P.E.The Physical Education department would like to thank the entire Wallin community for the continued encouragement and support. We are very fortunate to be working in such an incredible place. Our goal in P.E. is to provide health related fitness and movement experiences to all. Students that move better and enjoy movement more (everything from sports to dance to going to and from class) are more successful in life. They are more mentally alert, and concentrate better in academics. And finally, fit students are more likely to become and remain fit adults, which means extended good health and quality of life. Along the way we provide life skills such as sportsmanship, problem solving, team work and cooperation. We ask that the students follow directions, be a good sport, try their best and most importantly to have fun. The Physical Education experience will continue to include lunch recess tournaments which are optional to grades 3 through 5. So far we have played No Mans Land (a frissbee throwing game) and Polo Sockey (combination of hockey and soccer). Upcoming tournaments will include Speed Stacking with cups and Tennis Baseball. Hopefully we are helping to prepare all students with healthier, happier lives. Exercisingly yours, Coach Stevenson and Mrs. Tripp |
ARTMy name is Mrs. Poniewaz and I have nearly twenty years of experience in teaching art in schools and museums between Clark County Nevada and Indian River County in Florida. I have an MA from New York University and a BA from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. I had the privilege of studying art in Venice Italy for two summers. I love traveling to visit museums and galleries and art history sites in the US and abroad. Nothing is more inspiring than watching kids of all ages discover their ability to be creative! Behold the magic of the elementary art classroom, I am a big fan of kid’s artwork.Children have an inherent ability for art appreciation and art history in a way that will spark a lifelong love of art. At Wallin Elementay school the students have art every six school days for fifty minutes. My students have art production experiences in media such as drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, sculpture and more. I believe that art education is an integral part of a fostering a student’s complete education. Students also learn about a diverse variety of artists, artist’s styles and art history that span thousands of years. I look forward to fostering your child’s love art. Artistically Yours, Holly Piniewaz |
SCIENCE
My name is Mrs. Cassandra Perrone, and I will be your child’s science teacher this year at Wallin Elementary. This is my fifteenth year teaching in the Clark County School District, and I am so excited to be the science specialist here at Wallin once again. I am proud to say I have been a part of the Wallin team since day one. This is my home away from home.
Science is such an exciting subject to teach, and a true passion of mine. One of my favorite sayings is “Science is everywhere and in everything!” Students will be encouraged to explore many different areas of science and engineering in the science lab. They will work collaboratively and use a hands-on approach to make discoveries.
In addition to the hands-on science experience in my classroom, we are very fortunate to have beautiful school gardens. We have partnered with Garden Farms of Nevada to have a farmer/gardener visit our school and teach lessons to different classes each week in our school gardens. This is a great opportunity for students to discover how the food they eat gets to their tables!
Finally, we have some outstanding field trip opportunities for our 3rd-5th grade students through our science program. Our 3rd graders take "The Road to Mt. Charleston." This is an overnight trip to Camp Lee on Mt. Charleston. Classes are taught by Wallin staff, focusing on plants and animals in the mountain environment. The 4th grade students visit PALI Institute on a 2 night, 3 day adventure. They take classes in science, outdoor education, and leadership. Our 5th grade trip is my favorite of all, Catalina Island! Students attend a 2 night/3 day camp on Catalina Island through Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI). There, students are able to explore the ocean ecosystem through touch tanks and even snorkeling experiences. More information will be sent out with each grade level for each field trip.
Thank you for your continued support to your child's STEM and science education. I truly feel this program will help prepare our students for their future careers and I am so proud to be a part of that experience!
Scientifically Yours,
Mrs. Perrone
My name is Mrs. Cassandra Perrone, and I will be your child’s science teacher this year at Wallin Elementary. This is my fifteenth year teaching in the Clark County School District, and I am so excited to be the science specialist here at Wallin once again. I am proud to say I have been a part of the Wallin team since day one. This is my home away from home.
Science is such an exciting subject to teach, and a true passion of mine. One of my favorite sayings is “Science is everywhere and in everything!” Students will be encouraged to explore many different areas of science and engineering in the science lab. They will work collaboratively and use a hands-on approach to make discoveries.
In addition to the hands-on science experience in my classroom, we are very fortunate to have beautiful school gardens. We have partnered with Garden Farms of Nevada to have a farmer/gardener visit our school and teach lessons to different classes each week in our school gardens. This is a great opportunity for students to discover how the food they eat gets to their tables!
Finally, we have some outstanding field trip opportunities for our 3rd-5th grade students through our science program. Our 3rd graders take "The Road to Mt. Charleston." This is an overnight trip to Camp Lee on Mt. Charleston. Classes are taught by Wallin staff, focusing on plants and animals in the mountain environment. The 4th grade students visit PALI Institute on a 2 night, 3 day adventure. They take classes in science, outdoor education, and leadership. Our 5th grade trip is my favorite of all, Catalina Island! Students attend a 2 night/3 day camp on Catalina Island through Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI). There, students are able to explore the ocean ecosystem through touch tanks and even snorkeling experiences. More information will be sent out with each grade level for each field trip.
Thank you for your continued support to your child's STEM and science education. I truly feel this program will help prepare our students for their future careers and I am so proud to be a part of that experience!
Scientifically Yours,
Mrs. Perrone