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Dancing in Music

This week in the music room the 3rd Graders were working on learning a dance game. It was tons of fun, but they were also working on listening to music cues, singing technique, and moving on the beat. Great job 3rd Grade!

COOPERATION

3rd Grade students are navigating the gym and finding lost treasure! They are working on the character trait of COOPERATION! 

Welcome back!!!

We're excited to be back to school and are looking forward to all the great things we will learn and do together. You'll notice that Mr. Phillips is so excited he just couldn't stand still for a photo! :)

Kindergarten students love to read!

First Day of school 2016

Mound View students had a great time learning about Aboriginal artwork on the first day of school!

Instrument Club Informance

This week the 4th grade Instrument Club shared their skills and knowledge with their parents during an Informance. Great job kids! 

Harp Concert

Third and Fourth Graders enjoyed a concert today by the Silver Strings harp group. 

Georgia O'Keeffe

In Kindergarten we created a flower inspired by the artist Georgia O'Keeffe!

Author visit!

We were so lucky to have guest authors, Jean and Larry Clausen and Michel Tigan, visit our school today! They have written two books, Ahh, Water and Green Wise Kids. We learned so much about taking care of our Earth and how important it is for us to be "green wise kids." To learn even more visit their website: www.greenwisekids.org

Tumbling Fun

Tumbling Fun in the gym today! #keepmoving

Rock Wall

Mound View students are working on building their strength in their arms and legs by using the rock wall! 

Physical Education

Mr. Scheppler introduced to a new sport called Hanball! 3rd and 4th graders are playing a modified game today called Handball Knockdown! Keep Moving

Composing 4th Grade Masterpeices

Students in 4th grade have been working very hard in music the last couple weeks. They are composing 8 measure(32 beat) songs! They started with a poem, added rhythm and pitch, and are now moving it all to a staff. They will practice and play them on their recorders and record their songs.
They have been doing a wonderful job showing cooperation and perseverance during this unit!

Claude Monet

First grade has been studying the art of Claude Monet. They created beautiful landscape paintings depicting Monet's garden!

Great job first graders!

Fourth Grade Vokis:

The fourth grade students have been working hard researching famous people and creating a voki summarizing their information. See one here!

Love Monsters!

During the month of February, Kindergarten reads the book Love Monster. We discuss how the illustrator uses texture and asymmetrical balance.  Students then create their own Love Monster!

Small group guidance, I Like Myself!

Small group guidance, playing Trouble. Practicing social skills.

Jewelry Box Dancers

We were lucky enough to have Kristin Johnson with Jewelry Box Dancers at Mound View today! She taught all of our classes a fun hip hop dance during music and physical education! Thanks for showing us a fun and creative way to move! #keepmoving #mounderpride

Egyptian Amulets

3rd grade created amulets inspired by ancient Egyptian amulets found in Pharoah Tutenkamen's tomb.

Kindergarten Skating Away in Music

Kindergartners learned a game in music. They sang a song while pretending to be skaters.

They also have been working on keeping a steady beat to many speeds of music. 

Folk Dancing in Music

3rd and 4th graders had the chance to learn a folk dance in their classes. Folk dances not only help with keeping beat, but also sequencing a pattern and listening to changes in music. They loved learning these dances.

Jump Rope For Heart

Reminder: Mound View students will be participating in a Jump Rope for Heart Event on February 11 and 12 during their physical education classes! All money raised benefits the American Heart Association! Keep up the great work Mound View! #woofwoof

Toondoos!

Our third graders are making comic strips using toondoo.com! 

1st Grade PE:

1st graders doing a great job showing off their skills during their gymnastics routines!