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Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:09:14 -0600
It’s good to hear your voice Nona!
My YouTube channel is at the end
of my 1st message.
Kristin
> On Feb 10, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Nona K wrote:
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> Dear Brian,
> First of all, thank YOU for always keeping the list going, so many times you have shared your expertise with us, supported, and shared your struggles.
> I have taught for many years and in many different Countries and absolutely different set of schools.
> This year I am teaching Music to K-2 in a Charter School (Classical education). I am on a cart, no instruments. As our amazing Kristin said, I am learning something new. This is my first time teaching in the US at a Tier 1 charter public school.
> I have the most precious children, they do love music. I understand why, they see my excitement and joy. In grade one their reading level is so high, I think it’s because of spalding. It’s a joy teaching them singing. My KG class sing Solfège with the Curwen hand sign.
> Keep the joy of Music in you. You have it, don’t let it go.
> Imagine how much you give when teaching Music.
> I am teaching Mother Goose Rhymes/ Nursery Rhymes. Imagine how difficult it can be for me- non native speaker. Today, I taught my KG students “Skidamarink†- they loved it. I start with warm- up. Using one from from MK8- Prep Warm-Up†in 23.3. Simple and engaging.
>
> I am amazed how needy (mentally and emotionally, not even bringing up the spiritual growth) are the children in the United States. It’s probably the lack of family time, real human conversations/interactions. Our scholars love to talk. It’s a new school. We will get better.
> I will be praying for you, dearest Brian. Trusting you will regain your joy of teaching- it’s in you!!
>
> Kristin, I need to get to your YouTube channel. Could you please send me the link?
>
> To our dearest MK8 - as always THANK YOU!! For the winter concert we had all the songs from Paul and Teresa. Every song had their names and I had to tell my students that they are my dearest friends!
>
> All the best to each and every one of you!! Keep the joy and love deeply in your hearts!!
>
> Abundance of blessings to you all!!
>
> With gratitude,
> Nona
>> On Feb 10, 2023, 15:37 -0600, Kristin Lukow , wrote:
>> This is my 38th year and I’m loving teaching more than I ever have. I plan to teach 3 more years. I’m 61. I learn a new instrument every year and share it with my students. This year is the Lap Dulcimer. We sing FUN songs. My 1st and 2nd grade programs this year are entitled, “My Favorite Things.†It’s all happy songs. I don’t feel the need to prove anything to anyone any longer, including myself. I truly love music, love my students, am thankful for where I teach and I enjoy each day. We all need joy. I seek it and embrace it. Find the happy people. Eat lunch with them. Be the happy person. >
>> I will cheer you on!
>> Kristin Lukow
>> Elementary Music Teacher ♫
>> http://www.facebook.com/lukowmusic
>> https://www.youtube.com/user/kristinlukow
>> Adams Central Elementary School - Hastings, Nebraska
>>
>>>> On Feb 10, 2023, at 3:21 PM, Lee Cain wrote:
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>>> I’m in year 35. My goal is to keep learning something new to teach. I don’t know if your school is applying for the Ga Music Grants or the StART grants, but they have saved me and our program. In the last 3 years, I have received over $30,000 just for my classroom! I have a new class set of ukes, tubanos, and more Orff and wheeled Orff tables than I even need. Also, with Ga Music, I got exercise ball drums and the wheeled carts to store them! (Drums Alive) My kids ate them up like candy. They are a lot of fun if you have the room!
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>> On Feb 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM, Brian Weese wrote:
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>>>> Hey There:
>>>>
>>>> Any advice to someone who is approaching burn out about making music fun again?
>>>>
>>>> I got six more years until retirement and not sure I’m gonna make it… 😔
>>>>
>>>> D. Brian Weese
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