Fall Events!

Band Day at Northlea – Wednesday, October 13^th

On Wednesday, October 13^th, a group of Leaside students will travel to Northlea to assist with the Grade 6 Beginner Band Day organized by Ms. Loucks, the music teacher. Our students will serve as assistants to the instrument specialists throughout the day and act as excellent leaders and team members as well as role models! They’ll also get a chance to work with the specialists on their own instrumental performance. This opportunity is open to members of the Concert Band, and permission forms coming home shortly.

Parent-Teacher Interviews – Thursday, October 21^st

Information will be coming home next week about the schedule and sign-up procedure for interviews. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in either the afternoon or evening session. Please sign-up for an interview via your son or daughter. If you are unable to attend the interviews, but wish to speak with me about your son or daughter’s progress in music, do not hesitate to contact me at the information above.

Band Field Trip – Wednesday, October 28^th

On Tuesday November 2^nd (PERIOD B CLASS) and Thursday November 4^th (PERIOD C CLASS), the band classes will be travelling to see the Toronto Symphony at Roy Thomson Hall. For only $10, this is truly a great opportunity to see our city’s premiere orchestra. Please return the ticket fee and permission forms as soon as possible once you have received them, and please contact me at the information above if you are interested in accompanying us on this trip as a chaperone. This trip is mandatory for members of the band classes, and permission forms coming home shortly.

Remembrance Day – Tuesday, November 11^th

For the third year in a row, we are co-ordinating with our colleagues in History and Drama to offer a Remembrance Day Assembly at Leaside. If you wish to join us to witness this meaningful celebration and reflection of our country’s history, please do so. The Assembly will take place at 9 AM in the auditorium,

Arts Night – Thursday, November 25^th

Our annual showcase evening, featuring individual performances in the areas of dance, drama and music! The LHS Band and Choir will also be performing, and we hope you will be able to join us to see all the artistic excellence our community has to offer! We’ll also have a sneak peak of our Spring show, GREASE!