Lower School Families,
As we visited classrooms this week, we saw our Kingfishers engaged in learning and happily navigating 110 Champion Way. It is hard to believe we only have one week of school before Fall Break, but it is sure to be a good one! We will continue our focus on Hispanic Heritage Month by reading a variety of books across K-5.
This morning, we joined our fifth grade in the IPAC to discuss Junior Imagineers. We look forward to continuing to grow this student leadership program with this year’s fifth graders. Fifth grade families, look for a separate email with more information.
We have a new extracurricular opportunity for our 4th and 5th grade students! See more info about Kingfisher Orff Ensemble below.
Want to help beautify our campus? Join the Grounds Committee on Wednesday, September 20 to help beautify the campus. Students can sign up for the afternoon shift. Sign up here.
A few friendly reminders:
Today (9/15) is the deadline to place your order for October lunches. Click here to order.
All Health Assessment Forms, Birth Certificates, and updated immunization records (K,7,12) need to be turned in by October 15th.
If you have any questions about transportation, early dismissal or pick up please contact the front desk or student services at studentservices@icimagine.org
To report an absence or any questions about attendance please email attendance@icimagine.org
All our best, Jamie Williams & Ellen Girardi
Lower School Principals
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Kingfisher Orff Ensemble(4th and 5th graders only!)
Mondays 2:45 - 3:30
Oct. 2 - Nov. 20
Space is limited to 24 students
Participation fee is $25.
What is “Orff”?
Orff-Schulwerk is a style of music and movement education developed by composer Carl Orff. The Orff approach begins with what is natural: the body, the voice, and the child’s world of play. A musical experience may start with moving the body, saying a rhyme, or playing a singing game. These playful explorations spark curiosity. Then, through imitation, we build musical skills. A chant may become a rhythm on a percussion instrument. A song may expand into an instrumental ensemble with different rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic parts. Children expand on the musical ideas we explore by composing, improvising, and choreographing their own music and movement. The emphasis on student-created music and movement distinguishes an Orff music classroom. The simplicity of the media used (the body, the voice, and developmentally appropriate instruments), allows children to create and perform music that is rich in complexity and artistic integrity. The special xylophones which can be played in various pentatonic and diatonic keys offer a beautiful sound immediately and are easily accessible. The Orff approach helps children build musicianship while fostering creativity and collaboration.
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