Dear Parents,
This year I am entering my fourth year of teaching music here at Everett Elementary, and I am more excited than ever! Passion for music and my desire to teach that passion to children are my strongest attributes. I have an open and accepting personality that allows me to teach children and expose them to all genres of music. I believe all children should express themselves through music and movement. In my class I teach self-expression, self-confidence, and self-motivation through a classroom setting that is both exciting and educational!
About Me
My name is Courtney Malone. I grew up in Clarksville, Texas, which is where I still reside. I have loved music since I was a small child. I immersed myself in all styles and genres: 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll, Motown, 90’s alternative, Jazz, and Blues. I attended Texas A&M-Commerce where I studied mostly classical music and obtained a degree in Music Education. At TAMU-Commerce I was part of the Pride Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Chorale.
I now teach music at Everett and Aaron Parker Elementary. I play every summer with the Paris Municipal Band. I play ukulele and piano with my husband, Billy Malone. We have four children, Clementine, Cassius, and my step daughters, Criss and Cydnie.
Grading
Music students will receive a grade every six weeks. The standard grade is 94. Additional points require work outside of music, a one page report on the “Composer of the Month.” Reports have to be hand written, double spaced, no word for word. Deduction of points will result of behavior and participation in class.
Rules
M – Make good choices
U – Use good manners and be nice to others
S – Speak only when the teacher allows it
I – Involve yourself in all the activities
C – Care for all the music instruments!
Contact Info
Remind is a text-messaging app that improves communication between educators and parents. It allows me to instantly update families on classroom happenings.
How does it work?
- I can instantly update all families who are subscribed to my Remind.
- My personal number will not be shared through Remind, and your personal number will not be shared with me. Remind is 100% safe and maintains your privacy.
- Other families cannot see who is in a Remind group. I am the only person who can see this.
- You can reply to a remind, and I will be the only person to receive your response.
To join simply text @62hc6f for 2nd grade Music and @ceeh2a for 3rd grade Music to the number 81010.
Courtney Malone
Music Specialist