We have our first First Friday Mass under our belts...

I feel very blessed to be on this musical journey with your child. Even with over half of the Little Lambs being new to the program, the virtue of orderliness has truly helped us work towards being a musical team.  I genuinely feel that our hourly time twice a week is productive. Cooperation, enthusiasm, participation, and a willingness to try their best - all have us already internalizing many skills and concepts. A sincere thank you to each of my Little Lambs.  

I understand that many are singing and sharing their binders at home. Some have even added colour to their handouts which personalizes them in a special way and may even be reason enough for the binder contents to be kept as a childhood souvenir at the end of this year.  With the limited class time that we have spent on the Ave Maria Chant in D, it is evident that quite a number of you are assisting your child to find the video(s) that I have recommended on all of the Latin repertoire that is part of the curriculum. Thank you - parents for aiding your child in this. This immersion method is proven to be a very productive learning tool. Soon I will introduce the Pater Noster and Bach-Gounod's Ave Maria will follow. A HOMEWORK assignment of sorts which is ongoing.  At our Parent Meeting, I promised that I would  keep you in the loop on this. 

We have our first First Friday Mass under our belts: the second one as well depending on when you read this newsletter.  Mass Preparation has been a challenge. In all my previous years at the schola, it has been a very gradual project  - paced throughout the year. However, all sung parts of the Merbecke Mass are already known. Please know that this will come more easily to all of the Little Lambs as the year progresses. We have already had some success. They aced the Psalm Response at our first Mass - the role of congregational singing is already becoming dear to their hearts. 

Please also be watching for a special email about the upcoming Bow Valley Seniors' Luncheon and respond as soon as you are able.  I have outlined the many reasons why I support the Little Lamb's inclusion in this non-mandated event. It is my hope that enough will be able to participate. 

Finally, Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am thankful for each Little Lamb entrusted to me on this exciting journey. In their binder there is a Thanksgiving Song which would be lovely for them to share as your grace for whatever Thanksgiving table around which you may be sitting. 

With great thanks,

Miss Katheryne