Artist Statements

A new tab has been added to the website titled Artist Statements. Artist Statements are the reflections that students will be writing at the end of each project. I've included some information about why students are expected to write in Art as well as a link (at the bottom of the page) that provides information on what each section needs in order to receive full credit. I have also included a link to a digital Artist Statement in the case that a student misplaces their copy needed for homework or if they would rather type their responses.

Samples of strong Artist Statements will be uploaded shortly!

It's Not Too Late!!

SQUARE 1 ART ORDERS DUE TODAY!!

I repeat, Square 1 Art orders are due today!

To make sure you are able to order beautiful keepsakes, visit www.square1art.com/shop, enter your access code, and make your purchases online!

Orders will arrive in early December.

Conference Week Schedule

Due to conference week, the school schedule is modified quite a bit. The schedule starts this Friday, November 20, when students are dismissed 3.5 hours early. On this day, 6th grade and 7/8(2) will not attend Art. On Monday, November 23 students come to school 4 hours late, and 7/8(1) will attend Art. Tuesday, November 24 is another 3.5 hour early dismissal, and 5(1) and 7/8(2) will not attend Art. The next three days (November 25-27) students are off of school for Thanksgiving Break!

All homework assigned this week will be due the week of November 30.

Homework Announcement

As Term II begins, I am changing the format of Art homework, which I think will be beneficial to all students. Homework will still be posted online, but every student will also receive a printed copy in class. With this being said, the homework is always online, so if you miss a class where homework is distributed, there is no reason for the assignment to not be turned in completed the following week. Each student will only receive one copy of the homework and if it is misplaced, they must access the website to find the assignment.

The reason for homework only being accessible online was for a couple reasons:
1) A digital copy of homework allows for you to access the document from any location. If you left the assignment at school, you would still be able to find the information from home since it is on the website.
2) I dream of a world where paper isn't wasted. When information can be given in a format other than paper, like an online Google Doc, I believe it should be. Paper should be left for art making! :)

I understand that a digital classroom is not something that had been practiced at FCCS until my classroom this year. I would love to be able to work up to only assigning digital homework, but I've seen many flaws in this during Term I. Hey, we gave it a good try! I just think everyone would benefit from handouts from now and using the digital copy as an aid, not something to rely on.

SQUARE 1 ART SQUICKERS HAVE ARRIVED!

Students will be receiving their Square 1 Art Squickers either this afternoon or tomorrow morning during homeroom. We are creating a S1A mural to showcase all of the beautiful artwork FCCS' students have created, so Ms. Beverage and I are asking that students donate one Squicker to the mural.

On each Squicker sheet is an Access Code to order online at square1art.com. The great thing about ordering is online is that you can look at the products with YOUR artwork on it! Please be sure to place all orders online. The deadline for orders is Monday, November 16th.

Virtual Art Show

Virtual Art Shows are being updated now that the first few art projects are coming to a close. So far 5th grade and 7th/8th grade artwork can be seen on each slideshow. Not every student's artwork will be showcased for each project; however, everyone's artwork will make it in the slideshow at least once.

You can always see images of works in progress by searching the hashtag #FCCSArt on Instagram and Twitter!

Enjoy the artwork. :)