Students are being asked to design a google logo based on the theme of "What if..."
Students have an opportunity to win a $10,000 scholarship and a technology grant for the school.
Entries due by Friday, March 28th so that I can check over them and suggest improvements if need be. Final deadline is April 5th!
See link below for more information:
Students need to make sure they have the following complete:
Issue 9 is to be distributed by Friday- all journalism students (in health too) should help with distribution that morning or at least check in with Ms. Smyre.
Field of Journalism Project:
For right now (more guidelines to come):
Students have been introduced in the art class to procedures and expectations, and the students have completed their pretest drawings and questions.
7th and 8th grade students received assignment sheets, which will be used as guides through out the quarter, for completing projects and checking for individual expectations.
Although the links below say 3rd quarter, they are for this quarter. Thanks!
student_project_checklist_6th_grade_3rd_quarter.doc Download student_project_checklist_7th_grade_3rd_quarter.doc Download student_project_checklist_8th_grade_3rd_quarter.doc
The 7th and 8th grade students were given an option as to which of the first assignments they wanted to complete as their first project. The students have been working on sketches for their first project this week and should be on final drawing paper by Wednesday.
I am trying a few different things with the students.
One of the things is to provide a bonus for visiting the blogs, please see below.
Another change is that the students will be receiving weekly conduct grades. These grades will be reflected in the student's ability to achieve Honor Roll. The students are expected to reflect learning not only academically, but also through the conduct of being a good citizen. Format for these grades is still in progress, but students are aware of these expectations. For the time being, the grades will be posted on IParent holding the weight of "0" academically.
6th Grade students are working an exploration of Modern Art Styles. They will be doing research in the media center for a few days in order to participate in an activity to learn more about Modern art. The students will complete a trading card that will share information learned about a specific style of modern art as well as a personal interpretation of that style in their own drawing.
Bonus Opportunities: Every two weeks I will draw names from the bonus guesses for a bonus in class. You can submit your bonus guess to the box on the sign in desk.
Bonus for 6th grade: Submit 4 things you learned this week about a Modern Art Style that you found interesting.
Bonus for 7th grade: How can you express a personality using color and line?
Bonus for 8th grade: What are 3 options for creating an optical illusion?
Art Class:
This week we are getting the sketchbooks made and introductions taken care of. The students are going to receive a copy of the syllabus by the end of the week and will complete their pre-test.
Awtrey's 2nd Art Show
Thursday, March 13th
6:00-8:00 pm in the Gym
Over 300 Works of Art
The art show is an opportunity to support our Art Program by raising funds and recognizing the hard work students produce throughout the year. The artwork is professionally framed for the show. If parents wish to have the frame for their student's artwork, they may purchase the frames on the 13th (or through the website included on the individual invitation each student will receive). All art purchased at the show is available to be taken that evening and put on display in your home.
So... get the hammer out and find a good spot to hang your Awesome Awtrey Art!
Please see the attachment for assignments.
7th and 8th Grade:
Monday: [Due Feb24th]
Tuesday:
Complete Armature and begin paper mache or receive an alternative assignment.
Wednesday- Friday
Paper Mache or work on alternative assignment
6th Grade:
Complete Trading Cards
7th and 8th Grade
Students are continuing work on their drawing assignments and beginning sketches for sculpture.
6th Grade
Students are completing their 1st drawings and will pick up with their research project on Modern Art Styles by creating a trading card on that Art Style.
6th Grade: The students have completed a very challenging assignment in the media center and we are putting the next step on hold for now. The deadline for the art show work is next week so we have decided to push that assignment to the front of the priorities. Students will be creating a work of art in a specific Modern Art Style.
7th and 8th Grade: The students are completing their first assignments as well as their evaluation sheets for these assignments. They will then continue on with their next project.
Conduct Grade Update: Students will be receiving a weekly conduct grade that will not reflect in their academic grade. The students are playing a role in reflecting on their conduct in terms of these grades. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions about the new conduct policy.
lynnea.smyre@cobbk12.org
Newspapers were delivered this morning. Students are expected to assist in the delivery of newspapers.
Yearbook- Pages are to be completed by Friday, January 25th in order to allow time to proof, correct, and finalize the pages before our actual deadline.
Students have been given evaluation sheets for both the yearbook pages and newspaper articles to assist in understanding of expectations and learning.
Articles for Issue 7 are due by Friday, January 25th.
