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.