MUSIC:
- * Fifth and Sixth grade music classes with Ms. Russo have been learning about musical form and the musical elements melody, harmony, and rhythm. They were introduced to the App “Incredibox,” whereby students can create their own “beatbox style” song.
- * Using AB musical form and including ostinato patterns, harmonic rhythms, and various other loops, students were to create their “Final Project” and turn in their work during the first week in February, with a focus on rhythms and the rhythmic roots from African American beat styles.
- * Thank you to the PTA for providing such an incredible opportunity for our students in having Michelle Quigg spend the last two weeks here. Our students learned songs, games, and played instruments from all over the world and put on a showcase at the end of the two weeks to demonstrate what they learned. Everyone had a great time and learned so much.
- * Ms. Clemensen’s music classes, worked on closing up units from Ms. Quigg and learning Valentine’s Day songs and games.
SPANISH
- *6th grade: Composing a poem to describe themselves using the verb “ser,” physical adjectives, and personalityadjectives.
- * 5th grade: Composing a 100-word essay of their home and its furniture.
- * 4th grade: Listing, matching, and recognizing numbers 1-100. Asking and answering, ¿Cuál es tu número favorito? (What is your favorite number?)Asking and answering ¿Cuántos años tienes tú? (How old are you?).
- * 3rd grade:Stating weather conditions in Columbia, Costa Rica, East Quogue and various locations throughout the world.
- * 2nd grade: Labeling and matching various food vocabulary. Expressing verbally and conveying their love of food with culturally appropriate phrases.
- * 1st grade:Identifying the 5 senses.
- * Kindergarten: Identifying family members through drawings, labeling, singing, and writing.
ART:
- * Kindergarten and first graders are learning monochromatic color schemes. Kindergarteners read Harold and the Purple Crayon and then chose a single color to draw their favorite place Harold has visited, or a place they think Harold will go next. First graders drew a self- portrait using only one color. They based the color they chose on how they were feeling that day.
- * Second graders learned about artist Jim Dine and his famous paintings featuring hearts. They learned an oil pastel smudging technique to make their hearts appear more three-dimensional.
- * Third grade students worked hard to finalize their artwork for their upcoming exhibition at the Quogue Public Library. They are collaborating on signs and labels for the gallery space, as well as adding finishing touches to their artwork. The opening reception for the gallery was on Thursday, February 27th from 3:30-5pm. The artwork hung in the library throughout the month of March.
- * Fourth and fifth grade students finished learning about color values. They added silhouettes to their monochromatic works of art using tints and shades to add dimension.
- * Sixth grade students wrapped up learning about value using graphite. They learned about the spectrum of drawing pencils and how to use pencils that have harder graphite to create lighter shades of grey, as well as pencils that have softer graphite to make darker shades. They are used this knowledge to create a still life drawing of an apple.
GARDEN:
This month, we’ve been caring for the greenhouse plants and getting ready for seed starting time. Kindergarten and 1st grade continue to learn about seeds and how they travel.Second grade is learning all about predator and prey in the garden and what bugs are important for our garden environment.Third grade continues their exploration of soil, with soil testing and evaluations to prepare our garden beds properly for the growing season. Fourth grade is getting ready to care for our earthworms and learning all about vermicomposting. Fifth grade has made experimental compost jars to compare and explore the best ways to make our outdoor compost bins as successful as possible.Sixth grade spent time in the greenhouse learning about propagation and the different methods to propagate a plant. Every student propagated their own plant in hopes of having their own piece of the school greenhouse.
STEAM:
- * Kindergarten is wrapping up learning about using devices, technology, hardware, and software. They are learning to use QR codes to access websites, reinforcing letter recognition skills.
- * First graders are using devices to practice using Chromebook keyboards and trackpads to give input to computers. They’ve been practicing introductory drag-and-drop and touch-typing skills using the Keyboarding without Tears program.
- * Second graders are wrapping up their LEGO Spike Essential Unit. After the Winter break, they will be practicing some basic touch typing skills before moving on to 3D printing in March.
- * Third grade is finishing up their LEGO Spike Coding unit. After the winter break, they will review basic touch typing skills and typing from home row before moving on to their Dinosaur unit.
- * The fourth grade is the middle of their Stop Motion Animation using. They are telling stories about electricity, using paper to create their Stop Motion Animation.
- * The fifth grade is participating in the annual Science Buddies Engineering Competition. They will use the Engineering Design Process, cardboard, paper, and tape to engineer a rocket catcher that will catch their paper rocket at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees. Their work will be completed in March.
- * Sixth Grade is wrapping up a LEGO coding unit. After break, they will practice their touch typing skills before moving on to their 3D printing unit in March.
LIBRARY:
- * Kindergarten– WithNational Tell a Fairy Tale Dayon February 26, kindergarten readers are celebrating fairy tales this month. We’re exploring both classic and contemporary stories, includingThe Knight Owland Mac Barnett’s retelling ofThe Three Billy Goats Gruff.
- * First Grade– As we wrap up ourEndangered Animalsunit, students are transitioning intoCommunity Helpers.Through read-alouds and engaging activities, we’re learning about the important roles people play in our communities.
- * Second Grade– Our second graders have been exploringNonfiction Bug Booksand are now moving on toNonfiction Animal Books.We’re learning to navigate nonfiction text features while discovering fascinating facts about the animal world.
- * Third Grade– After completing theMock Caldecottand illustrator study, third graders are shifting their focus toInventions! We’re exploring how creative ideas turn into real-world innovations and reading books about young inventors who changed the world.
- * Fourth Grade– This month, we’re exploring books in different formats to spark new interests. Students have been readingChoose Your Own Adventurebooks and discoveringmagic booksthat can seemingly read their minds. These unique formats help us think about storytelling in new and exciting ways.
- * Fifth Grade– Our focus has been onbuilding library skillsand becoming more familiar with our library’s collection of over 20,000 books. We’ve watchedbook trailers,learned how thelibrary catalogworks, and even participated in abook tastingto sample new genres. Soon, we’ll transition intoresearch skillsanddigital citizenship.
- * Sixth Grade– Students have been hard at work creating their ownbook trailersusing iMovie. Once finished, we’ll be sharing them with all classes to inspire new reading choices. As we move into late February and March, we’ll be diving intoresearch skillsanddigital citizenshipto prepare for responsible online learning and inquiry.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Students were working on their basketball skills. Last Friday was our annual Kids Heart Challenge (AKA as Hoops for Heart).So far we have raised over $9,000 for the American Heart Association. We are really thankful for everyone's support.
Date Added: 2/12/2025