5.21.21

 

Specials Team Contact Information

 

K-2 Art - Rebekah Grover   Rebekah.Grover@greatheartswesternhills.org

3-5,  Art – Kendall Baxter  Kendall.Baxter@Greatheartswesternhills.org

6 Art - Celeste Lindsey Celeste.Lindsey@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-2 Music - Laura A. Johnson  Laura.Johnson@greatheartswesternhills.org

3 Music - Kiana Burciaga  Kiana.Burciaga@greatheartswesternhills.org

4,5,7 Music - Douglas Brown Douglas.Brown@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-2 P.E.  Kori Johnson Kori.Johnson@greatheartswesternhills.org

3-7 P.E. Mihai Manta Mihai.Manta@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-1 Spanish Rebecca Ortega Rebecca.Ortega@greatheartswesternhills.org

2-4 Spanish Catherine Manning Catherine.Manning@greatheartswesternhills.org

5-7 Latin Aleksandra Novikova Aleksandra.Novikova@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

Art

Kindergarten

This week in Kindergarten art we used glue and tissue paper to make a monochromatic collage. Scholars painted glue onto their paper and then added tissue paper squares to make the project colorful.  

First Grade

In first grade this week we used warm and cool colored crayons to add lines and designs to our paper. Then we used watercolor paint to create a crayon resist drawing. We saw how the watercolor paint went over the waxy crayon designs.

Second Grade

In second grade this week we used warm or cool colors to decorate and color hearts. After the whole space was filled in students cut out their project.

Sixth Grade

Last week, students created their own versions of diptychs (2-panel artworks) and triptychs (3-panel artworks) in pen. This was their last art project of the year.

Music

Our composer of the Month for May is George Gershwin!

K-2

 This week we are bringing home our portfolios!

 Third Grade

 What a beautiful week we have had! Our sweet third graders had the privilege of performing for our PSO parent volunteers this week. We even “premiered” our short song dedicated to Western Hills parents. Can you believe they learned a tricky new song in just two days? Great job, Third Grade!

 To finish out our year, we’ll learn a fun game to attach to a song from Quarter 3: Little Sally Walker. Portfolios of graded work will be sent home early in the week as well.

 

                                        Western Hills Spartan Parents Thank You Song

                                                              Spartan Parents,

                                                          You’re simply divine,

                                                            Sharing and caring

                                                       In rain, snow, and shine.

 

                                                        With virtue and heart,

                                                      You lend helping hands.

                                                         There’s no denying

                                                    You’re the best in the land.

 

                                             We are thankful, we are so thankful.

                                                 For who you are, for all you do,

                                                             We thank YOU!

P.E.

Everyone can feel summer in the air.  We are counting down the days, tying up loose ends and having fun.  We will continue to finish our fitnessgram testing, and if time allows, let the students play some well-loved games.  Keep sending those water bottles.  It’s getting hot outside.

 

World Languages

Spanish K-1

This week in Spanish, we are celebrating the end of the school year with treats and traditional Latin American activities in the classroom! 

 Have a great summer, scholars! 

Spanish 2

This week, we will be focusing on what we have learned throughout the year in Spanish. I am so proud of all of the hard work and passion the second grade scholars demonstrated throughout the year.

Spanish 3-4

This past week, we finished reading El capibara con botas. This week, scholars will complete an activity to summarize what they learned about Ecuadorian geography and culture, capybaras, and high-frequency Spanish words. I have loved adventuring through Ecuador with them this year!

Latin 5-7

Salvete!

This week in 5th grade, scholars studied numbers 1-10 in Latin. Next week, they will read the story “pugna.”

This week in 6th grade, scholars began reading the passage “tremores.” Next week, they will continue to read the same passage.

This week in 7th grade, scholars studied the 3rd conjugation -io verbs. Next week, they will look at 3rd declension adjectives.

Valete!

 

5.14.21

 

Specials Team Contact Information

 

K-2 Art - Rebekah Grover   Rebekah.Grover@greatheartswesternhills.org

3-5,  Art – Kendall Baxter  Kendall.Baxter@Greatheartswesternhills.org

6 Art - Celeste Lindsey Celeste.Lindsey@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-2 Music - Laura A. Johnson  Laura.Johnson@greatheartswesternhills.org

3 Music - Kiana Burciaga  Kiana.Burciaga@greatheartswesternhills.org

4,5,7 Music - Douglas Brown Douglas.Brown@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-2 P.E.  Kori Johnson Kori.Johnson@greatheartswesternhills.org

3-7 P.E. Mihai Manta Mihai.Manta@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-1 Spanish Rebecca Ortega Rebecca.Ortega@greatheartswesternhills.org

2-4 Spanish Catherine Manning Catherine.Manning@greatheartswesternhills.org

5-7 Latin Aleksandra Novikova Aleksandra.Novikova@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

Art

Kindergarten

This week in Kindergarten art we used glue and tissue paper to make a monochromatic collage. Scholars painted glue onto their paper and then added tissue paper squares to make the project colorful.  

First Grade

In first grade this week we used warm and cool colored crayons to add lines and designs to our paper. Then we used watercolor paint to create a crayon resist drawing. We saw how the watercolor paint went over the waxy crayon designs.

Second Grade

In second grade this week we used warm or cool colors to decorate and color hearts. After the whole space was filled in students cut out their project.

Sixth Grade

Last week, students made a value scale and value sphere using marker-pens; they learned new drawing techniques, such as hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling.

Music

Our composer of the Month for May is George Gershwin!

K-2

All grades are listening to George Gershwin! We are wrapping up our portfolios and getting ready for the end of year.

Third Grade

This week, third grade enjoyed a reading of the story The Music Inside George’s Head by Suzanne Slade, highlighting George Gershwin’s composition process for his famous piece, Rhapsody in Blue.. We have also begun learning two extra special end of the year songs. Stay tuned for a surprise!

Friday rotation classes have learned the new game, “Bulldog”, which is all about keeping a steady beat with friends and singing a silly song! To play the game at home, follow this presentation link for the instructions: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEeY-ju688/OanNU5CKhVpgvvM8WEgMUg/view?utm_content=DAEeY-ju688&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

To listen to the book, use this Safe Link: https://video.link/w/jfItc

To purchase this book on Amazon, use this Link: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Georges-Head-Gershwin-Rhapsody/dp/1629790990#:~:text=A%20picture%20book%20biography%20of,a%20whole%20lot%20of%20razzmatazz!

 

P.E.

Everyone can feel summer in the air.  We are counting down the days, tying up loose ends and having fun.  We will continue to finish our fitnessgram testing,  and if time allows let the students play some well-loved games.  Keep sending those water bottles.  It’s getting hot outside.

 

World Languages

Spanish K-1

Last week in Spanish, scholars learned a new cheer and a new tongue twister about tigers, or tigres.  Scholars were able to cheer their friends on as they battled against each other in academic competitions centered on vocabulary.  They did great!  

This week, we are focusing on the verb “dar” - which means to give.

Scholars are learning another simple cheer and the first part of “The Pinata Chant” in preparation for our end of the school year mini celebration(s)!  Both of these fun activities use the conjugated form “dale.”

 In our second Spanish lesson of the week, scholars are learning the traditional Mexican folk dance: The Hat Dance, or La Raspa.  Scholars get to conversate with each other, dance, have fun, and move around while learning!

Latin 5-7

Salvete!

This week in 5th grade, scholars studied numbers 1-10 in Latin. Next week, they will read the story “pugna.”

This week in 6th grade, scholars began reading the passage “tremores.” Next week, they will continue to read the same passage.

This week in 7th grade, scholars studied the 3rd conjugation -io verbs. Next week, they will look at 3rd declension adjectives.

Valete!

 

5.7.21

 

Specials Team Contact Information

 

K-2 Art - Rebekah Grover   Rebekah.Grover@greatheartswesternhills.org

3-5,  Art – Kendall Baxter  Kendall.Baxter@Greatheartswesternhills.org

6 Art - Celeste Lindsey Celeste.Lindsey@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-2 Music - Laura A. Johnson  Laura.Johnson@greatheartswesternhills.org

3 Music - Kiana Burciaga  Kiana.Burciaga@greatheartswesternhills.org

4,5,7 Music - Douglas Brown Douglas.Brown@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-2 P.E.  Kori Johnson Kori.Johnson@greatheartswesternhills.org

3-7 P.E. Mihai Manta Mihai.Manta@greatheartswesternhills.org

K-1 Spanish Rebecca Ortega Rebecca.Ortega@greatheartswesternhills.org

2-4 Spanish Catherine Manning Catherine.Manning@greatheartswesternhills.org

5-7 Latin Aleksandra Novikova Aleksandra.Novikova@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

Art

Kindergarten

We finished our ladybug color mixing projects this week in Kindergarten art class. We reviewed the primary colors and how we can mix them together to make the secondary colors.

 First Grade

In First Grade art class this week we started a warm and cool color landscape project in our sketchbooks. We reviewed warm and cool colors and started a step by step drawing of a sunset.

Second Grade

In Second Grade art class this week we started a pointillism art project inspired by Georges Seurat. We are using dots to paint a sailboat scene similar to Seurat’s work “The river Seine at La Grande-Jatte.”

 3-5

Sixth Grade

This week, students have been racing to complete the “Super Ultimate Mega Art Word Search” puzzle for a chance to win a box of Sculpey oven-bake clay.

Music

Our composer of the Month for May is George Gershwin!

K-2

 We are still working on our music portfolios and learning about George Gershwin!

 Third Grade

 Coming up, third graders will complete their learning of our new song, “Rosie, Darling Rosie”. Since the folk song incorporates a syncopated rhythm, we are going to practice how the song feels against a steady metronome beat. We will also practice singing in canon.

Let’s have a great STAAR week! Rest up, test-takers!

 

P.E.

This week is all about the fitnessgram once again.  Coach Manta and I are going through each and every 3rd-7th grader and recording their flexibility, mile run, height, weight, push-ups and sit-ups.  This isn’t a test that they can fail, this is only to help them reach their potential.  Kindergarten through 2nd grade are enjoying some game time and activities.

 

World Languages

Spanish K-1

This week in Spanish, we are learning a cheer and a tongue twister.

Spanish 2

This week, scholars will be learning about the celebration of Cinco de Mayo and its roots. Scholars will receive their end of book Edi el elefante quiz on Monday. They should have it signed and returned on Wednesday with any necessary corrections in red pencil. On Wednesday, we will have a short quiz on Cinco de Mayo. Scholars may study their notes to prepare for the quiz.

Spanish 3-4

This week, scholars will be reading chapter 12 of El capibara con botas. Alongside the events of the story, we will be learning about the Galápagos Islands. During their second class session of the week, scholars will have a short quiz about the events of chapter 12. After the quiz, we will be taking time to talk about Cinco de Mayo.

Latin 5-7

Salvete!

In 5th grade this week, scholars practiced with recognizing verbs in the imperfect and perfect tenses and translating them into English. Next week, they will learn numbers 1-10 in Latin.

In 6th grade this week, scholars practiced translating and producing the 1st and 2nd imperfect and perfect verbs. Next week, they will review stage 12 vocabulary.

In 7th grade this week, scholars learned 3rd declension neuter nouns. Next week, they will review chapter 10 vocabulary.

Valete!