Special Music School Parents Association

 
 

12/30/2007

Merkin Re-Opening Celebration

The Merkin Re-Opening Gala on January 8th, will include the performance of a premiere by the members of Face the Music, the SMS school new music ensemble.

PTA Planning Meetings

The PTA will be scheduling planning meetings for the SMS Family Dance (March), Art Show (April) and the Barnes and Noble Fundraiser (TBD.) We need your help! If you are interested or able to assist with any of these events and you have not already let the PTA know please inform your class parent. Thanks!

NYS ELA Tests

New York State ELA tests are here for grades 3-8. Here is the schedule:
January 8/9, Tuesday/Wednesday— ELA Test, Grades 3 and 5.
January 8/9/10, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday— ELA Tests, Grades 4.
January 15/16, Tuesday/Wednesday— ELA Tests Grade 7 and 8.
January 15/16/17, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday— ELA Test, Grade 6.

Annual Concerto Competiton

Our annual school Concerto Competition, this year dedicated to piano, winds, and brass, will be held on Monday, January 14, 2008.

100 Days of Practice Celebration

Students have until January 29th to complete their “100 Days of Practice” booklet and drop it off in Jenny Undercofler’s office to qualify for the celebration ceremonies on February 4th and 5th .

Music Program Information

Remember: For information about music dates please check http://www.kaufman-center.org/smscoe.htm and please be sure to check for up-to-the-minute changes in the weekly Music Director’s report.

12/9/2007

National Dance Institute Mid-Year Performances

The N.D.I. mid-year performance will be held in the Ann Goodman Recital Hall on Thursday, December 13th. K-2 at 9:45AM and 3-5 at 10:30AM.

Mid-Year Concerts are Here!

December 14th, Friday
  Grade 2 @ 9:00AM
  Grade 1 @10:30AM
  Grade 3 @ 12:00PM
  Grade 4 @ 1:30PM

December 17, Monday
  Kindergarten @ 9:30AM
  Grade 8 @ 1:00PM.

December 18, Tuesday
  Grade 5 @ 1:00PM.

December 20, Thursday
  Grade 7 @ 1:00PM.

Winter Recess- Happy New Year to All!

December 24 – January 1, 2008. School resumes on Wednesday January 2, 2008.