TeSA Fine Arts/P.E.

K-1st:

Students will explore improv through dramatic role play activities with a partner or group.

2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse Go Fish! ONE week until showtime!

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to rehearse Frozen JR. ONE week until showtime!

ART: All student art will start to come home, so please check those backpacks!

Kinder: Inspired by the book: The Color of Us, students have started creating a self-portrait...we maybe even turn the self-portraits to Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses. Next, students will be mixing paint to try to match their own unique and beautiful skin color.

1st: This week, students will be learning about "Chaser" the world's smartest dog. We're not done with learning collage techniques. Students will be using book pages to create their dog...no drawing allowed...just shapes! I think these future 2nd graders are up for the challenge!

2nd-3rd: Its Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Students will be learning about the history, culture, and meaning of Maneki Neko. Students will create their own Maneki Neko using bingo dot markers and paint.

4th - 5th Grade: Students are still working on a graffiti inspired name design. Due to show performances, students are rehearsing more this week. But we'll finish this year strong!

PE:

K-2nd: Fun and games with beach balls!

3rd-5th: Fitnessgram testing resumes.

Dance

K-1st:

Students will explore the craft of creating their own choreography with the letters in their first and last name. Students will perform their choreography to their peers at the end of class.

2nd-5th:

Final rehearsals for our upcoming musicals!.

NEWSLETTER: MAY 1 - 5

K-1st:

Students will explore improv through dramatic role play activities with a partner or group.

2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse Go Fish! Two weeks until showtime!

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to rehearse Frozen JR. Two weeks until showtime!

ART: We hope you all enjoyed the student art show! All student art will start to come home, so please check those backpacks!

Kinder: Students will be inspired by the book: The Color of Us. Students will be creating a self-portrait...we maybe even turn the self-portraits to Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses.

1st: Inspired by artist Jeff Koons, students are creating a balloon dog collage.

2nd: Its Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Students will be learning about the history, culture, and meaning of Maneki Neko. Students will create their own Maneki Neko using bingo dot markers and paint.

3rd: Students are creating an interesting Gumball machine, filled with any candy or item they wish. Art inspired by artist Wayne Thiebaud.

4th - 5th Grade: Students will be inspired by the book Change Sings by Amanda Gorman. Students will create a symbol that represents them. Symbols will be added to a painted “brick” background that students will create using a sponge painting technique. Next, students will be creating a graffiti inspired name design for their 2nd painted brick background.

Dance

K-1st:

Students will explore the craft of creating their own choreography in solos, duets, trios, or small groups. Students will perform their choreography projects this week to their peers in class.

2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse Go Fish! Two weeks until showtime! Students will explore the craft of creating their own choreography in solos, duets, trios, or small groups. Students will perform their choreography projects this week to their peers in class.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to rehearse Frozen JR. Two weeks until showtime! Students will explore the craft of creating their own choreography in solos, duets, trios, or small groups. Students will perform their choreography projects this week to their peers in class.

PE:

K-2nd: Fun and games with beach balls!

3rd-5th: Fitnessgram testing resumes.

NEWSLETTER: APRIL 17 - 21

K-1st:

SHOW WEEK! Please refer to the handouts for specifics.

2nd:

Students will begin to polish Go Fish!

3rd-5th:

Students will begin to polish Frozen JR.

PE:

Field Day Schedule:

Kinder and First Grades: 8:20 am – 11:35 am

Second, Third, and Fourth Grades: 12 pm – 3:15 pm

**Fifth grade helps Coach B run the show!

**Please make sure your student comes to school with a WATER BOTTLE labeled clearly with their name!!!

What to wear (ALL students should COME TO SCHOOL dressed in Field Day attire):

Tennis shoes are required—there may be some muddy areas, so old tennis shoes are best!

• Girls: Field Day T-shirt or PE shirt, PE shorts or any shorts made of fabric that can dry quickly. Many girls prefer to wear a one-piece swim suit underneath their tops & bottoms for the water slide. Shorts stay on the entire day and T-shirt may be removed for the waterslide only IF a one piece bathing suit is underneath. Shoes are also removed for the water slide.

• Boys: Field Day T-shirt/PE shirt, PE shorts/shorts that dry quickly OR bathing suit shorts.

**Purchased Field Day T-shirts will come home with your student by Wednesday, 4/19.

Tips:

• Please have a towel to use after water slide & games with water. The morning water stations can be chilly! An extra towel or robe is also helpful for any kiddo's who get cold easily.

• It’s supposed to be a sunny day—some kiddos like to have a hat,sunglasses & even goggles for the water slide!

• Sunscreen and bug spray are also great ideas to remember.

• A small backpack or bag to carry all the above items in as your student participates is a GREAT IDEA!!!!

• Kinder & 1st graders must bring a DRY change of clothes/spirit wear/uniform for AFTER Field Day festivities, including top, bottoms, socks, undies & maybe even shoes! It’s also a good idea to send a grocery sack for wet clothes!!

KONA ICE IS COMING from 10 am to 1 pm on FIELD DAY!! If your student would like to have a snow cone with their class, please send $3 to your child’s homeroom teacher Monday through Thursday, 4/17 through 4/20. We are prepaying for the snow cones so the money doesn’t get sticky!!!

**If you have any additional questions about Field Day, feel free to contact Coach B at page.burkhalter.mytesa.org. Let's make this FIELD DAY one to remember FOREVER!

K-2nd: Field Day game prep will continue!

3rd-5th: Field Day game prep!

Kinder: Inspired by their upcoming Fine Arts Performance of BUGZ, Kindergarten students created a symmetrical insect. Students are having a blast painting a textured background for their insect. Textures are created with sponges, rollers, and paintbrushes of green and yellow paint.

1st: Inspired by their upcoming Fine Art Performance of Circus! Circus!, students have created a circus tent. Tents will be painted with watercolors. Students will add circus performers and any circus animals inside the tent. Students will also be inspired by the wire circus art created by artist Alexander Calder. Students will make figures from wire just like Alexander Calder.

2nd: Students will be inspired by their upcoming Fine Arts Performance of GO FISH! Students will be using India ink and oil pastels to create a large colorful fish design. Students are also creating a watercolor paining of a Koi fish.

3rd: Students are creating an interesting Gumball machine, filled with any candy or item they wish. Art inspired by artist Wayne Thiebaud.

NEWSLETTER: APRIL 10 - 14

K-2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse for their spring musicals. We will start combining Dance, Music, and Theatre to put the musical together. All students should be fully memorized (lines, lyrics/songs, and dance).

3rd-5th:

Students will begin to polish Frozen JR.

PE:

Field Day is around the corner on Friday, April 21st! Field Day T-shirt orders are now closed. Field Day T-shirts will be distributed at school a few days before April 21st. Thanks for your support for Field Day and PE! More Field Day details will come next week!

K-2nd: Field Day game prep will begin!

3rd-5th: Official Fitnessgram testing continues with curl ups and push ups, as well as Field Day game prep!

3rd: Students are creating an interesting Gumball machine, filled with any candy or item they wish. Art inspired by artist Wayne Thiebaud.

NEWSLETTER: APRIL 3 - 7

K-2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse for their spring musicals. We will start combining Dance, Music, and Theatre to put the musical together. All students should be fully memorized (lines, lyrics/songs, and dance).

3rd-5th:

Students will begin to polish Frozen JR.

Kinder: Inspired by their upcoming Fine Arts Performance of BUGZ, Kindergarten students created a symmetrical insect. Ask your student what symmetrical means, we used the human body and an insect as an example. Next, students will use chalk pastel and liquid starch to color their insect.

2nd: Students will be inspired by their upcoming Fine Arts Performance of GO FISH! Students will be using India ink and oil pastels to create a large colorful fish design.

3rd: Students will create a wooden shape sculpture inspired by artist Reginal Laurent.

MUSIC:

K-2nd: Students will begin practicing riser choreography as well as entrance and performance ettiquette.

3rd-5th: Students will work towards memorization of choruses and reinforcing harmonies assigned to their groups.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse for their spring musicals. We will start combining Dance, Music, and Theatre to put the musical together. Students will begin cleaning choreography.

3rd-5th:

Students will finalize learning choreography for the musical Frozen Jr and begin to clean sections of the movement.

NEWSLETTER: MARCH 27 - MARCH 31

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE OFF-BOOK BY MONDAY, APRIL 3RD! NEXT WEEK!

K-2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse for their spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to block Frozen JR.

Kinder: Kindergarten will be inspired by their upcoming Fine Arts Performance of BUGZ! Students will create an insect, learning Art Principle: Symmetry. Students will use chalk pastel and liquid starch to color their insect...with their fingers.

1st: Students will be inspired by their upcoming Fine Art Performance of Circus! Circus! Students will create a circus tent. Tents will be painted with watercolors. Students will add circus performers and any circus animals inside the tent. Students will also be inspired by the wire circus art created by artist Alexander Calder. Students will make figures from wire just like Alexander Calder.

2nd: Students will be inspired by their upcoming Fine Arts Performance of GO FISH! Students will be using India ink and oil pastels to create a large colorful fish design.

3rd: Students will be learning a new printmaking technique called marker prints. Students will draw on a foam piece and then color it with markers. Students will transfer the color to the paper with water. Students will be creating a border for their heart design they finished a few weeks ago.

4th-5th Grade: Students have had a blast learning to weave. I wouldn't be surprised if they came home asking for yarn so they can continue to weave and show you their skills.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will learn choreography for the spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will learn choreography for the musical Frozen Jr.

PE:

Field Day is around the corner on Friday, April 21st! Field Day T-shirts will be available to order online Monday, March 20th through Sunday, April 9th ONLY! More details to come! A link will be provided via the Monday Message from Mrs. Compton, as well as a link at the top of this Fine Arts page. Thanks for your support for Field Day and PE!

K-2nd: Fun and games with the PINK OMNIKIN ball continue!

3rd-5th: Official Fitnessgram testing begins and fun and games with the PINK OMNIKIN ball continues!

NEWSLETTER: MARCH 20 - 24

K-2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse for their spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to block Frozen JR.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will learn choreography for the spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will learn choreography for the musical Frozen Jr.

MUSIC

K-2:

Students will continue learning riser choreography for spring musical

3rd-5th:

Students will begin working on memorization of choral and solo parts in Frozen Jr.

PE:

Field Day is around the corner on Friday, April 21st! Field Day T-shirts will be available to order online Monday, March 20th through Saturday, April 1st ONLY! More details to come! A link will be provided via the Monday Message from Mrs. Compton, as well as a flyer sent home with much more information. Thanks for your support for Field Day and PE!

K-2nd: Fun and games with the PINK OMNIKIN ball!

3rd-5th: Fitnessgram testing and fun and games with the PINK OMNIKIN ball!

Kinder- In honor of African American History Month and Women's History Month, students will be learning about Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space. Students will learn to draw an astronaut. Next, students will have fun painting the stars and creating a planet or moon.

1st: Shooting stars! Students have been experimenting with Kwik Sticks to color a star picture. Students are learning to tie a knot and make their star into a shooting star with yarn. We were inspired by African American Female artist Faith Ringgold, who is a textile artist who likes to sew.

2nd: Students are creating patterns for a background, demonstrating their creativity with a variety of lines. Next, students will be adding a rainbow strip and a paintbrush. Students will learn how to draw a paintbrush by observing details of a paintbrush. All elements will be combined to a 3-D drawing that will be popping off the page.

3rd: In honor of African American History Month and Women's History Month, students will be learning about Bessie Coleman, the first African-American and Native-American woman to earn her pilot's license in 1921. Students will create a 3-D model of an airplane. Students will paint the plane in any colors and designs they choose and assemble their plane.

4th-5th Grade: Weaving takes a while. Students have been having fun learning how to weave a bracelet over plastic straws. Next we'll finish up weaving those plates inspired by African American Textile artist Bisa Butler. She creates colorful quilts of African Americans from images and photo archives from the Library of Congress. Students will be creating their own colorful weaving project inspired by Butler's vibrant textile technique.

NEWSLETTER: MARCH 6 - 10

https://www.cartermuseum.org/events/public-programs/spring-break-carter

K-2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse for their spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to block Frozen JR.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will learn choreography for the spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will learn choreography for the musical Frozen, Jr.

ART: Check out this amazing opportunity from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Spring Break at the Carter will be here before you know it! Register today to enjoy this free, fun-filled extravaganza including gallery games, art-making activities, creativity challenges, and more. All ages welcome. Click the link for more details:

K-1st: Blending primary colors to create secondary colors was a blast! Now students will be adding details to their science experiment. This project is a hit thanks to our inspiration: Agricultural Chemist, George Washington Carver, in honor of African American History Month!

2nd: In honor of African American History Month and now Women's History Month, students will be learning about Maya Angelou, writer, poet and civil rights activist. Maya Angelou shared how the words people speak have power and that power should be used for GOOD. Students will create a compliment to add to their heart paintings. Sharing compliments are a way of using our words for good.

3rd: In honor of African American History Month and Women's History Month, students will be learning about Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly. Marie Daly was the first African American woman to earn a PhD. Students will be creating a heartbeat inspired project and learn about how to maintain a happy and healthy heart.

4th-5th Grade: Students have been inspired by African American Textile artist Bisa Butler. She creates colorful quilts of African Americans from images and photo archives from the Library of Congress. Students will be creating their own colorful weaving project inspired by Butler's vibrant technique.

PE:

K-2nd:

We will practice dodging and fleeing skills while building our endurance with the Luck of the Irish tag game.

3rd-5th:

We will continue developing our strength and endurance practicing for the Fitnessgram testing, which will begin officially after Spring Break. We will develop strategy, fleeing and dodging skills with Noodle Duel!

NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 3

https://www.cartermuseum.org/events/public-programs/spring-break-carter

K-2nd:

Students will continue to rehearse for their spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to block Frozen JR.

K-1st: In honor of African American History Month, students will be learning about Agricultural Chemist, George Washington Carver. Students will be creating a science experiment on their paper and mixing colors.

2nd: In honor of African American History Month, students will be learning about Maya Angelou, writer, poet and civil rights activist. Maya Angelou shared how the words people speak have power and that power should be used for GOOD. Students will create a compliment to add to their heart drawings. Sharing compliments are a way of using our words for good.

3rd: In honor of African American History Month, students will be learning about Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly. Marie Daly was the first African American woman to earn a PhD. Students will be creating a heartbeat inspired project and learn about how to maintain a happy and healthy heart.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue to learn a brief history of jazz dance and identify notable choreographers, dancers, and social contributors in the evolution to jazz dance. Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to learn a brief history of jazz dance and identify notable choreographers, dancers, and social contributors in the evolution to jazz dance. Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

PE:

Thanks to all who participated in the cowtown Run on Saturday!

K-2nd:

We will continue scooter skills with a new game.

3rd-5th:

We will continue developing our strength and endurance practicing for the Fitnessgram testing. We will also continue the scooter skills handball game--we have some tied scores from last week and teams wanting a rematch!

NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 20 - 24

K-2nd:

Students will begin rehearsing for their spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will begin blocking Frozen JR.

K-2nd: In honor of African American History Month, students will be learning about Agricultural Chemist, George Washington Carver. Students will be creating a science experiment on their paper and mixing colors.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will learn a brief history of jazz dance and identify notable choreographers, dancers, and social contributors in the evolution to jazz dance. Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

3rd-5th:

Students will learn a brief history of jazz dance and identify notable choreographers, dancers, and social contributors in the evolution to jazz dance. Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

Music

K-1st will be working on singing solfege (Sol-mi) for kinder (So-mi-la-do) for 1st as well as working on their show music for the spring musicals

2nd-5th will continue learning their music for the Spring musicals.

PE:

The Cowtown run is THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center

3400 Burnett Tandy Dr. Ft. Worth 76107

The START LINE is on Gendy Street-TeSA's Corral is #3 (last Corral to start)

Race time: 9 AM start. It is suggested you arrive EARLY for parking and walking to school booth meeting spot--8-8:15 arrival time.

TeSA meeting spot: Small Exhibits Barn/Building-FIRST TWO TABLES on the RIGHT is the TeSA Booth--you will have a MAP in info sent home-your Students will see their artwork and recognize the TeSA booth.

[Come to booth no later than 8:45-all TeSA students/families walk together to the start corral--otherwise go to START LINE/CORRAL 3 and be sure to come the the TeSA booth after the race for food, fun and pics!)

Cowtown T-shirts and racing bibs, with a MAP, RACE DAY INFO, FAQ SHEET AND TeSA BOOTH LOCATION will be sent home TUESDAY 2/21 in a COWTOWN BAG with your student! Please read all included information. All race participants MUST WEAR THE BIB PINNNED TO THE FRONT OF THEIR SHIRT to be allowed to the race start line on Saturday, February 25th. Please do not bend or lose the bib:) Feel free to reach out to Coach B if the packet info does not answer all of your questions! Happy Cowtown Race Week!!!

K - 5th:

We will be continue running drills to prepare for Cowtown. We will be improving scooter skills (works our legs) and target practice as well.

NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 13 - 17

K-2nd:

Students will begin rehearsing for their spring musicals.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue learning about stage directions and blocking. Students will create various stage types using legos. Students will implement their knowledge of stage directions in a scene.

PE:

If your child signed up for the Cowtown run, RUNNING SHOES will be delivered on Wednesday, February 15th. Cowtown volunteers will be at TeSA at 9:30 am to try on and distribute shoes. If your child is absent, a pair of shoes in the size you indicated on your registration will be pulled by Coach B. Also, Coach B will be picking up the Cowtown T-shirts and racing bibs from the Cowtown office and sorting them to go home by Tuesday, February 21st. The T-shirt bag will also contain a racing bib (paper with number on it) and safety pins. All race participants MUST WEAR THE BIB PINNNED TO THE FRONT OF THEIR SHIRT to be allowed to the race start line on Saturday, February 25th. Please do not lose the bib:) Thanks and more information to come about the Cowtown run next week!

K - 2nd:

We will be continue running drills to prepare for Cowtown. We will play a Valentine's themed dodging/fleeing game that focuses on exercising the heart to make it stronger.

3rd - 5th :

We will be continue running drills to prepare for Cowtown by incorporating the Pacer into our daily warmup. We will also begin preparation for Fitnessgram with curl ups and push ups. We will play a Valentine's themed dodging/fleeing game that focuses on exercising the heart to make it stronger.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

Kinder: Students will be inspired by the colorful and happy artwork of Chris Uphues. Students will be making happy hearts with lots of color and hilarious expressions. Students will be exploring how markers can turn into paint with the help of some water.
1st- 2nd- 3rd: Students are listening to the book Peace Train, sung by Cat Stephens. Students will be creating a tie-dye effect using markers and watercolor paint to create a peace "tee-shirt" on paper.
4th-5th Grade: Students are finishing up their observational drawing of wooden mannequin figures using value and shading techniques. Students will create a final draft using oil pastel blending techniques and display with their sketches.

NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 6 - 10

K-2nd:

Students will conclude their puppetry unit. By the end of this unit, students should be able to identify and describe the different types of puppets and explain the role of a puppet vs. puppeteer.

3rd-5th:

Students will begin a unit on Theatre Terminology, stage directions, and movement.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

ART:
K-1st: Students will be inspired by the story: Library Lion. Students will learn how to draw and paint their own lion.
2nd: Students will be putting their painting skills to work, creating a vibrant picture with a variety of lines. Once dry, students will create positive and negative symmetrical hearts to add to their painting. Lots of steps and lots of FUN!
3rd Grade: Students are practicing their drawing skills by drawing paintbrushes using value and shading techniques. Inspired by artist Jim Dine, students will add splatters of watercolor to create the illusion the paint brushes are painting.
4th-5th Grade: Students are practicing their observational drawing skills by drawing wooden mannequins using value and shading techniques. These sketches will be a part of the final design. Students will create a final draft using oil pastel blending techniques.

PE: COWTOWN WILL BE DELIVERING SHOES ON TUESDAY!!

K - 2nd:

We will be continue running drills to prepare for Cowtown. We will continue our introduction to DrumFit!

3rd - 5th :

We will be continue running drills to prepare for Cowtown by incorporating the Pacer into our daily warmup. We will also begin preparation for Fitnessgram with curl ups and push ups. We will continue DrumFit as a cardio warm up. Our game will highlight strategy and locomotor skills with Noodle Duel.

NEWSLETTER JANUARY 23 - 27

K-2nd:

Students will identify and describe the different types of puppets.
Students can explain a puppet vs. puppeteer.
Students will demonstrate their ability to use a character voice and manipulate a puppet by performing in a 3-5 minute original puppet show.

3rd-5th:

Students will collaborate to create a shadow puppet performance.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to explore jazz dance terminology, stretching exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

PE:

K - 2nd:

We will be continue running drills to prepare for Cowtown. We will begin an introduction to DrumFit!

3rd - 5th :

We will be continue running drills to prepare for Cowtown by incorporating the Pacer into our daily warmup. We will also begin preparation for Fitnessgram with curl ups and push ups. We will review/introduce DrumFit as a cardio warm up. Our game will highlight strategy and locomotor skills with Noodle Duel.
ART:
All Grades are finishing up glazing their clay sculptures. Glaze is a paint for pottery that has bits of glass in it. Once it's fired in the kiln (again) their sculptures will come out colorful and shiny. The students are so proud of their sculptures and can't wait to show them to you at our next Art Show in April. After the Art Show, all artwork will go home with the student.

NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 16 - 20

K-2nd:

Students will learn about the fundamentals of puppetry and create their own Olaf puppet.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to read-through their spring musical, Frozen JR. script. Students will discuss the who, what, when, why, where, and how of the show. They will explore the characters and their relationships.

Dance:

K-2nd:

We are jumping into JAZZ for our next unit of dance! Students will be introduced to isolations, jazz locomotor skills, and jazz-style stretching.

3rd-5th:

We are jumping into JAZZ for our next unit of dance! Students will be introduced to jazz dance terminology, stretching/strength exercises, and jazz locomotor progressions across the floor.

PE:

K- 5th:

We will be continue running drills to prepare for Cowtown. We will also be working on hand-eye coordination with scoops and catch cups!

All Grades are glazing their clay sculptures this week. Glaze is a paint for pottery that has bits of glass in it. Once it's fired in the kiln (again) their sculptures will come out colorful and shiny. The students are so proud of their sculptures and can't wait to show them to you at our next Art Show in April. After the Art Show, all artwork will go home with the student.

NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 9 - 13

K-2nd:

Students will discuss and identify the visual (spectacle) elements of Theatre such as costumes, lights, set, props, stage, special effects, etc. Students will explain how these elements aid and reinforce the overall vision of a show.

3rd-5th:

Students will read-through their spring musical, Frozen JR. script, and discuss characterization in prepartation for auditions and callbacks.

Dance:

K-2nd:

This week we are finishing on our BALLET unit. Students will review and be able to identify ballet terminology that has been introduced during our first semester. Students will learn the history of The Nutcracker ballet and view the New York City's The Nutcracker.

3rd-5th:

This week we are finishing our BALLET unit. Students will review and be able to identify ballet terminology that has been introduced during our first semester. Students will learn the history of The Nutcracker ballet and view the New York City's The Nutcracker and compare and contrast the movement and story line from Disney's A Hip Hop Nutcracker.

https://raceroster.com/events/2023/62502/the-cowtown-2023-school-team-registration/register?access_code=TESA_ACCESS

Kinder-3rd Grade: Students will be warming up their art skills with Drawing Boot Camp! Students are learning many art techniques with different media by accomplishing goals at each station. One station is the Elements of Art Value: it's all about pressure and the many shading and value techniques they can accomplish just by how hard or how light they draw. Great skill building for future projects!

4th-5th: Students are finishing up their "I am a Star" 3-D paper star project we started before the break. Students are reflecting on positive qualities about themselves to include in this artwork...Its sure to dazzle!

Music:

K-2 - Students will review concepts from last semester.

3rd-5th - Students will begin working on the choruses in Frozen Jr.

PE: It's the last week for Cowtown REgistration!

The Cowtown CALF Kid's 5K/10K races are back at the Will Rogers Complex this year. Below are the quick facts. A handout will be sent home 1/6/23 in your student's binder with more details.

Registration deadline: SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023
TeSA Student Registration - $10 for the 5K or $12 for the 10K race:

Adult/Non-TeSA Registration - $25 for the 5K or $35 for the 10K race:

https://raceroster.com/events/2023/62502/the-cowtown-2023-school-team-registration

Cowtown Kids 5K or 10K race - Saturday, February 25 at the Will Rogers Complex in Ft. Worth
Team TeSA - awarded 150 grants to lower the registration costs
Registration includes: Race shirt, Medal at finish line, refreshments at the TeSA booth, invite to The Cowtown Health and Fitness Expo, certificate of completion, AND A BRAND NEW PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES!
Reach out to Coach B with any questions!! Happy Running:)

NEWSLETTER: DECEMBER 12 - 16

https://raceroster.com/events/2023/62502/the-cowtown-2023-school-team-registration/register?access_code=TESA_ACCESS

IT'S SHOWTIME! For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre. See you on Wednesday and/or Thursday at FWAFA!

PE: It's Cowtown REgistration time this week!

The Cowtown CALF Kid's 5K/10K races are back at the Will Rogers Complex this year. Below are the quick facts. A handout will be sent home this week in your student's binder with more details.

Registration deadline: SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023
TeSA Student Registration - $10 for the 5K or $12 for the 10K race:

Adult/Non-TeSA Registration - $25 for the 5K or $35 for the 10K race:

https://raceroster.com/events/2023/62502/the-cowtown-2023-school-team-registration

Cowtown Kids 5K or 10K race - Saturday, February 25 at the Will Rogers Complex in Ft. Worth
Team TeSA - awarded 150 grants to lower the registration costs
Registration includes: Race shirt, Medal at finish line, refreshments at the TeSA booth, invite to The Cowtown Health and Fitness Expo, certificate of completion, AND A BRAND NEW PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES!
Reach out to Coach B with any questions!! Happy Running:)

As students wait for their clay sculptures to dry, we'll be busy being creative in the art room.

Kinder-2nd Grade: Students will be inventive with creative Art Centers: creating whatever their imagination comes up with using scrap materials. Major hit is the fashion design center using wooden art models.

3rd-5th: Students will learn how to create a 3-D Star, learning to manipulate paper for a future project.

NEWSLETTER: DECEMBER 5 - 9

All students will begin polishing and finalizing their plays for the Winter Performance. Performances are NEXT WEEK! For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre. At this time, all lines should be memorized; those who are not prepared will have their lines reassigned. Thank you for continuing to practice with your student at home!

Dance:

Students will focus on memorization, technical details, and performance quality in their Winter Performance dance. Visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" to access your student's music so they can practice. Costumes Check Submissions are overdue if your student has not submitted a photo of their costume for the Winter Performance. Please email Jennifer.Seabrooke@mytesa.org to submit.

PE:

K-2nd Grade: Revisiting scooter skills with a fun partner scooter reindeer game!

3rd-5th grade: Practicing over and under-hand throwing skills with a target, along with cooperation, teamwork and strategy skills, also with scooters and reindeer games.

All Grades: Kindergarten- 5th grade students are learning and exploring 3-D sculpture with clay! Clay is messy and SO SO fun! Students are learning Slab, Coil, and Pinch Pot methods of clay building. Students are learning to use slip and to score their clay to add attachments and to stick clay pieces together. All clay sculptures will need to dry for 2 weeks (over the Winter Break) before it can be fired in the kiln. When we come back from the break (in 2023!) sculptures will be fired and students will get to glaze (ceramic paint) their clay sculptures. The long process is worth the wait!

Music:

Students will be refining their songs, movements, and all around music performance skills for our upcoming shows.

NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 2

All students will begin polishing and finalizing their plays for the Winter Performance. For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre. At this time, all lines should be memorized; those who are not prepared will have their lines reassigned. Thank you for continuing to practice with your student at home!

Dance:

Students will focus on memorization, technical details, and performance quality in their Winter Performance dance. Visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" to access your student's music so they can practice. Don't forget! Costumes are due the week we return from break. Details are also on the "Winter Performance" page.

PE:

Cowtown Registration is coming this week! See the Monday Message for details!!

K-5th Grade: Holiday Time! We are preparing for the Cowtown 5K run, and tag games are a fun way to sneak in more cardiovascular work. A tag game featuring dodging, fleeing and strategy skills! If a student gets tagged, they become frozen as a Candy Cane or a Christmas Tree until a fellow classmate unfreezes them in a very specific way. There are Christmas villages in all four corners where students can hide for a few seconds of rest. 3rd-5th will also add the element of dodging snowballs as they go from village corner to village corner.

The Art Show was a success. Thank you to all who were able to come and show your support. All artwork will be coming down from the halls and passed back to students before the winter break. These next few weeks, students will be learning and exploring 3-D sculpture with clay! Yay CLAY!

MUSIC:

All students will be strengthening their vocal and instrumental technique, as well as their performance etiquette for the shows later this month.

NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 14 - 18

All students will continue to rehearse for the Winter Performance. Students will learn the basics of blocking and adding stage directions. Students will use their body to add movements/action to enhance the story. For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre. At this time, all Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th are to be memorized. 2nd Grade must be memorized by Wednesday, November 16th. This is a hard deadline. Students who are not memorized by this date are in jeopardy of losing their line.

ART SHOW: Join us this Thursday, November 17 from 5:30-7pm. The Art Show is a come and go event joined by the Book Fair and also the Discovery Fair, it's sure to be a fun filled night!
Kindergarten - Students are practicing their fine motor skills cutting and gluing their imaginative paper sandwich collage! We were inspired by the story: Carla's Sandwich.
1st Grade- Students have been having fun adding details to their painted feathers, from paint, to Kwik Sticks, to Bingo Dot daubers, we sure have been having fun! Students should be able to identify most of the Elements of Arts in their artwork, including Positive and Negative Space.
2nd - 3rd- Students are learning about Native American Heritage Month. Inspired by Native American stories, students will be learning painting techniques and creating painted papers. Soon we will be turning these pages into a unique story, the students will be the Illustrator and Author.
4th - 5th Grade: Students have finished printmaking with leaves. Now they are exploring metallic colored pencils and soft pastels to add details and color!

Dance:

K-2nd: Students have completed learning choreography for the Winter Recital and will focus on memorization, technical details, and performance quality.

3rd-5th: Students have completed learning choreography for the Winter Recital and will focus on memorization, technical details, and performance quality.

PE:

Cowtown Registration is coming soon! Stay tuned for details!!

K-5th Grade: Turkey Time! A tag game featuring dodging, fleeing and strategy skills to keep the farmer taggers from getting the turkeys! If a turkey gets tagged, they will practice shooting/target skills (shooting a basket or throwing a turkey into a bucket) by "stuffing the turkey" to get back into the tag game.

NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 7 - 11

All students will continue to rehearse for the Winter Performance. Students will learn the basics of blocking and adding stage directions. Students will use their body to add movements/action to enhance the story. For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre. Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th must be MEMORIZED BY THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH. 2nd Grade must be memorized by Wednesday, November 16th. This is a hard deadline. Students who are not memorized by this date are in jeopardy of losing their line.

ART SHOW: Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 17 from 5:30-7pm. The Art Show is a come and go event joined by the Book Fair and also the Discovery Fair, sure to be a fun filled night!
Kindergarten - Students are finishing up their alphabet soup this week! From pastels to watercolor paint, to markers, to scissors...the students have excelled through so many art skills and trying new mediums to create this fun project. What better to go with soup, than sandwiches! Collaged sandwiches are coming up next!
1st Grade- Students are learning about Native American Heritage Month. They have designed a feather, which to some Native American cultures, the feather often represents strength and growth, as well as hope and freedom. Students will be painting their feather design, as well as learning proper painting techniques.
2nd - 3rd- Students are learning about Native American Heritage Month. Inspired by Native American stories, students will be learning painting techniques and creating painted papers. Soon we will be turning these pages into a unique story, the students will be the Illustrator and Author.
4th - 5th Grade: Students will be practicing different printmaking techniques with fall leaves.

PE:

Cowtown Registration is coming soon! Stay tuned for details!!

K-5th Grade: Scooter games - reviewing scooter safety; Game involves strategy, dodging, fleeing, teamwork and determination.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue learning choreography for the Winter Recital. Students will be able to memorize movement sequences with rhythmical accuracy in ballet.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue learning choreography for the Winter Recital. Students will be able to memorize movement sequences with rhymical accuracy in ballet and jazz techniques.

Music:

All students will continue learning their music for the winter performances while learning to identify different musical elements within their pieces.

NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 4

All students will continue to rehearse for the Winter Performance. Students will learn the basics of blocking and adding stage directions. Students will use their body to add movements/action to enhance the story. For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre. Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th must be MEMORIZED BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH. 2nd Grade must be memorized by Wednesday, November 16th. This is a hard deadline. Students who are not memorized by this date are in jeopardy of losing their line.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue learning choreography for the Winter Recital. Students will be able to begin to memorize movement sequences with rhythmical accuracy in ballet.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue learning choreography for the Winter Recital. Students will be able to begin to memorize movement sequences with rhymical accuracy in ballet and jazz techniques.
ART:
ART SHOW: Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 17 from 5:30-7pm. The Art Show is a come and go event joined by the Book Fair and also the Discovery Fair, sure to be a fun filled night!
Kindergarten - Now that the weather is getting cooler, it's feeling like soup weather. Students will be using a variety of materials to create colorful Alphabet Soup with oil pastels and watercolor paint. Don't worry! I won't let them eat it ;-)
1st Grade- Students are learning about Native American Heritage Month and creating artwork that celebrates Native American Culture.
2nd - 3rd- Students are learning about Native American Heritage Month. Our first project is learning how important the Buffalo was to Native American Culture. Students will be incorporating Native American Symbols in their buffalo design.
4th - 5th Grade: Students will be working 3-D with Model Magic. Students are learning how to manipulate the clay to form and create miniature food items. Pop artists such as Claus Oldenburg have created sculptures of food. I can't wait to share these yummy creations the students have come up with at our upcoming art show on Nov. 17!

PE:

It's the end of OCTOBER and our time with MR. BONES is coming to an end! During every PE class in October, students have been learning all about the skeleton, including facts about its function in our body and of course, the common and fancy names of all major bones! On the Halloween and November 1st in class, we will be putting together the skeleton and older students will be labeling the bones from memory:)

K-5th Grade: Scooter games - reviewing scooter safety; Game involves strategy, dodging, fleeing, teamwork and determination.

Music:

All students will continue learning their music for the winter performances while learning to identify different musical elements within their pieces.

NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 24 - 28

All students will continue to rehearse for the Winter Performance. Students will learn how to read and interpret a script. Students will discuss memorization techniques and deadlines. For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre. Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th must be MEMORIZED BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH. 2nd Grade must be memorized by Wednesday, November 16th. This is a hard deadline. Students who are not memorized by this date are in jeopardy of losing their line.

Kindergarten - Students have completed their Mouse Paint Color Wheels. Now that the weather is getting cooler. It's feeling like soup weather. Students will be using a variety of materials to create colorful Alphabet Soup with oil pastels and watercolor paint. Don't worry! I won't let them eat it ;-)

1st Grade- Students are turning their color wheels into an amazing scratch art design.

2nd - 5th Grade: Students will be getting their art ready for display for our upcoming school-wide Art Show. Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 17 from 5:30-7pm. The Art Show is a come and go event joined by the Book Fair and also the Discovery Fair, sure to be a fun filled night!

PE:

It's the end of OCTOBER and our time with MR. BONES is coming to an end! During every PE class in October, students have been learning all about the skeleton, including facts about its function in our body and of course, the common and fancy names of all major bones! On the last two days of October in class, we will be putting together the skeleton and older students will be labeling the bones from memory:)

K-5th Grade: Spooky Stations - 9 to 10 stations of seasonal fun. Please remember, Monday through Thursday, even though we have dress up days at school for Red Ribbon Week, your child needs to dress out for PE in appropriate grey T-shirt, black bottoms-sweats, leggings or shorts, and most importantly-athletic/tennis shoes. No boots, rubber shoes, crocs, or shoes with holes please--for safety reasons. On Friday ONLY, students with PE do NOT need to dress out for PE because it's Storybook Character Day, but they DO need athletic/tennis shoes please.

Music:

All students will begin working on their music for the winter performance.

NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 17 - 21

All students will continue to rehearse for the Winter Performance. Students will learn how to read and interpret a script. Students will discuss memorization techniques and deadlines. For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre. ALL LINES MUST BE MEMORIZED BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH. This is a hard deadline. Students who are not memorized by this date are in jeopardy of losing their line.

PE:

It's OCTOBER - MR. BONES is here! During every PE class in October, students will learn all about the skeleton, including facts about its function in our body and of course, the common and fancy names of all major bones!

K-2nd Grade: Continue practicing dodging and fleeing, along with strategy skills in a candy-themed tag game.

3rd-5th grade: Practicing dodging and fleeing, along with cooperation, teamwork and strategy skills, in a candy-themed tag game.

Kindergarten - 1st Grade- Students will continue their color wheel they created by mixing primary colors to create secondary colors.

2nd - 3rd Grade: Students are finishing up their Alebrije. An alebrije is a Mexican Folk Art sculpture of fantastical and colorful creatures. Students will be creating details and adding designs to their own 3-D paper sculpture of their design modeling the beautiful colors and patterns of Alebrijes.

4th- 5th Grade: Students are continuing to create a metal embossed coin design inspired by the Quetzal, money in Guatemala, in which the Resplendent Quetzal bird is part of the design.

Dance:

Click on the Dance Tab to see some fun videos from our guest teacher last week! The students enjoyed having a Mindfulness Workshop; exploring activities to engage in mindfulness through stretching and relaxation techniques.

K-2nd:

Students will continue learning choreography for the Winter Recital. Students will be able to begin to memorize movement sequences with rhythmical accuracy in ballet.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue learning choreography for the Winter Recital. Students will be able to begin to memorize movement sequences with rhymical accuracy in ballet and jazz techniques.

Music:

Kinder - Students will be working on more comparatives - (Loud/Soft) and (High/Low).

1st Grade - Students will review So-Mi-La Patterns.

2nd Grade - Students will review Known Solfege.

3rd Grade - Students will continue working on sixteenth note patterns.

4th/5th Grade - Students will continue working on sixteenth note/eight note combinations.

NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 10 - 14

All students will begin rehearsing for the Winter Performance. Students will learn how to read and interpret a script. Students will discuss memorization techniques and deadlines. For more information on the Winter Performance, visit the drop down tab "Winter Performances" under Theatre.

Kindergarten - 1st Grade- Students are creating a color wheel inspired by the book Mouse Paint. Students will hear the book read in both Spanish and English. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students are still practicing their colors in Spanish.

2nd - 3rd Grade: Students are learning about the history of the Alebrije, a Mexican Folk Art sculpture of fantastical and colorful creatures. Students will be creating their own 3-D paper sculpture of their design modeling the beautiful colors and patterns of Alebrijes.

4th- 5th Grade: Students will create a metal embossed coin design inspired by the Quetzal, money in Guatemala, in which the Resplendent Quetzal bird is part of the design.

PE:

K-2nd Grade: Revisiting over and under-hand throwing skills with a target.

3rd-5th grade: Practicing over and under-hand throwing skills with a target, along with cooperation, teamwork and strategy skills.

NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 3 - 7

K-2nd:

Students will identify and use the VOICE as an Actor’s Tool while engaging in vocal warmup and activities.
Students will use learned vocal skills to create a variety of characters including human, inanimate, and animal characters.

3rd-5th:

Students will submit their original monologue.
Students will continue to edit and type a two or three person scene.

PE:

We will continue to have cardiovascular and endurance training outside, running our parking lot track. Please make sure your student is wearing athletic/tennis shoes with laces or Velcro for PE. Dress shoes, crocs, boots or slip-on tennis shoes do not provide adequate support and are not safe for running on concrete.

K-2nd Grade: Begin practicing dodging and fleeing, along with strategy skills in a candy-themed tag game.

3rd-5th grade: Practicing dodging and fleeing, along with cooperation, teamwork and strategy skills, in a candy-themed tag game.

Kindergarten 1st Grade- Students will be exploring colors and learning the Spanish word for each color. Students will be creating colorful pie sculptures using Model Magic as they mix primary colors together to create secondary colors.

2nd - 5th Grade: Students are learning proportion as they draw a side profile of their face. Students will be inspired by Cuban Artist Rene Portocarreo as they create their portrait design, adding details inspired by the artist, such as leaves, flowers and lines and shapes. Colorful tissue squares will be added to color their design.

*All artwork will be hung in the halls for families to see during next Thursday's (October 6) student-led conferences.

Music:

Kindergarten will continue working on Same/Different in rhythmic and melodic patterns.

1st Grade will continue Reading/writing quarter note and eighth note patterns.

2nd Grade will begin reading/writing sixteenth notes.

3rd Grade will continue reading/writing sixteenth notes.

4th & 5th Grade will continue learning eighth note and sixteenth note combinations as well as syncopation.

Dance:

Guest Teacher Workshop! Students will explore activities to engage in mindfulness through stretching and relaxation techniques. Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness- the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moments that develop compassion, focus, curiosity and empathy.

NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 26 - 30

K-2nd:

Students will identify and use the VOICE as an Actor’s Tool while engaging in vocal warmup and activities.
Students will use learned vocal skills to create a variety of characters including human, inanimate, and animal characters.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to edit and type their original monologue.
Students will continue to write a two or three person scene.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students will be learning about the Quetzal and its significance to Guatemalan culture. The Resplendent Quetzal is a bird prominent in Central America and has many meanings and significance to many cultures in Central America.

Kindergarten - Students will be exploring colors and learning the Spanish word for each color.

1st-2nd Grade: Students are adding details to their Resplendent Quetzal bird collage.

3rd-5th Grade: Students will create a metal embossed coin design inspired by the Quetzal, money in Guatemala, in which the Resplendent Quetzal bird is part of the design.

PE:

Hopefully the arrival of Fall will help the temperatures begin to fall this week, and all classes will return to cardiovascular and endurance training outside, running our parking lot track.

K-2nd Grade: Focus on creative play and hand—eye coordination with scarf skills, culminating in a scooter/scarf game.

3rd-5th grade: Partner work on scooters with a game involving cooperation and teamwork.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will demonstrate proper placement in stretching techniques for splits. Students will begin learning choreography for our upcoming Winter Recital.

3rd-5th:

Students will demonstrate proper placement in stretching techniques for splits as well as identify and execute safe practices in partner stretching. Students will begin learning choreography for our upcoming Winter Recital.

Music:

Kindergarten will begin working on Same/Different in musical categories.

1st Grade will begin Reading/writing quarter note and Eighth Note Patterns

2nd Grade will begin half notes and half rests

3rd Grade will begin reading/writing sixteenth notes

4th & 5th Grade will begin learning eighth note and sixteenth note Combinations as well as Syncopation

NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 19 - 23

K-2nd:

Students will demonstrate their developing understanding of the BODY by participating in various PANTOMIME activities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sequence of actions through pantomime.

3rd-5th:

Students will edit and type their original monologue.
Students will begin to write a two or three person scene.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue to define beginning ballet vocabulary and demonstrate proper placement in the center.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to identify and define beginning ballet vocabulary and demonstrate proper placement in the center and across the floor.

Music:

Kindergarten will continue working on Steady Beat vs. Rhythm.

1st and 2nd Grade will continue review known Solfege.

3rd-5th Grade will continue review known Solfege on the staff and working on new vocal solfege exercises.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students will be learning about the Quetzal and its significance to Guatemalan culture. The quetzal is a bird prominent in Central America and has many meanings and significance to the cultures in Central America.

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: Students will create a Quetzal bird collage.

3rd-5th Grade: Students will create a metal embossed coin design inspired by the Quetzal, money in Guatemala, in which the quetzal bird is part of the design, as their feathers used to be used as currency.

K - 5th: Continuing overhand throws with a target. Coming soon: Mr. Bones!

NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 12 - 16

K-2nd:

Students will demonstrate their developing understanding of the BODY by participating in various movement activities.
Students will apply learned physical skills to create a variety of characters including human, inanimate and animal characters and portray environment.

3rd-5th:

Students will begin to write an original monologue using their knowledge of playwriting.

All ART students are working on their Square 1 Art project. Parent volunteers have come in to help K-1 Students capture their handprint, now details will be added by the student. 2nd grade students artwork is inspired by artist Romero Britto's colorful animal paintings. 3rd-5th grade got the opportunity to choose what they would like to draw on their Square 1 ART form.

All artwork will be sent to Square 1 Art for processing (and mailed back at a later time). Square 1 ART will send a catalog home with your student with options of purchasing your student's art printed onto a variety of items, including mugs, keychains, cards, stickers, and more. Feel free to ask your student what they chose to draw for their design. More Square 1 ART details will be sent home soon.

PE:

K - 2nd: Introduction to scooters.

3rd-5th - We will continue working on overhand and underhand throwing skills aiming at specific targets and incorporating strategizing skills and teamwork.

Music:

Kindergarten will continue working on Steady Beat vs. Rhythm

1st and 2nd Grade will review known Solfege

3rd-5th Grade will review known Solfege on the staff and begin basic solfege scales.

Dance:

K-2nd:

Students will continue to define beginning ballet vocabulary and demonstrate proper placement in the center.
Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette in a dance class setting.

3rd-5th:

Students will continue to identify and define beginning ballet vocabulary and demonstrate proper placement in the center and across the floor.
Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette in a dance class setting.

NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 5 - 9

K-1st:

Students will identify and use the BODY as an Actor’s Tool while engaging in movement activities.
Students will imitate and create basic emotions.

2nd:

Students will demonstrate their developing understanding of the BODY and pantomime by participating in various movement and pantomime activities.
Students will create basic emotions.

3rd-5th:

Students will learn the basics of playwriting and demonstrate their understanding by participating in guided playwriting activities led by a guest artist from Stage West Theater.

Dance:

K-2nd:

This six weeks, we are working on our BALLET unit. Students are learning to be comfortable in our class exercise patterns and stretching. Students will also be able to identify classical ballet examples by viewing excerpts of notable ballets.
Students can define beginning ballet vocabulary and demonstrate proper placement in the center.
Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette in a dance class setting.

3rd-5th:

This six weeks, we are working on our BALLET unit. Students are learning about the history of ballet, examples of classical ballet, and even noting the similarities in dance and sports! Dancers are both athletes and artists and as such, we must practice specific exercises for strength, dexterity, and flexibility!
Students can identify and define beginning ballet vocabulary and demonstrate proper placement in the center and across the floor.
Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette in a dance class setting.

K- 1st:

Students will begin working on their Square 1 Art assignment. Parent volunteers are scheduled to come in to help capture your student's handprint. All artwork will be sent to Square 1 Art, where they will send a catalog home with your student with options of purchasing your student's art printed onto a variety of items, including mugs, keychains, cards, stickers, and more.

2nd-5th:

Students are working on a collaborative school-wide mural. This project is inspired by textile artists and quilt-makers. Students are practicing their ruler skills by drawing a 3-D diamond. Next, students will use oil pastels to blend colors. Our students are like a star here at TeSA and they "Shine like a Diamond."

PE:

K - 2nd: We will continue working on overhand and underhand throwing skills. Ask your child the fancy name they learned describing the hand they write with, eat with and throw with each day!

3rd-5th - Introduction to scooters.

Music:

K-1st: Will be learning and reviewing the 5 voices (Singing, Speaking, Whisper, Outside, and Thinking).

2nd: Will be learning about the difference between Unison and Ensemble voices in a choral setting.

3rd-5th: Will be learning about the different voice types as well as learning "Texas our Texas" and the "Star Spangled Banner".

NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 29 - SEPT 1

It's hard to believe we are entering our third week of school! Each week Fine Arts/PE will post our objectives below.