Mrs. Boswell

Reading is a social, thoughtful and reflective process, but most importantly it is fun! We at Lake Shore strive to achieve the county goal to help students read at or above grade level by the end of second grade as well as to encourage all students to reach their true potential. We are passionate in this endeavor at all grades and I am a passionate support for the teachers. Students in all grades are assessed using the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System. This allows teachers to see how students decode (turn letters on the page into sounds) the words and how they comprehend the meaning of the words. Students in all grades will be taught using the small group Guided Reading model. This is an excellent way to address students’ specific strengths and to build upon their weaknesses. As part of this model, teachers will confer with students to help build their proficiency. Guided Reading also encourage students to discuss the text at hand. This develops the understanding and habit of reading being a social process. Teachers at Lake Shore are dedicated to this model and have seen the benefits. We know you will too!

Reading doesn’t exist in a bubble in life. Adult readers use reading for professional and other research endeavors. We work with students to help develop their ability to read content information that will help to enrich their understanding of the material within their grade-level Science, Math and Social Studies curriculums. Although our students are young, we look to their future use of reading in order to better develop 21st Century thinkers.

The Resource Team

Ms. Timko - Lead Special Educator

Ms. Peterson- Special Educator

Mrs. Young - Special Educator

Mrs. Plitt - Teaching Assistant

Mr. Winslow - Teaching Assistant

Mrs. Dickinson - Band/Strings Teacher

Instrumental music instruction is offered to students entering the third through fifth grade. students attend class for thirty minutes, twice a week during the regular school day. While music instruction is offered at no cost to you, you must provide your child with his/her own instrument and book.

Trying to decide which instrument is best for  your musician? Try watching the "Strings Introduction" and "Band Introduction" to help you out!   (Videos might take a minute to load)

     Here are some considerations for you to discuss with your child:

• Regular home practice

• Regular lesson attendance

• Some weekend and evening activities such as concerts, are extensions of classroom instruction and student participation is expected.

• Students who have a successful beginning are expected to continue throughout the year.

     Band and string classes begin in September and carry on until the end of the year. Enrollment information will be given to your child the first week of school.

     I strongly urge you to consider instrumental music for your child, take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your child's musical understanding and intelligence.

Student Compositions

Lake Shore Instrumental Music Students love making music, but they also have learned how to write it!  Here is a sample of what they have created.

Reeds in the Wind

Check the school Blackboard site (screen name "lakeshore" and password "lions") for current schedules, permission slips, and further information.

Fun Fingering Practice!

There are several websites that offer previous instrumental students a way to practice fingerings for their notes and get immediate feedback through a "game" type of interface.

Flutes go to: www.flutetrainer.com Look for hints if a note comes up that you do not know yet.

Clarinets try: www.clarinettrainer.com Look for hints if a note comes up that you do not know yet.

Saxophones check out: http://www.saxtrainer.musickramer.com/  Beginners work up to level 3, advanced up to level 4.

All brass students go to: http://classic.musictheory.net/86  Click on "Set Instrument" and choose yours. Then click on "Set Instrument" again and go! If a note comes up that you do not know yet, click on "New Note."

Percussion students can use http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/keyboard-reverse/yktywyyb A piano keyboard is like a set of bells. There is still a top row and bottom row. See how well you can do!

Strings Check out: http://www.emusictheory.com/practice.html You DO NOT need to log in. Just click on your instrument from the list halfway down the page. Click on the "D Major" button. Read the instructions and have fun!

Mrs. Risley

School counselors at AACPS address prevention, intervention and student developmental needs through a comprehensive school counseling program to ensure that students know:

• they have dignity and worth

• they have a right to participate in a comprehensive school counseling program

• their ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual differences and special needs will be considered in their school counseling experience

School counselors will address the academic, career and social emotional development of all students with the goal of ensuring that all students are prepared with and have access to the knowledge and skills to contribute at the highest level.

School counselors are available in all AACPS schools, elementary, middle and high. The AACPS School Counseling program is fully aligned with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Guidelines and  the ASCA National Framework, published by the American School Counselor Association.  Services vary by level.

Elementary school counselors deliver classroom lessons on a variety of developmentally appropriate topics, including, but not limited to, personal safety, goal-setting, social interaction, academic success, problem-solving and communication skills.  They also work in small groups and individually with students on identified topics, as needed.  Elementary counselors are partners and consultants with school staff and parents to assist with behavior management and developmental challenges.