Specialists at Horizons
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Horizons 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!
Our 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!
National Core Art Standards: http://www.nationalartsstandards.org/
Art Teacher: Amada Lang alang@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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Library
The Horizons 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: Amy Covey acovey@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 Horizons! The General Music program at Horizons supports student learning through engaging in vocal and instrumental instruction, creative movement and folk dance, developing musical literacy and exploring music history. In the music classroom here at Horizons, your student will be able to explore, create, and perform music in an environment that celebrates diversity and is respectful of each child's special talents and individual needs. Eagle Up!
5th graders get the chance to participate in either Band or Orchestra >> as well as spend time with the music specialist.
Music Teacher: Jane Stillman jstillman@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 on their own at home! During PE Specialist weeks, be sure to dress to move around!
PE Teacher: Michael Van Deusen mvandeusen@nthurston.k12.wa.us
Expectations of PE Students
In an effort to create consistency among elementary physical education classes throughout the district, we have developed common standards for classroom management and report cards.
4 Exceeds Standards
- Follows the rules without assistance
- Consistently participates in class to the best of their ability
- Shows leadership, helps others, contributes to class, cooperates
3 Meets Standards
- Follows the rules
- Participates in class
- Cooperates
2 Approaching Standards
- Needs assistance following the rules
- Effort/participation needs improvement
- Has difficulty with cooperation/sportsmanship
1 Significantly Below Standards
- Does not follow the rules even with considerable assistance
- Rarely participates in class
- Lacks cooperation/sportsmanship
Appropriate Dress
Students should come to class wearing clothing that is safe for movement and exercise.
- Footwear should include some type of flat bottom (no heels) sneaker such as tennis or basketball shoes that tie, Velcro, or fasten, so they do not fall off.
- Pants, sweats, shorts, and Skorts are preferred. Girls who wear dresses or skirts should wear shorts and/or leggings underneath.
Participation
If for any reason your student is injured or not able to participate, I need a note or email explaining why. Thank you!
