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=Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Elementary Music=

**How often does my child have music?** Students in all grade levels (Kindergarten-5th grade) have music twice a week for 30 minutes.  Yes, your child will learn to play many instruments in elementary music class, but not a band or orchestra instrument. We learn to play xylophones, metallophones, drums, keyboards, and a variety of rhythmic percussion instruments. Students learn to play the recorder in third grade through our Recorder Karate Program. The students continue an Advanced Recorder Karate Program through fourth and fifth grades.
 * What is your behavior policy?** It is important to me that my classroom be a safe, conducive environment for music learning. Students unable to follow our classroom rules are given non-verbal and verbal reminders about their choices and behaviors. Lincoln is a C.H.A.M.P.S./P.B.S. school. Students that are engaged and are clearly making positive choices, are awarded with a Lincoln Leopard Spot. The students collect the spots from their positive choices and are able to buy items from the school store.
 * Will my child play an instrument?**

Simply send me an e-mail and I will give you the names and phone numbers of several area private piano teachers. There is a Loveland Music Teacher Guild. All of the L.M.T.G. manage private studio programs. Several of the studios are endorsed and assisted by Colorado State University. All teachers come from the recommendation of other Loveland families.
 * Where can I find a piano teacher for my child?**

Yes! We are **//always//** in need of
 * Can I donate things to the music room?**
 * Clorox or Lysol wipes (we use them to wipe down our mallets and keyboards during cold season)
 * Pony Beads! White, Yellow, Orange, and Green are utilized the most in our classroom
 * Recorders! If you see one at a garage sale, thrift store, or flea market-we would love it!