Encore!

1. Encore! “Talent is something rare and beautiful and precious, and it must not be allowed to go to waste.” -The Cricket in Times Square, George Selden

2. Encore Classes Encore classes provide engaging, hands-on experiences that take learning beyond theory and puts it into practice.  In our classrooms, students have the opportunity to show what they know.  This inspires confidence and a heightened appreciation for how learning can improve our lives.

3. Encore Classes Computer Instrumental Music and Band Library Physical Education Visual Arts Vocal Music

4. Computer Classwith Mrs. Sparrow During computer class we use technology as a tool to think critically, problem solve, research and create!

5. Computer Class Essential Questions Guiding Activities • How do you practice responsible use of technology? • How do you use technology to communicate ideas and thoughts? • How do you use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions in real world situations? Digital Citizenship Collaborative Activities with Classroom and Encore Teachers Developing Keyboarding Skills Intro. to Microsoft Office ~ Word, PowerPoint, Excel

6. Instrumental Music and Band This is where motivated girls and boys will begin to learn the fun of making music and the skills it takes to be on a great team: OUR SCHOOL BAND!

7. Instrumental Music and Band It’s not really like this, but do we have a great time while our students—your sons and daughters—learn to appreciate the artistry and beauty of making music! Mr. Steve Tribble is a graduate of IUP and has over 30 years’ experience as a music teacher in the elementary through high school grades.

8. Librarywith Mrs. Sherry Thomas • Students will be introduced to the Hutchinson library, library citizenship skills and the role of the librarian. • Students will be exposed to a wide variety of literature and authors. Students will explore, define and develop their own reading interests and abilities. • Students will become adept at using the library and its resources for independent research and discovery.

9. Book Selection Kindergartenstudents may select 1 book from the Kindergarten cart. Grades 1 and 2may select up to 2 books. Grades 3, 4, and 5may select up to 3 books and 1 magazine. This year students will have a designated selection time every other week. There will be time on the “off” weeks for students to select. Students should return their materials on their designated day. If a class is missed, they should keep the books until the next class. If a book is lost or damaged the school must be reimbursed. Beginning September 10, the library will be open from 8:30-8:50 every other Wednesday mornings for students to select books or read.

10. Physical Education…AKA– Movement, Inc - Please be sure to have your child bring tennis shoes on gym day. Flip Flops and Sandals are unacceptable. They are an injury risk. I use a card system for discipline. A green card means that the child did outstanding, a yellow card is a time out for not using ROARS behavior, and a red card means they must sit out the class. We follow the SPARK curriculum at Hutchinson Elementary for physical Education. SPARK is an acronym for Sport, Play, and Active, Recreation for Kids. The focus is really on physical activity and movement by using lead up games and drills.

11. Physical Education…AKA– Movement, Inc - Teacher: Mr. Denny Little EMAIL: dlittle@wiu.k12.pa.us • Typical Class Set Up • ASAP – As Soon As Possible Activity • Focus on Fitness – Strengthening • Spotlight on Skill – practice the skill of the week. • Game – Play a game that usually involves • using the skill of the week.

12. Visual Arts Class with Ms. Cheryl Carnicelli In art class, students have the opportunity to think creatively, solve problems, visually communicate and critically observe and interpret the world around them. I hope to instill an appreciation for the richness, beauty and meaning that the arts bring to our lives. I emphasize careful use and cleanliness with all art media. However, in their joyful and meaningful creative activities, students sometimes soil their clothing. With this in mind, please dress your child appropriately or send an apron or art shirt with your child on art days. I’m looking forward to a fabulous year teaching your children!

13. Visual Arts Report Card Benchmarks • Contributes responsibly and respectfully as a member of the art classroom (grades K-5) • Maintains focus while participating in art class (grades K-5) • Applies independent creative problem-solving towards assigned activities/projects (grades K-5) • Contributes thoughtfully towards discussion and applies content knowledge (grades 3-5)

14. Vocal Music Students work with beat, rhythm, song, expressive movement, and pitched and unpitched percussion instruments to learn a variety of musical concepts.

15. Musical Performances • The Fourth and Fifth Grade Musical, A Christmas Carol, will be held in November 2014 at the Senior High School. • The First and Second Grade Musical will be held in January 2015. • The Third Grade Recorder Concert will be held in the Spring of 2015. Mrs. Little

16. Encore Linkshttp://www.greensburgsalem.org Computer Mrs. Michelle Sparrow msparrow@wiu.k12.pa.us Instrumental Music and Band Mr. Steve Tribble stribble@wiu.k12.pa.us Library Mrs. Sherry Thomas thomas@wiu.k12.pa.us Physical Education Mr. Denny Little dlittle@wiu.k12.pa.us Visual Arts Mrs. Cheryl Carnicelli carnicel@wiu.k12.pa.us Vocal Music Mrs. Aileen Little little@wiu.k12.pa.us