All grade levels will be getting a refresher
unit on the elements and principles of design as well as taking
part in the annual Duck Stamp contest. This year the 5th grade
will explore impressionistic as well as multicultural art. The 6th
grade will take part in lessons that involve sculpture and design
such as mask making. The 7th grade will explore projects including
painting techniques and possibly paper maché. The 8th grade units
will be involved in visual design, carving techniques and
printmaking.
Any art related donations are greatly appreciated and will be put
to good use in the classroom. The art department has a need for
cleaned out yogurt / cool whip-size containers or any craft
material such as felt, string, paint, etc.
Students at the Whitin Middle School have music for 36
consecutive days. They then rotate through Spanish, Art,
Computers and Health for the remainder of the school year.
Music in grade 5 will include: Playing of the Recorder,
Patriotic Music and Treble Clef reading and writing. Students will explore
Music’s role in society, Music History and Music Theory.
Students must bring with them to class their recorders from
last year. If a student has lost or broken their recorder,
students may purchase one for $5.
Music in grade 6 will include: the Symphony Orchestra,
Introduction to the Opera, and Bass Clef reading and
writing. Students will explore Music’s role in society,
Music History and Music Theory.
Music in grade 7 will include: Music in our Society and a
brief tour of Renaissance and Baroque Music, Music Careers
and Musical Theater. Students will explore Music’s role in
society, Music History and Music Theory.
Music in grade 8 will encompass Jazz Music, Careers in
Music, and the classical and Romantic periods of music.
Students will explore Music’s role in society, Music
History and Music Theory.
All students should bring to class everyday the following:
1. A notebook either spiral bound or a three ring binder
with loose leaf paper.
2. A pencil and pen (some of the music work needs to be
completed in pencil so both will be necessary.
3. A folder with pockets
4. Homework Agenda***
5. Soprano Recorder (Grade 5 only)
***If you would like your child’s agenda signed by me
please let me know.
