11. & 16. The Talent Show
This we believe. (NMSA, 2010).
*The school environment is inviting, safe, inclusive, and supportive of all. School Environment
* The school includes community and business partners. Community & Business
This week we had a talent show. Students auditioned and sixteen were selected to perform. The band director worked with them to set up their music and to allow them to practice with the microphone. They performed in front of the entire student body and a panel of three judges, two alumni of the middle school and a teacher. One alumnus is in college, the second alumna is the current Miss Titan (the high school pageant winner).
We sat in awe of the talent of our young people, at the courage they demonstrated and at the respect of their classmates. The performances included: piano, singing, sign language, entertainers who shared jokes, a dancer and a student who played the piano and sang. Students performed individually or in pairs. They were introduced by one of the teachers who shared their interests. Three students were given honorable mention and the top three students were given monetary gift certificates. In class we celebrated each of the students who performed. Three of the singers came up to me and said, “We want a singing club.” I think that will be fun!
The following is a letter I have sent to our Kiwanis Club.
Dear Kiwanis Members,
This past week our students participated in a talent show. The students' talents, their courage, and the student body respect were delightful. Thank you so much for encouraging and supporting the young people in McDowell County as they develop their talents and interests. It was a wonderful display of their love of art, music, and dance! From the opportunity to perform, several of my girls now want a "music club" and want to perform. My hope is that they may be able to perform for you. They also want to perform for the local nursing home. Bravo and thank you for all you do for McDowell County! Sincerely, Nancy Ruppert (teacher, WMMS).
The following is a letter I have sent to our Kiwanis Club.
Dear Kiwanis Members,
This past week our students participated in a talent show. The students' talents, their courage, and the student body respect were delightful. Thank you so much for encouraging and supporting the young people in McDowell County as they develop their talents and interests. It was a wonderful display of their love of art, music, and dance! From the opportunity to perform, several of my girls now want a "music club" and want to perform. My hope is that they may be able to perform for you. They also want to perform for the local nursing home. Bravo and thank you for all you do for McDowell County! Sincerely, Nancy Ruppert (teacher, WMMS).
The top three students will now compete with the other middle school and will then go on to compete in a talent show sponsored by the Kiwanis Club in our county.
1. When you begin seeking a job, consider who the business partners are in your school district. When business partners participate be sure and thank them.
2. My students love to sing. Find out what your students love to do and find ways to integrate their joys into your classroom.
3. If your team has “clubs,” consider having a music club. There is a nursing home in our area. My students want to sing to them. (:
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