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The Arts

 

Art
Music
Teachers:                                                                          Mrs. Monahan Ms. Kenna and  Mrs. Schott
 
  
Vocal Music Teachers:
Mrs. Worth 
Ms. DiPaola- Davis
Instrumental Music Teacher: 
Mr. Rinaudo
Central Focus: Investigating art and its limitless possibilities in our lives. 

K-2 Theme: Discovering art and its relationship to the child's world.

3-5 Theme: Expanding personal perspective by connecting art to the outside world

Vocal Central Focus: Developing Musical Skills

K-2 Theme: Encourage children to experience music through singing, movement and games.

3-5 Theme: Help children develop independent musical skills

Classical Components:  Classical music, patriotic songs, and French folk music

Classical Components: Art studies, classical artists and master works are studied. Instrumental Central Focus: The underlying principle of instrumental  music instruction is "soundbefore sign."  Children learn to manipulate the instrument to match the sounds they know they should hear.

Classical components: Visiting musicians