Core Classes
Library
| School Librarian | Room | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Bennion | Library | 4830 |
Hours:
The library is open during school hours.
Regular Days: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Minimum Days: 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The library is closed after school on Fridays.
Check Out Policy:
Kindergarteners are allowed to check out 1 book.
1st graders are allowed to check out 2 books.
2nd graders are allowed 3 books.
3rd-5th graders are all allowed 5 books.
Students can check books out for 1 week. If anyone needs more, just ask the library media teacher. There are no overdue fines but students must pay for lost books. Parents may check out books too. Parents' books can be checked out for 2 weeks.
Click here if you're interested in volunteering in the Library
Art
| Art Teacher | Room | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Jayd Almquist | 35 | 4135 |
Students at Oak Knoll have a weekly lesson in art from the art specialist. They work with and explore a wide variety of media. Strong emphasis is given to drawing and sharpening observation skills. Students also learn many different techniques, such as basic perspective, composition, and color application. The children learn about and celebrate the arts of different cultures throughout the year. Student art work is displayed at the Fine Arts Show during the Spring Open House.
PE
| PE Teacher | Room | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Westfall | 7 | 4107 |
As part of the physical education program, Kindergarten through fourth grade students at Oak Knoll receive instruction from the PE teacher once a week. Fifth grade students receive instruction two sessions per week from the PE teacher. Primary students in K through 2nd grade have one period per week for 30 minutes. Students in 3rd grade and 4th grade have one period per week with the specialist for a total of 45 minutes. Students in the 5th grade have two periods a week for a total of 90 minutes of instruction per week. The PE program emphasizes gross motor skills, physical fitness, and physical activity that develop a proficiency in movement skills. Sportsmanship, respecting others, and self-expression are key elements of the program as well.
Music
| Music Teacher | Room | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Chiet | stage | |
| Bee Tee | 36 | |
| Richard Vaughn | small multi |
Our music department follows the Orff philosophy, which incorporates the spoken word with singing, movement and instrument playing as learning tools. We offer two programs to students at Oak Knoll:
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Kindergartens through 3rd grade have 1-2 periods of instruction in classroom music, which emphasizes rhythm, melody, harmony, and the form and expressive qualities of music. Recorders are introduced in 3rd grade.
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Students in 4th and 5th grades have 2 periods of either classroom music, orchestra or band instruction provided by District specialists. Students from these programs perform at two concerts during the year.
Technology
Oak Knoll incorporates the use of mobile laptop carts on a regular
basis. The mobile cart is brought to the classroom and each student is
able to access their own computer. This
allows the students to conduct online research for special projects,
word process papers for various subjects, prepare presentations, etc. Making use of the laptop carts enables each teacher to integrate technology into every subject.
Science
The Oak Knoll science program is a hands-on, experiential based program that teaches the specific concepts, knowledge and skills outlined in the California Content Standards. We have designed a sequence of earth, life and physical science topics providing students the opportunity to learn by doing laboratory investigations and experiments, solving problems, researching supplemental texts, and receiving direct instruction. The emphasis is inquiry, asking meaningful questions, and conducting careful investigations.
In addition to acquiring knowledge and vocabulary essential to the units they are studying, as a child leaves Oak Knoll’s fifth grade he/she can:
- Develop a testable question.
- Plan and conduct a simple investigation based on a student developed question.
- Identify the dependent and controlled variable
- Select appropriate instruments and make quantitative observations
- Record data using appropriate graphic representations and make inferences based on those data.
- Draw conclusions from scientific evidence.
- Write a report of an investigation that includes conducting tests, collecting data or examining evidence, and drawing conclusions.
Units of study include:
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Kindergarten - Trees, Wood, Animals2x2
- Grade One - Solids and Liquids, Weather, Plants/Animal
- Grade Two - Balance and Motion, Pebbles Sand, & Silt, Insects and Plants
- Grade Three - Matter and Energy, Structure of Life, Sun, Moon and Stars
- Grade Four - Magnetism and Elect., Environments, Solid Earth
- Grade Five - Water Planet, Living Systems, Mixtures and Solut., Human Growth and Development
Summer Reading Program
Join the Summer Reading Program.
Enjoy great books over the summer.
Read the instructions for K-2nd graders or incoming 3rd-5th graders.
K-2 Graders - Get credit for all the reading you do this summer by filling out the Reading Record.
Grades 3-5 - Use this form to write a summary or type a summary on the computer.