Buchanan K-1 Olympic music
Let the games begin at the Buchanan K-1 Center as students and teachers unite for an Olympic 2024-25 school year. The Opening Ceremonies began on Aug. 20 when the flame of learning was lit for a record year. One event all of the kindergarten and first grade music students participate in is music class. The students proceed to the music room twice a week to attend 30 minute music classes which qualify as a team sport.
The five rings in the music room are rhythm, melody, harmony, form and tone color. Students are lifting their voices in song and diving into music classes playing a variety of rhythm band instruments, xylophones and boom whackers. There are many champions when student teamwork allows them to utilize bean bags, scarves, parachutes and stretchy bands in a synchronized manner.
As the year progresses, students will be surfing through a variety of musical genres as they listen to music from countries around the world. The students will be racing through introductory rhythms and jumping into a variety of rhythm relay games. Goals will be achieved as they design their own instruments and perform their musical compositions.
The kindergarten and first grade students at Buchanan are on track to have a gold medal year in music class. They will carry the torch of music with them throughout their lifetime as music is truly the language the whole world speaks.
Submitted by Barbara Nicholas, music teacher
HHS social studies
World Geography: Theyve just begun their first major unit, focusing on North America. In each unit, students examine four key aspects of the region or country theyre studying: physical geography, history, politics and government systems, and society and culture. For this particular unit, theyll dive into these topics for the United States and Canada. Every day, they start class by discussing current events related to the area theyre covering. These current events can range from politics to sports or entertainment. My goal is for students to stay informed about the world, no matter the topic. After North America, theyll move on to Mesoamerica and the Caribbean.
Sheltered World History: Students have just wrapped up their first unit, which covered the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. Their focus was on how early humans migrated across the globe and the remarkable inventions they developed along the way. This foundation is essential as they move forward in exploring the rich history that follows.
Sheltered U.S. Geography: This course is designed to give students a comprehensive look at each state in the United States. They just completed an overview of our country, including its landmarks and highway system. This week, theyll begin an in-depth exploration of the states, starting with South Dakota.
Submitted by Jordan Mullen, HHS Social Studies teacher
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