Monday, May 21, 2012
My departure
Dear Wheeler Chorus Families,
I truly enjoyed the concert last week. Well done, y'all!
I am both sad and happy to announce that I will not be returning to Wheeler this coming fall. The decision has been a difficult one to reach, however I am confident it's the right one for me and my family right now. With two small children at home, my husband and I both feel that I should be more present in their lives for these next few years. While I do not think it's likely that I'll be a stay at home mommy forever (I love my career in choral music far too much and am quite passionate about it), these days with my little ones are precious and go by so quickly.
You, students, have inspired me daily and were so gracious in welcoming me into the Wheeler Chorus family from the moment I entered the classroom. I have truly enjoyed my time with you and found it very invigorating to be in a high school choral classroom again with such talented kids as yourselves. I simply LOVED making music together with you!
I sincerely thank you, students and parents, for your support and encouragement of me and the choral program during my tenure at WHS, and I truly hope that you all work to continue the tradition of excellence in choral music at Wheeler. I hope we can remain in touch, and I plan to see you all at future concerts! Feel free to reach out to me at my personal email if you'd like: beth.wilson77@yahoo.com.
Thank you for a fabulous two years. I will miss you all.
With love and thanks,
Beth Wilson
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Baby Anna has arrived!
Dearest Wheeler Chorus Students and Parents,
Mrs. Wilson is very happy to announce that Anna James Wilson arrived yesterday (Wed. 3/28) at 1:21pm. Stats: 7lbs 5oz and 19.75in. Mommy, Daddy and big brother Drew are all overjoyed to meet her and very happy to report that she is in "perfect health" (so said the pediatrician just now:)!
Missing you all, and hoping that each of you has a fabulous, safe and restful Spring Break!
Oxox,
Mrs. W
Mrs. Wilson is very happy to announce that Anna James Wilson arrived yesterday (Wed. 3/28) at 1:21pm. Stats: 7lbs 5oz and 19.75in. Mommy, Daddy and big brother Drew are all overjoyed to meet her and very happy to report that she is in "perfect health" (so said the pediatrician just now:)!
Missing you all, and hoping that each of you has a fabulous, safe and restful Spring Break!
Oxox,
Mrs. W
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Break a leg at LGPE!
A quick hello from Mrs. Wilson. Just wanted you to know that you're in my heart and mind as you prepare to perform and sight read tomorrow at GMEA District 12 LGPE Choral Festival. I know you'll make Mr. Brown, Wheeler and ME proud! Break a leg!!!
P.S. Still no baby Anna. She is one determined (and stubborn) little girl. I am now 37 weeks, which is full-term...a huge blessing.
P.S. Still no baby Anna. She is one determined (and stubborn) little girl. I am now 37 weeks, which is full-term...a huge blessing.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Mr. Brown
Greetings!
My name is Jon Brown and I just wanted to introduce myself to you as the Long Term Substitute for Mrs. Wilson. I must say as a graduate of Wheeler I am excited to be back and to see all the new activity at the school. I received my degree in Music Education at Kennesaw State University. Recently, I worked with the Milton High School Choral Department in the fall and I just finished a position as a Long Term Substitute for Chorus at North Cobb earlier this semester.
I started with your kids on Monday of last week(2/27). It is always difficult for students to have to adjust to a new teacher in the middle of the semester, but you students have handled in very well. This is a busy time of the year for Chorus and You will probably hear from me about LGPE(Festival) and other activities in the near future.
Thank you for your continued support of the Wheeler Chorus and I look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely,
Jon Brown
Jonathan1.Brown@cobbk12.org
My name is Jon Brown and I just wanted to introduce myself to you as the Long Term Substitute for Mrs. Wilson. I must say as a graduate of Wheeler I am excited to be back and to see all the new activity at the school. I received my degree in Music Education at Kennesaw State University. Recently, I worked with the Milton High School Choral Department in the fall and I just finished a position as a Long Term Substitute for Chorus at North Cobb earlier this semester.
I started with your kids on Monday of last week(2/27). It is always difficult for students to have to adjust to a new teacher in the middle of the semester, but you students have handled in very well. This is a busy time of the year for Chorus and You will probably hear from me about LGPE(Festival) and other activities in the near future.
Thank you for your continued support of the Wheeler Chorus and I look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely,
Jon Brown
Jonathan1.Brown@cobbk12.org
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Supply Teacher begins Monday!
Dear Wheeler Chorus students and parents,
I heard from Destiny, Dr. Wasson and Mrs. Yates that this past week was far more successful than the previous one... I am so glad. I trust that you will welcome Mr. Brown, the supply teacher, with open arms and a GREAT attitude on Monday, and that you will continue to work towards the goal of fabulous performances (and sightreadings) at LGPE on 3/15. Please be helpers and leaders for Mr. Brown as he transitions into this new role at Wheeler, and continue to make me proud.
No change here. Contractions are manageable with bed rest and medicine. I'm almost 35 weeks along, so we're pretty much in the clear as far as any potential issues with Anna's lungs. Your emails of support, well-wishes and prayers have meant so very much to me. Please continue to pray for a healthy, baby girl upon delivery!
I'll promise to keep you posted, if you promise to do your best in my absence.
Missing you,
Mrs. Wilson
I heard from Destiny, Dr. Wasson and Mrs. Yates that this past week was far more successful than the previous one... I am so glad. I trust that you will welcome Mr. Brown, the supply teacher, with open arms and a GREAT attitude on Monday, and that you will continue to work towards the goal of fabulous performances (and sightreadings) at LGPE on 3/15. Please be helpers and leaders for Mr. Brown as he transitions into this new role at Wheeler, and continue to make me proud.
No change here. Contractions are manageable with bed rest and medicine. I'm almost 35 weeks along, so we're pretty much in the clear as far as any potential issues with Anna's lungs. Your emails of support, well-wishes and prayers have meant so very much to me. Please continue to pray for a healthy, baby girl upon delivery!
I'll promise to keep you posted, if you promise to do your best in my absence.
Missing you,
Mrs. Wilson
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Update on Mrs. Wilson and Supply Teacher
Dear my beloved Wheeler Chorus Students and Parents,
I MISS YOU!!! Bed rest is rather dull compared to a day with y'all! Thank goodness Drew and Kathy are here to entertain and care for me.
I trust that rehearsals are taking place, that student leaders are leading, that all other singers are being respectful and diligent, and that- in light of the challenges presented by having non-musical subs- you are all still progressing towards the goal of GREAT performances at LGPE this year.
As you likely have gathered by now, I will not be returning until after this baby is born (once she is old enough to pay you all a visit... Drew will definitely want to come too:). I've been put on bed rest due to regular, labor-like contractions. At just 33 weeks now, the doctors want me to hang on a bit longer before delivering for the benefit of baby Anna's lungs. I received steroid treatments in the hospital on Monday and again yesterday that should assist with her lung development, just in case I do go into labor within the next two weeks. After that, we're pretty much in the clear. So if you have been praying, please pray for her to hang in there at least two more weeks!
Wheeler administration is working hard to ensure that a supply teacher is in place very shortly. Their goal and mine is to have that person start next Tuesday, the day after the President's Day Holiday. As soon as I know the person's name and can share that info, I promise to do so.
Bel Voce, the GSU/Hillgrove Concert scheduled for next Tuesday, 2/21 has been canceled, as you likely assumed. There is just no way, even if a supply teacher starts work that day, that you all would be prepared for this event. You and I both know that. We'll have other unique opportunities like this one together in the future, so don't fret.
As far as other dates for the remainder of the year, they should all pretty much remain intact. An updated Spring Calendar of Events is on our Wheeler Chorus web blog (scroll down to the post below this one) as well as in Charms. Cabaret will need to be rescheduled with admin once the supply teacher, student officers, and booster board parents have agreed upon a suitable date. Student Officers, you will REALLY need to step up to the plate for Banquet this year. East Side Baptist's Student Center has not yet been secured, so please address that very soon.
It is now very likely that I will be back to work before even the end of this school year!!! Because my maternity leave is being dipped into due to this bed rest, I'll likely run out of leave days close to the end of this semester. I gather that I'll be back the last week of classes to run auditions for next year and to administer final exams, but we'll know more about that as that time nears.
Until then, please continue to work as outstanding Wheeler Chorus singers, just as you are when I am in the classroom. I know that this is not how we all hoped the end of this year would go, but if there's anything I know to be true, it's that nothing is for certain in this life. So, use this opportunity to make YOU the best choir YOU can be. It's not about me.
Farewell for now.
I love and miss you,
Mrs. Wilson
I MISS YOU!!! Bed rest is rather dull compared to a day with y'all! Thank goodness Drew and Kathy are here to entertain and care for me.
I trust that rehearsals are taking place, that student leaders are leading, that all other singers are being respectful and diligent, and that- in light of the challenges presented by having non-musical subs- you are all still progressing towards the goal of GREAT performances at LGPE this year.
As you likely have gathered by now, I will not be returning until after this baby is born (once she is old enough to pay you all a visit... Drew will definitely want to come too:). I've been put on bed rest due to regular, labor-like contractions. At just 33 weeks now, the doctors want me to hang on a bit longer before delivering for the benefit of baby Anna's lungs. I received steroid treatments in the hospital on Monday and again yesterday that should assist with her lung development, just in case I do go into labor within the next two weeks. After that, we're pretty much in the clear. So if you have been praying, please pray for her to hang in there at least two more weeks!
Wheeler administration is working hard to ensure that a supply teacher is in place very shortly. Their goal and mine is to have that person start next Tuesday, the day after the President's Day Holiday. As soon as I know the person's name and can share that info, I promise to do so.
Bel Voce, the GSU/Hillgrove Concert scheduled for next Tuesday, 2/21 has been canceled, as you likely assumed. There is just no way, even if a supply teacher starts work that day, that you all would be prepared for this event. You and I both know that. We'll have other unique opportunities like this one together in the future, so don't fret.
As far as other dates for the remainder of the year, they should all pretty much remain intact. An updated Spring Calendar of Events is on our Wheeler Chorus web blog (scroll down to the post below this one) as well as in Charms. Cabaret will need to be rescheduled with admin once the supply teacher, student officers, and booster board parents have agreed upon a suitable date. Student Officers, you will REALLY need to step up to the plate for Banquet this year. East Side Baptist's Student Center has not yet been secured, so please address that very soon.
It is now very likely that I will be back to work before even the end of this school year!!! Because my maternity leave is being dipped into due to this bed rest, I'll likely run out of leave days close to the end of this semester. I gather that I'll be back the last week of classes to run auditions for next year and to administer final exams, but we'll know more about that as that time nears.
Until then, please continue to work as outstanding Wheeler Chorus singers, just as you are when I am in the classroom. I know that this is not how we all hoped the end of this year would go, but if there's anything I know to be true, it's that nothing is for certain in this life. So, use this opportunity to make YOU the best choir YOU can be. It's not about me.
Farewell for now.
I love and miss you,
Mrs. Wilson
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Remaining Spring Chorus Events
NOTE:
• Items in bold are mandatory events for all singers.
• Items italicized and in bold are mandatory for Bel Voce members.
• The Tues. 2/21 Bel Voce performance at JFBC has been canceled.
MUST BE RESCHEDULED… Tues. 2/7, Cabaret Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-6pm, Auditorium
MUST BE RESCHEDULED… Wed. 2/8- Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret Class Rehearsals, 8:25-1:20pm, Auditorium
MUST BE RESCHEDULED… Wed. 2/8- Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret Ticket Sales, During all lunches, Booster Club parents to manage
MUST BE RESCHEDULED… Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm for Performers, Officers, Boosters), (Auditorium)
Thurs. 2/23- Sat. 2/25, GMEA All-State Chorus Weekend, all day, Savannah, GA
Tues. 3/13, Bel Voce performs at Magnet Night, 6:15-7:45pm, Chorus Room/New Gym
Thurs. 3/15, GMEA District 12 LGPE Choral Festival, all day, Johnson Ferry BC
Tues. 5/15, Spring Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)
Thurs. 5/17, Chorus Banquet, 7pm, TBD
• Items in bold are mandatory events for all singers.
• Items italicized and in bold are mandatory for Bel Voce members.
• The Tues. 2/21 Bel Voce performance at JFBC has been canceled.
MUST BE RESCHEDULED… Tues. 2/7, Cabaret Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-6pm, Auditorium
MUST BE RESCHEDULED… Wed. 2/8- Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret Class Rehearsals, 8:25-1:20pm, Auditorium
MUST BE RESCHEDULED… Wed. 2/8- Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret Ticket Sales, During all lunches, Booster Club parents to manage
MUST BE RESCHEDULED… Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm for Performers, Officers, Boosters), (Auditorium)
Thurs. 2/23- Sat. 2/25, GMEA All-State Chorus Weekend, all day, Savannah, GA
Tues. 3/13, Bel Voce performs at Magnet Night, 6:15-7:45pm, Chorus Room/New Gym
Thurs. 3/15, GMEA District 12 LGPE Choral Festival, all day, Johnson Ferry BC
Tues. 5/15, Spring Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)
Thurs. 5/17, Chorus Banquet, 7pm, TBD
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