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[WEEK 1] 1/20-1/24
MON: MLK Day. No school.
TUES: Ms. T. showed her "About Me" PowerPoint. She then started going through the Syllabus, up to the CHAMPS rules. She explained how to add to the "About Me" drawing, fill everything out, get parent signatures, and color the assignment, and allowed about 15 minutes for the students to work on the assignment in class.
WEDS: Today, we finished going over the Syllabus, and a copy was handed out. Ms. T. then demonstrated how to do Sketch #1 and allowed students to work. Sketch #1 is due today at the end of the class period. Anyone who finishes early was told to work on their "About Me" Work Sheet.
THURS: Today, Ms. T. reviewed due dates, and what we learned yesterday. We discussed how to choose a good theme, and why we always start drawing in pencil first. She then handed out Sketchbook Folder paper, explained how to fold it in half, where to write your name and hour (inside top right corner), and students had the remainder of the hour to draw on their covers. We will be spending about a week and a half on this project, so we will only be drawing for the next couple of days. Homework tonight: study for your syllabus quiz tomorrow and finish your "About Me" work sheet!
FRI: You will have about 5 minutes to look over your study guide and turn in your "About Me" work sheet (if you forgot it, still bring it Monday, please). We will then be taking the Syllabus Quiz. Ms. T. also allowed students to connect to Class Dojo (she displayed the class code) and Remind101 (@h4a7befe4k is the code).
[WEEK 2] 1/27-1/31
MON: Ms. T. assigned seats today, then told us to put our table number on the top right corner of the inside of our folders. She then showed how to staple the pocket in our sketchbooks (example is on the board). We were reminded of the drawing requirements and told that we could start coloring in colored pencil today. We will discuss gradients/shading in class tomorrow. At the end of class, Ms. T. reminded us which art cabinet to put our art folder in (labeled hour and table number).
TUES: Today, Ms. T. demonstrated how to color a gradient with colored pencil on Sketch #2. She then gave students the entire class period to finish the assignment. If they finished early, they worked on their Sketchbook Folders. Anyone ready to color, could start coloring today, using gradients in their work. (2nd hour, 8th graders were doing schedules with the Mott counselors. Sketch #2 is due for them tomorrow.)
WEDS: Ms. T. reviewed gradients from yesterday. In 2nd hour, Ms. T. assigned Sketch #2 to the 8th graders that were scheduling yesterday (due at the end of class today). She then demonstrated how to use a light source in Sketch #3. This assignment is due for all students at the end of the class period. We then worked on sketchbook folders for the remainder of the hour, using gradients and light sources in our work.
THURS: Today, Ms. T. reminded the class where to find the due date, project requirements, and rubber bands in the classroom. She said that students may start taking projects home if they are behind (especially if they haven't started coloring yet). Students may take their project after class, or stop by at the end of the school day. After these announcements, we had the remainder of class to color our projects.
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**If you are behind on your Sketchbook Folder, feel free to stop by the art room, roll up your project with a rubber band, and take it home over the weekend, in order to get caught up. Please have it with you in class on Monday! The project is due at the end of class on Tuesday.**
[WEEK 3] 2/3-2/7
MON: Today, we had the entire class period to work on Sketchbook Folder Projects.
TUES: Today, you have the entire class period to complete your Sketchbook Folder Project. It is due at the end of the class period (the end of the school day is considered on time). An example rubric will be displayed and handed out. Both sides will be filled out, it should be put into your sketchbook folder pocket, and your folder should be turned into your hour's bin. 10% is deducted per day assignments are turned in late, and there will not be class time to work on it tomorrow, since we are starting a new project.
WEDS: Today, Ms. Taube handed out Sketch #4-5 work sheet and introduced the Plaster Mask Project. We went through the PowerPoint and took notes on Sketch #4, which should be finished by the end of class today. We then had the rest of the class period to work on Sketch #5. You will have a little more time in class tomorrow to complete the assignment.
THURS: Today, Ms. T. went over common mistakes that she saw with the Sketchbook Rubric and gave students the opportunity to correct their mistakes. Ms. T. handed out cardboard and base masks. When finished with the Sketch #4-5 work sheet, students were told to put them under their mask, on their cardboard, and find a spot on the counter to keep their Plaster Mask Project. Any students that were finished with everything were told to free draw, work on an art contest, do homework from another class, or read a book.
FRI: Today, Ms. T. demonstrated how to change the positive space of the base mask, using modeling clay. She also showed how to build different types of textures, using the clay. Ms. T. handed out clay to the students, to begin building their masks. We went over sink rules at the end of class.
[WEEK 4] 2/10-2/14
MON: ​Today, we continued building positive space and texture on our masks with modeling clay. Students who finished early could help cut gauze, work on homework, free draw, or read, until other students caught up.
TUES: ​Today, Ms. T. demonstrated how to add Vaseline and plaster gauze to the mask. The students then had the remainder of class to work on their masks.
WEDS: ​Today, Ms. T. reviewed the Vaseline and plaster steps. Students then had the remainder of the class period to plaster their masks. Students that were finished with all 3 layers helped cut plaster gauze. Ms. T. suggested that any students still on their clay building step come in during their lunch to get caught up.
THURS: ​Movie/work day for hours 1-3. Ms. T. suggested that students have it be a goal to finish their 3 layers of plaster before break. We will not be painting our masks until after break.
FRI: ​​Today is a half day, hours 4-6. Movie/work day for these hours today. 4th hour will help clean and put away plaster trays for break.
MIDWINTER BREAK!
[WEEK 5] 2/24-2/28
MON: ​
1st-3rd hour:
Today, Ms. T. reminded students that they need 3 layers of gauze, and that it must be dry before they remove their mask from their base mask. She then explained how to remove the mask, make repairs if needed, and clean the base mask. The mask is then put back onto the base mask during the painting and decorating steps, for extra support. She also passed around the "mask decorations wish list" binder while students worked today.
4th hour:
We did the same as 1st-3rd hour, but are a little ahead, due to the half day before break. Ms. T. also explained the painting rules, how to mix colors, etc. She displayed the steps for painting a gradient on the board.
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1st-3rd hour:
We did what 4th hour did yesterday.
4th hour:
Continued painting and repairing masks.
WEDS: ​Snow day!
THURS: ​Snow day!
FRI: Continued painting and repairing masks. Told plastering students to try and finish any plastering/repairs so that the masks could dry over the weekend, and they could paint on Monday. Students who are ahead must work on something in their free time. We will decorate next week.
[WEEK 6] 3/2-3/6
MON: ​Today, Ms. T. explained the glitter and decoration stations. She also announced the due date for the project. She also reminded students to hand their base mask to her when finished, so that she knows who has turned in and cleaned their mask. Students then had the remainder of the hour to work on their masks.
TUES: ​Today, Ms. T. projected and explained both sides of the Plaster Mask Rubric. She explained how to turn in the mask and rubric when finished.
WEDS: ​Continue working on plaster masks.
THURS: ​
1st-3rd hours:
Continue working on the mask. It is due at the end of the class period tomorrow.
4th hour:
The Plaster Mask, Rubric, and clean base mask are due at the end of the class period today. Students who do not finish will have to come in during lunch on Monday, in order to catch up. We do not have art class tomorrow, due to the half day.
FRI:
Half day, hours 1-3. The Plaster Mask, Rubric, and clean base mask are due at the end of the class period today. Students who do not finish will have to come in during lunch on Monday, in order to catch up. Monday, we will be starting a new project.
[WEEK 7] 3/9-3/13
MON: Ms. T. handed out lunch passes to students who were not finished with their Plaster Mask Projects. She then handed out the Sketch #6-7 assignment. Ms. T. went over the Weaving Project PowerPoint while students filled out their notes on Sketch #6. We then had about a half hour to work on Sketch #7. Students who were finished raised their hands, Ms. T. took a look at their work, and gave them a loom. They then transferred their drawings to the paper taped to the loom. We will continue working on this on Wednesday.
TUES: No school- Election Day!
WEDS: Sketch #6-7 is due at the end of the hour today. Students who finish will transfer their drawing to their looms. Ms. T. will explain how to string your loom, and students will begin stringing their looms when finished with their drawings.
THURS: ​1/2 day (hours 4-6) due to Parent Teacher Conferences (cancelled). In 4th hour, Ms. T. demonstrated the basic weaving technique, explained the weaving stations, and handed out needles in Ziploc bags. Students then continued receiving looms, stringing their looms, and starting their fringe and weaving. Students were reminded to turn in their Sketch #6-7 when they were finished using them.
FRI: Ms. T. reviewed how to do fringe, passed out more needle Ziplocs, and showed the loom string video again. Students then continued working on their projects.
Updates
since school has been closed
due to coronavirus:
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School building: Teachers now have access to the building for a half hour on Tuesdays if needed.
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Counselors: go to this website to contact Mr. Kay or Ms. Hill: http://beermiddleschoolcounseling.weebly.com/
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Food Pick Up: will continue on Wednesdays at 11 am for the remainder of the school year.
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Locker clean out: We plan on having one when the governor's shelter-in-place order is removed. More info. to come!
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Peer to Peer: Mrs. Bommarito and Mrs. Potter are holding Zoom meetings 11-12 on Tuesdays.
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Missing assignments: If you see an assignment is "missing" in PowerSchool, scroll up, and click on the turquoise button to download it. You can print it, complete it, take a picture of your work, email it to Ms. Taube, and you will earn a late grade for your work. Ms. T. will not count days that we have been out, due to the coronavirus, against you.
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Low grade: Click on the turquoise buttons above to download the assignment, print it, and work on improving on the art technique. You can then take a picture of your work, and email it to Ms. Taube. If you have put in the effort to improve, Ms. T. will do a grade change.
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Weaving project: You no longer have to do this project. The materials are at school, and teachers currently don't have access to the building. If you took yours home, please email Ms. T. about returning your weaving loom and needle/Ziploc.
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Materials: Art supplies can be found on Amazon, or websites for Michael's Craft Store, Dick Blick, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, etc.
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Art show: has been cancelled for this school year.
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Getting artwork back: I would like to find a way to get it back to you, whether it's putting it in your lockers when I have access to the building, or getting it to you next school year (I would send it over to Mott for 8th graders. If you won't be going to Mott, email Ms. T. and let her know.). More info. to come!
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Quarter 3: When we were last at school on March 13th, we were still in Quarter 3. The district is considering March 11th the end of quarter 3. Anything before March 11th will be graded. You are still able to submit work if your grade is low, or if you have missing assignments. Late work is accepted during these unexpected times!
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Quarter 4: According to the district, starting April 14th, Credit (CR) will be awarded for second semester to students that participate in online learning.
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Do we have any homework right now? As of April 14th (when "spring break" ended), each teacher was told by the district to assign 30 minutes of work to our students per day. I plan on posting a project to the website each week. Students will take a photograph of/with their work and email/Remind101 it to Ms. Taube.
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Late work: Don't worry about assignments being a few days late right now. Ms. T. just wants you to participate! :)
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Home Room: Teachers will be reaching out to their 1st hour students to check in, and report back to administration which students they have heard from.
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Remind101: Text your class code to 81010, or you can go to the Remind101 website and use that same code. Here are the class codes:
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1st hour:​ @mstaube
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2nd hour: @29b66c
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3rd hour: @ade9g7akk7
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4th hour: @h4a7befe4k
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[WEEK 8] 4/13-4/17
MON:
No school- Spring break!
TUES-FRI:
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Instructions/examples (click the turquoise button):
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Time: Set a kitchen timer, or a timer on your phone, for 30 minutes. That is how long you will work on your project each "school day" this week (2 hours total) in order to earn credit.
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Turn it in: Send a photo via email/Remind101. Sign your name so Ms. T. knows who it's from!
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Plan ahead: Look at the Week 9 project and start gathering or ordering materials.
[WEEK 9] 4/20-4/24
MON-FRI: ​
Option #1:
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Instructions/examples (click the turquoise button):
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Time: Set a kitchen timer, or the timer on your phone, for 30 minutes each school day this week. You will make as many masks as you can in 2.5 hours.
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Turn it in: Send Ms. T. a photo of you with the masks via email or Remind101​
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Option #2:
(In case you don't have the materials for a COVID-19 Mask, and are unable to purchase them.)
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Instructions/examples (click the turquoise button):
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Time: Set a kitchen timer, or the timer on your phone, for 30 minutes each school day this week. (You will work on this project for 2.5 hours total.) Remember, you must have pictures in your work, since this is art class!
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Turn it in: Send Ms. T. a photo of you with your project via email or Remind101​
[WEEK 10] 4/27-5/1
MON-FRI:
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Instructions/examples (click the turquoise button):
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​You should NOT be copying the famous painting by drawing or painting it!
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Time: You should make as many re-creations as you can in 2.5 hours (30 minutes per "school day"). You should definitely be able to make more than one!
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Turn it in: Send Ms. T. your work in one email or Remind101 message. Please send pictures of the famous paintings too, so that she can compare them, side by side.
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Plan ahead: Look at week 11 to start gathering materials for your next project.
[WEEK 11] 5/4-5/8
MON-FRI:
Option #1:
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Instructions/examples (click the turquoise button):
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Time: It should appear as if you spent 2.5 hours (30 minutes per "school day"), in order to receive credit on your project. Maybe you tie dyed one object with a really complicated pattern. Or maybe you chose a simple tie dye pattern, and tie dyed multiple objects.
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Turn it in: Take a photo with your tie dyed objects, and send it to Ms. T. via email or Remind101.
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Option #2:
(If you read the "Tye Dye" Project directions, and you don't have any of the types of tie dye Ms. T. mentioned.)
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Instructions/examples (click the turquoise button):
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Time: It should appear as if you spent 2.5 hours (30 minutes per "school day"), in order to receive credit on your project. You should definitely have more than 12 objects.
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Turn it in: Take a photo with your color wheel, and send it to Ms. T. via email or Remind101.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK!
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HERE ARE SOME FANTASTIC STUDENT EXAMPLES SO FAR:
Week 8 Project:
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Week 10 Project:
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[WEEK 12] 5/11-5/15
MON-FRI:
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Time: Set a kitchen timer, or the timer on your phone, for 30 minutes. You will create one 30-minute visual journal every "school day" this week (5 total).
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Turn it in: Send Ms. T. your work in one email or Remind101 message on Friday. Don't forget to tell Ms. T. what 5 words you picked!
[WEEK 13] 5/18-5/22
MON-FRI:
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Time: Set a kitchen timer, or the timer on your phone. If you are doing one, big "story" you will set your timer for 2.5 hours (you can pause it and take breaks). If you are doing 5 small "stories", you will set your timer for 30 minutes for each one.
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Turn it in: Send Ms. T. your one big "story", or 5 "mini-stories", in one email or Remind101 message on Friday.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
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HERE ARE MORE FANTASTIC STUDENT EXAMPLES FOR INSPIRATION:
Week 12 Project:
3rd hour student: 2nd hour student: 6th hour student:
(Tired, comfort, love, beauty, and power) (Bored, relaxed, tired, mixed emotions, and helpful) (Beauty, calm, bored, lazy, and sad)
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3rd hour student:
(Thankful, happy, helpful, motivation, and calm)
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Week 13 Project:
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(Cats walking on the stringed lights, climbing the calendar, etc.) (People hanging from shelves, upside down in a Sour Patch Kids box, etc.)
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(A man walking on a globe, a girl hanging from a door stop, a flame coming out of a faucet, girls reading on trim, etc.)
[WEEK 14] 5/25-5/29
MON: Happy Memorial Day! (No "school")
TUES-FRI:
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Time: Set a kitchen timer, or the timer on your phone, for 30 minutes. You will make a 30-minute drawing each school day this week (4 drawings total, since we didn't have "school" on Monday, due to Memorial Day).
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Turn it in: Send Ms. T. photos of your 4 drawings in one email or Remind101 message on Friday.
2 weeks of "school" left!
(Last day: Thurs. June 11th)
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HERE ARE MORE FANTASTIC STUDENT EXAMPLES FOR INSPIRATION:
Week 14 Project:
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(Frog, unicorn, shadow, lobster, princess) (Robin, neighbor, pizza, doormat, cake) (Whistle, desk, reindeer, tree, snow) (Road, bus, quicksand, noon, teacher)
[WEEK 15] 6/1-6/5
MON-FRI:
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Time: Set a kitchen timer, or the timer on your phone, for 30 minutes. You will make a 30-minute drawing each school day this week (5 drawings total).
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Turn it in: Send Ms. T. photos of your 5 drawings in one email or Remind101 message on Friday.
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
[WEEK 16] 6/8-6/11
MON-WEDS: ​
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Time: Set a kitchen timer, or the timer on your phone, for 1 1/2 hours. You will make one drawing (or more, if you are a fast worker).
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Turn it in: Send Ms. T. photos of your drawing in one email or Remind101 message. (The earlier the better this week, since Ms. T. has to get grades in!)
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THURS: Last day of school! Enjoy your summer! (All assignments must be turned in by today at the very latest. Late work is accepted.)
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