Wild Things! K-1st and 1st-3rd
Week 1 - We had a wonderful start to our Wild Things classes this past week. We began by reading Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. We talked about characters, and in the 1st-3rd class, we did a web on the board of the characters in the book and came up with adjectives to describe them. Then we made our own Wild Things masks which we will use in each of our classes. You can follow up on this at home by discussing the characters in the books that you are reading and listing adjectives to describe them.
Week 2 - We continued our focus on the elements of a story by reading (once again) Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. We talked about the setting of the story, and in the 1st-3rd class, we did a web on the board of the different settings in the book and came up with adjectives to describe them. We also reviewed characters. Then we made our own Wild Things forest trees (which grew in Max's room) which we will use in each of our classes and during our Wild Rumpus. You can follow up on this at home by discussing the characters and setting in the books that you are reading and listing adjectives to describe them.
Week 3 November 20 - K-3 Enrichment Field Trip!
The K-1 and 1st-3rd enrichment classes will be going on a field trip this Friday. We will be meeting at the fire station at the corner of Curry and Valley Blvd at 9 am and then going to the park for our "Rumpus In the Park" where we will enjoy some play time and stories from Ms. Dragomanovich. Please remember to wear something warm and to bring your snack and lunch. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Oral Language
Students have chosen their pieces so now it's time to practice, practice, practice (many times a day) and get their pieces memorized. Our Tehachapi Open House will be Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 (until 8:00) and the VOCS Bakersfield Competition will be Thursday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m. We will meet at 8:45 between the warehouse and the farm.
Mrs. Hayes
Beginning Piano
Week 3 (Nov.20)
Practice pgs. 28-29 in Middle C position
Complete hand-out pg.27
Review previous assignments.
Holiday Hand Bells
We are continuing to work on our holiday songs that we will be performing on Tuesday, December 15 at our Holiday Program. Students are learning musical skills of following music, keeping a steady tempo while playing, and recognizing different kinds of notes and musical notation. They are also learning to work together in a team effort to produce beautiful music!
K-3 Music and Rhythm
We are enjoying “the season” with holiday music and songs. Students are preparing for their performance on Tuesday, December 15th at our Holiday Program. Beginning musical skills of listening to music, recognizing rhythm, body movements to music, and singing with a melody are incorporated in each session.
Ms. McKendrick
Communities
Week 3 - K-3 Enrichment Field Trip!
The K-1 and 1-3 enrichment classes will be going on a field trip next Friday. We will be meeting at the fire station at the corner of Curry and Valley Blvd at 9 am and then going to the park for a "Rumpus In the Park" where we will enjoy some play time and stories from Ms. Dragomanovich. Please remember to wear something warm and to bring your snack and lunch. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Mrs. Prestage
Microscopes II
Week 2 Assignment: Complete Concept Map, Start Mold Culture, and Make a Zoetrope (displaying how Protists move).
Begin to think about a science fair project, and be able to give your topic by December 11.
Engineering
Week 3Assignments: 1. Begin "Ship a Chip" project-due December 2nd.
2. Write out a definition of engineering.
3. Read "Heart of the Matter" in your packet.
4. Optional: Complete essay listed on the back of packet.
5. Be thinking about a Science Fair Project.
Mrs. Rosander
5-6 Keyboarding
Weeks 1-5 Homework Assignments
Every week complete lessons using Typing Instructor, at least 3 days for 30 minutes.
Record the lessons completed on the Keyboarding Log. Bring Keyboarding Log to class.
WORD
Week 2 Homework Assignment - Due November 20
Bring flashdrive to class.
In Addition:Weeks 1-5 Homework
Every week complete lessons using Typing Instructor, at least 3 days for 30 minutes. Record the lessons completed on the Keyboarding Log. Weekly timed keyboarding tests will be given at the beginning of class.
Streams to the River, River to the Sea
Homework Assignment- Due November 20
-Read Chapters 9-15
-take notes using pages with headings we organized in class, adding facts, information, and your thoughts and observations during your reading
Fun Family Fitness
November 20
Parents and students will be meeting in Classroom E
Please bring to each class:
-tennis shoes, mat or towel, water
This week we will start with a brisk walk around the block (weather permitting) and we will be doing Pilates to get fit.
Mrs. Smith
Art 4 – 6 Grades
November 6
Maurice Sendak – illustrator and author
Explanation of drawing with right side of brain
Where the Wild Things Are drawings using pencils
Fantasy
November 13
Chris Van Allsburg – illustrator and author
Probuditi! drawings using pencils with shading
Focus on facial proportions and expressions
Fantasy
www.chrisvanallsburg.com/
November 20
N.C. Wyeth and Thomas Locker – illustrators
N.C. Wyeth’s Pilgrims and Rip Van Winkle drawings using pastels
Torn paper mountain range
Focus on perspective
Realism
http://wyeth.artpassions.net/ click on images 1-13
http://www.americanartarchives.com/wyeth,nc.htm
http://www.michelson.com?Artist_Pages/Locker/Thomas-Locker.html
December 4
Ruth Heller – illustrator and author
Chickens Aren’t the Only Ones and A Cache of Jewels
Focus on realistic drawings of animals using colored pencils
Realism
December 11
Jan Brett – illustrator and author
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Honey…Honey…Lion,
Gingerbread Baby, and The Wild Christmas Reindeer
Focus on decorative art using colored pencils
http://janbrett.com/
Lewis and Clark
Week 1 Homework Assignment – Due November 13
Write persuasive letter to Meriwether Clark requesting position as artist with Corps of Discovery (sloppy copy).
Choose scene along Lewis and Clark trail to paint landscape using
http://www.lewisandclarkpictures.com/
Week 2 Homework Assignment – Due November 20
Polish writing persuasive letter with time period name and burnt edges. Visit Monticello’s entry hall at http://monticello.org and explore Jefferson’s home, garden, and inventions.
Websites
Thomas Jefferson Hour - http://www.jeffersonhour.org (click on Listen to Show, select #608)
Scenes along Lewis and Clark trail - http://www.lewisandclarkpictures.com/
Jefferson’s home and garden - http://monticello.org
Works of James Audubon - http://www.audubon.org/bird/Boa/BOA_index.html
http://nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark
http://pbs.org/lewisandclark
http://www.lewis-clark.org
Ms.White
Maps and Migration
Maps and Migration is a class designed to excite students about geography by taking a closer look at 3 very unique migrating animals; the California Gray Whale, the hummingbird, and the butterfly. Learning objectives will be to 1) understand that the tilting of the earth’s axis is the reason for the four seasons which leads to migration, 2) know that animals have unique adaptations that allow them to succeed in extreme situations, 3) identify continents, oceans & geographical terms & 4) complete a lap book to show mastery of subject.
Class 1 – Seasons are the reason.
Students will explore the reasons behind animals migrating (food/climate/reproduction) and will learn about the tilt of the earth causing the four seasons. They will label a globe with the climate zones and the Tropics of Capricorn & Cancer (solstices).
