Quarter 1 2020
Fine Arts and Fitness Team dRAMA Spanish Mrs. Colvin SRA. Diaz Art Mrs. Tatum mUSIC Ms. tOMPKINS Health and Fitness Mr. Burt 2
mEET yOUR tEACHERS This is my 10th year teaching music at Endeavor Charter School. I have a degree in Music Education from Elon University and I am currently finishing my Masters in Music Education My name is Sra. Diaz. with an emphasis in wind I'm the spanish teacher at band conducting through Endeavor Charter School. I'm American Band College and originally from Peru. Central Washington I'm really happy to be part of University. I love sharing the the Endeavor family and I'm sharing the joy of music looking forward to meet you with my students. and sharing my latin culture with you. 3
Hello! My name is Jennifer Tatum and this will be my 13th year of teaching Visual Arts at Endeavor! I have been teaching for over 16 years and enjoy working with students of all ages and experience. My hope is to be I’m Mrs. Colvin and this is my 3rd able to inspire your creativity, school year teaching Drama at expose you to a variety of art Endeavor. My goal is to provide each materials,, teach you about student with the chance to artists and their historical experience performing on stage. impact, and to encourage you to express yourself and find your I have 18 years of experience in the artistic place in the world. performing arts and am trained in areas such as musical theater, I can’t wait to see your creativity professional acting, dance, and in action this year! voice! I love teaching theatre arts and can’t wait to start this new school year with you! 4
Hello! My name is Joshua Burt and We have missed I am entering my 13th year as seeing all of Athletic Director here at Endeavor Charter School. Along you! with managing our middle school athletic program and coaching the basketball team, I look forward to teaching, promoting and sharing the importance of health and physical education to our k-8 student population. 5
Classes × This year you will have the ability to choose your focus for first quarter. × We will also have Mr. Burt joining us teaching Health and Fitness! 6
Remote Learning for 5-6 Students will choose one elective class for first ● quarter. Options include Drama, Health and Fitness, Band, ● Spanish, Visual Art Students will use a google form to indicate their 1st, ● 2nd, and 3rd choices Students will find out what class they are in and ● further information from their teacher before Monday, 8/23. 7
d d n n a a s s e e l l u u R R Use your real name on all digital ● s s n n o o i i t t a a t t c c platforms. (no crazy usernames) e e p p x x E E Be kind when communicating, don’t say ● something to a teacher or classmate that you would not say in person. ● Complete assignments on time. Talk to your teacher in advance if you have ● any issues with an assignment. Remember, all assignments are graded. ● 8
Grading: 5-6 Grades will be entered ● on Google Classroom and PowerSchool as they are completed. Comments and ● feedback will be given to students on Google Classroom We will spend time going ● over how to log into your classes and other details during the first week. 9
Assignments Your Fine Arts and ● Fitness classes will be in the afternoons. Assignments will be ● posted in the afternoons Don’t forget all Check with your elective ● assignments will be teacher for your specific graded! schedule. Remember to always contact your elective teacher with any questions! 10
Class Choices
Mrs. Tatum- Visual Arts Additional art supplies are suggested for this I n the Visual Arts class, students will: class, but not required. Learn about the elements of art ★ Discuss art from other cultures and time periods ★ Learn about famous artists and artists from our ★ community Experiment and learn techniques using art ★ supplies of your choice Meet as a class on Zoom and share our projects ★ Be Creative! ★ 12
Sra. Diaz - Spanish 5-6 In this class, students will build reading, writing, speaking and listening competencies in Spanish. In this course, students will not only reinforce vocabulary, but will be exposed to fundamentals as grammar as well. Students will aim to speak at partial to full-sentence length and communicate on familiar topics using words they have practiced and internalized. 13
General Drama 5-6 In this General Drama class, students will: Learn about basic principles of Theatre Arts. ● Be introduced to improvisational skills. ● Study Scripts and learn how to create characters. ● Practice using vocal variety while performing digitally. ● Please note: In this class students will be ● sending/uploading digital recordings of their performances to Mrs. Colvin. 14
Health/Fitness 5-6 In this class, the students will….. × Learn basic principles, concepts and benefits of health, fitness and nutrition. × Apply motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities and exercises through active participation. × Understand concepts, strategies and tactics that apply to the learning and performance of movement, exercise and game play through active participation. × Apply tools such as food labels to plan for healthy nutrition. 15
M s . T O m p k i n s - D i g i t a l B a n d Digital band will be divided into two groups- × Beginning Band × Intermediate Band 16
M s . T O m p k i n s - D i g i t a l B e g i n n i n g B a n d Digital band beginning band will allow students to choose and learn a new musical instrument. Instruments include flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, French horns, trombones, and percussion. We will have instrument specific zoom meetings to learn in small groups. Remember, these electives are just for first quarter, so if you are interested in band, now is the time to try it out! 17
M s . T O m p k i n s - I n t e r m e d i a t e B a n d ( r e t u r n i n g B a n d S t u d e n t s ) Digital band plays music to fit all levels. We will not be using smart music this year. Instead, band will be a more project based and recording based class using apps such as acapella and zoom groups. We will play music of many different styles including movie soundtracks and comical pieces. 18
C l a s s S i g n - U p F o r m ● Students should use the link below to select their first, second, and third choices for the classes they would like to take. We will try to give everyone their first choice if possible. ● Please complete forms no later than Thursday, 7/28 in order to begin classes on Monday, 8/3. “ “ Elective Choice Form 19
Questions? Caitlin Colvin, Drama: ccolvin@endeavorcharter.com Josh Burt, Health and Fitness- jburt@endeavorcharter.com Christine Tompkins, Music- ctompkins@endeavorcharter.com Laura Diaz, Spanish: ldiaz@endeavorcharter.com Jennifer Tatum, Visual Arts- jtatum@endeavorcharter.com
We can’t wait to “see” you soon! “ “ 21
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