How to be an Out-of-This World Music Student!

1. RULES and RESPONSIBILITIES How to be an Out-of-This World Music Student!

2. When coming into class I should: • A. Jump around like a kangaroo. • B. Put up my binder and take my assigned seat. • C. Start to cry. • D. Put a smile on my face.

3. IF YOU SAID B: Put up my binder and take my assigned seat. YOU ARE RIGHT! • IF YOU SAID D: Put a smile on your face, YOU ARE RIGHT AGAIN. • If YOU SAID A: Jump around like a kangaroo – We need to call the zookeeper. • If YOU SAID C: Start to cry, perhaps you need to go back to elementary school.

4. When Mrs. Oeste is talking I should: • A. Jump around like a kangaroo. • B. Listen RESPECTFULLY because she is really good at her job and knows what she is doing and if she is happy we are all happy. • C. Start to cry. • D. Think about what’s for lunch.

5. IF YOU SAID B: Listen RESPECTFULLY because she is really good at her job and knows what she is doing and if SHE is happy we are all happy. YOU ARE RIGHT! • ANY OTHER ANSWER WILL GET YOU INTO TROUBLE.

6. PAYING ATTENTION OR HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE VIEW

7. When handed an instrument I should: • A. Jump around like a kangaroo. • B. Listen for instructions before playing. • C. Treat the instrument with respect. • D. Put a smile on my face.

8. IF YOU SAID B: Listen for instructions before playing -YOU ARE RIGHT! • If YOU SAID C: Treat the instrument with respect, YOU ARE RIGHT AGAIN!!! • IF YOU SAID D: Put a smile on your face – YOU ARE TOTALLY RIGHT,unless you didn’t do B, and C. If you didn’t do B and C, all the smiles in the world won’t keep you from losing that instrument.

9. CRUSHER OR, NO BULLIES ALLOWED

10. IF I do any of the following I am considered a bully in music class: • A. Laugh at someone. • B. Move someone’s binder. • C. Touch/push/slap/pinch another student. • D. Make fun of someone’s attempt to make music. • E. Threaten anyone in any way, shape or form. • F. Tease someone who is just doing their best.

11. THIS ONE’S EASY: ANY ATTEMPT TO BULLY ANY ONE IN ANY WAY WILL RESULT IN A DISCIPLINE REFERRAL. • EVERY TIME • NO TOLERANCE

12. WE'RE A TEAM OR, WE’RE ALL CAMPING OUT TOGETHER FOR 45 MINUTES

13. When asked to participate I should: • A. Ask to do my math homework instead. • B. Be ready to put my whole heart into everything I do. • C. Say “I’m bored”. • D. Put a smile on my face.

14. IF YOU SAID A: You would rather do math homework instead - - -That’s a quick way to find a desk in the hallway all by yourself! • IF YOU SAID B: Be ready to put your whole heart into everything we do – YOU ARE RIGHT AND YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME IN CLASS. • If YOU SAID C: I’m bored. I’ll find you something else to do. Believe me, you won’t say you’re bored a second time… • If YOU SAID D: Put a smile on your face – YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

15. ABSOLUTELY NO GUM ALLOWED IN MUSIC CLASS EVER!!!

16. IF I CHEW GUM IN CLASS: • I could choke. • Get the gum stuck in my recorder. • Get gum on the risers. • Have to make a trip to the office.

17. A BASKET CASE • Or How to keep Mrs. Oeste happy!

18. I should not do the following in Music Class: • A. Jump around like a kangaroo. • B. Sit in Mrs. Oeste’s Director’s chair. • C. Use a rolling chair – UNLESS ASKED TO. • D. Chew gum. • E. Use any instrument without permission. • F. Bully anyone.

19. How to be ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY MUSIC CLASS IS AWESOME

20. I should do the following in Music Class: • A. LISTEN TO MRS. OESTE. • B. TREAT ALL STUDENTS WITH RESPECT. • C. COME IN, PUT UP MY BINDER, FIND MY SEAT, and BE READY. • D. SHOW CARE FOR THE INSTRUMENTS. • E. ENJOY MYSELF!!!

21. MUSIC CLASS IS A TREAT!

22. Let's enjoy our time together! Mrs. Oeste