This month in music class, students are studying America's historic "work songs".
The 3rd grade is focused on songs of railroad building. They have explored a few different songs, but the fan favorite is, "On the Railroad" covered by Colm McGuinness, an influencer from Ireland.
Students spent time "analyzing" music to identify the 7 elements of music including texture (what instruments/voices are being used). In this song, there is a metallic sound happening but it didn't sound like traditional percussion instruments we are used to. Some guesses included chains, nails, pots & pans, and on.
I told the students that I [Ms. Rice] would reach out to the singer/influencer on YouTube or through Instagram to see if he could answer our question. I also reminded students that we might not get a response but that it was worth a try.
Colm McGuinness has more than 496k subscribers on YouTube and 600k on TikTok. The song we are studying has more than 1.1 million views on YouTube. Just like that, the message was sent and I got a response the next day. The students were thrilled to hear that he had responded at all and even more excited for the answer to our question: chains, forks and anvils! What a great adventure! #brillionlions
The extended care students created snowflake salt art using water colors, glue and salt. They did a great job. #brillionlions
Come join our team! We are in search of a Network Technician Assistant. To view the position details and apply please select the link below. #brillionlions
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3468
Motivational Monday! #brillionlions
Students in Creative Foods class learned how to make hand ground potato pancakes and gummy treats. Sure looks like they were successful and had a fun time while learning. #brillionlions
BPS is in search of an Elementary/Middle School 10-month (School Year) Administrative Assistant. To learn more about the job and apply please go to WECAN. #brillionlions
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3468
Motivational Monday-January 9, 2023. #brillionlions
4K & 5K Kindergarten Registration begins January 16, 2023. #brillionlions
Save the date - Tuesday, February 21, we will have an in-person viewing of the film ANGST (raising awareness around anxiety; one of three films in a mental health trilogy). The viewing will take place at 6:30pm at the Endries Performing Arts Center. Watch for more details to reserve your seat!
Take a look at these young lions from the kindergarten class of 2002-2003!
#brillionlions #throwbackthursday
The HS Creative Foods classes created apple swans and made chicken based recipes. Such talent! #brillionlions
The afternoon 4K class is enjoying a snack at the end of the day. #brillionlions
Elementary students are sure enjoying their lunch of spaghetti on National Spaghetti Day! #brillionlions
Not only did this boy get to celebrate his birthday today, but also his favorite lunch, Spaghetti Day! #brillionlions
Talk About it Tuesday! #brillionlions
Does Your Child Lack Motivation?
What it could mean when kids just don't seem to be trying very hard in school
https://childmind.org/article/does-your-child-lack-motivation/
¿A su hijo le falta motivación?
Qué podría significar que los niños parezcan no estar esforzándose mucho en la escuela
https://childmind.org/es/articulo/a-su-hijo-le-falta-motivacion/
Mrs. Fischer's class is working very hard to solve a word puzzle. #brillionlions
Mrs. Mielke's class is working on summarizing nonfiction texts. #brillionlions
School boards: Everyday citizens doing extraordinary work to lead their community’s schools. Thank a school board member today! #SchoolBoardMonth #brillionlions
Two 4th grade students from Mrs. Woerishofer’s class successfully completed their 20 book tower of reading challenge for the month of December! Congratulations! #brillionlions
