Welcome to Mills Music

Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education.”  – Yo-Yo Ma 
 

Music classes at Mills focus on cooperative learning, and these skills truly last with kids for a lifetime. Music learning supports all learning. Research has found that learning music facilitates learning other subjects and enhances skills that children inevitably use in other areas. A music-rich experience for children of singing, listening and moving can bring much benefit to children as they progress into more formal learning. Meet our wonderous music teachers: 

Our Music teachers request that on Music days you encourage your children to dress comfortably. On special Music Field Trip days we may request that you encourage your child to wear concert attendance attire. As the Special Area Teachers at Mills Elementary, we are looking forward to a wonderful year with the children. We have many exciting activities planned for this year.  

As in any subject, cooperation, responsible behavior, and good listening skills are important for the success of our programs. We have developed a Behavior Management Plan that will be consistent throughout the Special Area Classes. Rules, rewards, and consequences help create an environment where all children can learn and feel confident. 

Rules: 

1. Respect self 

2. Respect others. 

3. Respect property. 

Rewards: 

4. Individual Super Kid rewards. 

5. Class rewards. 

6. Feeling good about yourself. 

7. Having fun! 

Consequences: 

8. Verbal warning. 

9. "Thinking Time" in the special area classroom and note taken home. 

10. Phone call and/or parent conference.