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• 00:17 Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

  Throughout the year the students have heard me saying the phrase "Be comfortable being uncomfortable." This has been my Moto since I've come to Decatur. This saying means that in order to grow and get better in certain areas, you need to go outside your comfort zone. For a couple of weeks I joined the 6th grade while they were in their tap unit. I haven't taken a dance class since middle school and have never tapped before in my life. I was pretty nervous going into class and was scared I was going to look foolish. I thought about our Moto though, and went into class without any reservations. I was able to see my students in a different setting, and was able to see how students handled certain situations outside my class.

  Uploaded Jan 06, 2020
• 00:41 Can you save Fred? Lab 4th grade SY22-23 Featured
  Uploaded Sep 02, 2022 by Ryan Cherry
• 1:27 Found Drum Challenge

  Decatur's 4th and 5th grade students participated in a found drumset challenge! Click on the video to see a few of their creative ideas of how to recreate each sound on the instrument.

  Uploaded Jun 16, 2020 by Cate Schmittle
• 00:04 we love the walkathon!
  Uploaded Nov 01, 2019
• 1:27 6th Grade In Studio Performance

  6th grade students spent music classes in the first marking period working on drums and percussion. Their learning spanned from a backbeat on drum set to learning all about West African drums and percussion like the djembe, dun duns, shekere, and gankogui. They culminated their learning with an in studio performance including a drum warm up, complimentary rhythmic ostinatos, and two songs the students arranged with their classmates. Both songs, Take Time in Life and Banuwa, originated in Liberia. Attached is a performance from one of the 6th grade classes!

  Uploaded Nov 30, 2018 by Cate Schmittle
• 00:31 Winterfest 2019-20

  Students in Jr. Middle School were able to participate in this month's incentive, Winterfest. Students participated in several events, showcasing their sportsmanship and excitement for fun! Go Team Red!

  Uploaded Dec 20, 2019 by Marianne Sharping
• 00:15 Leaves and Roots Game 5th grade
  Uploaded Nov 09, 2019 by Ryan Cherry
• 00:01 Mushroom Animation By, Susan
  Uploaded Apr 19, 2021 by Margaret Koreman
• 00:05 Latin Conversatio

  A wonderful Decatur student is speaking Latin at-home! Mirabile visu! (Amazing to see!) .

  Uploaded Apr 14, 2020 by Jennifer Mitten
• 2:57 Hats As Sculpture
  Uploaded Apr 28, 2020 by Margaret Koreman