Recorder+Letter+for+4-5th+Grades

DATE: August 25, 2009 FROM: Mrs. Downes, Music Teacher Hello parents! Research shows that learning to play an instrument may increase your child’s intelligence. Students learn to read music notation better when they play an instrument. This year we will continue to play recorders during 4th and 5th grade music classes.
 * TO: Parents of 4th & 5th Graders __RE: Recorders for Music Class__ **

As has been the practice, each student will have his/her own personal recorder. Your child’s recorder may be left in the music classroom throughout the school year, but to get the most out of playing an instrument, your child should practice at home. It is your child’s responsibility to __bring the recorder to music class each week__**.**

This year, Ingram will provide recorders for all fourth graders, and for fifth graders who are new to Ingram. Last year’s fifth graders should already own a recorder. Some students may want to buy another recorder; Buchanan’s Music (775-2422) on Industrial Drive sells recorders for @ $3.50. When students do not have their recorder for music class, they will borrow a clean Ingram recorder Students who bring recorders to school before recorder instruction begins may leave them in the designated bins in the music room so that they will have them when recorder classroom instruction begins in mid to late September. **__It is very important for students to have their names on both the recorder and recorder case__** (use a permanent marker, or put tape on the recorder and write the student’s name on it).

This letter, __signed by a parent/guardian__, must be returned to Mrs. Downes, Music Teacher, in order for your child to receive a recorder. Your child will not receive a personal recorder until this letter is signed and returned. ---Cut here


 * // I understand that it is my child’s responsibility to practice at home and __bring the recorder to music class each week__. //**

_____________________________ ____________________________________ Student’s name in  Homeroom Teacher’s name _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Parent’s Signature Date