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Introducing 6th Grade Orchestra

Are you going to be a 6th grader next year? Do you have a child who's going to be a 6th grader next year? Do you have questions about orchestra and whether it's right for you? Check out these videos to find out all about it! (Hint: it's probably right for you) :)

Welcome, 6th Graders for 2021-2022

We are so glad you are coming! Check out this website to see what Orchestra is all about--I would love to see you in our class in 6th grade!
 
Parents, my email is [email protected]  I would be happy to answer any questions for you about the orchestra or 6th grade MAPS or any other questions you have. The sign-ups for your MAPS class are at this link: https://blms.bartlettschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=262211&type=d&pREC_ID=1902406 You get into orchestra by putting it as your MAPS 1st Choice on this selection form. There is room for everyone!
 
 

What You Need to Know About BLMS Orchestra This Year

1. I am here for you and your family. Whether you're in person or virtual, I'm glad you're here. If you are having a tough time, let me know; it's a tough world we are living in. Together we are going to get through and make this year a good one. 
 
2. Orchestra IS still happening this year. I'm grateful to Mr. Duncan and our admin team, as well as the BCS Central Office, for their commitment to making the arts available to students, even in this season. We are still playing instruments. Even if you're home, you will be playing and learning on your instrument. I'm even daring to be a little excited about how we might be able to think differently and really focus on individuals and small groups this year.
 
3. The safety of our students is our priority. We are taking steps to make sure every child has access to the materials s/he needs and our classroom is as clean as we can make it.
 
4. Good communication will be even more important this year than usual. You need to be able to access and navigate Curve and have a reliable email. Please also use the Bon Lin app.
 
5. Music and the other fine arts are as important now as ever. Studying music creates problem solvers, team players, and creative thinkers. They persevere in difficulty and develop emotional maturity and empathy. Aren't these the skills we all need in our world today?

Introducing the MAPS Teacher Video

Mad props to Mrs. Paluso for filming our MAPS teacher video for this year! Check it out, and I think you'll agree:
 
https://blms.bartlettschools.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=276883

Want to get a sneak peek at our Orchestra Handbook?

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year in Orchestra! I am so glad to be with you for a new year. The first day of orchestra is tomorrow (Wed, August 14). We will be going over this handbook in detail with the students, but I wanted to make it available to you also. I hope you and your family have a great first week back!

Want to pay your orchestra fee online?

You can do it by visiting www.locallevelevents.com.
 
Search "Bon Lin Middle" and choose Orchestra Fee. You will have the option of paying the full amount or divided installments. Please note that there is a $4.95 service fee to pay the full amount online and $2.48 service fee to pay 1/2 the fee.

Looking for information on Orchestra Class at Bon Lin?

Welcome! Please do whichever of these is most helpful:
  1. Email me directly: [email protected]
  2. Join our Remind group for your class (if you don't have the code for our class, please email me)
  3. Log-in to your View version of Curve (Parents, you will receive log-in info at the beginning of the school year, but if you don't have it, email me or our ITC (or technology guru) LaShona Taylor at [email protected]