Music With Mr. Barrett: February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Mary Had A Little Lamb

The 4th Graders are working up a rocking version

of the children's classic "Mary Had A Little Lamb!"

The Planets

Davis Thayer 3rd Graders enjoyed identifying the
planets in Gustav Holst's famous suite, "The Planets!"

Night of the Arts form!

This important form is going home today!

Jefferson Elementary School’s

Night of the Arts

A variety of books created with Cristina Hajosy to see and

A variety of songs inspired by classic children’s literature to hear!

Thursday, March 9, 2017

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Mark your calendars! The Night of the Arts is only a week away! We are very excited to present Children’s Literature songs! Each grade will have its very own song to sing!

Grade	Arrive @ ramp	Perform on stage	Exit stage
Kindergarten	5:50 p.m.	6:00-6:10 p.m.	6:10 p.m.
1^st Grade	6:00 p.m.	6:10-6:20 p.m.	6:20 p.m.
2^nd Grade	6:10 p.m.	6:20-6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.
3^rd Grade	6:20 p.m.	6:30-6:40 p.m.	6:40 p.m.
4^th Grade	6:30 p.m.	6:40-6:50 p.m.	6:50 p.m.
5^th Grade	6:40 p.m.	6:50-7:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m.

If you have questions or concerns, contact Mr. Barrett at barrettj@franklin.k12.ma.us. Also, check out http://musicwithmrbarrett.blogspot.com and click on “NoTA” for more information! Please return the bottom portion of this form by Friday, March 3, 2017!

Please return this bottom portion

I give my student(s) permission to participate in the Night of the Arts performance.

I will accompany my child(ren) at all times during this evening.

Student Name(s)______________________________________ Grade(s)__________

Parent/Guardian signature_______________________________ Date_____________

TuNesday!

Here is one of my all-time favorite tunes! Enjoy!

Steve Seskin & Allen Shamblin's "Don't Laugh At Me"

Monday, February 27, 2017

Welcome Back!

We hope you all had a wonderful vacation!

Choruses!

Looking forward to seeing ALL of my Choruses today!

Friday, February 17, 2017

Happy Vacation!

Have a great vacation, students, staff and families!

Spider Web

This student shared her awesome original song with us!

All Together Now!

So great when teachers can get in on the act, too!

Music!

Read the importance of MUSIC!

"Count On Me!"

These students are really enjoying their ukuleles...

Drummer!

Here's a DT student rocking out on the drums!

J E F F E R S O N

Here is the lyric video for the "JEFFERSON" song!

Here is the image video for the "JEFFERSON" song!

Here is the original video for the "JEFFERSON" song!

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Panera II

Support Jefferson Elementary School!

Night of the Arts!!

Jefferson Elementary School’s

Night of the Arts

Books to see & hear!

A variety of books created with Cristina Hajosy to see and

A variety of songs inspired by classic children’s literature to hear!

Thursday, March 9, 2017

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Save the date for our “Books To See & Hear” Night of the Arts! This year’s show will take place on Thursday, March 9^thfrom 6:00-7:30. Listen to each grade perform popular songs from famous children’s literature and look at the wonderful books that each student created with photographer and bookbinder Cristina Hajosy, this year’s artist in residence. Cristina will join us for the night to meet everyone and answer any questions you may have about the books. An additional work of art from each student will be on display decorating the Library and Gymnasium. We look forward to seeing you as Jefferson Elementary School turns into a magical place of books, books and more books! More info will follow regarding grade level performance times! Night of the Arts is three weeks away from today!!!