Thursday, May 1, 2014

Want to speak Japanese?

We have been listening to some awesome Japanese music and

learning about Japanese culture in the Music Room. Today

let's learn some basic greetings in the Japanese language.

Check out Japanesepod101 on youtube to learn to speak

Japanese.

 
 
 

We Love Japanese Music!

In our Music Room, we LOVE Japanese music, especially the Shamisen. There are many different styles of Shamisen.
 
picture from bachido.com
 
 Please visit the bachido.com website and see the many different styles of the Shamisen.
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, April 28, 2014

The Yoshida Brothers

We are traveling to Japan today to check out two really cool brothers. They play a traditional instrument called the Shamisen. Their names are Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida, but they are known as The Yoshida Brothers.


Picture from examiner.com
 

We will be listening to their music and watching some of their music videos in class. Click on the blue links above the picture to learn more about these brothers, their instruments, and Japan and it's wonderful culture. 

Friday, April 25, 2014

May I Learn to be Silent

Each year our county participates in an Honors Chorus weekend. Each school get to bring their top five singers to the concert. Our representatives this year were Ahriah, Evan, and Elijah from 4th grade and Destiny and Alaina from 5th grade. Here is a video of them singing a song from their concert called 'May I Learn to be Silent'.
Great job Jr Cardinals!
You sound great and we are proud of you!

Faye and the Virtual Keyboard

This is Faye. She is in the 3rd Grade and she is going to show you how she uses the Online Virtual Keyboard.
Great job Faye! You Rock!
 

Beatbox Boyz!

Here is RaShaun and Caleb rapping and beatboxing "Mary Mack"! We hope you enjoy it!
Great job boys!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Bojangles Night!

Here is an important message from Ms Thomas:

Tommorrow (March 23) is our 1st share night at Bojangles.

Please stop by and mingle with guest or coworkers to show your support. It is from 4-7pm.

Our School will receive money from each transaction.

See you at Bojangles on Wednesday!