8th grade orchestra performing at Lunch! (12/18/14)

   Well-deserved classroom picnic  :)  ----->

December 17, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz.

Let's finish 2014 TIGER-STRONG!    #doingtherightthing  #everyday  #allthetime
#countdowntowinterbreak  #2days  #holidaycheer

Do your best and be nice to people!
Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

December 16, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz.

Its a jazz day today!

#beingawesomeincludesdoingyourbest   #followingadultdirections   #beingasolutionandnotaproblem

Do your best and be nice to people today!
Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

December 15, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz!

Let's finish out the last school week of 2014 tiger-STRONG!  Follow adult instructions.  Be kind to your peers.  It's the holiday spirit way!

Do your best and be nice to people!!
Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

December 12, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz:

Do your best and be nice to people today!!

Musically yours,

-Mrs. Reynolds

Special Video 12/12/14

In honor of the recent release of the Star Wars: Episode VII teaser trailer.  (I can't believe I have to wait a whole year for this movie to come out, guys...)
#starwarsfandom

and the movie trailer!

#obsessed

December 11, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz!

In my experience, if you treat others the right way, the universe (God, Buddha, Karma, whatever you believe in) attracts positive results to your life.  

Sooooooo......
do your best and be nice to people today!!

Musically Yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

December 10, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz.
Because we no longer MIRP on Thursdays, and we have a little extra time on Wednesday's, we will do a shortened MIRP time on Wednesdays.

#readersareleaders
Do your best and be nice to people today!

Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

December 9, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz,
Door decorating will occur throughout jazz rehearsal today.  (JUDGING IS THIS THURSDAY.)
We need:
"team snowman":
"team snowflakes":
"team glitter and other stuff":
Aliya is our creative director.  She will choose the teams, as she sees fit.  When "team cover-the-door" is finished, she will grab who she needs.

Do your best and be nice to people today!
Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

Pictures from Kansas Music Mini-Convention, Dec. 6, 2014

December 8, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz!
What a great music convention on Saturday!
Congrats - Keyli, Leah, Citlaly, and Timothy (NW alumni!)

Pictures to come later!

Do you best and be nice to people today!

Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

December 5, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to attend the Honor Band and Honor Orchestra this weekend!

6th grade:
Adella B - Cello
Precious J - Viola
Alondra M - Violin

7th grade:
Adarrius H - Trumpet
Alyiah W - Violin

8th grade:
Jayvion F - Clarinet
Leah H - Cello
Keyli S - Viola
Citlaly M - Violin

DON’T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC PACKETS HOME WITH YOU THIS EVENING! 

Do your best and be nice to people today!
Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

Special Video 12/5/14

The return of a personal favorite. :)

December 4, 2014

Good morning, Tiger Jazz.
Ever wonder why we repetitively practice exercises in class?  This is why...

Do your best and be nice to people today!

Musically Yours,

-Mrs. Reynolds

December 3, 2014

Good morning, Tiger Jazz.

We have discussed if you diligently study your instrument, you could be eligible to audition for a music scholarship for COLLEGE.  Depending on how skillful you are, you could get a alot of money, or even just a little bit of money. (Every bit helps!! College is expensive.)

Somebody wrote to me "I hope you arent lying. I'm really interested in that."

LYING?!  I'm not here to blow sunshine and rainbows up your bottoms, young people. I tell you the truth of the WORLD.  However, different colleges have different policies. So lets look at a few...

Washburn University

Emporia State University

Kansas State University

University of Kansas

Do your best and be nice to people today!
Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

December 2, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz!

Do your best and be nice to people today!

Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

December 1, 2014

Welcome back, Tiger Jazz!
I hope you had a wonderful week full of love and thanks.

#myhusbandandstepdaughtermakeawesomepie #smokedturkey #yamswithbrownsugar  #stepmomtoawesomechildren  #cousinfeudsoverkansasfootballteams  #leftovers #pajamasandbooks  #catchinguponallmytvshows   #kansascitykeepingitpeacefulandclassyduringtryingtimes #nflbenjaminwatsonfacebookpost  #sundaynightchiefsgamesandhotchocolate  #returningtoajobilove

Do your best and be nice to people today!
Musically yours,
~Mrs. Reynolds

November 21, 2014

Good morning, Tiger Jazz,
 We have been discussing in class the "ethos" or behavior of a student.
  --Tier 1 - Students who strive to do the right thing.  All the time.  Everyday.
  --Tier 2 - Students who occasionally have a bad day.
  --Tier 3 - Students who are the problem.  All the time.  Everyday.

Some words of wisdom that will apply to students of all three Tiers.  We are all human.  We all make mistakes.

Do your best and be nice to people today!  

#happythanksgiving  #thankfulthatimakeadifferenceeveryday  #lovemyjob   #bestcareerever

Musically yours,

-Mrs. Reynolds

Friday Special Video 11/21/14

Vivaldi's "Winter" and Frozen's "Let It Go" mashup!  #lovethepianoguys

November 19, 2014

Good morning, Tiger Jazz.

Wise words...

Do your best and be nice to people today!

Musically yours, 

-Mrs. Reynolds

November 17, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz!

I was so proud of the Tiger Jazz performance in the concert last week!   Congratulations to the soloists.  You were wonderful!  #nomistakesinjazz
Also, special shout out to Andrel, who graciously and courageously performed the drumset without a mat under it.  (shame on forgetful Mrs. Reynolds...)  Lesser human beings would've quit and refused to keep going.  The drumset pedal will not work correctly if it is sliding on a hard floor...
Happy monday.  #doyourbestandbenicetopeople

Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

Fall Band Concert 11-13-14

6th grade band:

7th grade band:

8th grade band:

Tiger Jazz band:

All about the bass (clef)

How playing music benefits the brain - Anita Collins

How to read music - Tim Hansen

November 13, 2014

Good Morning, Tiger Jazz

Mr. Williams is bringing some students from the Wyandotte High School Bulldog band to see us perform!  I invited them to join us for "Blues on the Move".  I sent them the music earlier this week.  I don't know if they are accepting the performance part of the invitation but we will be glad to see them, regardless!

CONCERT DETAILS REVIEW:

What:  Grades 6 – 8 Band and Jazz Band
When:  Thursday, November 13^th at 6:00pm
Where:  Northwest Middle School Auditorium

What to wear:  Black and White.  (Nice black pants or skirt and nice white shirt. School dress code applies.)

Please plan to be at school at 5:40pm.  We will meet in the auditorium.  (Students will not be allowed to stay at school between 3:00 and 5:40pm.  The music room and auditorium will be closed.  Please make proper arrangements.)  The concert should be finished by 7:00pm.  Please plan to have rides arranged for this time!

Your attendance is required. 

Excused absences (a conflict that has been pre-approved by Mrs. Reynolds) will be allowed to make up 100% of the grade assignment.

Un-excused absences (absences that were not approved by Mrs. Reynolds prior to the concert event) will only be allowed to make up 70% of the grade assignment.

Mrs. Reynolds’ Phone:  (913)627-4061

Mrs. Reynolds’ Email:  heather.reynolds@kckps.org

Orchestra Concert from 11/10/13 Videos

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

November 12, 2014

Good morning, Tiger Jazz!

Congratulations to those who made the honor roll!

Tiger Honor Roll:
Charles
JaDen
Jayvion

Northwest Honor Roll:
Phoenix
Adarrius

Golden Superior Honor Roll:
Aliya
Jared
Chris

Ms. Vaverka says they are honoring you during lunch on Monday. :)

#doinyourbest
and be nice to people today!!

-Mrs. Reynolds

November 11, 2014

Good morning, Tiger Jazz.

Today is Veteran's Day.  Did you know that you could make a career of playing in a band with the military?  I have several friends who do this (One is in the "President's Own" band!) and they make a really good living.  Big Salary!  Think about it...

  Do your best and be nice to people today!
Musically yours,
-Mrs. Reynolds

November 10, 2014

Good morning, Tiger Jazz!

Are you a leader or a follower?

Do your best and be nice to people today!

Also - Shout out to Aliya with the Battle of the Books team that placed second out of nine district middle schools in competition on Saturday.  Readers are leaders!!

Musically Yours,

-Mrs. Reynolds

Pictures from Wyandotte High School hosting 8th grade band day

Northwest Alumni!

Northwest Alumni!

Northwest Alumni!

Northwest Alumni!

nom...nom...nom...........

Northwest Alumni!

Mr. Williams.  The director of the best high school band in the midwest.  Wyandotte Bulldogs!!

Love this picture.  The bulldogs were so welcoming and helpful to us young ones.

Such a great night!