Specialists at South Bay
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South Bay students have the unique opportunity to have classroom time with a specialist, focusing on a specific activity area and learning in a new environment! The specialist days are rotational, contact your child's teacher if you have questions!
Specialist Areas
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Art
Students will work on art projects and have lessons around finding their inner artist. Media varies, but creativity is nonstop! Keep an eye out for gallery showings in the hallways!
Visual Art Specialist: Isabel Yasui iyasui@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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Library
The South Bay library is a special place for learning. Students have lessons on research, spend time finding the perfect book, and other activities to help foster learning on their own.
See the South Bay library pages >>
Teacher-Librarian: Diane Miller dmiller@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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Music
Music is the focus! Singing, basic theory, and even some instrument practice are on the schedule for music specialist time. Listen for the sounds of the South Bay Bruins!
5th graders get the chance to participate in either Band or Orchestra >> as well as spend time with the music specialist.
Music Specialist: Naoko Sokolik nsokolik@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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Physical Education (PE)
Students participate as a classroom in Physical Education lessons in the gym, around campus, and on their own at home! During PE Specialist weeks, be sure to dress to move around!
Physical Education Specialist: Richard Mortlock rmortlock@nthurston.k12.wa.us