Music with Mrs. Karia

WHITTIER WINTER SING! On the last day of school before winter break, students and staff will gather to celebrate winter (and winter break)! The performance is only open to students and staff due to the capacity of the gym. Each grade will lead a song and chorus will join in the fun as well. Many students have been asking me to share the lyrics to the songs. You can find them at this link: Whittier Winter Sing Lyrics

Below are my specific guidelines for grades in 1st trimester for 4th and 5th graders. During 1st trimester, we were primarily getting used to the procedures and expectations of the music classroom. Because of this, the grades for 1st trimester are truly a beginning (jumping off) point. Throughout the year, growth should be shown in some, if not all of the areas presented. Effort: The effort grade is based on daily interaction and motivation in the music classroom. Most students receive a "2" in this category, which means that they are paying attention and participating as required a majority of the time. A "3" indicates that a student went above and beyond to participate in music activities a majority of the time. A "1" indicates that the student on multiple occasions was not participating in the activities/ not following directions during music. Performance: This trimester the performance grade is solely based on their singing (which was wha