Beye SpecialsArt, Library, Music, PE, Spanish

ART

ART - Kristen Sundquist

Greetings! My name is Kristen Sundquist. I’ve been teaching Art for 17 years, and this is my 12th year at Beye School. I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and my Master of Arts in Teaching at Dominican University. In addition to Beye, I will also be teaching a couple of classes at Mann School this year. I’m looking forward to exploring art with your students this year!

The best way to contact me is via email: ksundquist@op97.org

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ART OverviewOur core beliefs…

Art is an integral part of the D97 curriculum & balances academic learning to develop the whole child. The Art Department supports the idea that our Art Curriculum is experiential; students learn their best by doing. It is also sequential; each year students build upon and expand their art making skills. In the art room we help to develop small motor control & hand-eye coordination so that our children can express their unique feelings and experiences. Making art sharpens the powers of observation & concentration and builds creative problem solving skills students will use throughout their lives.

Frequently asked questions…

How often do students attend Art class?● All K-5 students attend Art class once a week for 60

minutes.

Does my student need an art smock?● Yes, although it’s not required, I highly recommend

it! An old, large t-shirt or dress shirt will do the trick.

What will my student learn Art class?● Students at each grade level explore drawing,

painting, printmaking, and ceramics.

When will my student bring home artwork?● Artwork is usually sent home 2-3 times per year.

Do students receive a grade in Art?● Students in 4th & 5th grade receive a progress

report at the end of each trimester.

General Music

General Music - Anjali Karia & Gabby Rosenblum

Ms. Karia (K-2 General Music)● 12th year teaching in the district● B.A. in Vocal Performance from University of

Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 1998● Masters in Music Education from Vandercook

College of Music, 2004● My son, Akash, is in 2nd grade in District 97● I did the Wright Ride (10 miles) for the first time

with my son this summer!

Mrs. Rosenblum (3-5 General Music, Chorus)● 21st year of teaching, 16th year in D97!● B.A. Music Education, Concordia University 1997● M.M.Ed, Northern Illinois University, 2002● I play the euphonium with the University Band at

Concordia● My daughter, Lucy, is in 5th grade at Irving● I love to knit & crochet, to read, and to play Lego

Dimensions!

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General Music OverviewStudents meet for two 30-minute music classes per week! We follow the music education philosophies of Zoltan Kodaly and Carl Orff, which emphasize:● Singing – Our first and most natural instrument;● Folk Music – Music reflecting our combined heritage;● Solfege – Using syllables (i.e. do, re, mi) to learn melodic patterns; ● Movement – Folk Dance and creative movement to enhance musical learning;● Percussion – Accompaniment and ensemble work using pitched and unpitched percussion.

For more information about these methods, check the links below:https://www.oake.org/about-us/the-kodaly-concept/http://aosa.org/about/what-is-orff-schulwerk/

Contact information:Anjali Karia • akaria@op97.org • 708-524-3001 xt. 2067 Gabby Rosenblum • grosenblum@op97.org • 708-524-3001 xt. 2034

4th & 5th grade students may join Chorus, which meets every Friday from 2:10-2:55, or Gospel Choir, which meets every Thursday during lunch recess! They

will begin the week of Sept 4.

Instrumental Music

Instrumental Music - Sandra Korelc & Gabby Rosenblum

Ms. Korelc (Orchestra)● 23rd year of teaching in D97!● B.M. Performance,: Illinois State 1977● Teaching certificate K-12 Strings :

Northeastern Illinois University, 1995● M.S., Northern Illinois University, 2003● I play flute, sax, clarinet, and viola

professionally. ● I am a member of the Chicago Grandstand

Big Band and The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest

● My hobbies are gardening, reading, and traveling.

● Have a dog named Oliver and a cat named Skitzo

Mrs. Rosenblum (Band, Jazz Band)● 21st year of teaching, 16th year in D97!● B.A. Music Education, Concordia University 1997● M.M.Ed, Northern Illinois University, 2002● I play the euphonium with the University Band at

Concordia● My daughter, Lucy, is in 5th grade at Irving● I love to knit & crochet, to read, and to play Lego

Dimensions!

The Auditorium

Instrumental Music Overview● Beginner Band & Orchestra meet for one 30-minute small group lesson per week. It is during the school day, and the

time rotates so students are not always missing the same class.● Intermediate Band & Orchestra meet for one 30-minute small group lesson per week, AND one 45-minute

full-ensemble rehearsal. The lesson rotates, the rehearsal does not.● Jazz Band is open to all Intermediate Band members on wind instruments, and to piano, guitar, bass guitar, and

drum-set by audition. It meets every Tuesday at lunch recess.● Lessons are free, but parents need to provide an instrument.● Students are expected to practice 15-20 minutes per day, and will be responsible for weekly assessments.●

Contact information:● Sandra Korelc • skorelc@op97.org • 708-524-3001 xt. 2067 ● Gabby Rosenblum • grosenblum@op97.org • 708-524-3001 xt. 2034

Recruitment Open Houses are Tues, Sept 5 from 5-8 p.m. at Brooks, and Weds, Sept 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Julian. You can come anytime, and students can try

instruments, arrange for instrument rental, and register for lessons!

Library/Media Science

Library - Richard Withers

I’m Richard Withers. This will be my 18th year as a Teacher Librarian. Thirteen of those years have been spent here, at Beye Elementary. I earned my Bachelor of Education at Chicago State University and a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University.

I’m excited to start exploring Makerspace with Beye’s students this year.

The Library

First TrimesterLibrary Curriculum

All literary lessons are Common Core based/RL1

*Use of evidence to support answers

*Author language and meaning

*Focus on word choice

*Identify characters, setting, main idea

*Introduction to Makerspace

In addition, 3rd-5th grades will also receive….

*iPad safety training

*School library catalog training

*OPPL database training toward research goals

If you have any questions, I can be reached at rwithers@op97.org or by calling 708-524-3070.

PE

PE - Chaz Simatic

Charles SimaticDistrict 97 P.E. Teacher

I currently teach classes at Beye, and Mann schools.I coach girls volleyball at OPRF, and Boys volleyball at RBHS.I love to play and watch sports. I am a Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, and Fire fan.I have a wife and 2 year old son.

P.E. is the most important class of the day!

The best way to reach me is by Email: csimatic@op97.org

The Gym

PE OverviewUnits of Study:

5 Components of fitness

Adventure Education/Team Building

Rhythm and Dance

Team and Individual Sports

The 5 components of fitness teach students about the five areas of fitness that will keep them physically healthy. If followed properly, this will lead to lifelong health; and healthy choices!

Adventure Education are non-skill activities that are designed to help build teamwork and class morale.

Rhythm and Dance is a unit that is ever changing, and worked closely and together with music instructors here at Beye

Team and Individual Sports are the traditional games we have all seen with a scope on personal skill development, and application of skills to some competition

Spanish

Spanish - Maria Elvira Colmenero (K-5) and Esmeralda Ojeda (5)

¡Hola! I am Sra. Colmenero and this will be my 10th year at Beye, my 30th teaching. I am originally from Spain. I have a Master's Degree from the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain and a Master's Degree in Education from Dominican University. I also speak French and German. I LOVE languages! I have 2 children who grew up in Oak Park.

This will be my first year teaching in the district, and I am excited to join the team of Oak Park teachers. This will now be my 4th year teaching, after having graduated from Northeastern Illinois University. Previously, I taught in the Wood Dale School District where I taught Spanish to 2nd and 3rd grade students. When I'm not teaching, I like to enjoy the outdoors.

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Spanish Overview