Other Areas of Study
Music
Text: World of Music, Publisher: Silver Burdett & Ginn
Appropriate to each grade level, we will be learning by studying, singing, dancing, marching, moving to, listening to, composing, and experiencing music through:
- Music for Special Events/Holidays/Seasons/Ceremonies
- Music for Moods/Feelings/Self-Expression
- Music for Work/Play
- Music for Dancing/Action/Listening
- Program Music/Music Which Tells a Story
- Music Terminology/Vocabulary
- Learning About Instruments
- Music Elements-Melody/Rhythm/Harmony/Form/Tone Color
- Ear Training in Melody/Rhythm
- Combining Sight/Feeling/Pulsation/Written Music
- Learning About Composers/Librettists/Choreographers
- Music Historically-Pre Renaissance/Renaissance/Baroque/Classical/Romantic/
Impressionistic/Contemporary/New Age - Music Form-Vocal and Instrumental/Opera/Chorale/Oratorio/Cantata/Symphony/Concerto/Etude
- Music From Other Countries –its similarities and differences
- American Music-Folk/Jazz/Musical Theater
Teacher Biography
Saint Zachary School welcomes our new music teacher, Ms. Lisa Hall.
Computer
To live, learn, and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information-rich society, students must use technology effectively. In a sound educational setting, technology can enable students to become:
- capable information technology users
- information seekers, analyzers, and evaluators
- problem solvers and decision-makers
- creative and effective users of productivity tools
- communicators, collaborators, publishers, and producers
- informed, responsible, and contributing citizens
In order to achieve this, students at Saint Zachary School will work toward mastering the following skills beginning in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade:
- Use technology resources for directed and individual learning activities
- Work cooperatively with peers when using technology
- Practice responsible use of technology systems and software
- Demonstrate positive social behavior when using technology and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use
Teacher Biography
Mrs. Carolyn Haderspeck, who has a Bachelor of Arts from Arkansas Tech University, has been teaching Computers for grades kindergarten thru eighth grade at Saint Zachary’s since 2001.
Gym
Teacher resources are utilized
The major goal of physical education is the development of each student to reach his or her fullest potential as an adult. In order for each adult to effectively function in society, each should have the opportunity to become a responsible, independent decision-maker who has positive feelings of themselves, as well as others. The physical education program is a developmental program focused on the education of the mental, physical, and social well-being of an individual. The curriculum is diverse enough to allow all students the opportunity to participate in activities which provide success and enjoyment. Through the physical education experience, each student will have the opportunities to develop cooperation, sportsmanship, leadership, loyalty, respect, and honesty.
Teacher Biography
Edward Gonzalez has a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a Degree from the University of Kinesiology. He previously taught in the Edwardsville School District. This is his first year teaching at Saint Zachary School. Mr. Gonzalez specializes in Physical Education and holds the following credentials:
- Health Endorsement
Library
In an effort to make our library more inviting and welcoming, the following processes were put in place:
- Started junior high reading section
- Started easy reader section for grades 1 thru 3
- Updated collection and eliminated obsolete books
- Added over 500 new fiction and non-fiction books
- Opened library for all grades from preschool thru 8th grade
- Added new shelving to display books in a more inviting manner
- Working towards creating a computer catalog for entire library
Teacher Biography
Mrs. Spagnola is a product of seventeen years of Catholic education, Our Lady of Christians Grammar School, Alvernia High School, and Loyola University of Chicago. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Education. She has been a catechist at St. Walter Parish in Roselle, IL. She substitute taught at Holy Family Catholic School in Rockford, IL. She spent many productive and informative years at Holy Family’s Library as a volunteer. After moving to South Carolina, Mrs. Spagnola became involved with a Catholic mission school in Greenville. After volunteering with the Preschool program, she became the Office Manager and Parish Bookkeeper.
Returning to Illinois, her belief in the value of a Catholic education has remained strong. Mrs. Spagnola loves being with the students of Saint Zachary sharing her love of Jesus Christ and learning. Her goal is to make Saint Zachary’s Library a warm, welcoming place, encouraging students to learn and grow in knowledge and faith.
Band
Teacher Biography
Miss Kim Taube, who has a Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of West Georgia and a Master of Music Education from the University of West Georgia, has been teaching for 13 years. She has been teaching Band for grades fourth thru eighth grade at Saint Zachary’s for 3 years. Previously, Miss Kim Taube has taught Band at Cooper High School for 2 years, Merkel Middle School for 4 years, both located in Abilene Texas and Bowden Middle and High School for two years, located in Georgia. Miss Kim Taube specializes in Instrumental Music for K-12.
Please click on the link below to visit Miss Taube’s website
thecrescendo.com