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Special Areas |
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Voice Mail Box |
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Mr. Steven Bennett |
Gym |
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Media |
240 |
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Ms. Amanda Feola, Art |
Art |
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26 |
226 |
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27 |
227 |
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Gym |
114 |
Media
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The mission of the Newington
Public School Library Media Program is to ensure that all students and staff
have the skills and opportunity to access, evaluate, and use information. Library/media specialists introduce new
learning technologies, support the curriculum in a variety of ways, and teach
information skills in a positive learning environment in which all students can
become independent, lifelong learners.
Each grade level class is provided instruction on a weekly basis in the
library/media center. The weekly time
allotments for classes are kindergarten – 25 minutes, grade 1, 2, and 3 – 30
minutes, and grade 4 – 40 minutes. In
order to help students become productive citizens, library/media classes
provide opportunities for students to make decisions and assume responsibility
for the materials used. Parent
volunteers play an important role in the day-to-day functioning of the media
center by assisting circulation procedures.
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Music classes are taught by a certified music instructor. Each class meets once a week for all
students in grades one through four.
The time allotment for grades 1-4 is 40 minutes. Kindergarten classes meet two times per week
for 20 minutes. The music teacher teaches both general and instrumental music.
Students in grade four may join the chorus which meets once a week during
their recess period. Instrumental music
lessons are also voluntary for students in grade four. Weekly lessons, lasting from 25-30 minutes,
are presented on a rotating schedule.
Instrumental music classes may contain from 1-12 students depending on
the instrument selected. Band and
orchestra rehearsals occur weekly during recess.
Music instruction is provided through a
multi-sensory approach that enhances students' abilities to think creatively
and critically. Students are exposed to
a wide variety of diversity. In
addition, the music program provides each student with an opportunity to develop
his/her own interests and talents. A
collaborative process with parents throughout the elementary years helps
students discover their talents. All
children are exposed to a variety of instruments. In third grade, students learn to read music and play the
recorder. After this exposure, the
music teacher calls each parent.
Together with each student, they select an instrument that matches the
student's interest and skill.
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Art classes are taught by a certified art
teacher. All classes from kindergarten
through fourth grade meet once a week in the art room for 45 minutes.
The art program is designed to promote visual literacy and
creativity, and to develop problem-solving skills. Art lessons and activities are coordinated with other curricula to
broaden students’ scope of learning and to provide opportunities for personal
expression.. This holistic approach
helps stimulate the creative process central to all learning. Students are exposed to a wide variety of media
and cultures, building awareness and appreciation of diversity.
The art program accommodates a variety of learning styles and
developmental levels. Experiences are
provided that build self-esteem and develop art appreciation. Mutual respect is
stressed as students learn to appreciate each other's varied styles and
technique. Students of all grade levels benefit from participation in school
wide projects and town wide art shows.
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Physical education classes are taught by a physical education
teacher. Each grade level class meets
twice a week for all students in grades Kindergarten to four. The time allotment for grades K-2 is 30
minutes per class period. In grades 3
and 4 the time allotment is 40 minutes per class period.
The John Paterson physical education program promotes the development of
unique individual needs and talents. It
provides opportunities to build awareness of self, awareness of space, and
awareness of others. This builds social, emotional, and physical health. Opportunities for physical development are
created for all students with attention to developmental levels. Modifications of teaching techniques,
equipment, and expectations are introduced to assure progress, success, and
safety. Emphasis is placed on
cooperation and good sportsmanship.
Students are encouraged to take leadership roles and work as a member oa
a team. A major goal of our program is
for all children to learn proper skills and experience success while learning
the importance of good physical health for overall well-being.