Kindergarten Program Reminder

Dear Kindergarten Parents,

Fall is coming….and so is our first music program!  On Friday, September 25^th at 9:15 in the North Wing Multipurpose Room, the Kindergarten students will perform a musical titled “A New Day”.    

Since our show is about waking up and greeting the new day, I ask that you dress your child in the following clothing:

Pajama top and bottom or long nightgown

Tennis shoes (no flip flops or slippers since students will be moving off and on risers)

Just as a reminder, this program will not be professionally recorded, so pack your camera and do your best to capture the moment for friends and family!

We look forward to performing for you on the 25^th!  If you have any questions, please contact me at roconnell@speds.org. 

Thanks so much!
Rachel O’Connell
ECC-2^nd Grade Music Teacher

Welcome!

Welcome!  I wanted to take this moment and introduce all of you to this blog, as well as to myself.  I am Rachel O’Connell, the new ECC-2^nd grade music teacher.  Even though I may be new this school year, I am actually not new to St. Paul’s.  From 1995-2001 I started my teaching career at St. Paul’s in this exact position!  I loved my time here and enjoyed every aspect of my job, from chapel, to performances, to making music in the classroom.

During the time I was away I had many wonderful educational experiences that included teaching K-8 in a private school in Lee’s Summit, teaching early childhood music in several centers throughout the Northland, working in special education at the early childhood level with Liberty Public Schools, giving private lessons, and directing several church children’s choirs.  But, the most important event that happened to me was the adoptions of my two sons from Russia.  Caleb (from Ivanovo, Russia, now 11) and Philip (from Yaroslavl, Russia, now 9) are fun, bright, and imaginative boys.  My husband, Bill, and I reside with our family in Liberty, MO.  I am happy to say that both of my boys love music, from singing to playing piano.  Caleb starts band this year.  I’m excited to see which instrument he chooses!

I will continue the St. Paul’s tradition of making music class a fun and safe environment for all to experience and enjoy.  I look forward to the school year and getting to know your students more.  I just keep asking the kids to please be patient with me as I learn everyone’s names!  Thank you so much and I look forward to meeting you all at performances, chapels, or around the halls at school!