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What it's ALL About..

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Durfee AP Art students chatting with DHS AP Alumni about art college life.. THIS is what it's all about.   As we wrap up another week, filled with student work, smiles and frowns, celebrations and whoops-es, fights and hugs, let's focus on the good, so it replicates.  We are at that point in the year when rituals and routines are set, and sometimes the behaviors we see are not the ones we want...  it's in those moments that we redirect and focus on the good.  We have great kids.  Nonetheless, sometimes, great kids make bad choices.  Let's remember to not lose hope, and focus on the GOOD, even when good is the smallest thing- little successes, like that note hit in band class, that texture achieved in sculpture, or that breakthrough day when you finally get that smile and high five at the door.  These are the things that should matter most.   In the News This Week: Art Teachers: Are you a member of the National Art Education Association?  If so,

Friday the 13th! Whatta Spook-tacular Week!

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This week, I am inspired by teachers sharing their ideas during CPT and willingness to try new things.  We have been talking about blended learning and station work for a while now, and many of us use technology and station rotation already in our practices, but it's great to feel that spark of new energy as ideas are shared and adopted by colleagues.  During Kuss, Morton and Talbot CPT's this week, our discussions gave way to some great thoughts for how these strategies and tools can strengthen our work, and engage students in some really great tasks.   Thank you! Goals and Professional Development: At this point, I have given feedback to all who submitted their goals to me.  Thank you so much for the thought that goes into this process.  It's only as valuable as you make it- and I value the information relayed to me via your professional practice goals, as this is what fuels my PD planning!  I will be developing the November 7th Full Day PD Plan based on the

October 6th, 2017! Going BLENDED!

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Welcome to the long weekend, Fine and Performing Arts Family! Here are some pictures and recaps from the  Thursday Professional Development Meetings ...                     At Letourneau, K-8 Music Teachers had the pleasure of being hosted by Ms. Becky Jontos, and walked away with the ability to plan a lesson using the Compose Yourself musical composition game.  These will be arriving in all schools very soon. Tasks for K-8 Music: Watch video explaining features of Compose Yourself https://youtu.be/FstDf7YdMhQ Each group will explore and compose using the program www.thinkfun.com/composeyourself code: musicmaker 1 person complete the registration Start composing as a group Composition share outs Watch video about Compose Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw2_8Hl3Q08 Each group will plan a station activity based on resources available in their schools and write down the directions Each group will follow directions left behind a