Encore Team

Meet the Encore Team Mr. Scott Hunter- Computer Technology/Team Leader Ms. Kristin Meister- Physical Education/Health Mr. Gary Poyer- Physical Education/Health Mrs. Kellie Bray- Spanish Mrs. Melissa Lashevicki- Spanish Mrs. Marily Berrie- General Music & Chorus Ms. Lucy Shunk- Art Mr. Adam Freeman- Band & Sounds of Music Ms. Kelly Reed- Literacy Lab

Encore Team The Encore teachers are comprised of those teachers whose disciplines broaden the learning of all our students, providing them with wonderful programs that help to create well-rounded people. These teachers foster the discovery of new talents, or nurture the development of our learners' skills, keeping them fit in mind, body, and spirit. The Encore Team is an active member of the Hackettstown Middle School Learning Community.

Encore Team Other Places your child might run into a member of the Encore Team Morning Outside Duty Lunch Duty & Recess Duty S.O.A.R. Literacy Lab Extracurricular Activities

Computer Technology Class Grades 5 & 6 45 Day Cycle over 2 Marking Periods Keyboarding Skills Online Safety Technology Vocabulary/How a Computer Works Microsoft Office 2013-Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher 21 st Century Digital Learning Tools Prezi, Biteslide, Glogster

General Music Grade 5 Music Fundamentals Students will read, write and perform rhythmic notation Students will read, write and perform melodic notation Students will participate in individual piano instruction Students will participate in class drum circles

Chorus Grade 5 Students will develop an understanding of proper vocal tone Students will demonstrate a unified choral sound Chorus meets every B and D day out of the SOAR period. Once committed to chorus, attendance at both rehearsals and concerts are required! Winter concert December 9,2014, Spring concert May 5, 2015

General Music Grade 6 Students will demonstrate the ability to read, write, and perform melodic notation on the Grand Staff in the classroom, on a keyboard, and in any music ensemble. Students will participate in individual piano instruction, working toward individually set goals, to improve performance. Students will explore basic music composition Students will participate in group composition projects.

Chorus Grade 6 Students will develop an understanding of proper vocal tone Students will demonstrate a unified choral sound Chorus meets every A and C day out of the SOAR period. Once committed to chorus, attendance at both rehearsals and concerts are required! Winter concert December 9,2014 Spring concert May 5, 2015

Physical Education Individual Activities Team Activities Fitness/Fitness Center Health Class will be during Second Marking Period

Spanish Grade 5 Resources: Bilingual vocabulary sheets Topics: greetings, food, fruits and veggies, clothing, the home Grading: quizzes, projects, participation, presentations Culture/Geography: Peru and the Caribbean

Spanish Grade 6 Resources: Bilingual vocabulary sheets Topics: greetings, food, fruits and veggies, clothing, the home Grading: quizzes, projects, participation, presentations Culture/Geography: Peru and the Caribbean

Sounds of Music Grade 5 Identifying and Classifying Sounds How Instruments Work Creating our own Instruments

Sounds of Music Grade 6 Creating and listening to music that tells stories Parts of a Song Analyzing how music helps support the songs meaning

Art Grade 5 Radial Symmetry Design, including a review of shapes, lines and color Woven Pouch, easy to make art with a function Starry Night Trees, recreating a Van Gogh with a fun twist Clay Owls, introduction to clay and decoration for your home

Art Grade 6 Calligraphy Name Design, really pops with the addition of shading and blending Pinch Pot Fish, hilarious clay creations that anyone can make Op Art Cubes, incredible designs that come alive off the wall Calder Mobiles, sculptures that really move

Band Grade 5 Sound Innovation Lessons Full Band (during S.O.A.R.) Spring Concert

Band Grade 6 Focus on Tone, Rhythm Counting, Scales 100 Days to Sight Reading Excellence 14 Weeks to a Better Band Concerts

Thank You If you have any questions or concerns, please the appropriate team member (first Encore Team Website