Special Subjects

Ms. Marcoccio - Monday and Thursday

Check out this picture of a Climbing Wall! Thanks to our PTA for working hard trying to get one installed in the Oak Haven Gym to be used by all students in Physical Education!

Click to visit the

Oak Haven

Art Gallery

to see some great student work!

Mrs. Hemendinger - Tuesday and Thursday

Check out the phenomenal art work our Oak Haven students create in our foyer!

We have been very busy in the world of art at Oak Haven. Last month, Coventry Hosted the State-wide PTA Reflections Art Exhibit at the Paine Field Recreation Center and we had many beautiful pieces of artwork from Oak Haven on display. Congratulations boys and girls!

Our many snow storms this winter have inspired some beautiful paintings in the art room. Kindergarten children made some fantastic snowy forests using paper and paint. First graders painted some terrific snowmen and the third grade students have finished some wonderful winter landscapes. Their landscapes were inspired by the paintings of the American artist, Grandma Moses.

Second graders created self-portraits in the snow using oil pastels and paint. Their scarves, hats, mittens and ear muffs really help to give their portraits that wintery feeling.

The fourth grade classes have begun making looms and weaving beautiful wall hangings. Any donations of yarn would be greatly appreciated! We would be glad to make use of any left over yarn you might have!

Fifth grade students have been creating colorful chameleons. We have been looking at the artwork of Franz Marc to create pictures which balance warm and cold colors. As always, thank you for sharing your children with me. It is a pleasure to help inspire their artistic talents. Lastly, please remember to "DRESS FOR A MESS" on art days.

Mr. Rosenfield - Wednesday

Oak Haven Band! Another new school year, and Fifth Grade Band begins again. As part of their weekly routine, band members should bring 3 things to practice – their instrument, their book, and a pencil. ...and don't forget - Good habits can pay off for budding musicians.

Band Club! Students in grade 4 who might be interested in joining the band are encouraged to give an instrument a try and to join the Band Club that will run every Friday morning before school at 8:30 AM. A notice will be sent home to all! Please contact Mr. Rosenfeld for more information.

Mr. Buchanan - Wednesday and Friday

Mr. "B" is the music teacher at Oak Haven for grades Kindergarten - Grade 5. We are delighted to announce that Oak haven has purchased equipment for a Keyboard Lab:

To strengthen the existing music program at Oak Haven
To enhance student interest and excitement in music making
To encourage students to master skills that they might not otherwise have access to

The students at Oak Haven School are very lucky to have a dedicated and passionate music teacher who provides them with a multi-year sequential curriculum that not only exposes them to the fine arts but we believe affects their linguistic, mathematical, and organizational skills. Thanks to Mr. John Buchanan, all of Oak Haven’s students participate in a high-quality music education program that allows them to create, describe, read, and improvise music. We are excited about adding a Keyboard Lab, to our music education program to serve all of our students and can't wait to hear them on Wednesday's and Fridays! Stop In!