Do Work.

Whew! This week flew by, I don't know about other teachers, but I think 5 day weeks go much quicker than weeks where we have days off. I was just chatting with my Dad about all the activities I'm involved in, and I think those things help to make time pass quickly. Sometimes too quickly if you're unprepared!

Yesterday I said I wanted to post some work done by my students, because I'm always proud when they produce original quality work. My 8th grade chorus class just finished creating posters or PowerPoints on a musical artist of their choice. Now, keep in mind we are an inner-city, mostly Hispanic community. I was surprised when two of my students wanted to do a poster on Hunter Hayes! Hunter Hayes is a young country artist who is nominated for Best New Artist at this year's Grammy Awards, and whose song "Wanted" is rocketing up the charts. Though these two young ladies like "Wanted", part of me thinks they chose him because they think he's cute. Good poster though.

Below the Hunter Hayes poster you'll see another Grammy nominee Miguel, who is nominated several times this year for his song "Adorn", including Best R&B song and Song of the Year. I was impressed to see students choose such relevant and diverse artists.

Speaking of the Grammys, my other 8th grade class (general music) voted on several categories and then created graphs displaying the distribution of our votes. Hows that for integrating math?! Check 'em out.

 
 Every once and again, when my students make some work that impresses me in some way, I'll share it with you. That way we all can breathe a sigh of relief knowing even these inner-city, underprivileged kids can do great things.
-Miss