Earlier this week at our band banquet, I was gifted a deeply thoughtful gift from our seniors: a scrapbook of pictures and handwritten memories from the past four years.
Looking back on my New (School) Year Resolutions, here's a summary of how they helped me grow over the past year.
I had forgotten about this!
...Here is the list I compiled after our collective Twitter Brain Trust. (If you have more to add, let me know!)
Some favorite quotes/pictures:
The gift got me thinking it might be fun to take a look back over the past year and put together a little "scrapbook" blog post of my own from over the past year!The @SCHSBands seniors gifted me a scrapbook of pictures and memories at last night’s banquet. Each page is super special, but this one might be my favorite. 💖 pic.twitter.com/YLGx8wQ8yx— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) May 16, 2019
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Looking back on my New (School) Year Resolutions, here's a summary of how they helped me grow over the past year.
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Some favorite articles/videos I discovered this year include:
So in life, so in band. Fantastic article about one of life’s most tricky skills to master. Student leadership, take note.... #independentmusicianship https://t.co/TzSQ45Y9Qr— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) December 4, 2018
Fantastic article!! #musedchat https://t.co/m06h0StYBg— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) April 2, 2019
— Mr. Chwalyk (@MrChwalyk) March 28, 2019
Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. https://t.co/uZvKzcNtiQ@Docsmak #MMC2019 #MichiganMusicConference @AnnualMmc @MMCAnnual— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) January 25, 2019
So in music, so in life...https://t.co/enEMtDAFiZ— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) December 2, 2018
Your mom was right: tone of voice does matter https://t.co/UfVu9qDUF5 #edchat #hearing #neuroscience— MindShift (@MindShiftKQED) November 30, 2018
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I had forgotten about this!
Great work so far, #musedchat Twitter! We're up to 42! Do you have any more ideas we can add? https://t.co/8u0mTMmEA9— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) February 6, 2019
...Here is the list I compiled after our collective Twitter Brain Trust. (If you have more to add, let me know!)
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Some favorite quotes/pictures:
— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) November 20, 2018
— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) November 26, 2018
A quote I saw on the door of a math class. Fantastic. pic.twitter.com/k4NFcVOKkU— Mister Yowchuang (@NorupPrincipal) December 4, 2018
“The hardest choices require the strongest wills.”— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) December 19, 2018
“Crescendo without getting louder.”- helping kids to play with more line/direction, Dr. Sarah McKoin #MMC2019 @MMCAnnual— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) January 24, 2019
This sums it up perfectly. Thanks @emilymcdowell_ . #studentled #independentmusicianship #schsinnovate #rcsinnovate pic.twitter.com/1bjdgHzHLn— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) November 17, 2018
Great TED talk, great GIF! https://t.co/FJtPGBd1KL— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) November 9, 2018
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Favorite moments:
When a student is inspired to work tirelessly and put together an album of great solo clarinet literature. 🎶💖🎶 #WeAreSC #RCSArts #independentmusicianship— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) November 15, 2018
‘Growing up, on clarinet’ by The Young Clarinetist on #SoundCloud? #np https://t.co/xxEFvaIfKc
Singing Scales! Ss given space/voice to suggest a warm up— suggested singing scales, guided by @jhallma_mused! So proud of their courage and ownership! @SCHSBands #independentmusicianship #RCSArts #RCSPride #WeAreSC #SCHSinnovate #RCSinnovate pic.twitter.com/5uVJcqilNd— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) November 8, 2018
Drum majors helped me pick out what to wear for the Christmas Parade today. I believe they said “Go big or go home.” pic.twitter.com/opwPQhtXKd— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) December 2, 2018
Celebrating 200 years of #SilentNight with @MannheimSteam ‘s Stille Nacht #RCSArts #RCSPride #WeAreSC pic.twitter.com/3q0u7ZDKYf— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) December 13, 2018
Students in all three bands selected and prepared a piece independently for our Winter Concert this past week! Check it out! https://t.co/ycMLLjEeF1 #WeAreSC #RCSArts #RCSPride #SCHSInnovate #RCSInnovate #InnovatorsMindset— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) December 14, 2018
Our first jazz band retreat is off to a swingin’ start!! #RCSArts #WeAreSC pic.twitter.com/BqCOfwKtNW— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) January 12, 2019
Some of the best, most concentrated 10 minutes of PD I have ever received. Totally worth the nerves and sweat leading up to it. Grateful for the opportunity to be authentic and learn from it. https://t.co/7qOJACSRuD— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) January 24, 2019
We had an incredible time performing, recording, and visiting @WDWToday! Thanks to all for your support in making this experience possible for students!! #SCHSBandMagic #RCSArts #RCSPride pic.twitter.com/mf951PBtXk— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) February 19, 2019
Congratulations to all our SCHS Bands on their EXCELLENT (Concert Band & Symphony Band) & SUPERIOR (Wind Ensemble) performances this weekend! #RCSArts #WeAreSC @WeAreSCHS @rochcommschools pic.twitter.com/ELHUhDqORw— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) March 9, 2019
Very excited to be conducting tonight! Come relax and enjoy a great night of music with us! pic.twitter.com/NaCrEtIByP— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) March 12, 2019
A historic moment for the Cougar Jazz Band- we got a II (Excellent) rating at our first ever State Jazz Festival! Congrats to all our musicians! #RCSArts #RCSPride #SCHSJazz #WeAreSC @WeAreSCHS @rochcommschools pic.twitter.com/ZkGdtBwiYf— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) March 22, 2019
Congratulations to @rochcommschools for being named again one of the Best Communities for Music Education by @NAMMFoundation! We are one of 13 districts in Michigan who made the list for 2019! @SCHSBands @AdamsBands @DavidAUhrig @HartMsBands @MB_specials #RCSArts #RCSPride pic.twitter.com/LNYd6LLDqY— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) March 27, 2019
Per tradition, the post All-City Director selfie! #RCSArts @AdamsBands @DavidAUhrig @HartMsBands @WestmsB @ReutherBands @VHMSbands @MB_specials pic.twitter.com/qrJhimppAE— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) March 28, 2019
Cougar Jazz Band opening for the Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra at Detroit’s historic Cliff Bell’s Jazz Club! Great job, Cougar Jazz Band! @WeAreSCHS @rochcommschools #RCSArts #RCSPride pic.twitter.com/7MkHx7Drzt— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) April 12, 2019
When your students get you. #bestdayever pic.twitter.com/iZhODlJahS— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) April 23, 2019
Great job tonight, SCHS Instrumentalists!!! So proud of you and your great year! #RCSArts #RCSPride @WeAreSCHS pic.twitter.com/MmF8Tgfj9n— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) May 9, 2019
— Lauren Staniszewski (@LStaniszewski1) May 9, 2019
Fantastic evening filled with celebration! Thanks to all our @SCHSBands musicians for a wonderful year and congratulations to the Class of 2019! @WeAreSCHS #rcsarts #rcspride #wearesc pic.twitter.com/rFWjCMs9Mu— SCHS Bands (@SCHSBands) May 16, 2019
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A year of many special moments both musical and heartfelt! I can't and won't pretend that every moment has been a positive one, however even the most difficult challenges were also filled with opportunity to grow. I hope your year has been filled with music, memories, and growth-- here's to even more in the year to come!
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