Specialist are our Creative Educators
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Evergreen Forest 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!
Our Art specialist believes that art should be a part of every child's day. Lessons are adaptable for all ages and abilities, and encourage exploration of different cultures through art, either in hands-on experiences, or through art history. Most importantly, our students have fun!
Art Teacher: Justin Olmstead jolmstead@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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Library
The Evergreen Forest 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. At our school, we encourage reading, and the library is a great place to find something to read!
Teacher-Librarian: Kate Kukas kkukas@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 Evergreen Forest!
5th graders get the chance to participate in either Band or Orchestra >> as well as spend time with the music specialist.
Music Teacher: Jarred Vandenbosch jvandenbosch@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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Physical Education
Students participate as a classroom in Physical Education lessons in the gym, around campus, and in their own at home! During PE Specialist weeks, be sure to dress to move around!
PE Teacher: Ken Tanner ktanner@nthurston.k12.wa.us
