Tuesday Arts Blog- 1/18/22

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The work you do DOES MATTER for our kids.. Last month, I worked with Dr. Jessica Stephens to create this work- there is a picture up for EVERY person at Durfee.  Students were asked "why does this person matter to YOU?"  They wrote their responses on these pages, and we took photos, printed them out and laminated them in long sheets to display in all of the common areas.  Such a great impact to see and read!  

This week, in the Arts Blog..

  • We are back from the long weekend, and I feel like Omicron is lessening- looks like less people are out sick, and my fingers and toes are crossed that we will be out of this soon.  Stay healthy, everyone!  
  • Thank you to all who submitted student work for the MLK Arts/Writing Contest!  Here is a link to a compilation of the art that was submitted: LINK
  • I am excited to report that we have been awarded a few grants! Here's a list:
    • $4,500 for a middle school spring musical!
    • $4,500 for the complete coverage of the NBSO program at five of our elementary schools!
    • $10,000 for a Creative Court at one of our schools- the reveal will be forthcoming!
  • Lesson Plans: Thank you for submitting these in the Google Classrooms.  I appreciate the work you do in planning these tasks for our students.  I will continue to share the weekly assignments so you can add them in there!
  • FRPS Fine and Performing Arts BULLETIN BOARD CONTEST: Throughout the next month, and until the last day before February Vacation, I am challenging ALL- submit a pic/pics of your Black History Month bulletin board- the winner of the best board will get $250 to their vendor of choice.. Dick Blick, Musicians Friend, you name it.
On the Calendar:
  • Monthly Department Meeting- Durfee: Wednesday Jan 19
  • End of Term 2/Sem 1: Friday, Jan 21
  • Black History Month: Tuesday, Feb 1- Monday, Feb 28
  • PD Day for K-8: Friday, Feb 4
  • Monthly Department Meeting- K-8: Monday, Feb 7
  • February Vacation: Starts end of day, Friday, Feb 18
Welcome Elizabeth Lehr, new Orchestra teacher, and Kyle Beaudoin, long term sub for Susan Glaser as she recovers!

Have a great week,
Jackie

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