Specials
Elective Classes at First Flight Elementary
Specials classes not only teach practical skills but also help students discover hidden talents and passions. Electives provide opportunities for students to explore interests, interact with peers in new settings, and reinforce core subject learning. Our Specials—Art, Music, PE, and Technology—foster creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Art
The Visual Arts program at First Flight Elementary School uses the North Carolina Essential Standards for Visual Arts to provide knowledge of and experience in the basics of art making, art history, and aesthetics. In Kindergarten through 5th grade students get a variety of experiences with art media, techniques and practices relevant to their grade levels, abilities and interests.
Art Teacher
Gabrielle Griggs
Music
Students in PK-5th grade at FFES learn the fundamentals of music in many different ways! We love to sing! We play instruments alone and with friends. We love to make real-world connections. We learn to read and notate music. We listen to and describe music as we learn about composers and music history. We use technology to compose our own songs. We learn folk dances and play Orff instruments, and much, much more! Students in 3rd-5th grade can participate in spring and fall chorus and we always do a spring musical!
Music is a part of the fabric of our society. Students learn to be problem solvers who practice self-discipline and display remarkable amounts of creativity, all at the same time! By studying music in a hands-on way, students practice cooperation and communication. Music is a bridge from one person to the next and from one culture to the next. Early musical training helps to develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. Students learn a craft and they study details. As this happens, their standards increase and they learn to exercise inner resources. Students of music must conquer fear at some level and learn to take risks.
Music Teacher
Ali Fulcher
Media Center
The media center offers a welcoming space where students can dive into a world of books, digital resources, and hands-on activities that support their curiosity and academic growth.
Media Center
Stacey Hanf
Whitney Waddington
PE (Physical Education)
My goal is to make Physical Education as enjoyable as possible. This goal starts by providing a safe and comfortable environment. Students are highly engaged and on task. I use age appropriate equipment and small groups to make sure everyone keeps moving! I stress respect, good sportsmanship, teamwork, safety and living the KSCRP way!
PE Teacher
Sara Patton
Technology
The goal of the Technology Department is to support our 21st Century learners. Students are taught computer literacy and exposed to new technology to enhance their learning.