Black History Month sparks special music lessons at Anderson

Students in music class at Anderson have begun to learn about the Blues, Gospel, Soul, and Rock-and-Roll music in honor of Black History Month. Under the direction of music teacher Ginger Cunningham, they are studying many famous musicians, such as BB King, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and of course, Brownsville natives Tina Turner and Sleepy John Estes.

The boys and girls enjoy listening and dancing to the music, and are even learning how to write their own “Blues” songs. Each class will learn what makes a song the “Blues,” and will then discuss things that can make them sad. They will create lyrics to express those feelings, while also examining how rhyming words can be used in song lyrics. As they practice their Blues song, the students discover how putting their feelings into a song can turn “sad” into “glad,” because the music can help them feel better.

Parents who would like to participate in the lesson can take their children to visit any of a number of museums in the area that have exhibits on area musicians. The home of Sleepy John Estes can be viewed at the Delta Heritage Center. There are many other fine displays of music and musicians from the West Tennessee area that can be found at the Delta Heritage Center and other area museums. Parents can also ask their children to tell them about the musicians they are studying in music class. You will be surprised at how much they remember!
 

Celebrating 100 Days

Kindergarten students at Anderson celebrated the 100th day of school by
having a carnival in the gym. Parent volunteers helped with all the games. Everyone had a great day!

100 T-shirts for 100 Days

Students in Mrs. Sylvia Harwell’s class celebrated the 100th day of school
by wearing “100” T-shirts.

 

Anderson students study the letter “F”

The Anderson Early Childhood Center Kindergarten students studied the letter “F” and Brownsville firemen became part of the lesson when they brought their truck and talked to the students about the equipment and their job.

Students earn cheers and awards

Anderson students stepped into the limelight recently in the school’s gymnasium when they accepted awards for their good work during the third six weeks. Many received awards for their classroom achievements as well as improvement and good behavior.