With the study of basic Principles and Elements of Art the child will increases his/her sensitivity to the beauty of his world. His visual repertoire is expanded. By studying famous works of art, a child will appreciate the unique gifts of each artist and see the variety of ways color, line, shape, texture and form can be used. He will be more aware of the many cultures represented around the world and their influence on art. He can gain new insights into the history of man through his art.
Art helps give a child a sense of pride and accomplishment. When he learns about a new medium, of new way to use a medium or new way to use a medium that he’s already familiar with, he is filled with excitement. Upon the completion of a project he enthusiastically awaits sharing it with someone else. He loves to tell about what he’s done. Even a simple drawing can become a special gift to a friend or a parent.
The fourth grade art curriculum will develop a better understanding two and three-dimensional art forms by integrating multiple tools and design elements
By the end of the year the students will be able to manipulate a flat surface into a three-dimensional sculpture
By the end of the year the students will be able to draw a simple contour line drawing with the use of a pin as an introduction to pointillism
By the end of the year the students will be able to use basic structures of composing a drawing by simplifying the elements to their pure form
By the end of the year the students will be able to design aspect of motion in simple flipbook
By the end of the year the students will be able to acknowledge an awareness of self-expression by experiencing various art techniques on paper
By the end of the year the students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of realism and abstraction in art.
Mission: OLPH music department gives all students the opportunity to participate, experience, and celebrate music as a part of a growing Christian faith while acquiring a foundation of music knowledge.
Music helps to build skills for life:
Discipline and Focus Psychomotor Skills Left brain/Right brain Teamwork, community, respect Communicating feelings symbolically
Highlights
Prayer Services allowing for student participation
Liturgical Music once a week
4 full time music faculty, 3 with advanced degrees
Fully equipped technology on all classrooms
Full classroom set world music drumming instruments
Full classrooms outfitting for ukelele ensemble
Full classroom set Orff instruments
All students have general and/or Liturgical music twice a week
Fully equipped music technology cart for student composition use
Newer grand pianos in upper grade and Junior High music rooms
General Music Class meets once a week for 40 minutes in 4th grade
Students begin playing the soprano recorder. They learn the notes G, A, B, C and D, and play a variety of songs. They develop good breath control and tone quality
They are introduced to basic music reading skills in the treble clef, including melodic and rhythmic notation
Students sing a variety of songs, and review all solfege syllables and hand signals
Students take a field trip to hear the Skokie Valley Symphony
They listen to music from a variety of composers, both historical and contemporary
Performance Days are held three times a year, giving students an opportunity to share music with classmates
Our physical education mission is to provide an opportunity for all students to experience a wide variety of activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. We strive to develop the total child, both mind and body. Emphasis is on active participation, skill development, and the improvement of individual fitness while developing good sportsmanship, responsibility, respect, and self worth in a Christian environment.
Students change into a physical education uniform for activities
Introduce basic offense, defense, and cooperative strategies in selected activities, games, and sports
Introduce activities associated with the components of health related fitness
Introduce water safety, swim stroke development, and aquatic fitness
The Intermediate Reading program is new. We are using Macmillan/McGraw Hill Treasures series. This series reflects current best practices in reading instruction and is aligned with the Common Core Standards for Reading. Our goal with this series is to increase reading outcomes/learning skills.
Main areas covered in all grades:
Informational Text- This builds foundation of knowledge.
Text Complexity- Students can be leveled into Approaching, On Level, and Beyond. Reading is guided as needed and the scaffolding approach is used.
Text Evidence- Students learn to use terms and stategies such as genre, main idea, details, problem solving, predictions, and more.
Collaborative conversations- Students interact in many different listening and speaking groups.
Phonemic awareness- Students receive a phonics foundation which allows for decoding skills.
Fluency- Phrasing, intonation, expression, and pronunciation are reinforced.
Skills are defined, modeled, and practiced through the various resources available. Leveled database readers, visual cards, retelling cards, workstation flipcharts, CDs, and other materials are in the classrooms. Students are assessed after each story, weekly unit, and story theme.
Teachers, children, and parents are able to access this program online both at school and home. The benefits of the website are reflected in the students’ progress.
Our religious education program is designed to help students deepen their faith life and formation through participation in worship and the sacraments as well as through a growing understanding of the traditions and Catechism of the Catholic Church.
In the Intermediate grades, the focus is to learn about the Ten Commandments and learning the Beatitudes as well as Church Doctrine
The students will also focus on Jesus being the Son of God and how we spread the Good News by what we say and do
The students will also understand that Jesus gave the Church seven sacraments and the meaning and grace behind each sacrament
