K-1 "Happy Hearts, Healthy Minds" Showcase
All High Plains Kindergarten & 1st-grade students will contribute to our upcoming Showcase Event this April! Showcases are a chance for your student to show off all they have learned in their “specials” classes (music, physical education, art, library, and innovation). The theme for this showcase is based on learning about healthy habits and how to apply them for life. We have collaborated to make an all-in-one event where you can see movement, artwork, digital presentations, music & connect your learning.
“Happy Hearts, Healthy Minds”
… a Kindergarten-1st grade Showcase Event
Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 6:00 pm
In our HPS Large Gymnasium
Gym vestibule doors open at 5:30
Call time for performers is 5:45
The concert begins at 6:00
Shawna Lemons
Myriah Groover
Michael Waido
Shena Schultz
Lindy Jones
Matt Beck
“Happy Hearts, Healthy Minds”
… a Kindergarten-1st grade Showcase Event
Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 6:00 pm
In our HPS Large Gymnasium
Gym vestibule doors open at 5:30
Call time for performers is 5:45
The concert begins at 6:00
- Please have your student ready at HPS by 5:45 p.m at the latest. They will report to the band room to find their class line. They will be supervised and rehearsing until the concert begins while audience members take their seats.
- Students need to wear their black HPS Music shirt. If you are new to our school and did not receive a shirt last year, Mrs. Lemons will give your student a shirt for free, thanks to our PTCO!
- Please practice the music using the lyrics and audio below.
Shawna Lemons
Myriah Groover
Michael Waido
Shena Schultz
Lindy Jones
Matt Beck
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HPS Recorder Karate Program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Musicians
MASTER MUSICIAN - These students have mastered the recorder and will turn into teacher helpers by pulling aside musicians or small sections to improve a particular skill.
SENSEI - Mrs. Lemons is your music teacher Yes, there are other songs after the black belt, and they continue to get more challenging. You would begin level 2, which starts again at white belt. Mrs. Lemons has beads that are sparkly (with the same colors), and you would get a new ring as well. |
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Instrument Exploration
The recorder karate program is NEW for us this year! Recorder Karate is a program that encourages student growth and allows for a highly differentiated music class. Plus, it is a fun way to motivate students to make consistent progress in learning how to play their recorder, and will be a long-term goal for your musician. There are a series of songs that progressively get more difficult; After each song that they have completed correctly, they will receive a “karate belt” bead that they will attach to their instrument case. Every student is working at their own level and receiving specific feedback about their progress. To best meet the needs of all students, we have agreed to exemplify Bison R.E.S.P.E.C.T. while participating in Recorder Karate in the following ways:
- Responsible - Students need to have all materials for music class which includes: their recorder, blue bag with belt ring, and music folder.
- Empathetic - Students need to understand and empathize with their peers and what level they are at at the moment.
- Safe - All materials and people will be safe in our music space. This includes making this classroom feel like a safe place to learn and grow. Take a re-FOCUS moment when needed.
- Persevering - These skill levels are meant to challenge you; Please do not give up - this is a long-term commitment and goal for us this year.
- Empowered - Students who reach higher levels can help others achieve. Once students have completed the black-belt level, they will become “Master Musicians”, and can help individuals or small groups as needed.
- Curious - Since this is a safe place, students are encouraged to ask questions and feel comfortable in their learning experiences.
- Trustworthy - Students will earn their belts during class and are trusted to be in charge of their materials for this process.
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We are learning about the five families of the orchestra in our 2nd - 5th grade classes. If you would like to see fun videos and examples of these instruments, please CLICK HERE to access this presentation.
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Bucket Drumming!
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We have been using utility buckets a lot lately. Check out this cool presentation all about Bucket Drumming so you can keep on learning at home!
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Hoping to play piano? Here are some tips from the pros...
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Piano Wrist & Arm Positioning and Playing Resources
The 10 Best Piano Practice Tips to Remember The Beginner’s Guide to Learning Piano How To Play Piano *Special shout out to: Jen, Jaymee, and Diane for the idea to place these on the website and the first link above. If you also like what you see, pay it forward like they did and share with others. |
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Music Theory Studies
Rhythm Studies
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Singing Studies
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Posture Roll Call
Shoulders are down feet firmly on the ground with slightly bended knees.
uhuh!
Back is straight to balance my weight my arms are hanging free.
oh yeah!
Lifting my chest helps me breathe my best now there's just one more thing.
what's that?
Hold my head up right and focus my sight and now I'm ready to sing!
booyah!
Shoulders are down feet firmly on the ground with slightly bended knees.
uhuh!
Back is straight to balance my weight my arms are hanging free.
oh yeah!
Lifting my chest helps me breathe my best now there's just one more thing.
what's that?
Hold my head up right and focus my sight and now I'm ready to sing!
booyah!