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Teachers across all content areas need
to continue to work together to maximize
connections for student learning. Isolated
learning and instruction are not always
the best method for student success.
Cross-curricular learning is happening
here, and the teachers are enthusiastic
about collaboration. Because our
instructors have so eagerly embraced
working together, Moore Elementary’s
first grade has greatly increased its
understanding of the four instrument
families (string, woodwind, brass,
percussion). Mr. Sherman’s music class
discussed a number of instruments and
how they are classified. Mrs. Girone’s
art class and Mrs. D. Baker’s computer
class came together for a STEAM
IS4I project, for which the students
constructed instruments with a variety
of materials. Mrs. Cosner’s library class
had the students research instruments
and mark important facts they found.
Mr. O’Connor’s gym class engaged in
“Drum” yoga as a way to explore the
percussion family. Mrs. Steigerwald’s, Mrs.
Schubert’s and Mrs. Vinay’s classes had
the students engage in a writing project
that entailed creating a graphic organizer,
editing a first draft, and completing a
final paragraph. Students learned how to
write a paragraph using a topic sentence,
three detail sentences, and a concluding
sentence.
Visit Our Website:
www.bb-sd.com/mooreelementary_home.aspx
Don’t forget to check out the school website this summer for important up-dates and information. Teachers will have class supply
lists posted there. In addition, the web site has a copy of the student handbook and important reminders for families regarding arrival,
dismissal and absences. You can even find pictures of all of the fun events that went on this past school year!
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