Already September!!

Wow, the beginning of this year has been ridiculously busy! I apologize for not updating this earlier - I've been trying to keep my head above water!

We have had a great start to the year! A few announcements:

-Method books are in, and need to be purchased. 8th grade books are $8, 7th and 6th grade books are $9.
-Polo shirts are in, and can be purchased anytime before the Winter Concert. Polos are $20.
-Checks can be sent in for any payments, and should be made out to RRMS. Be sure there is a physical address (no PO Box) and phone number on each check turned in to the school.
-Beginners are starting to use their bows this week, and should bring rosin.
-There has not been enough solid interest in the Spring Trip this year, so we will not be going to Myrtle Beach. I will, however, be taking a group to Carowinds on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Any student interested in being part of that performance will need to audition for the group. I will have audition material available in a couple of weeks.
-The first Practice Journal is due on Monday. Students can either pick up a journal in the orchestra room or print one from the Documents/Forms page of this blog or from the Edmodo library.

I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather, and I extend my apologies to the parents of beginner students for any unpleasant noises you may hear in the next week or so!