Music, Band, and Physical Education

These subjects are strongly linked to the other academic subjects being covered. These subjects are taught by specialist teachers.

Music

The Kindergarten through fourth grade students have music twice a week. They sing a variety of classic children's songs, hymns and contemporary Christian music. They also learn about composers and music theory. Students get a basic introduction to simple percussion instruments in lower elementary grades, as well as the recorder and hand bells in upper elementary grades.

There is a Christmas Concert in early December. There is a Spring Concert at the end of the school year. The students are also invited to sing once a year during worship at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran church.

Kindergartners and First grade during 2009 Christmas Concert

Band

All students in grades five through eight participate in our band program.  Our fifth graders, and newly enrolled sixth graders, participate in our Beginner Band.  Beginner Band focuses on the fundamentals of reading music and the exciting challenges of learning a new instrument.  All musical abilities and learning styles are welcomed.  Our focus is to become quality musicians, but to never forget the joy of creating music and the purpose of our music to give praise to God.  After completing a year of Beginner Band, students participate in Concert Band.  We continue to build upon the fundamentals of music literacy and aim to become more well-rounded musicians, learning music theory, history and again… continuing a life long journey of musical enjoyment.   All band students have opportunities to perform in two yearly concerts and special worship services.  We also perform for our elderly friends who attend St. Michael’s Covenant Program.  The band program is taught by Mrs. Lynne Weaver.

Concert Band

Physical Education

Students have gym class twice a week where they learn basic skills, healthy exercise habits and how to have fun and get moving! They participate in Hoops for Heart. The school also participates in the Borgess (one mile) Fun Run in April.

St. Michael team for the Borgess Fun Run 2008

At the end of the school year the 5th through 8th graders participate in the area Lutheran Schools Field Day.

There is also a school wide field day during the last week of school.

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