Category Archives: Grade 2

Nov22

Dearborn Christmas tree lighting and sing along on Monday, Nov. 25. Some of our Howe students will be singing with the District Honors Choir!

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Dearborn Christmas tree lighting and sing along on Monday, Nov. 25. Some of our Howe students will be singing with the District Honors Choir!

Dearborn Christmas tree lighting and sing along on Monday, Nov. 25

Dearborn will hold its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and sing-along at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center on Monday. Nov. 25.

The free event starts at 6:30 p.m. when Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr., assisted by Nowlin Elementary kindergartener Ari Sulollari, will light the ceremonial Christmas tree outside the Michael A Guido Theater entrance.  Festivities will then move into the theater for holiday performances by the Dearborn Community Concert Band and the Dearborn Public Schools Elementary & Secondary Honors Choirs.

Following the sing-along, everyone is invited to take a free tour of the Festival of Trees in the Hubbard Ballroom, where younger children can visit with Santa Claus. Cookies, coffee and hot chocolate will be available in the lobby during the evening’s festivities.The annual tree lighting and sing-along is hosted by the Dearborn Recreation & Parks Department and made possible, in part, by generous support from Park Place Catering and the Dearborn Lions Club.  

Oct23

New Google Classrooms for 4th Grade Recorder and Honors Choir

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New Google Classrooms for 4th Grade Recorder and Honors Choir



Attention all students in 4th Grade Recorder Class and Honors Choir Members: Please log in to your student account and accept the invitation to the new google classrooms created for you.

4th Grade Recorders: Video links are included in the course material which will help you learn the fingering, melodies and notes for each song in the Recorder Karate Book. Home practice is essential for your success so practice, practice, practice! You may practice the songs in any order. Once you learn a song keep practicing it so it remains “Fresh” in your mind and under your fingers.



Honors Choir Members: All songs for the musical “A New Day” have been uploaded. You may begin learning the melodies and memorizing lyrics for each songs. There are two tracks for each songs, one with vocals and one without. Use the tracks with vocals until you learn the songs really well then try your hand at singing with the instrumental tracks.

Sep13

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN DEARBORN SEPT. 22 AT 3 PM

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DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN DEARBORN SEPT. 22 AT 3 PM

the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is coming to The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn! On Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3pm there will a FREE concert that is open to the general public. The concert is free but you must register for the free tickets. There is a limit of 10 per person. Click on the link below.

https://www.dso.org/ShowEventsView.aspx?id=6311&prod=6310https://www.dso.org/ShowEventsView.aspx?id=6311&prod=6310

Apr26

KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE SPRING CONCERT

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KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE SPRING CONCERT

Here is the Kindergarten and First Grade Spring Concert  from April 18,2019 themed “FRIENDSHIP”.  The Song “We Could Be Friends” was written by Ms. Harden (Music and lyrics) and Ms. Carman’s Kindergarten class (lyrics) on April 12, 2019.  Enjoy!

Apr18

CONCERT CHANGES (Honors Choir and Drumming)

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CONCERT CHANGES (Honors Choir and Drumming)

The Honors Choir concert (May 2) has been moved to May 29.  Please check earlier post for all concert info.

1:45 p.m.  Center Based Students

2:40 p.m.  Montessori Students

4:00 p.m.  Parents and Community

 

 

The Drumming Club concert (April 23) has been moved to May 20 at 9 am.  Please check earlier post for all concert info.

Apr16

Drumming Club Concert (April 23) Changed to May 20, 9am

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Drumming Club Concert (April 23) Changed to May 20, 9am

The concert listed on the Howe Drumming calendar has been moved from April 23, to May 20, 2019 at 9 a.m.  The drummers will be performing in concert with the Howe Band/Strings (Gr 5 – Mrs. Voelkner) and the 4th grade recorder class (Ms. Harden).  All are welcome!

Jan29

UPCOMING CONCERTS (Updated)

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UPCOMING CONCERTS (Updated)

Mark your calendars…concert season is approaching!

 

MARCH 19, 2019  4th Grade Field Trip Dearborn Symphony Concert
                                    Depart Howe:  9:15 a.m.  Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
                                    Return to Howe:  11:00 a.m.  (Staff chaperones only)

 

APRIL 18, 2019  GR  K-1 Spring Concert “Friendship”  3:00 pm  GYM

 

MAY 20, 2019   GR 4-5 Instrumental Music Concert 9 a.m.  (Students and Parents invited)

4th Grade Recorders

5th Grade Band

5th Grade Strings

Howe Drumming Club

 

Concert Dress: 

Nice pants, skirts or dress.  

Nice shirt.

Nice shoes.

Preferred:  No shorts, jeans, t-shirts or gym shoes. 

 

MAY 29, 2019  Honors Choir Performances – Musical:  “The Noble Gnarble”
                          1:45 p.m.    Center Based Students  (Show Cast #1)
                          2:40 p.m.    Montessori Students  (Show Cast #2)
                         4:00 p.m.      Parents and Community   (Show Cast #1)

 

Concert Dress:  Students will be in show costumes.  Will need black pants.

 

JUNE 7, 2019  GR  2-5  Montessori Cultural Play  “Africa”  1:30 p.m.  GYM
                                     (The Howe Drum Club will also be performing)

 

Jan29

After-School Drumming Club Practiced cancelled January 29, 2019

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After-School Drumming Club Practiced cancelled January 29, 2019

Hello!

 

After-school Drumming Club practice will be cancelled today, January 29 due to weather conditions.  Here is a message from the District:

 

Greetings,
Due to extremely cold temperatures and wind chills, all after school activities for Tuesday, January 29, 2019 are cancelled.  This includes all parent meetings, concerts, athletic competitions and practices.  Adult and Community Education classes will also be closed this evening (1/29/19).
Kids Club and All Day Pre-School will remain open until the normal ending hour of 6 p.m.
The District will make an announcement later today regarding the status of school on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.