Student Activities
Student Activities
Monthly Activities & Practice-a-thon
During certain months throughout the school year we have a month long “assignment” for our students. After the month of hard work we reward our “Winners” with treats of either ice cream or a movie (please see the calendar for exact dates and times).
October
Reward: Ice Cream Party!!- To qualify for the ice cream party, you MUST listen 5 out of 7 days each week for all 4 weeks of October.
- Mark the calendar on the back of your paper and take it to your private instructor for every day you listen to your whole CD. YOUR PRIVATE TEACHER MUST SIGN EVERY WEEK for you to qualify for the Ice Cream Party.
- Give your paper to Mrs. Vogt before you can come to the Ice Cream Party to get your ice cream!
November
Reward: Movie Night- Be sure you have your 5 Day Ability Development Chart to follow for your daily review.
- To qualify for the movie night, you MUST complete 20 days of review off of your ability development chart; that is 5 days for 4 weeks. You can do it!!
- Mark the calendar on the back of your paper and take it to your private instructor for every day you review. YOUR PRIVATE TEACHER MUST SIGN EVERY WEEK for you to qualify for the Movie Night.
- Bring your paper to the Movie Night!
February
Reward: Movie Night- To qualify for the movie night, you MUST listen to your recital piece 5 times a day, 5 out of 7 days each week for all 4 weeks of February.
- Mark the calendar on the back of your paper and take it to your private instructor for every day you listen to your recital piece. YOUR PRIVATE TEACHER MUST SIGN EVERY WEEK for you to qualify for Movie Night.
- Bring your paper to the Movie Night!
Practice-a-thon
Rewards: 100 Day Pizza Party & an award after 1 year (or more) of practice We would like to invite your child to be a part of our practice marathon! The Guidelines:1. You need to practice EVERY DAY. If you miss a day, you start over.
2. If you are sick you need to practice at least 25% of your lesson time.
1. Example: 1 hour lesson, AT LEAST 15 minutes of practice
2. 20 minute lesson, AT LEAST 5 minutes of practice
3. There will be certificates for consecutive days practiced over 25 days! (dates will vary depending on the concert date).
4. Mark the calendar on the back of your paper for everyday you practice, bring your calendar every week to your private instructor to initial.
5. Students will be presented an award on stage at the End of the Year Concert. In January, we will plan a pizza party for any child reaching 100 days of practice. You MUST show your paper to Mrs. Vogt prior to attending the Pizza Party so we can have enough pizza for everyone. The following school year, if a child reaches one year (or 2+ years etc.) of continuous practice, the school will have a special award for each child that qualifies!!! For two years etc. there will be a new award!!