The document provides an overview of the related arts programs at Brookview Elementary School. It summarizes that kindergarten through second grade students attend related arts classes for 30 minutes, while third through fifth grades attend for 45 minutes. The related arts include physical education, art, music, guidance, technology, and the teacher librarian. The document outlines the goals and activities for each subject area.

1. Welcome to Brookview!
The Related Arts Team

2. Kindergarten, First and Second grades = 30 minutes
Third, Fourth and Fifth grades = 45 minutes
We meet with each class 2 times in a six-day cycle.
Physical Education
Mrs. Jamie Seiler and Mrs. Carrie Arp

3. A typical day would look like:
Fitness stations
Play an energizer game
Skill work
Game or activity will be played utilizing the
skills learned
Closure

4. K-5 Art
Amanda Olberding
Students attend Art once per 6-day cycle
for 45 minutes.
All art projects are derived from one or
more of the following:
Elements of Art
Principals of Design
Subject Area Integration
Contemporary and Traditional Artists

5. Art Portfolios
Students will keep all of their artwork in a
portfolio during the year.
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Students are able to see growth from the
beginning of the year to the end.
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All students will take their art portfolios
home sometime during the last 2 cycles of
the school year.
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Take time to go through all of their
masterpieces!

6. Materials and Art Processes
Kindergarten
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pencil/eraser
paint
crayon
scissors
marker
glue
clay

7. Grades 1-5
oil pastel
foam board printing
chalk pastel
paper mache
charcoal
weaving

8. Meet the Music Department!
Rebecca Meyer, 5th Grade Band
Ann Swenson, Grades 1-5 General Music and
5th Grade Chorus
Nella Thomas, Kindergarten General Music

9. Time for Music!
General Music meets two times per cycle for
30 minutes. All students participate in
General Music.
5th Grade Chorus meets one time per cycle
for 45 minutes. 5th Grade Band meets two
times per cycle for 45 minutes. Both are
optional. Students do not miss instructional
time or recess when they participate in
chorus or band. Students in band will also
have a group lesson once per cycle.

10. A Day in Music!
Singing
Dancing
Playing Instruments
Reading Rhythms and Melodies
Creating Rhythms and Melodies
Listening to Music
Connecting Music to history, culture, and
other curricular areas within the arts and
beyond.

11. Performance Dates to Note
Kindergarten: May 5th, 6:00 and 7:00 PM BV Gym
First Grade: April 28th, 6:00 and 7:00 PM BV Gym
Second Grade: March 3rd, 6:30 PM BV Gym
Third Grade: February 18th, 6:30 PM HS Auditorium
Fourth Grade: November 23rd, 6:30 PM HS Auditorium
Fifth Grade: April 14th, 6:30 PM HS Auditorum
Fifth Grade Chorus and Band: December 22nd and
tentatively May 26th (during the school day)

12. Guidance
Erin Peek & Hope Bleckwehl
Mrs. Peek- teaches guidance lessons, works
with small groups and meets with
individuals
Mrs. Bleckwehl - meets with students
individually and meets with small groups

13. Small Group Topics
changing families
grief and loss
friendship
social skills
study skills
military families

14. • Guidance meets 1 time each 6 day cycle for 30 minutes
Guidance Units
Friendship Skills
Bullying Prevention
Personal Safety
Study Skills
Understanding and Celebrating Diversity

15. K-5 Technology
Cindy Herren
Grades 3-5
• Twice a cycle for 2
thirty minute lessons
Grades K-2
• Once a cycle for 30
minute lessons

16. Technology Standards
and Benchmarks
Demonstrates an understanding of the nature
and operation of technology systems
Demonstrates responsible and ethical use of
technology systems, information, and
software (copyright, digital citizenship, etc.)
Uses hardware and productivity tools for a
variety of purposes
Demonstrates digital literacy skills

17. Technology Skills
Keyboarding – taught formally in grades 3-5
Coding - using block programming K-5
Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations,
video & audio production, web navigation &
effective search skills
Internet safety
Positive online social and ethical behaviors
Multimedia projects

18. Technology Equipment
digital cameras
digital camcorders
iPod Touches
iPads
iMac computers
Robotics for programming
Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel),
iMovie, iPhoto, Garageband
Web 2.0 tools - Google docs, Skype, blogs,
wikis, Google Earth, online photo & video
editing software

19. Teacher Librarian
Carrie Foell

20. Curriculum
K-2: Fixed schedule (see each class once a cycle)
40 minute class (30 lesson/10 minute check out)
3-5: Flex schedule
(teachers sign up for check out times/
collaborate according to classroom curriculum)
Open Library
Mornings from 8:35-9:05
Students check in with classroom teacher and
get permission to visit the library

21. Expectations
Kindergarten checks one book out
Grades 1-5 check two books out
Extra book on birthday
3-5 get to check out extra books to help
with research projects
Books are due six school days later
Books can be renewed for six more days

22. District Library Website
http://library.waukee.k12.ia.us/
Access to our
library catalog,
library standards
and benchmarks, as
well as many other
resources

23. Thank You!