News from Enrichment Teachers
Last updated May 5th, 2012 at 7:32 p.m.Enrichment Teacher News for May 2012
Physical Education (P.E.) – Daily
The WCS Elem Track Invitational was a huge success. Our 1st-4th grade students each competed in 3 of 14 track and field events against students from Guardian Angels, Cornerstone Christian, and First Christian Academy. Our team of 31 athletes received many 1st place ribbons in the events. We are so proud of you! Keep running over the summer!
Our focus this month continues to be choreography at all grade levels. The 4th and 5th grade girls have been working on a routine which they will perform at the Volunteer Breakfast. The boys will work with the girls this month on a country partner dance routine.
The K-3rd graders have been taught various dance and rhythmic movement and how to connect them in a sequence. They have learned many known dances so far like the Macarena and the Cha Cha Slide and have been encouraged to create their own dance moves in a sequence.
We will continue to develop the skills needed for kickball, t-ball, softball and baseball depending on grade level. We will work on striking skills, base running skills and fielding skills like catching and throwing. We will focus on the concepts of learning the rules of the game and playing various games to teach the students how to play the games with success.
Email – Coach Buck: bbuck@westlakechristianschool.org
Email – Coach Seiter: kseiter@westlakechristianschool.org
Library – Tuesdays
News from the Media Center: In May we will spend time looking at folklore. We will learn about the importance of story, and as our spiritual focus we will look at the importance of God’s story in our own lives. As we look towards closing out the school year, we would like all library materials returned by Thursday, May 17. Thank you for all you’ve done this year to encourage your child to read and make Westlake a school of readers!
An Accelerated Reader Update: In order to prepare for the End-of-the-Year Awards Ceremony, the cut off for points in terms of the top AR awards for the 2011/2012 school year will be Friday, May 11 at 3 p.m. After May 11, students will still be able to accumulate points toward earning Point Club Rewards in the library; but in terms of the top student awards, the deadline will be Friday, May 11.
Email: ncavanaugh@westlakechristianschool.org
Computer Lab - Wednesdays
Coming Soon
Email: pweaver@westlakechristianschool.org.
Art – Thursdays
Coming Soon
Email: sfranklin@westlakechristianschool.org
Website: http://classjump.com/wcsvisualarts/
Music – Fridays
Coming Soon
Email: cterrio@westlakechristianschool.org
Spanish – Fridays
Time has passed very quickly. Not long ago I was planning my beginning of the year and implementing new methods that would make my teaching more effective and enjoyable for the students. Today I can see that my students had achieved the goals and expectations. I am proud of each one of them.
In May we will be reviewing what has been taught throughout the year. Vacation time is very important for children. This is the time that they can listen to music, watch programs in Spanish and practice the vocabulary gained. Please help your child!
Students: DISFRUTEN SUS VACACIONES! Enjoy your vacation.
Astrid Torres
Spanish Teacher
