Expressive Arts

Physical Education

Bernice Benjamin

Cooperative activities include: Volley Volley, Scooter Ball, and

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag.

Competitive activities include: Homerun Derby, Soccer, and

Take the Bacon.

Good Sportsmanship is taught, and encouraged.

Lower grades focus on… locomotor skills such as

galloping, sliding, and skipping.

Upper grades focus on… team sports such as Whiffleball,

Kickball, and Basketball.

“In Physical Education Class we will provide a variety of cooperative

sports and fitness activities. Medical excuses are required for students who are unable to participate. For the safety of your child and all the children participating in Physical

Education activities, MUST wear or bring sneakers to class in order to

participate. This should be an exciting school year, as your

children increase their fitness level, and expand their knowledge in PE.”

Art TeacherSoYoung Park-Bovee

Art Class Younger grades will have -

Educational, age-appropriate yet challenging and fun projects for students.

Third grade will produce murals, Fourth grade will focus on

drawing and… Fifth grade will focus on painting. Students within these grades will

be receiving intensive training.

Art Club Art Club will be available for fifth

grade and will meet daily from 8:10 am to 8:40 am.

See next slide for examples

“I would like to welcome you to the new 2014 - 2015 school

year. I am excited to open the door of the art world to my

students. I invite you to enthusiastically

join with me in supporting them, as I guide their artistic

growth.”

Student Projects

Enrichment Suzanne Cline

  Enrichment promotes and

develops higher order thinking skills

Provides opportunities for advanced independent and collaborative activities

Provides a setting for students to engage in authentic experiences in complex issues and situations

Sets high expectations for self directed and motivated students and…

Prepares students to participate in the Science Fair, Meaningful Economics, Stock Market Game, Lego League, writing competitions and many other opportunities to showcase their abilities.

“Our enrichment program at Oberle ranges from Grades 3 to 5: and provides a rigorous

curriculum for high ability learners in literacy and math.”

Library/ Media Arts

Mr. Holmes

Inside Media Arts we will… Teach understanding

of the Scientific Method

Prepare for STEM research and progress

Learning the proper ways to research

Presentation of research and new information

Learning to create productions from real-world questions and problems

Using math and science synonymously

“Greetings parents and Friends - I am very happy to come on board as Oberle’s Media Arts

Specialist”

Technology Special

Hi! My name is Mrs. Benson, and I am very excited about joining the Expressive Arts team and teaching Technology Special for our K-5 students this school year!

• Our curriculum will encompass the Delaware Technology Education and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Standards.

• Students will be engaged in technology lessons that will provide them with the opportunity to develop 21st century skills.

• Students will learn computer basics, internet basics, and keyboarding.

• They will also be exposed to various educational software and applications including, but not limited to, MS Office, Kidspiration and Digital Storybook.

Music EducationMr. Savagel

This year in Music we will explore the different elements of music…

• Reading Music Notation and Content literacy are the areas I plan to focus on with my students. We will utilize…

• pitch recognition

• music dictation

• And composition devices.

• K-1st will continue to study developing greater reading skills

• 2nd through 5TH grades will work towards expanding their music reading, instrumental performance and expressive movement while implementing rhythmic development

“On behalf of the Oberle music department I would like to welcome you to a bright and exciting new

year!

Take a few moments to review the following dates

and add them to your calendar”

PITCH SYLLABLES

School Psychologist

Jessica Cooke Ed.S., NCSP

Dr. Laurel Redefer

(Bilingual)

Special Services

Jessica Cooke Ed.S., NCSP-Assist with…

• case management for students with special needs

• Perform psychoeducational evaluations to help the IEP team determine student eligibility for special education services

• -Member of Response to Intervention Teams

• -Assist with constructing 504 Accommodation Plans

• -Consult with teachers and staff

Mrs. Kneipp (previously Balmer) Educational DiagnosticianWhat do I do at Oberle? Maintain IEP files to comply with state and

federal regulations Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings Work collaboratively with IEP team members Coordinate with related services personnel Serve as an integral member of the targeted

team Enter and update student accommodation

information prior to state testing