WELCOME TO WARD’S

WONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC 

Hi!  My name is Judy Polk and I am the Music Specialist at WardElementary School.  Music has been extremely important throughout my life and I strive to develop that love of music in my students.  I feel that all children can be successful in music and I am the happiest when my students show a sense of pride in their musical accomplishments.  I have been teaching with NISD for 14 years and count myself very fortunate to be at this wonderful school.

Hello! I am Patricia Meadows. This is my second year teaching at Ward Elementary and I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful community. Music is such an important art form in itself and also crosses over into most academic subjects. This year will be a fun filled learning experience for both myself and the students of Ward Elementary.


 

SCHEDULE

4th Grade 7:55 - 8:45 a.m.
3rd Grade 8:50 - 9:40 a.m.
5th Grade 9:45 - 10:35 a.m.
Planning/Lunch 10:40 - 11:45 p.m.
Kindergarten11:50 - 12:40 p.m.
2nd Grade12:45 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
1st Grade 1:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.



 

 

GRADING

Every student attends Music Performance Class and Music Theory Class each 8 day rotation.  Grades for classroom performance and behavior will be earned in both music classes. Northside District does not have 2 spaces for Music on the Report Card, therefore, the Music Theory and Music Performance grades will be combined and recorded in the music slot.  Please call Mrs. Polk (397-6800 x3113) or Mrs. Meadows (397-6800 x3114) if you have any questions.

E - Exceptional Work or Behavior above or beyond expectations  
S - Satisfactory Work or Behavior which is acceptable and meets   expectations. 
N - Work or Behavior which needs improvement. 
U - Work or Behavior which is unacceptable and unsatisfactory. 

A grade is given for student work as well as conduct.  
Example:  E / E means the student received an E in classroom performance and an E for conduct.




 

CLASSROOM  RULES

1.  Enter and exit using good manners
2.  Listen and follow directions
3.  Respect Others and materials
4.  Cooperate
5.  DO YOUR BEST!


 

CALENDAR  OF  EVENTS

September 12

 

September 14

5th graders who signed up will begin violin classes

 5th graders will begin Keyboard Unit  

November 4

4th grade sings at Los Leones Art Festival 1 p.m. Held at LeonValleyCommunityCenter
6427 Evers Road
Students must be there by 12:45 p.m.

November 10

4th grade sings for the Veteran’s Day Rally
Held at WardElementary School at 7:45 a.m.

January 5

4th grade begins recorder unit

February 14 - 17 

Ms. Polk & Ms. Meadows at TMEA Convention
San Antonio, TX

February 28

4th graders attend San Antonio Symphony

 

March 1

5th graders attend San Antonio Symphony

April 24 

5th graders present Fiesta Program

May 2

Wrangler Rodeo

 

May 30

5th Grade Graduation

STRINGS PROGRAM

Strings is an after/before school music program designed to introduce students to the String Musical Instruments. Fifth grade students are eligible to participate in this program. Students meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50 to 3:45 p.m. in the music room.  Due to high enrollment, we will also possibly have a morning class which will meet Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 7:00 to 7:35 a.m. in the music room. Students will perform at several programs during the year. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Ms. Polk or Ms. Meadows.

Background credit:  http://www.eskimo.com/~physmith/Music.html

Last updated: September 6, 2006

BACKGROUND
http://www.eskimo.com/~physmith/Music.html