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November 2023 Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO OUR FIRST
Costume Concert
Pizza Party
We had SO much fun!
Please text or email your pics and videos that you took to Miss Michele.
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2023
Are you doing everything right but you didn't get chosen for Student of the Month?
Keep in mind there are over 60 students enrolled in DAMA and students who are chosen have worked exceptionally hard or have showed exceptional initiative. It's a difficult decision to make and sometimes it comes down to whether students who have been working on a piece are ready to perform it yet or if they had to cancel lessons during the month. It is not about who is the most talented or who has the most potential. It is about honoring the student who stood out because of their work ethic, attitude and initiative.
Be sure to talk with your teacher if you have questions or concerns.
CONGRATULATIONS
NOLAN B.
Nolan Bossley was awarded our Exceptional Student of the Month for October 2023!
He and his twin sister, Lydia, have been taking piano lessons at DAMA since November 2022 and have been working with Miss Abby since April. Nolan and Lydia usually tie for either 1st, 2nd or 3rd place each month in our Practice Derby and Lydia was DAMA Student of the Month back in May. Nolan stood out this month for his dedication to learning, his fantastic attitude and for his hard work. Take a look at Nolan's interview video to learn more about him and see why he is wearing safari clothes in this picture.
How to Win Student of the Month
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Focus during lessons
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Follow directions
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Have a good attitude
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Practice and come to lessons prepared
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Show initiative to learn and improve
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Attend at least 4 lessons in one month
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Be ready to perform the song you are working on
PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE
May Raffle Winners:
1st ticket =
$25 JOHN DOMINGUEZ
2nd ticket=
$15 HELEN ALEXANDER
3rd ticket drawn=
$5 LUCAS HOFFMAN
Thank you to Campbell for picking the tickets.
Raffle tickets are picked on the 1st of the Month. Students 7 and younger receive 1 ticket for every 15 minutes of practice. Students 8 and older receive 1 ticket for every 30 minutes of practice. 1 ticket is awarded for each lesson.
The student with the most tickets at the end of the month will receive a medal.
Practice Derby Winners:
1ST PLACE TIE: ROSE DAS
2ND PLACE: LYDIA BOSSLEY
3RD PLACE: CAMPBELL GRAHAM
& MAX HOFFMAN
Alex Reed 11/1
Jacob Lintzenich 11/1
Bella Iovane 11/16
Presley Sullivan 11/17
Miss Michele 11/19
Nov. Birthdays
Mark your Calendar:
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 23rd and 24th
No lessons
Winter Holiday Recital
Sunday, December 17th
Rehearsals 12/15 and 12/16
Times TBD
Winter Break
December 23-January 2nd
No lessons
From Miss Michele's Bench
We had a great turn-out for our first Costume Concert/Pizza party! I had such a great time and I was so proud of our students who played for us. I hope they found it to be a good experience. If you took any pics and/or videos of the event, I would love it if you would share them with me. I was too busy hosting the game to take pictures. I also want to thank those you donated to help pay for pizzas. That was very thoughtful and helpful and much appreciated!
I will be taking off the Wednesday before Thanksgiving so that I can be with my mom for a few days. Although this will be her last Thanksgiving, I am thankful that she doesn't remember that this will be her last one. I appreciate your patience and understanding and your continuing well wishes. It's such a blessing to me to know that you care.
Our students are already working on holiday songs for our Winter Recital. It kind of feels like when stores put out Christmas decorations with the Halloween decorations. It just seems wrong. But, the most effective way to overcome performance anxiety is by feeling prepared and we want our students to have time to prepare.
Please encourage lots of practicing over the next 7 weeks. We have assigned some challenging songs that take time to learn. Some kids think they can cram the last week before the recital just like studying for a test but it doesn't work that way and it usually causes them a lot of stress. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about what they will be playing and/or how best to prepare.
As always, thank you so much for giving Abby, Jeff and me the opportunity work with your children. We are so grateful for the opportunity to do what we love and share our passion for music.
I hope you all will be surrounded by those who make your heart happy this Thanksgiving!
Best,