7th Grade Band

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to 7th grade band!  I am very excited to be returning to LMS after 13 years away!  This year we will expand on many of the musical skills you worked on last year while tackling some more challenging repertoire.   7th grade is a year to learn and practice skills that you will use throughout life, such as organization and communication.  While many 7th graders become more independent, communication with home is still vital for the success of the students.  Throughout the year you can check this page or the google classroom for information about upcoming events, opportunities, and updates on what is happening in the classroom.  

Students are welcome to stop by my office whenever they need anything,  I will be available during lunch periods 4 and 6 (I have band during period 7, but you can always come see me during a study hall!).   You can also email me at cfiore@ascdny.org and I will get back to you ASAP.  

Parents are encouraged to reach out with questions and concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Email me or leave me a message at (845) 486-4880 and I will return your call as soon as possible.  Middle school moves quickly and a small concern quickly turns into a larger issue if not addressed in a timely manner.  I would rather discuss the matter with you so we are all on the same page and have a plan.  

I look forward to a fun year of musical and personal growth for the students.  If we all work together, have patience, and be kind I am sure we will have a fabulous year.  

Sincerely,

Christine Fiore

Meet the teacher

I am very excited to be back at LMS permanently after 13 years of being away!  I started at LMS in 2004 and resigned in 2009 after the birth of my first daughter.  At the time of my resignation I was the 7th grade band director at LMS.   

During my time away, I was a stay at home mom to my two girls.  I also worked as story hour coordinator for two local libraries and discovered a passion for children's literature.  Last year I was fortunate to be able to fill a temporary position that allowed me to work at both middle schools with many of my old colleagues.  The year was an excellent trial for my family and myself to see how we handled me returning to work full time.  When the position became available to return to 7th grade and LMS, I was happy to have the support of my family and colleagues.  

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family.  We love playing board games and reading!  We also have two pets, a cat named Noodles and a dog named Dutch.  

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