I have always demanded (yes, demanded) that the recorders come to class in a
case, be it a walmart bag, a sock or a Silk Purse - I don't care. Mostly it
was to give them a place to put little scores, fingering charts, etc., that
I give them, to keep them generally out of the splooge at the bottom of
their desks/backpacks/etc., AND - a big and - so that they couldn't just
toot down the hall willy nilly.

I am pleased to now add the part about the cleanliness issue - i.e. health
issues. Maybe I'll get more traction. Thanks for the thought.

On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 3:34 PM, wrote:

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> Our county nurse who comes to the school checked with the county health
> department. She said not to sanitize (there could be health / liability
> issues); each student needs her / his own to play. Students may clean them
> at home. We put the information that each student needs their own in the
> recorder / supply information sheet, and convey the message to parents. We
> also more strongly suggest that recorders come to class in cases this year,
> and most comply.
>
>
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Martha Stanley, NBCT
www.marthabeesmusic.com
The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas first!