Related Arts �Back-to-School Night

September 18^th and 19^th

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Related Arts Team

• Stephanie Hastings – Media Specialist
• Kathy Patrick – Media Paraeducator
• Mike Glennon– Technology Teacher
• Rebecca Giro– Art Teacher
• Kristy Trueblood – General Music Teacher
• Dan Carter – Instrumental Music Teacher
• Mary McCoy and Nathan DiSimone – PE Teachers

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Related Arts Friendly Reminder

• Used to communicate between Related Arts classes and home
• Shares challenges your child faced in Related Arts class
• Comments will be written as needed (i.e.: name of late Media book, specific ROAR expectation not followed)
• Please sign and return in a timely manner

Example of Related Arts Friendly Reminder

Media Overview

• Problem Solving Model
• The Big 6 – Intermediate Grades
• Super 3 – Primary Grades
• Curricular Collaboration
• Science, Social Studies, Health, Language Arts and Math units incorporated into lessons
• STEM integration
• Common Core support
• Growth Mindset lessons
• Ethical Practices
• Acceptable Use and Copyright
• Internet Safety
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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• Literature Selection
• Book checkout once a week
• Book Talk suggestions given
• Book Fair in December
• Summer Reading Program
• Media Gift program with PTA
• Makerspace Centers
• Provide hands on learning, help with critical thinking skills and foster STEM skills.
• Classes are desinated one recess per month for interested students.
• Battle of the Books – Gr. 5

Media Effort Rubric

Students are successful in Library Media classes when they:

• Actively borrow and return books on time.
• Follow directions the first time they are given.
• Address teachers and peers with positive verbal interaction.
• Participate in discussions and activities.
• Attend class prepared and ready to learn.

Technology Overview

• Canvas
• Learning management system
• Allows for deeper collaboration
• Technology Skills & Knowledge
• Digital Citizenship
• Technology skills fluency
• Devices
• Laptop & desktop computers
• Digital cameras
• Keyboarding
• Keyboarding Without Tears (K-2)
• Type to Learn (3-5)

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• Google Apps for Education
• Real-time collaboration with Google tools, administered by HCPSS
• Accessibility
• Major tools and platforms available from home via HCPSS.me
• Parent Connection
• HCPSS Connect – parent portal
• http://www.hcpss.org/connect/

Technology Effort Rubric

• Use technology equipment safely
• Participate in activity
• Use kind words with teacher and peers
• Follow directions the first time

• Class points
• Free choice time can be earned each quarter

Visual Arts Overview

• Kindergarten: Art as Discovery�Grades 1-2: Primary: My Art – All About Me�Grades 3-5: Intermediate: Making Artistic Choices
• Experiment and take risks to investigate multiple solutions to a problem.
• Respond to technical, formal and conceptual ideas and challenges.
• Use knowledge and understanding to create engaging, purposeful artistic expression with a focus on personal choice making and quality.
• Respond to the artistic expression of others through informed understanding, critical analysis, and personal aesthetics.
• Prepare work for an audience.

• 5 Disciplines
• Painting
• Drawing
• Sculpture
• Craft
• Printmaking

Visual Arts Rubric

Visual Arts Rubric

General/Vocal Music Overview

• K-5 National Music Standards
• Creating
• Responding
• Performing
• Connecting

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• Performance Ensembles
• 4^th and 5^th grade Chorus
• 5^th grade Handbells (auditioned)

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• Structure
• Rhythm
• Melody
• Harmony
• Notation
• Literature
• Improvisation
• Composition
• Formal Assessments
• Grades 3-5 written quizzes
• K-5 Performance tests
• K-5 Composition project
• Grades 4-5 Large scale technology composition project

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General Music Effort Rubric

• Individual points
• Grade level bubbles
• Bubble days for each quarter

• Participates in music activities and discussion and uses musical vocabulary to promote class engagement.
• Comes to class prepared and ready to make music (i.e.. Brings recorder to class)
• Addresses students and teacher with respect and follows ROAR expectations
• Uses class materials and instruments safely and demonstrates proper playing technique
• Follows directions the first time

Music Ensemble Dates �and Information

• October 26^h (rehearsal) and 27^st (Concert): Glenelg Choral day at Glenelg high school. More info coming soon!
• December 7th^st: Lisbon Winter Concert @ 7:00 pm (Strings)
• December 13^th: Lisbon Winter Concert @ 7:00 pm (Band, Chorus, Handbells)
• Spring dates TBA

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Instrumental Music Practice Strategies�http://www.lisbonesmusic.weebly.com

• Help your child schedule a daily practice time.
• Never use practicing as a punishment. Practicing should be fun!
• Help your child find a quiet distraction free place to practice and be sure there is good lighting and a wire music stand available for them to use.
• Become involved with what your child is doing.

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• Encourage your child to always do his or her best.
• Praise your child for work well done.
• Help to foster a musical environment in your home.
• Help your child to persevere. Learning to play an instrument requires a lot of discipline, perseverance, dedication and determination.

Instrumental Music Effort Rubric

• Uses musical equipment appropriately and safely
• Participates in discussion and performance activity
• Is always prepared for lessons and performances with music instrument, equipment, and method book
• Be attentive and responds positively to the instructions of the teacher
• Maintains positive verbal and musical interaction between teacher and peers

Physical Education�Overview

• K-5 curriculum addressing the following content areas as outlined by national, state, and local standards:
• Skillfulness
• Biomechanical Principles
• Motor Learning Principles
• Exercise Physiology
• Physical Activity
• Social Psychological Principles

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• Formal assessments
• Fitnessgram Fitness Test for grades 3-5
• Portfolios for grades 3-5
• Performance assessments for grades K-5
• Written assessments for grades K-5

Physical Education Assessment

• EFFORT grades K-5 will be determined by the number of points each student earns each class while
• Follows verbal directions given the 1^st time by the teacher.
• Working to a VIGOROUS level of activity.
• Respectful , responsible behavior toward peers, adults and equipment.
• Comes to Physical Education wearing appropriate clothing.