Specials & Electives
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Art
Miss Goodman
I am excited to be teaching:
Kindergarten
1st Grade
4th
5th-8th Electives
Christy Goodman
I am excited to start my 20th year at Lincoln and my 25th year teaching Art. After starting my teaching career in St. Louis, I moved to Colorado to complete my master’s degree in education at Regis University. I enjoy teaching all grade levels and still find that I am learning from the students daily. When I’m not teaching, I love to travel, SUP, bake, spend time with my crazy puppy and, of course, create artwork of my own.
Mrs. Karp
"You Can't Use Up Creativity, the More You Use the More You Have" - Maya Angelou
Kinder Art:
1. Elements of Art - Color & Line
Color - Observing how colors can create different feelings. Exploring warm and cool colors,
Artworks: The Hunters in the Snow, Peter Bruegel. Blue Atmosphere, Helen Frankenthaler. Tahitian Landscape, Paul Gauguin. Le Gourmet, Pable Picasso.
Line - Identifying and using different types of lines.
Artworks: Tuning the Samisen, Katsushika Hokusai. Purple Robe and Anemones, Henri Matisse. People and Dog in the Sun, Joan Miro.
2. Sculpture - Recognize and discuss different types of sculptures
Artworks Include: Northwest American Indian Totem Poles, The Statue of Liberty, and Alexander Calder's Lobster Trap and Fish Tail.
3. Looking at and Talking about Works of Art - Noticing and Observing details of artwork
Artworks Including: Children's Games, Pieter Bruegel. The Bath, Mary Cassatt. Snap the Whip, Winslow Homer. Mother's Helper, Diego Ribera, The Banjo Lesson, Henry O. Tanner.
2nd Grade Art:
1. Elements of Art - Line, Shape, Form, Space, Light, Texture, and Color.
Artworks Include: Mother and Child, Pablo Picasso. The Great Wave, Katsushika Hokusai.
2. Sculpture - Observe shape, mass, and line
Artworks Include: The Discus Thrower. Flying Horse (from Wu-Wei, China). The Thinker, Auguste Rodin.
3. Kinds of Pictures - Landscapes. Noticing details and artistic choices.
Artworks Include: The Oxbow, Thomas Cole. View of Toledo, El Greco. Virgin Forest, Henri Rousseau. The Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh.
4. Abstract Art: Compare lifelike versus abstract animals. Observe and discuss examples of abstract painting.
Artworks Include: Paintings of birds by John James Audubon. Young Hare, Albrecht Durer. Cat and Bird, Paul Klee. Bull's Head, Pablo Picasso. The Snail, Henri Matisse. I and the Village, Marc Chagall. Bird in Space, Constantin Brancusi.
5. Architecture - Understanding and observing the use of symmetry in architecture. Noting line, shape, and special features in different examples of architecture.
Architecture Examples: The Parthenon, Great Stupa, Himeji Castle, The Guggenheim Museum.
3rd Grade Art:
1. Elements of Art - Light, Space, and Design
Light: Observe how artists use light and shadow.
Artworks Include: Ruby Green Singing, James Chapin. Milkmaid, Jan Vermeer.
Space in Artworks: Understand two-dimensional and three-dimensional. Observe how artists create illusions of depth. Examine foreground, middle ground, and background.
Artworks Include: The Gleaners, Jean Millet. Peasant Wedding, Pieter Bruegel.
Design: How the elements work together. Figure and ground, pattern, balance, and symmetry.
Artworks Include: The Horse Fair, Rosa Bonheur. The Bath, Mary Cassatt. Early American quilts. The Peacable Kingdom, Edward Hicks. Icarus, Henri Matisse. The Scream, Edvrad Munch. Victorian Interior, Horace Pippin. Tar Beach, Faith Ringgold.
2. Native American Art - Looking at artwork from Southwest and Eastern Woodland Native American art.
Become familiar with works including: Kachina Dolls (Hopi, Zuni). Navajo (Dine) blankets and rugs, sand paintings, jewelry.
3. Art of Ancient Rome and Byzantine Civilizations - Becoming familiar with various artworks and architecture from ancient cultures.
Including: Le Pont du Gard. The Pantheon. Byzantine mosaics. Hagia Sophia.
Jenny Karp
I am thrilled to return for another year at Lincoln Academy as one of the art teachers! Having earned my bachelor’s degree in art education from the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, I am eager to inspire our students artistic expression. My goal is to cultivate creativity in the classroom, a skill that will benefit our students far beyond the art room. I am committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can feel like they are an artist. While I love all different types of art making, I find myself drawn to ceramics, video, and installation art in my own practice. Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time gardening, traveling, reading, and going on adventures with my family.
Library
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5. Click on the hold button
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Kim McKinney
Bachelors Degree, Behavioral Science emphasis in Elementary Education
Masters Degree, Library Science
Masters Degree, Library Science
School:
303-467-5363 ext. 7281
Hello! This will be my 22nd year at the Lincoln Library. I was a parent at Lincoln for 12 years. Before Lincoln, I previously worked in Jefferson County, teaching Elementary School, Reading, and substituting. I am the mother of two boys, both are graduates from CSU, one in Horticulture and one in Biology. Both went to Lincoln Kindergarten through 8th grade. I am also the "mother" to Blue the dog and Penelope the cat. I am married to Jeff. In my free time, I enjoy reading, walking, being in the mountains and hanging out with my family. My goal at Lincoln is to foster a lifelong love of reading in our students.
Physical Education
Mr. Martin
Chris Martin
I'm excited to be beginning my 11th year of teaching at Lincoln Academy. I graduated with a K-12 Physical Education degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball. swimming, and being with my family. I reside in Arvada and have two daughters, Alex, who is 18, and Taylor, who is 16. Alex will be attending the University of Colorado next year to study biology.
Ms. Tersigni
Maria Tersigni
School:
303-467-5363 ext. 7274
Hi! My name is Maria Tersigni, and I am so excited to be joining the Lincoln team! This will be my second year teaching physical education. I graduated in 2023 from Metro with a Bachelor of Science in K-12 physical education and went right into teaching. I am so excited to continue my education and such a great community. I truly enjoy being able to give kids the benefit that physical education can bring them every day.
I am a mom to a beautiful nine-month-old baby who is my pride and joy! I am a Colorado native, born and raised. My family has grown up in Arvada since my grandma moved here from New York. I have been raised in a family of educators, so it was natural for me to want to work with kids. I love to enjoy the outdoors with my daughter and explore as many places as I can with her. My favorite places to go outside are El Dorado Canyon, Laverne in Lyons, Estes Park, and Golden.
I cannot wait to get to know the Lincoln community this school year and build so many amazing relationships! Go Leopards!
PE Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster and develop a lifelong love of movement. We strive to make all children confident and competent across a wide array of motor skills and movement patterns.
Activities in Lincoln Academy PE
Units Taught
Spatial Awareness
Fitness Testing
Basketball
Volleyball
Disc Golf
Ultimate Frisbee
Throwing and Catching
Cup Stacking
Locomotor Movement Patterns
Flag Football
Soccer
P.E. Link Library
K-4 PE Syllabus
Music
Ms. McMains
K-4 Music
Choir
Jenna McMains
Ms. McMains is excited for another year at Lincoln Academy with K-4 General Music and 5-8 Choir and Theatre. Ms. McMains has a dual Bachelor's degree in Music Education and Music Therapy with a concentration in Voice from Wartburg College (2021). When she isn't teaching, Ms. McMains enjoys hiking, crocheting, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Year Long Plan
Mrs. Newsom
Kinder-4th Grade Music
Middle School Band and General Music
Jessie Newsom
Mrs. Newsom is excited to spend another year at Lincoln Academy with K-4th General Music and 5th-8th Band. Mrs. Newsom has a Bachelor's of Music -Music Performance and Music Education from Colorado State University (2014). When not planning lessons, teaching or leading performances, Mrs. Newsom enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family and two goofy dogs.
Kindergarten - 4th Year Long Plan
Band Year Long Plans
Mr. Fowler
Tech
Elementary Technology
General Information
In the tech lab, students engage in essential 21st-century skills, including digital citizenship, typing, basic computer knowledge, and introductory programming. Learning to type is a lifelong skill that supports effective communication, while understanding online safety is crucial as students increasingly learn, work, and interact in digital spaces. They must also develop the ability to evaluate online information.
Headphone Policy
Headphone Policy:
Students are required to keep a pair of headphones in the tech lab for regular use. If a student's headphones stop working during the year, they should be taken home for prompt replacement. Loaner headphones are available in the classroom if needed. For families who may require assistance in providing headphones, please reach out to Miss Kil to arrange a long-term loaner option.
Please note that headphones are not sent home over the summer or during school breaks. If you are leaving Lincoln Academy, please inform Miss Kil as soon as possible so the headphones can be returned. If you need to take your headphones home over a break, please contact Miss Kil at emily.kil@jeffco.k12.co.us , and the headphones will be sent home with the student. Please ensure that the headphones are brought back to school.
*Headphones should be wired and fit a 3.5 millimeter, standard, headphone jack. Wired earbuds are acceptable if your child is comfortable using earbuds.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities-
Kindergarten-Second Grade parents are welcome to sign up for volunteer opportunities in the tech lab. Volunteers assist with classroom materials and support students with their learning. Email Miss Kil at emily.kil@jeffco.k12.co.us.
K-1 Parents can sign up with TrackItForward.
2nd grade parents can email me directly.
Jeffco Approved Tech Tools
Tech Tools
Code.org https://code.org/
Nearpod.org https://nearpod.com/
BrainpopJr https://jr.brainpop.com/
Google Tools https://www.google.com/
Google Workspace for Education https://edu.google.com/workspace-for-education/classroom/
Pebble Go https://www.pebblego.com/
Peardeck https://www.peardeck.com/
Seesaw https://seesaw.com/
Abcya https://www.abcya.com/
Abcmouse https://www.abcmouse.com/abc/
Starfall https://www.starfall.com/h/
Ozobots https://ozobot.com/
Dash Robots https://www.makewonder.com/en/dash/
Code and Go Mouse https://www.learningresources.com/item-stem-robot-mouse
ScratchJr https://www.scratchjr.org/
Typing Club https://www.typingclub.com/
Dance Mat Typing https://www.dancemattypingguide.com/
Epic Reading https://www.getepic.com/
Storyline Online https://www.getepic.com/
Common Sense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Virtual Classroom Links https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ogJtLdnN1VDtKRVVi_dpK7jueas_3C33GQLKkPca_gs/edit?usp=sharing
Email: emily.kil@jeffco.k12.co.us
Phone: 303-467-5363 ext. 7272
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts- University of New Hampshire
Master of Education- Sacred Heart University Master of Educational Technology- University of Connecticut
Emily Kil
I'm excited to begin my sixth year at Lincoln Academy and my 20th year as an educator. Over the past 14 years, I've taught various grade levels in the classroom, and for the last five years, I’ve focused on teaching technology here at Lincoln. I’m passionate about integrating technology to enhance students’ learning experiences, and I’m especially eager for the time they will spend in the Computer Lab this year. Students will strengthen their computer skills, including typing and basic programming, while also exploring how computers work. Across all grade levels, we will emphasize the importance of online safety and responsibility. The Computer Lab is a dynamic space where students will work hard, solve problems, learn from mistakes, and collaborate with their peers. These skills will serve them well both in their academic journeys and in the future.