Tijeras Creek PTA

2009-2010 PTA Reflections Program Tijeras Creek Elementary

This years Reflections Program was a big success. There were so many talented artists that entered this year and should be commended for their work. Our esteemed panel of judges has made their choices for this year's finalists. (first place winners in bold will move on in the competition to the Capistrano Unified Council level).

Primary K-2
Musical Composition
Bradi Steinhardt
Music is Beautiful

Literature
Alice Serrano
Beauty is Amazing Art

Fine Art
Karli Steinhardt
Beauty is Every Color of the Rainbow

Samantha Johnson
The Pretty Unicorn -- 2nd place

Sarah Selznick
Untitled -- 3rd place

Kyle Valone
Untitled -- 4th Place

Photography
Alice Serrano
Beauty is Drops of Love

Ashley Johnson
Beauty is all Around Us -- 2nd place

Intermediate 3-5
Literature
Olivia Mijares
Beauty is Fine Art

Riley Wells
Beauty is America

Lauren Skinner
Beauty is Angels Watching Over Us -- 2nd place

Justin Chiu
Beauty is the Flowers -- 3rd place

Olivia Kikuchi
Beautiful is My Teacher Miss Cantacessi -- 4th place

Questions: Kathy Serrano at kathyserranoforhomes@yahoo.com or (949) 422-3331

Meet the Masters - Meet the Masters is a PTA sponsored program that begins on October 6th for grades 1-5, and January for Kindergarten. Six times a year scholars in grades 1-5 participate in assemblies and learn about a specific artist. In the weeks following the assembly while in their own classrooms they complete a learning packet and participate in an in-class art activity with our art teacher Mrs. Aalseth. Scholars then complete their very own works of art from the particular artists. The artists this year are Miro, Rembrandt, Bonheur, Lawrence, Gauguin, and Calder. Kindergarten scholars participate four times a year completing their artwork and will be learning about Miro, Rembrandt, Bonheur and Gauguin after the first of the year.

Questions: Julie Carroll ~ juliamcarroll@cox.net

Red Ribbon Week - The goal of Red Ribbon Week is to increase awareness and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in our school and in our community.

Activities include a visit by an Orange County Sheriffs deputy to talk about the history of Red Ribbon Week, decorating Pavilion’s grocery bags with anti-drug slogans, wearing various “costumes” to correspond to the theme of the day and putting red ribbons around our campus and our community to show our commitment to stay drug free.

For questions or suggestions, please contact Diana Ranck at dianavp@cox.net.

Young Authors Week - The goal of Young Author’s Week is to spark an interest in our scholars for the written word; those of published authors, other students and their own and to develop their imaginations and their ability to communicate their ideas to others.

Activities include assemblies by The Imagination Machine, window decorations of scholar’s favorite books and an all school “write-in.”

For questions or suggestions, please contact Patsy Morris at purplemorris@hotmail.com.

Assemblies:
Imagination Machine- Write on! This artistic and innovative program combines a fast paced and entertaining format designed to unlock the wonderful world of creative writing. Scholars engage in theatre games that show them the importance of the rewrite through thinking outside the box, playing with the genres, playing with choices and exploring and heightening their possibilities. (ASSEMBLY)

Who, What, Where- Scholars will learn powerful techniques to get started in creative writing, developing characters, plot lines and settings through unique theatre games. (ASSEMBLY)

The Babies of OC Wilderness- (ASSEMBLY)

Adaptation of OC Wildlife- (ASSEMBLY)

Walk Through CA- Children travel in a "time machine" to periods of history and observe events played by other scholars. Authentic full-size historical flags are displayed and used by scholars to fix chronology in the scholars’ minds. Some students play the part of historical characters in our costumes . . some may get trapped in the wilderness. . . volcanoes could erupt . . . Father Junipero Serra starts a mission . . . Gold is discovered . . . The centerpiece of the program involves the assembling of a detailed three-dimensional model-map of California that is almost 20 feet long and 12 feet wide. Clues guide scholars to locating important geographical and historical features. An exciting race determines distances, directions, and places takes place on this model. Teams select a representative to visit special places and gain additional points in a final review. Throughout the program special music, skits, sound effects, dance, and humor help the students’ imagination capture the spirit of the state. (ASSEMBLY)

Walk Through American Revolution- Scholars participate as teams and as individuals as they travel together on an imaginary Walk Through The American Revolution™ as they take on roles of famous men and women from our unique history. They accumulate points by answering questions, acting out parts and taking notes. It is a program that involves active participation by every scholar. Teams recreate famous battles from Lexington to Yorktown. Authentic full-size historical flags are displayed and used by students to fix chronology in the students’ minds. A large puzzle of the 13 Colonies is put together in a race against the clock. Scholars are encouraged to create costumes that bring to life their character. Paul Revere rides sounding the alarm, Patrick Henry makes his famous speech and Benedict Arnold sells his secrets. Betsy Ross sews the stars on the flag and Deborah Samson goes into battle. The centerpiece of the program involves the Declaration of Independence as students recreate the signing. Teams take notes during the program on The Liberty Bell Game Sheets and play an exciting Lightning Round by answering questions in a fast paced competition. Teams compete for points with a Yankee Doodle Sing Off. Throughout the program special music, skits, sound effects, dance, and humor help the students’ imagination capture the Spirit of ‘76. (ASSEMBLY)

Surviving Our Standards- (ASSEMBLY)

Meet the Masters Art Program

Music: A full year program for kindergarten and a 10 week program for grades 1 – 3. The district provides music for grades 4 – 5.

Read & Discover Reading Program

Red Ribbon Week

Reflections – Program of the Arts

Skyhawks - Noontime sports and PE Program, four days a week.

Young Author’s Week

In addition to the programs listed above, the Tijeras Creek PTA provides funds for technology, safety items for school, classroom supplies and staff development.

Tijeras Creek PTA Children's Choir

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The choir is open to all 1st - 5th graders. Our choir will begin rehearsals on Fridays from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. in the MPR. Last Spring our scholars performed at various blacktop assemblies as well as a highlight performance for the Emerging Philanthropist Talent Exhibition, a Marine Corps Homecoming, A Mother's Day Concert at Park Terrace Retirement Center, Teacher Appreciation Day, and the Teachers' Volunteer Tea. More exciting performing opportunities are planned for the next few months.For more information, please contact Heidi Andrews 949-533-1745 or at heidi.andrews@cox.net.