Great Hearts Western Hills K - 5 Specials

  If you have any questions related to a certain subject, please reach out to the teacher of that subject via email. Specials email contacts are listed below. Thank you! K - 2 ART Mrs. McCrary - leslie.mccrary@greatheartstxschools.org 3 - 5 ART Mrs. Looney - annie.looney@greatheartstxschools.org   K - 2 MUSIC Mrs. Ybarra - kiana.ybarra@greatheartstxschools.org   Congratulations Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade on performing with joyful, incredible voices on your Concert Night! Thank you families for all of your support of our Music program, and for the encouragement you’ve shared with your scholar to prepare them for their big night. Moving into February, we’ve wrapped up our concert review and celebration, and now it’s back to the normal swing of things in the Music Room. Get ready for new activities, games, and more! 3 - 5 MUSIC Ms. Gard - beverly.gard@greatheartstxschools.org   Spartan Musicians,  Great job on your Winter Concert! We are so proud of all of t...

K - 2 ART Ms. Brietske - breanna.brietske@greatheartstxschools.org Mrs. McCrary - leslie.mccrary@greatheartstxschools.org 3 - 5 ART Mrs. Looney - annie.looney@greatheartstxschools.org 3rd-5th have been busy finishing up some fun projects. 3rd Grade: Cardinals in the Snow 4th Grade:  We sculpted Roses out of clay. 5th Grade:  We made a loom and used yarn to weave rugs. K - 2 MUSIC Mrs. Ybarra - kiana.ybarra@greatheartstxschools.org Another week down, Spartan Singers! I have been incredibly proud to see Kindergarteners, 1st Graders, and 2nd Graders putting their all into our short class rehearsals. Continue to use your practice recordings to memorize the lyrics and melodies. Families, please remind your scholar(s) to use the virtue of wisdom while we're on our rehearsal risers. Safety reminders, like the ones shared in class, will keep your scholar and their classmates safe in Music Class, as well as on concert night! - Feet are flat. - Hug your dot! - Hands to self. - Eyes forw...

K - 2 ART Ms. Brietske - breanna.brietske@greatheartstxschools.org Mrs. McCrary - leslie.mccrary@greatheartstxschools.org 3 - 5 ART Mrs. Looney - annie.looney@greatheartstxschools.org K - 2 MUSIC Mrs. Ybarra - kiana.ybarra@greatheartstxschools.org Spartan Singers... We are nearly there! The Winter Concert is FAST approaching and soon we will be in full grade rehearsals, putting all of our singing parts together!  This week, we will be focusing on memorizing our melodies and lyrics without teacher prompts, and adding in phrasing and dynamics to make our songs come alive. Families, communication will be shared with more information about our K-2 Concert on January 31st, 2025 . We can't wait to share what the scholars have worked so hard on! We will see you in less than 55 days! Please email with any questions you may have. Thank you! 3 - 5 MUSIC Ms. Gard - beverly.gard@greatheartstxschools.org Happy December, Spartans! In 3rd-5th grade music, we are busy preparing for our Winter Co...

    If you have any questions related to a certain subject, please reach out to the teacher of that subject via email. Specials email contacts are listed below. Thank you! K - 2 ART Ms. Brietske - breanna.brietske@greatheartstxschools.org Kindergarten: Exploring Henri Matisse! Our kindergarten artists are diving into the world of Henri Matisse this week! We’ll be reading the delightful story “Henri’s Scissors,” which tells the tale of how Matisse created his famous cut-outs. Students will then put their scissor skills to the test as they craft their very own Matisse-inspired masterpieces! First Grade: Picasso and His Pets First graders are continuing their study of Pablo Picasso, exploring the artist’s life and his love for unusual pets. Did you know Picasso once owned an owl? We’ll be learning about some of the wild animals Picasso kept and creating line drawings of our own imaginary animals! Second Grade: Picasso Masterpieces Our second graders are busy adding the finishing ...