WELCOME TO 7 TH GRADE GENERAL MUSIC with MRS. SCHOPPE WELCOME TO 7 TH GRADE GENERAL MUSIC with MRS. SCHOPPE

Class Room Rules 1. Follow directions the first time 2. Raise your hands to talk 3. Show respect for teacher, classmates, & equipment 4. Save food & drinks for later 5. Come to class prepared and on time 6. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Class Room Rules 1. Follow directions the first time 2. Raise your hands to talk 3. Show respect for teacher, classmates, & equipment 4. Save food & drinks for later 5. Come to class prepared and on time 6. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

Consequences 1. Warning 2. Loss of participation point 3. Loss of additional participation point; parents will be called; referral or detention 4. Severe consequences SEVERE DISRUPTIONS: to office Consequences 1. Warning 2. Loss of participation point 3. Loss of additional participation point; parents will be called; referral or detention 4. Severe consequences SEVERE DISRUPTIONS: to office

Your grade will be based on the following:  I will provide each of you with a folder, it will be left in the room everyday. You will be graded on the notes/worksheets in folders.  You will also need a pen/pencil every day  Daily Class Participation  Daily Effort  Tests, Quizzes, Presentations Your grade will be based on the following:  I will provide each of you with a folder, it will be left in the room everyday. You will be graded on the notes/worksheets in folders.  You will also need a pen/pencil every day  Daily Class Participation  Daily Effort  Tests, Quizzes, Presentations

What will we learn about this trimester?  Dances  Watusi, Twist, Mashed Potato, etc.  You will compose a song of your own  Create Your own Instrument  A Famous Musical-West Side Story  Play Keyboard, Guitar, & Percussion  What would you like to learn about in music?  Dances  Watusi, Twist, Mashed Potato, etc.  You will compose a song of your own  Create Your own Instrument  A Famous Musical-West Side Story  Play Keyboard, Guitar, & Percussion  What would you like to learn about in music?

A Little About Mrs. Schoppe… A Little About Mrs. Schoppe…

 I was born in a little tiny town; Whitewater, MT-about 200 people in the whole town  Went to college at MSU-Billings  Taught in Winnett, MT for 3 years  Got married; moved to Helena  This is my second year teaching at EVMS & EG  I was born in a little tiny town; Whitewater, MT-about 200 people in the whole town  Went to college at MSU-Billings  Taught in Winnett, MT for 3 years  Got married; moved to Helena  This is my second year teaching at EVMS & EG

My husband Rhett and I My husband Rhett and I Squeakers My family at our wedding Hannah, Jonathan, Rhett, myself, Steve, D’Andre, Sue, & Rachel My family at our wedding Hannah, Jonathan, Rhett, myself, Steve, D’Andre, Sue, & Rachel

Why Participate in Music? Research tells us that children who participate in music do better in school and in life! Music helps to… * Develop teamwork and listening * Study History * Learn new vocabulary * Express Creatively * Learn Discipline—practicing until its right * Have an outlet for emotional responses * Achieve self-confidence through performances

A Little Quiz: Number your paper What is my (your music teachers) name? 2. Name 3 of the 5 rules. 3. What are the consequences for not following the rules? 4. Name 2 things are going to study/do in this class. 5. Name 2 things you need for music every day! 6. Name one thing you will be graded on during this class? 7. Where did I grow up? 8. What is my husband or cat’s name? (You pick which-extra for both ) 9. How many brother and sisters do I have? 10. Name 1 reasons why you should study music? A Little Quiz: Number your paper What is my (your music teachers) name? 2. Name 3 of the 5 rules. 3. What are the consequences for not following the rules? 4. Name 2 things are going to study/do in this class. 5. Name 2 things you need for music every day! 6. Name one thing you will be graded on during this class? 7. Where did I grow up? 8. What is my husband or cat’s name? (You pick which-extra for both ) 9. How many brother and sisters do I have? 10. Name 1 reasons why you should study music?