Frankland Ukulele Program Beginner

Spaces still available!  Register today by email

This exciting subsidized music program will be offered to Grade 4’s and 5’s for the 2019/20 school year. 

“The ukulele is an ideal tool for delivering music education. Note reading, melody, rhythm and harmony all on one affordable and fun instrument. I grew up with this program in the Halifax school board and I am the musician I am today because of how it shaped my musical education.”  – Melanie Doane

Melanie Doane will be overseeing the program with weekly teacher Tiffany Knight that will begin in fall 2019. See Melanie at uschool.ca discussing this charitable organization.

THE PROGRAM

• The program will run for the entire school year, every Tuesday during lunch hour
• The cost of the program for the full year is $240.00 (this is a subsidized rate for all)
• Includes school concerts, online practice assistance and the Uke Day event
• Projected start date, first week of October

UKULELES

Students are required to purchase a ukulele that they will bring to class and practice with at home. The cost is $70 for the uke and soft nylon case. For the best price and quality, ukuleles will be ordered together by Uschool from Empire Music (empiremusic.com). These student soprano models have proven to be the best sound for the lowest price.

*** Students are encouraged to purchase a good ukulele through the class order because this is a fun and serious educational program that requires a proper instrument for success. Purchasing along with the class is the easiest route for parents and is recommended. If you already have your own ukulele, it must be approved first by Melanie at registration time by email. Tell her the instrument you are planning to use.  Finding a ukulele on your own, if yours is not workable, can become more expensive as some brands are not suitable.

Parents are expected to support weekly practice and must accept this responsibility if their child becomes a participant. Melanie provides video assistance for parents in regards to tuning and practicing at home.

                                 For more information, check the FAQ page at Uschool.ca

REGISTRATION

ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE in June, first come first served directly with Melanie Doane

15 Spots Available

To request and secure a spot for your child, please email:

melanie@uschool.ca

Once you’ve contacted Melanie you can send an e-transfer to info@uschool.ca, or you can send a cheque by mail to: 266 Monarch Park Ave, M4J 4S7.

Hello Frankland Families and Volunteers,

Just a reminder that we are hosting our Volunteer Breakfast tomorrow morning in the front foyer.

We hope to see many of you tomorrow morningand look forward to the opportunity of sharing in some breakfast cheer with you!!

Thank you for all that you do for Frankland!!

Sincerely,

Ms. Ellis and the Frankland Staff and Students

Tomorrow, Monday June 17th, Frankland celebrates Pride Day!  At 1:00 pm we will have an assembly followed by music and our whole school Panoramic Picture which will take place outside.  Just a reminder the colours for Monday are as follows: 

Kindergarten-purple or shades of purple

 Grade 1-blue or shades of blue

Grade 2 – green or shades of green

Grade 3 – yellow or shades of yellow

Grade 4 – orange or shades of orange

Grade 5 & 6 – red or shades of red 

Mark your calendars for our first  Art Show Gala and Fundraiser. This Thursday, June 13th from 7pm-10pm in the Frankland School Gym
*Please note we are unable to offer babysitting at this event.  The event is adults only*   This evening will be a chance to celebrate our children’s art, raise some funds for the school and come together as a community.

Showcase of art from JK-Gr 6, DJ, Raffles, Class Baskets, Select Silent Auction Items, Cash Bar. All Tickets $5

Reminder that you don’t have to pack lunch today if your child is signed up for pizza lunch but feel free to send in a drink (ask your child about the juice petition) or water!  Thanks to all the parent volunteers that make this happen!