Improvement 2

EMERGENT

U – Unsatisfactory 1

Attendance

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on time

to class 98% of the time (< 2 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on

time to class 95% of the time (3-4 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I arrive on

time to class 92% of the time (5-7 tardies)

• Per VUSD Board Goals, I

arrive on time to class 90% of the time (8-9 tardies)

Preparedness

• I enter class with all required materials

& supplies at all times: planner, note-book,

book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed & handed

in on time

• I enter class with most materials &

supplies, most of the time: planner, note-

book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed & handed

in on time, most of the time

• I enter with some materials &

supplies, some of the time: planner, note-

book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is completed &

handed-in on time, some of the time

• I rarely enter class with

materials or supplies: planner,

note-book, book, pencil, pen, homework

• My homework is rarely

completed or handed-in on time

Participation

• I volunteer & contribute to class/group

discussions & demonstrations

• I contribute positively to group work:

encouraging, asking questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions

• I volunteer & contribute to class or

group discussions & demonstrations most

• f the time
• I contribute positively to group work

most of the time: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions most of the time

• I volunteer & contribute to class or

group discussions & demonstrations some of the time

• I contribute positively to group work

some of the time: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I stay on topic in class or group

discussions some of the time

• I rarely volunteer & contribute

to class or group discussions & demonstrations

• I rarely contribute positively

to group work: encouraging, asking

questions, helping, listening, engaging, supporting

• I rarely stay on topic in class or

group discussions

Behavior

• I am on-task in both independent &

collaborative work

• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment at all times

• I use respectful language at all times, to

all people

• I follow school rules at all times
• I am on-task most of the time, in both

independent & collaborative work most

• f the time
• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment most of the time

• I use respectful language with most

people

• I follow school rules most of the time
• I am on-task some of the time, in both

independent & collaborative work

• I demonstrate respect for others &

school equipment some of the time

• I use respectful language with some

people

• I follow school rules some of the

time

• I am rarely on-task in both

independent & collaborative work

• I rarely demonstrate respect for
• thers & school equipment
• I rarely use respectful language

with others

• I rarely follow school rules

Student Behaviors Rubric

• Citizenship -

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Grading

Steel Drum 1 - Grading Categories:

Practice Logs = 25%, Class Work = 30% Concerts and Extra Rehearsals = 20% Formative Assessments = 10%, Summative Assessments = 10%, Final = 5%, LATE WORK: Students should frequently check Parent Portal for missing work and e mail me with questions. Late homework will be accompanied by a late slip, that if 1 day, late MUST be signed by guardian. Late work will receive reduced scores by the percentage indicated:

• Late, but handed in by 3:30 p.m. on the actual due date:
• 10% decrease
• Late: I day, -15% • Late: 2 days, -20%
• Late, 3+ days, -25% • After two weeks, -50%

SLIDE 39

HOMEWORK?

• yes
• Writing, reading,

notating, quiz/test, assessments. Rubrics for all.

SLIDE 40

Steel Drum 1 Concerts Wednesday, Oct. 15th - 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 18th - after 1 p.m.

VUSD Festival of the Arts

• Thursday, December 18th - 7 p.m.

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Steel Drum 1 Concerts Moving Equipment???

• H

E L
 P

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Steel Drum 1 Concerts Handout - please see dates, uniform, and ‘needs’.

SLIDE 43

ROCK THE HILL 2014 Friday, Sept. 19th - 7 p.m.

• ur fundraiser

student performances parent volunteers needed

SLIDE 44

Stay in contact: e mail - or text cell phone 760-310-2392