Dr. Bernard

Interesting information about choosing an instrument for your child

Interesting information about choosing an instrument for your child:

AT THE REQUEST OF SEVERAL OF TODAY'S MOST NOTABLE MUSIC EDUCATORS, WE CREATED A USER-FRIENDLY, EASILY NAVIGATED WEBSITE FOR MUSIC PARENTS.  IT INCLUDES A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMATION EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED TO ANSWER THE MANY INQUIRIES MUSIC PARENTS (OR "TO BE" MUSIC PARENTS) ASK IN THEIR ALL IMPORTANT DECISION-MAKING PROCESS:  SELECTING WHICH INSTRUMENT TO PLAY  WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SELECTING AN INSTRUMENT  THE VALUE OF MUSIC LEARNING AND MUSIC MAKING TO THE POSITIVE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD  CARING FOR THE CHOSEN INSTRUMENT  HOW PARENTS CAN ENCOURAGE STUDENT SUCCESS  http://conn-selmer.com/en-us/parents/ THE SITE IS AN ENDLESS SOURCE OF INFORMATION RELATIVE TO EVERY MUSIC PARENT.

Eastvalley Day at the Braves tickets are in!

Tickets for Eastvalley Day at the Braves have arrived. I'll send them home on Tuesday, May 7th in the communications folder. Let me know if you have any ticket issues.

Thanks!

FREE: East Cobb Middle School and Wheeler High School Jazz Ensembles

Bring your family to this fun event!

SWEETS & SWING

Here’s a chance to check out the Band Program at East Cobb and Wheeler!

WHO:  East Cobb Middle School and Wheeler High School Jazz Ensembles                                               

WHAT: A free evening of jazz and dessert

WHEN: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 7:00 pm -8:30pm

WHERE: East Cobb Middle School Cafeteria

We are pleased to inform you that the Cobb County School District has added an additional safety feature to the current surveillance system that we have at Eastvalley Elementary School. Earlier this year, 8 high definition cameras were installed in our building which allows us to view activity inside and outside the building 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The cameras, in addition to the Access Control System (electronic/badge entry) that has been in place for a few years, work to form our strongest system of security and supervision ever.

The NEW feature which will take effect tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23, is a “buzz in” door lock system at the main entrance of our school. This feature will keep the main entrance door locked at all times except 7:00-8:10 a.m. on school days. Outside of that specific time frame, all guests to our school will need to “buzz in.” Part of the system includes a box outside of the main entrance door that is equipped with a door bell and camera. Staff members working in the front office will receive an alert when a guest arrive and rings the bell. The office staff will be able to see and hear the guest, and once the guest shows an ID and states the nature of their business, the office staff will “buzz in” the guest, asking them to report to the main office to sign in.
It will require cooperation on the part of all of our parents and other guests to school so please remember:
1. You must always present your ID and let the office staff know why you are visiting at the “buzz in” camera. We are going to ask everyone, every time you come to the door. Please know this is for the safety of everyone, especially our students. Please do not allow other adults to enter with you/hold the door for them as we must buzz each person in separately.
2. The door is locked at 8:10 so please work hard to have your child bring everything they need to school so you won’t have to make a special trip to school to deliver something to them. If you must deliver, make sure you have your ID with you when you come to the door. The office staff will not be able to go to the door and get a lunch/jacket/homework/etc.
3. There will be no dismissal after 1:45 to ensure a safe and orderly dismissal process. Please do not come after 1:45 to pick your child up for appointments, etc. If you are late to pick them up, they will be dismissed during regular dismissal times.

We know that you will join us in thanking Cobb County School District for being on the forefront of adding additional safety and security measures for your child(ren). We appreciate your cooperation as we transition into using this newest safety feature. Thank for working with us to keep everyone safe!

April in Music Class!

Thanks to all of you who were in the audience for the Eastvalley Eagle Chorus' production of Willy Wonka KIDS. You helped make it a huge success!

Our Kindergarteners are performing three songs on stage at Eastvalley on May 16, 2013 (at about 5:25 PM) before the "Kindergarten Tour." Look for more details to come soon!

Highlights from this month in music class:

4th and 5th graders are learning to sing and play (on Soprano Recorder) Native American Indian music from many different tribes including Cherokee, Chippewa, and Navajo. They're also listening to a song by the South African a capella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. See their website here www.mambazo.com (I'm having trouble making the link work, but you may cut and paste it into your browser.)

4th and 5th graders will also begin learning Second Line percussion arrangements that I learned on my recent trip to New Orleans!

3rd graders are singing a folk song from Morocco and learning to play Soprano Recorder.

2nd graders are singing and moving to multicultural songs about spring and patriotic songs such as America. 

1st graders are singing and moving to songs from New Zealand, and singing and playing American folk songs on instruments.

Our Kindergarteners are learning songs to sing and play on stage on May 16, 2013 (at about 5:25 PM) before the "Kindergarten Tour."

The last several weeks of this school year will be rich with music!

Wonka Performances March 20 and 22!

The EASTVALLEY EAGLE CHORUS

presents Roald Dahl’s

Willy Wonka Kids!

Wednesday, March 20 and Friday, March 22

at 6:30 PM

on the Eastvalley Stage

Adults $5            Students and Seniors, $3

Tickets will be sold at the door. Wonka candy will be available for sale!

 

The timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to

find an heir comes to life in this special stage adaptation of

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the

classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

 

This scrumdidilyumptious musical is guaranteed

to delight everyone's sweet tooth!

Eastvalley Day at the Braves Ticket Order Form!

ON SALE NOW!!!     

Eastvalley Family Braves Day!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

en español Download Spanish Braves 2013 Ticket Order Form (color)

• Atlanta Braves vs. LA Dodgers ~ 1:35 pm 1^st pitch 
• Special seats just for Eastvalley friends & family at two price points:  

$7 for General Admission seats,   $35 for “Terrace Reserve” seats.   

• Game opener: Eastvalley Eagle Chorus selected to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” 
• Fill in the form below, make your check payable to Eastvalley, use a school payment envelope and drop it in the cafeteria safe at school 
• Chorus members do need a ticket to get in just like everyone else 
• Remember to arrange your own transportation to Turner Field
• Tickets will be sent home with your child a few days before the game
• Discounted ticket sales end Tuesday, April 2!
• WE WANT EVERYONE TO COME!
• FREE concert following the game by the band Casting Crowns

What better way to celebrate spring than to have some fun with friends and family, hear the Award Winning Eastvalley Eagle Chorus and watch some baseball!! It will be lots of fun!!    

Come join us.   ♫   Dr. Bernard       Anthony.Bernard@CobbK12.Org

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EASTVALLEY FAMILY DAY AT THE BRAVES TICKET ORDER FORM

Complete this form and return before Tuesday, April 2 with your check made payable

to Eastvalley in a school payment envelope. No late orders can be accepted.

 

Child’s Name ________________________________________________

 

Classroom Teacher’s Name ______________________________________

 

Number of “General Admission” Tickets ______   x $7 = $____________

 

Number of “Terrace Reserve” Tickets    ______   x $35 = $____________

 

Parking Pass                                        _____   x $10 = $____________

 

                                      Total Amount Enclosed $____________

Eastvalley Day at KSU!

Dear Parents,

Kennesaw State University has designated February 23 as "Eastvalley Day at KSU!"

The Eastvalley Eagle Chorus will sing the National Anthem at the KSU Men's Basketball game (vs. Lipscomb) at 2:30 that day.

The Still Elementary School Chorus will sing with us as they did last year! We had so much fun!

Chorus students get in free, everyone else gets 1/2 price admission of $5 instead of the regular $10.  

Tickets are sold at the door at KSU. Use this flyer for the Eastvalley discount.

Chorus members will meet inside the arena (KSU Convocation Center) at 1:30 PM on Feb 23. After you enter the doors, walk to the right (away from the concession stand) and you'll see me! We will wear the full chorus uniform: Black from the waist down, chorus shirt tucked in.

Download KSU Flyer Feb 23

You may park for free in the East Parking Deck at the University.

The address is:

KSU Convocation Center 

1000 Chastain Road 

 Kennesaw, GA 30144 

See you there!

Help Us at DonorsChoose.Org

 

We're halfway through the school year! I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed. So I've signed up at DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning charity.

I'm asking for donations of any size to help our kids. Now through February 18, any donation you make to my classroom will be doubled! 

1.  Visit:

http://www.donorschoose.org/DrBernard

2.  Enter any dollar amount and click "Give"

3.  During check-out, enter the code HEART where it says "Match or gift code", and your donation will be matched dollar for dollar

4.  I'll get DonorsChoose.org gift cards in twice the amount of your donation, and use them for supplies for my students.

 If you know anyone who is passionate about education, please pass this along. Your donation will brighten my students' school year, and you'll get photos and thank yous from our class.

My students and I greatly appreciate your support. 

The match code is only valid through February 18 so get started today.

 

Jump Rope for Heart!

In honor of the American Heart Association's Jumprope for Heart, Eastvalley K-3 students are learning the song "It Takes Heart to be a Hero" in music class.  The kids will sing the song before jumping rope with Coach Albert on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2013!

The video may be viewed at: It Takes Heart to be a Hero

 

The 4th and 5th graders will perform "Put a Little Love in your Heart!"

Enjoy!