Recorder Class

Today was my first day of recorder class - the 3rd graders at Vista.  I have been teaching recorders for about 6 years now, and the 2nd graders anxiously await the day they can start learning.  In the past I have taken orders for recorders, collected the money and put in the order, and everyone keeps asking if the recorders have arrived yet.  This year, West Music had a "free shipping day" in July, so I ordered 40 recorders on spec.  They have been sitting in the music room since August and for some reason, the 3rd graders knew that if they brought $3, they could get one to have at home to practice.  I had not sent out a notice yet, but today I had 12 kids who had already brought in money and were very happy campers as they took their new recorders home so they can practice B B B.