Back to School Night
2015
Art, Music, PE, Media
About Us
Mrs. Jessica Rogers-Physical Education Teacher
Born in Baltimore, MD, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Masters of Science Degree in
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Mrs. Lori Savoy-Media Specialist
Born and raised in Silver Spring, MD, graduate of Springbrook HS, MEd in Instructional
Technology
Mr. Michael Varno-Art Teacher
Born in Silver Spring, MD, graduate of Poolesville High School, B.A. in Graphic Design
from York College of Pennsylvania, Masters in Education from University of Maryland
Dr. Felicia Lively-General Vocal Music Teacher
Born in Birmingham, AL., Faculty brat, Studied Opera, Doctorate of Musical Arts in
Music Education
Mr. Tom Goba-General Music Teacher/Instrumental Music
Born in Willimantic, CT., University of Massachusetts Masters of Music
About PE, Media, Art & Music
● Each class attends once per week for 45 minutes
● Behavior Chart
● Terrific Tickets
● ClassDojo
Grading in P.E., Art & Music
Kindergarten
● P-Meets the grade level standard by demonstrating
proficiency of the content or processes for the
measurement topic
● I-In progress towards meeting the grade level standard
● N-Not yet making progress or making minimal progress
towards meeting the grade level standard
● X-Exempt for the assignment
Grading in P.E., Art, & Music (cont.)
Grades 1-5
● ES-Exceptional at the grade-level standard
● P-Meets the grade level standard by demonstrating
proficiency of the content or processes for the
measurement topic
● I-In progress towards meeting the grade level standard
● N-Not yet making progress or making minimal progress
towards meeting the grade level standard
● X-Exempt for the assignment
Collaboration Events
● Winter Wonderland-December
● Jump Rope for Heart-April
● Field Day-May/June
● Choral and Instrumental ConcertsWinter/Spring
Physical Education Curriculum
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The goal of Pre K-12 physical education is to help students become
responsible citizens who are both physically educated and health
literate.
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Each student will set and achieve personally challenging goals in physical
activity, apply higher order thinking skills to human movement, and
design personal movement and fitness plans. Students will be able to
display the skills and practices of a physically active lifestyle, knowing
the benefits of their choices to be involved in physical activity. They will
be physically fit and have a mindset that values physical activity and its
benefits in sustaining healthy lifestyles.
P.E. Class
● In order to participate safely in P.E., students must
wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothing and no
dangling jewelry
● Assessments are based on:
○ Movement Skills and Concepts
○ Health-Enhancing Physical Fitness and Activity
○ Personal and Social Responsibility
Media Center
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The Media Center is open daily from 9:25-3:50
All students will visit the Media Center once a week with their class.
Book checkout - all students may check out 1-3 books (depending on their
grade) for up to 2 weeks
○ Overdue books - students cannot check out new books until they
return their old ones
■ Overdue notices will be distributed to classroom teachers at
least once a month.
○ Renewal - all materials can be renewed unless the material is on
hold for another patron.
○ Lost or damaged books must be paid for
○ Parent volunteers
Media Curriculum
● Information Literacy
○ Choosing the right source for the information
needed
○ What is plagiarism and how to avoid it?
● Digital Citizenship
○ How to use technology
○ How to behave online
● Promotes lifelong love of reading
● Assists with the research for the in class Writing
Inquiry Projects
Art Curriculum
● Is built on a foundation of the Art Elements and Design
Principles
● Art Elements- Line, Shape, Color, Value, Texture,
Space, Form
● Design Principles- Pattern/Repetition, Balance,
Variety/Contrast, Rhythm & Movement, Emphasis,
Unity
Art Curriculum
How are students graded?
● Creating Art (K-5th)
● Responding to Art (K only)
● Analyzing & Responding to Art (1st-5th)
Art Curriculum & Visual Literacy
● The effects of the art program do not end in the
classroom but extend into the personal and academic
development of each student. Students also develop
the ability to concentrate, consider various points of
view, problem solve, think creatively, work as a
member of a team, and persevere in a task.
Art Room
Parent Involvement
-Repurposed Items
● plastic containers, bottle caps, egg cartons
-Parent Volunteers
Student Attire
-Smocks/Aprons
Music Curriculum is based on...
the teaching and learning of the
Elements of Music
Rhythm/duration Pitch/melody
Harmony/texture Form/structure
Timbre/tone color Expression/symbols
Style/history & culture
Assessment in Music
● Teacher observes students sing, play, move, compose
and improvise. Assessments are on 4 basic
measurement topics:
○ Responding
○ Performing
○ Reading
○ Creating