Enrichment September News 2022
September 2022
Art - Jennifer Ashmore, Art Teacher
We are going to continue learning about and doing artwork inspired by different artists this year. I was amazed about how much the children remembered about the artists they learned about last year. We have already begun learning about the first artist, Ted Harrison. The children are learning different art vocabulary words like landscape, focal point, and horizon line. Ted Harrison's art was inspired by the rugged landscape of the Yukon Territory in Canada where he lived. I chose Ted Harrison not because he was a very famous artist, but because I thought the children would enjoy his style of art.
Computer - Tracy Mitchell, Computer Teacher
Library - Tammy Fishman, Librarian
The library schedule is as follows:
4th Grade - Monday
2nd Grade - Tuesday
3rd Grade - Wednesday
Kindergarten - Thursday
1st Grade - Friday
Happy Reading!!
Music - Cristen Dimas, Music Teacher
Let’s make some music! In MUSIC class, Challenger musicians practice and develop rhythmic skills, melodic skills and listening skills in age-appropriate, FUN ways. We make and experience music together using singing voices, instruments, movement, children’s books, and games. And we READ music, using visual representation and music notation. Every time students come to class, we: Sing, Move, Play, Listen (like musicians do), and Create!
In September, we celebrate Fall! Your student may come home singing songs or speaking rhymes about crispy leaves, breezes gently blowing, or the different varieties of apples! Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade lessons include the rhythm sticks and egg shakers, and 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders are working on "Bar Basics" techniques to use when playing on the xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels.
Also in September, 4th grade choir is beginning! Choir is optional and starts on Wednesday mornings, September 7th. Can't wait to sing with our Challengers!
PE - Bridget Hodge, PE Teacher
We are movin' and grovin' in Physical Education! Kindergarten through fourth grade students attend Physical Education every other school day while preK students attend every four days. Students are required to wear tennis shoes (a shoe that is appropriate for exercise) to participate in PE. For student safety, please communicate medical concerns through a doctor or parent note.
Our September lessons focus on fitness, cooperation, locomotor skills, social and group skills, moving safely in shared space, responding to stop and start cues, team building, following procedures, problem solving, resolving conflicts, fitness, and personal responsibility. For more information about the P.E. Program, please visit Ms. Hodge's canvas page and feel free to contact her directly (bhodge@conroeisd.net).