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Looking to Unlock Your Creative mindset? COMMUNITY workshops Re-Imagined

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Looking to Unlock Your Creative mindset? COMMUNITY workshops Re-Imagined

Looking to Unlock Your Creative mindset? COMMUNITY workshops Re-ImaginedLooking to Unlock Your Creative mindset? COMMUNITY workshops Re-ImaginedLooking to Unlock Your Creative mindset? COMMUNITY workshops Re-Imagined

For more INFO about our programs,  Teacher PD or Curricular Coaching:

Please CALL (647) 285-2657 

OR

anthonyk@myschoolrocks.ca


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CRA Charity #787689520 NGO501(c)(3) USA

Invigorating youth through The Arts, Technology & Fitness

Looking for Workshops or Classroom Activities That Encourage CREATIVITY, GROWTH & WELLNESS?

  

                      UPDATES: MySchoolROCKS is "SPRING-ing "Ahead !!

   

Are you an educator, coach or youth leader looking to Spring Ahead?? We invite all educational stakeholders to explore MySchoolROCKS Spring and Summer programming themes:


* SMART Goal setting

* Using the power of growth mindsets to finish strong!

* Tapping into the creative process to help unlock positive thinking 

* Fitness & Outdoor Education

* Team Building and Co-operation Games  


Serving the Greater Toronto Area and EXPANDING into the Niagara Peninsula, the MySchoolROCKS Team is pleased to offer customizable, youth-focused programming that strives to unlock self-awareness and creativity.  The R.O.C.K.S "learning by doing" methodology encourages young people to develop key tools that help build resilient & healthy mindsets. 

  

* ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM IDEAS, WORKSHOPS OR ONE- ON -ONE TEACHER COACHING TO HELP YOUR CLASSROOM THRIVE? 


* ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKSHOP FOR YOUR STUDENTS, YOUTH GROUP OR DROP-IN PROGRAM? 


* ARE YOU CONSIDERING A MINDFULNESS/WELLNESS EVENT, OUTDOOR EDUCATION OR TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? 


  ***IF YOU ARE AN EDUCATOR, AFTER-SCHOOL CO-ORDINATOR, YOUTH LEADER, OR HOMESCHOOLER, MYSCHOOLROCKS WILL TAILOR A PROGRAM JUST FOR YOU. 


  • REACH OUT TO OUR EDUCATION TEAM: anthonyk@myschoolrocks TO ARRANGE A FREE CONSULTATION THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS. 


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                                            MYSCHOOLROCKS 2023 PROGRAMS:   


PROGRAM  ONE: Music and Wellness ROCKS


 Bucket Drumming , Percussion instruments & a few surprise instruments are the main ingredient used to unlock participant’s musical talents while building strategies that encourage growth mindsets


PROGRAM TWO: Fitness ROCKS 


This highly interactive workshop combines mindfulness, intentional movement, low impact exercises and team scrimmages to engage both muscles AND the mind. Utilizing the fundamentals of throwing, catching, striking and locomotion, participants unlock key elements of the brain body connection.  Ask us about our Outdoor Education opportunities!


PROGRAM THREE: Team Building ROCKS 


Join us in this NEW program that connects social emotional learning/conflict resolution, SMART goal setting  and problem solving through friendly team challenges and low risk --highly fun competitions. Participants are coached to apply tools and strategies that model successful mindsets.


NEW Exciting Launch in 2023- Movie Trailer ROCKS ! 


 MySchoolROCKS  is launching a program that combines iMovie technology with tactile props from blockbuster films allowing participants to create authentic MOVIE trailers!! Showcase your directorial talents and use that creative energy with Movie Trailer ROCKS.)



LOOKING FOR SCHOOL VISITS, CLASS WORKSHOPS OR AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS ??


Do not hesitate to connect with our Educational Team for more information!  Not only have we implemented rigorous Health and Safety protocols across all programs, we encourage educators, caregivers and community youth leaders to ask us about our flexible outdoor learning options, platforms and price packages!!  


And be sure to explore our website to find out more about the original Musical Arts programming that served as the launching pad  for our R.O.C.K.S mission.


To receive a FREE Information package and explore how MySchoolROCKS can rejuvenate your community organization , please contact:


Senior Education Director:  647- 285- 2657

Email Inquiries: anthonyk@myschoolrocks.ca


Wishing everyone  a fantastic 2023, 

The MySchoolROCKS Team 


A BIG Thank you to our supporters & partners:

R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!

R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!

R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!

Thank you to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for believing in our R.O.C.K.S programming !!

TELUS' very generous donation has allowed MySchoolROCKS to reconnect with our community and explore options to re-establish much needed youth engagement!

The Sandbox Project

R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!

R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!

MySchoolROCKS is  honoured and thrilled to be partnering with the outstanding team at The Sandbox Project !! 

YMCA of Oakville

R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!

Community Foundations of Canada

A BIG thank you to our outstanding community partner  YMCA of Oakville.  


We are relaunching ROCKS'22 with an after-school youth program!! 


Please CLICK on the link below for registration and more information

 https://ymcaofoakville.org/programs/health-and-fitness/child-and-youth/ 

Community Foundations of Canada

R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!

Community Foundations of Canada

A sincere thank you for the very generous financial support of Community Foundations of Canada.


MySchoolROCKS was able to invest in the redevelopment of signature programs such as Drumming to Wellness, Fitness ROCKS and our work with The Glimpse Kids Project Brave 


CFC's support allowed us to lessen the devastating impact of the pandemic on youth serving organizations.


workshop FUN SPRING & SUMMER :

RAMPING UP Music & Wellness R.O.C.K.S '23

RAMPING UP Music & Wellness R.O.C.K.S '23

RAMPING UP Music & Wellness R.O.C.K.S '23

R.O.C.K.S '22 music based activities have been re-tooled and participants can look forward to NEW activities anchored by our  VERY user friendly BUCKET DRUMMING Workshops !! 


What continues to make R.O.C.K.S unique is that participants are prompted during workshops to focus on both  musical rudiments (rhythm, notes, sound) AND MORE SPECIFICALLY elements of mindfulness (being present in the musical moment, positive self-talk/re-framing negativity and reusable exercises that counteract anxiety while playing) 


* Supported by our professionally created R.O.C.K.S pedagogy, our workshops intentionally model best practices in music fundamentals AND essential elements of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and personal wellness.


  • Please click on the video below: Musical experience not necessary---a musical experience guaranteed!!

Fitness ROCKS: The Brain Body Connection

RAMPING UP Music & Wellness R.O.C.K.S '23

RAMPING UP Music & Wellness R.O.C.K.S '23

As much as we enjoy LIVE  music programming,  MySchoolROCKS workshops continues to evolve *.  

Building on the fundamentals of physical movement and the connection between fitness and well-being, MySchoolROCKS offers an engaging & interactive workshop that encourages participants to  unlock their inner athlete! 

Fitness ROCKS explores the brain-body connection through the fundamentals of throwing, catching and striking. An added BONUS, our instructors pump up the fun with friendly team building challenges backed by an awesome ROCK soundtrack.


* MySchoolROCKS is also adapting these programs to accommodate virtual learning platforms. We are currently developing easy to use resources delivered via the MySchoolROCKS website to help enrich your classroom or extra-curricular activities!  


Please reach out for more details: 647-285-2657


Learning with Percussion Instruments:

Summer Program FLASHBACK: YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness a great success:

Summer Program FLASHBACK: YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness a great success:

MySchoolROCKS has reworked our original RockPro Bucket Drumming Workshops as demonstrated by this session taken from the MySchoolROCKS archives.  

**Please click on this video and enjoy a session from 2014 demonstrating one class' awesome progression with interactive bucket drumming!  


Summer Program FLASHBACK: YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness a great success:

Summer Program FLASHBACK: YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness a great success:

Summer Program FLASHBACK: YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness a great success:

A VERY BIG thank you to an excellent group of YMCA musicians !!

MySchoolROCKS visited the YMCA of Oakville to participate in their Youth "MYnd Pump" program. 


Please click on the link below for selected resources that were shared at the Drumming To Wellness Workshop:

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Summer Program Success:

Fitness & Wellness R.O.C.K.S

Thanks to the generous support of Jumpstart & The Peter Gilgen Family YMCA , MySchoolROCKS hosted a summer fitness workshop that combined the benefits of movement with practicing athletic skills using mindful/positive intent.  


A very big thank you the YMCA Oakville team for a fantastic Saturday morning workshop! 

Drumming To Wellness Program on the launching pad:

Re-Launching ROCKS' 23 with YMCA of Oakville

The MySchoolROCKS team is thrilled to announce that we are looking to re-launch a ROCKS pilot project with community partners at the YMCA !!  Please do not hesitate to ask for MySchoolROCKS at the Oakville YMCA in the coming months!!!

Drumming To Wellness & Movie Trailer ROCKS

Drumming to Wellness is a unique program that combines elements of music with strategies for personal wellness. Beginning with kid friendly bucket drumming sessions, MySchoolROCKS instructors guide participants through elements of rhythm, beat, tempo, riffs and rolls and then enrich each session with activities that promote de-stressing, decompressing and calming strategies.

The fun continues with musical ensembles, playing along with contemporary songs, music and movement activities as well as opportunities to explore some SURPRISE  instruments!


Movie Trailer ROCKS combines blockbuster movies, model making and iMovie technology to recreate famous scenes from the sci-fi and comic book universe.  Bring out your creative talents and pump up your inner director as MySchoolROCKS instructors guide you through story boards, prop arrangement, lighting effects and camera techniques to create amazing movie trailers.   

** As participants build their trailers, our Team will also highlight the importance of problem solving and team work skills as well as modelling "stick-to-it" strategies that encourage growth mindsets.


WORKSHOP Schedule: Please contact the YMCA of Oakville to request more information on this and other MySchoolROCKS programming--WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU! 

Child and Youth Program INFO and Inquires

MySchoolROCKS featured in "the Art of wellness" Documentary

Documentary explores LINKS between artistic expression and mental health:

MySchoolROCKS had the pleasure of participating in the documentary "Art of Wellness: A Creative Path to Mental Health.  The Art of Wellness shines an important spotlight on the life changing role the Arts play in people's lives as well as the positive impact that participating in arts-based programming has on well-being.


It was an honour to join medical professionals, health practitioners, artists, musicians and many talented creatives as the documentary explored the transformational power of  Arts programming and how it may be used as a path to mental wellness.

Very special THANKS to  Susan Ksiezopolski, Art of Wellness Producer, WriteWell and the Mississauga Arts Council for their role in bringing this project to life. 


Click on the link below or follow via The Mississauga Arts Council for exciting news about the very successful Art of Wellness Conference 


Earlier this year, The Art of Wellness committee was invited to Queen's Park to meet with current Minister of Mental Health and  Addictions, Michael Tibollo.  During a very productive session, the committee  put forth an innovative and forward thinking strategy that advocated for Art and Wellness techniques to be recognized by the medically community as a viable option for Ontarians looking for assistance with overall health and well-being.  


PLEASE CLICK on this LINK to view 

The ART of WELLNESS



 The Mississauga Arts Council explores creative experiences that help mental wellbeing in Peel.  

Home based RESOURCES for Educators, Parents & Caregivers

MySchoolROCKS personifies the synergy between the musical arts, education &  youth wellness. 

Through the connective power of music, we inspire young people to embrace creativity, well-being and inclusivity as pathways to reaching their potential


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Why NOT Download the ROCKS THEME Song & then Write your own?

Please CLICK the button below to download our MySchoolROCKS theme song -written by MySchoolROCKS Instructor  and  UFORIA front man Michael Ursini. Consider using it as your school theme song!  Ask us about our backing track version and how students can write their own unique lyrics describing why their school ROCKS!

My School Rocks Theme Song (mp3)

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MySchoolROCKS Official Logo (jpg)

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SONG Writing Challenge R.O.C.K.S (pdf)

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THE ORIGINAL R.O.C.K.S Pedagogy : Experiential, MUSICAL FUN

Shaping 21st CENTURY Skills in a GLOBAL Perspective

Unlocking CREATIVITY via the Universal Medium of Music

Unlocking CREATIVITY via the Universal Medium of Music

Collaboration, problem solving and emotional intelligence are explored in our program "Music and Wellness R.O.C.K.S."   Musical themes are used as catalysts to ignite the 21st century thinking needed to navigate today's interconnected world

R.O.C.K.S METHODOLOGY

Unlocking CREATIVITY via the Universal Medium of Music

Unlocking CREATIVITY via the Universal Medium of Music

Unlocking CREATIVITY via the Universal Medium of Music

Based on fundamentals of PROGRESSIVE music instruction,  MySchoolROCKS unlocks  creativity through contemporary songs supported by hands-on guitar, percussion, keyboard & music mixing R.O.C.K.Shops 

ABOUT OUR MUSIC CAROUSEL

MODELLING Strategies for Lifelong WELLNESS

Unlocking CREATIVITY via the Universal Medium of Music

MODELLING Strategies for Lifelong WELLNESS

MySchoolROCKS assists students in embracing a GROWTH Mindset by "Thinking Like a Musician" tapping into creative centres of the brain and applying social-emotional learning to re-frame negative thinking using age appropriate strategies  

ABOUT MyschoolROCKS

No Musical Experience Required...Enriched Music Guaranteed!

OPENING DOORS TO LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC (Metacognition)

ORIGINAL SCHOOL PROGRAM 2018/19: 

MySchoolROCKS  teaches popular/ modern songs using innovative methods reflecting best practices in Progressive Music Education.  This hands-on approach acts as the " hook" that encourages students to exit comfort zones, take responsible risks and accept failure as a part of the learning process

COLLABORATIVE (Social Emotional Learning)

 Participants learn valuable skills that promote co-operation, team building and conflict resolution. Our  30 minute ROCKSHOP sessions touch upon youth friendly strategies for positive mental health.

ENGAGING (Experiential Learning)

Our Instrument Carousel Program is divided into 4 instructional sessions: Guitar, Keyboards, Drums & Sound LAB and consolidated with our teacher led Wellness ROCKshop.  Participants rotate through each 30 minute activity learning rudiments by playing along with popular/ modern songs.

Community Music workshops aim to be back SOON...stay tuned!

GUITAR

KEYBOARDS

KEYBOARDS

Participants will learn 3 easy guitar chords and will be playing along with Bruno Mars and The Black Eyed Peas songs by the end of the carousel session!

KEYBOARDS

KEYBOARDS

KEYBOARDS

Our innovative keyboard instruction combines visual graphics with hands on music learning.  As the session builds on skills, participants will be playing along with Adele, Drake and others!  

DRUMS

KEYBOARDS

SOUND LAB: MUSIC SAMPLING & SONG WRITING

Participants will learn the fundamentals of drumming and will be able to play along with almost any song on the radio!

SOUND LAB: MUSIC SAMPLING & SONG WRITING

Mental Wellness Strategies For Youth "R.O.C.K.Shop"

SOUND LAB: MUSIC SAMPLING & SONG WRITING

Students experiment with cloud based  interactive, user-friendly software programs that create music!  Instruments, beats and special effects can be looped to compose unique samples of individualized music. Additionally, users can add personalized lyrics and record vocals to their creation.

Mental Wellness Strategies For Youth "R.O.C.K.Shop"

Mental Wellness Strategies For Youth "R.O.C.K.Shop"

Mental Wellness Strategies For Youth "R.O.C.K.Shop"

Utilizing best practices in Respect Ed, Social Emotional Learning and youth mental wellness, MySchoolROCKS encourages participants to make the cognitive connection between learning music and developing a Growth Mindset.  Key themes include: mindfulness, resilience and responsible risk taking.

We Challenge Youth to Engage With The R.O.C.K.S Message!

R - Respect Each Other

How do you build solid foundations for POSITIVE relationships?

O - Open Up - Make A Friend

Learn the POWER of positive relationships!

C - Confidence - Own It!

Hold your head HIGH in all situations!

K - Kindness - Show It!

Learn about the profound impact of KIND words and actions! 

S - Stand Up - YOU Make A Difference

Recognize how individual CHOICES can strengthen your community!

Check out this AMAZING school using MySchoolROCKS!

Parkfield Junior School in Etobicoke used our MySchool R.O.C.K.S program to write and record a wonderful  school theme song.  They also produced  an awesome supporting video!! 


A BIG thank you for outstanding teamwork on a job well done by the Parkfield Rock Stars


"..I wish we had this when I was in school..."                     -Teacher Participant 

FLAsHBACK to Our LIVE Studio Program ROCKED 2019/20!!

THANK YOU for SUPPORTING MySchoolROCKS Programming !

We would like to thank the students and teachers at Gandatsetiagon Public School, Pickering , St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School, St.John of the Cross,  St. Raphael C.S and St. Angela Merici Catholic School for your outstanding program participation in Music and Wellness ROCKS Pilot Program!!


It was also a thrill to welcome The GLIMPSE kids from Parkfield P.S and participants form: Bristol Street Public School, Parkinson Centennial School Orangeville, St. Andre Bessette, St. Angela Merici and All Saints Catholic Elementary during our spring session.  What an outstanding group of young musicians!!

A sincere thank you to teachers and administrators as approximately 1000 students visited our studio and engaged with the 5 elements of R.O.C.K.S programming. 

A VERY big thank you to the Managers at the Oakville YMCA and the team at St. Bernadette C.S for helping us deliver some outstanding  Summer ROCK Camps--WE Salute YOU!


The feedback from our participants is invaluable as we approach potential grant providers & funders with some compelling data supporting music based education!


    • Through the generous support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, MySchoolROCKS has been selected to be one of 15 Grand Challenges Exploration grants  investigating new innovations in education! Click on this LINK for more information


    • The City of Mississauga Arts and Culture Grant Program has stepped up with funding that will support MySchoolROCKS community initiatives in 2019.  Click on this LINK for more information

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