Specialists

"Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open."  – Laura Bush

The Pinewood Library is a place where we promote a love of reading, assist students in becoming effective users of ideas and information, and encourage them to become life-long learners.

Instruction in the music classroom is focused on four components:

1. CREATE – Students create music by singing and playing on a variety instruments.  In this component, students develop rhythm-reading and note-reading skills, and compose their own music using instruments and technology.
2. PERFORM – Students demonstrate their learning through a performance given once a year for every grade level. 
3. RESPOND – Students respond to music in a variety of ways, primarily by movement and games.  Through this component, students develop their understanding of the elements of music.
4. CONNECT – Students learn to connect their own knowledge and feelings to music, as well as draw connections in music from a variety of cultures.

A typical day in music consists of singing, playing instruments, playing games, moving to music, and incorporating FUN into each lesson and activity.

Students at Pinewood attend STEAM lab as part of the Specialist rotation.  STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. This class touches on many areas including digital citizenship, creating digital content, engineering, science enrichment, and makers space challenges.  One of the highlights each year is our participation in the Hour of Code in December.