WE DAY CONCERT APPLICATION!

DUE MONDAY to Mrs. Kerr or Mr. Palumbo!

Friday September 30th, 2016

SK ART

• Today students listed several emotions that we have been discussing over the course of the past two weeks. We then paired each emotion with a corresponding colour.
• Students then wrote down emotions that they were currently feeling and coloured their hearts to depict how much of that emotion they were feeling.
• We also learned how to use the classroom pencil sharpener!

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students were introduced to the concept of the Design Brief.

*Students are to bring laptops and chargers to every Design class moving forward. Also, phones are to stay in lockers during class time.

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Students continued working on their Elements & Principles of Design posters.

ALC2O

• Students completed a reflection regarding the following BBC article:
• http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37516164
• They then learned about the Element of Art: Value and worked on a corresponding art activity to demonstrate their new knowledge and artistic skills.

Thursday September 29th, 2016

ASM2O

• Students analyzed and participated in small activities regarding the Elements of Art.

HOMEWORK: Anything that has not been completed to date:

• Unit Visualization
• Photo Examples for the Principles of Design
• Today's Shape, Form & Value activities for the Elements of Art
• ALL ARE DUE MONDAY FOR SUBMISSION AND GRADING!

JK ART

• Today students participated in a drama activity called Emotional Animals. Each student chose an animal and emotion and students were asked to portray this animal and feeling/emotion while moving around the classroom.

AVI4M

• Today students began working on a Cubism activity in which they are to draw/use a photo to break apart into geometric shapes and piece back together in the Cubist style.

HOMEWORK: Cubism Notes & Visualization (from last day). Due for submission and marking Monday!

October Lunch Forms Due!

October lunch orders are due by Friday September 29th, 2016 (tomorrow).

WE DAY CONCERT!

Tuesday September 27th, 2016

AVI4M

• Today students were introduced to the artistic period/style of Cubism.
• Students were asked questions, discussed, and analyzed various artists and artworks from the time period.

Homework (Due next class): Students are to create a two-page spread to visualize Cubism and answer the questions posted in the image below. They may also use the PPT attached for reference. Students are also asked to bring a colour print of an 8.5 x 11 image next class.

Here are a few pieces that AVI4M students have been playing around with in their process journals:

GR. 7 DESIGN

• We discussed and analyzed examples of the Elements of Art & Principles of Design. Students are to research their given topic to begin creating informative posters next class.

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students conference with the teacher one-on-one to discuss their justification of a solution to an everyday problem. 
• Once given the go-ahead, students began working on the next step of the Design Cycle by Analyzing Existing Products. Instructions below:

ASM2O

• Quiz today! No homework

JK ART

• Today we discussed and practiced making great decision in the art room.
• Students were given their "Great Choices" cards to decorate. Students will receive a hole punch in their card each time they make a great decision in class. Once they have made 20 great decisions they will receive a prize from the prize box! 

Updated Lunch Menu

Monday - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tuesday - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Turkey Wrap  

Wednesday - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza 

Thursday - Hot dog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie)

Friday - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3) 

Everyday Add on Items 

side of rice

side of fries

veggies and dip

cheese sandwich on white bread

jam sandwich on white bread

Bagel and cream cheese 

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk 

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube 

Cookie

Monday September 26th, 2016

ALC2O

• Students had a quiz on the Principles of Design today. No homework!

SK ART

• Today recognized various emotions/feelings after listening to scenarios. They also drew emotions on blank portraits provided.

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Today we discussed further, and students were shown various examples of the Elements of Art. 

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students began the Inquiring and Analyzing stage of the Design Cycle for their new simple invention project. They are to recognize an everyday problem that could be solved by a simple invention solution. Students focused on the following in today's class:
• Explaining and Justifying the Need for a solution to the problem that they have chosen.
• Identifying and Prioritizing the Research needed to come up with a solution to the problem.
• Analyzing Existing Products to both compare and contrast to their ideas.

Homework Due Next Class: Mind Map (Explaining and Justifying the Need) 

• 7 Mind Map ideas of everyday problems
• Top 3 Choices - point form, explain and justify the need for a solution to that problem.
• Final Choice - paragraph justification ready to present to Mrs. Kerr in one-on-one conference tomorrow!

Fall/Winter Uniform Reminder!

Fall/winter uniforms begin on Tuesday, October 11th.  Uniforms include:

• Blazer
• Tie
• Long-Sleeve Button-Up Shirt
• *House ties Mandatory on Friday's!

Friday September 23rd, 2016

JK ART

• Today we worked on our listening skills through a colouring activity

MYP REMINDERS:

• ALC2O & ASM2O: QUIZ NEXT CLASS! Please review your Principles of Design. Also, principles covered last day must have photo representations and explanations in your process journal, also due next class.

• GRADE 7 DESIGN: Elements and Principles drawings must be complete for next class!

• AVI4M: ART PIECE DUE NEXT CLASS!

Uniform Store Closed Sept. 28th - Oct. 14th

The uniform store will be closed from:

28th of September, 2016 - 14th of October, 2016.

If you need to purchase any uniforms please make sure all orders are placed by the 23rd October, 2016 by email: alpa@multiformcanada.com
Kind Regards,

Alpa

Thursday Sept. 22nd, 2016

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Today students participated in a Think-Pair-Share activity where they discussed their Simple Invention Research Assignment with a partner and answered the following questions in their process journals:
• What is the name of your partner's chosen simple invention?
• What does their chosen simple invention do?
• Do you agree that it is a simple invention? Why or why not?
• Would you use this product? Why or why not?
• Students then worked in Mastermind groups to come up with innovative solutions to every-day problems. 

ALC2O

• Students took advantage of a work period to complete drawings of the Principles of Design last day.
• They also utilized any time left in class to study for their Quiz next week!

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Students were introduced to the Elements of Art and used the rest of class time to draw examples of each in their sketchbooks.
• Write 5 sentences explaining the similarities and differences between the Elements of Art & the Principles of Design.
• Anything not completed in class is due for homework on Monday!

Principles of Design PowerPoint

The Principles of Design from Rachelle Kerr

MYP Science Club: Lunch Event Tomorrow!!

Wednesday Sept. 21st, 2016

AVI4M

• Students worked on independent drawing projects: DUE NEXT CLASS!

Homework: read Chapter on Pablo Picasso and Cubism for next class.

JK ART

• Today students were given different scenarios and were asked which emotion they would feel if they were in said situation.
• Students also expressed various emotions through a drawing activity.

ASM2O

• Students were given a work period to draw images representing various Principles of Design and complete any unfinished work by the end of the period.
• QUIZ ON FRIDAY!!

Tuesday September 20th, 2016

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Students were introduced to, and given examples of, the Principles of Design.
• They used the rest of class time to draw/depict each principle in their Process Journals (anything not completed in class is homework for Wednesday)

PERSONAL PROJECT

DUE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2016

• To Stir Into Flame Worksheet
• Personal Project Examples Worksheet
• Topic Proposal Form
• Academic Honesty Form
• (At Least) ONE Journal Entry

SK ART

• Today we played Emotions Bingo!

ALC2O

• Today we continued on with the Principles of Design in detail, with examples, and questions throughout to solidify learning.

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students worked with the groups at their table to answer the following questions which were then discussed as a class:
• What is a simple invention?
• What is the purpose/function of a simple invention?
• They then worked individually to research a simple invention to present next class that answers the following questions:
• Name of the Invention
• When was it invented?
• Who invented/created it?
• What is its function?
• Does it function as originally intended?
• Include a photo/drawing of the invention
• What was used to create it?
• Three Interesting Facts

*Questions and Answers are to be typed in a ONE-PAGE document to be printed for next class!

OPEN ART ROOM! (Starting this week)

Monday September 19th, 2016

JK ART

• Today we started our two week unit focused on Feelings/Emotion. Students worked on their listening skills and identified various feelings/emotions using cue cards in class.

ASM2O

• Today we discussed and were asked questions regarding the following Principles of Design:
• Unity/Harmony

• Proportion

• Rhythm

• Movement

• Pattern

• Repetition

AVI4M

• Students worked on independent portfolio assignments (descriptions & pictures yet to come)

Friday September 16th, 2016

SK ART

• Free-Draw Friday!! Today's theme was: Animals/Farm

Nina - Barn with the Animals Inside

Ved - Tiger

Justin - Cow Walking Through Apple Trees

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Today we went through the Global Context, Key Concept, Related Concepts and Statement of Inquiry for our first unit: The Logo.

Due Monday Sept. 19th: Unit/Statement of Inquiry Visualization

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Today we went through the Global Context, Key Concept, Related Concepts and Statement of Inquiry for our first unit: The Simple Invention.

Due Monday Sept. 19th: Unit/Statement of Inquiry Visualization

ALC2O

• Students were introduced to the following Principles of Art/Design:
• Balance, Emphasis, Contrast & Variety

• Students analyzed various artistic pieces (paintings and drawings) to practice their new knowledge.

Due Monday Sept. 19th: Find ONE photo for the Principles of Design discussed in class:

     1) Balance - Identify the type of balance (Asymmetrical, Symmetrical or Radial)

     2) Contrast - Explain how contrast is used in the art piece

     3) Emphasis - Explain where the emphasis is within the art piece

     4) Variety - Explain how variety is used within the art piece

*Unit Visualization Page: Visually depict our Unit 1: Statement of Inquiry

Personal Project Links!

PERSONAL PROJECT LINKS

https://misslauraengland.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/a-guide-to-completing-your-ib-myp-personal-project/

http://www.slideshare.net/PakLiam/gjis-ib-myp-personal-project-sample

Thursday Sept. 15th, 2016

JK ART

• Today students drew their favourite animals!

ASM2O

• Students were introduced to the following Principles of Art/Design:
• Balance

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Variety

• Students analyzed various artistic pieces (paintings and drawings) to practice their new knowledge.

Due Monday Sept. 19th: Find ONE photo for the Principles of Design discussed in class:

     1) Balance - Identify the type of balance (Asymmetrical, Symmetrical or Radial)

     2) Contrast - Explain how contrast is used in the art piece

     3) Emphasis - Explain where the emphasis is within the art piece

     4) Variety - Explain how variety is used within the art piece

*Unit Visualization Page: Visually depict our Unit 1: Statement of Inquiry

AVI4M

• Today students continued researching college/university program portfolio requirements.

Due Monday Sept. 19th: Completed point-form lists of requirements.

Monday Sept. 14th, Tuesday Sept 15th, Wednesday Sept. 16th

JK & SK Art

• Students drew Self-Portraits and practiced writing their names.
• SK students learned about warm and cool colours. They are currently working on an art project to display their knowledge of said colours.

Grade 7 & 8 Design

• Students participated in a Kahoot Quiz introducing them to IB Contexts, Concepts & the Statement of Inquiry.
• Students were introduced to the IB Design Cycle. They answered the following questions followed by a classroom discussion:
• What is the Design Cycle?
• Why is it important?
• Students created a Design Cycle to display in the classroom for future reference.
• Students were introduced to the concepts of Learning Goal, Success Criteria, and Assessment "For," "As," and "Of" learning and came up with examples for each assessment strategy.

ALC2O

• Students participated in a Kahoot Quiz introducing them to IB Contexts, Concepts & the Statement of Inquiry.
• Students were introduced to the concepts of Learning Goals, Success Criteria, and Assessment "For," "As," and "Of" learning and came up with examples for each assessment strategy.
• Students were introduced to the Global Context, Key Concept, Related Concepts, and Statement of Inquiry for their first unit.

ASM2O

• Students were introduced to the Global Context, Key Concept, Related Concepts, and Statement of Inquiry for their first unit.

AVI4M

• Students were introduced to the concepts of Learning Goal, Success Criteria, and Assessment "For," "As," and "Of" learning and came up with examples for each assessment strategy.
• Students wrote an initial reflection based on the first section of reading from the book The Girl in Hyacinth Blue.

DUE TOMORROW (Thurs. Sept. 15th): Point-Form list of University/College Program Requirements with due dates. Refer to the image below.

Welcome BBQ!

When: Thursday, September 15th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Where: Back Recess Field @ St. Jude's Academy

*Dinner order forms have been sent home with students to be filled out and sent back (with any order and cash/cheque) by Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Friday September 9th, 2016

Junior Kindergarten

• Today we reinforced our classroom mood metre and rules of the art room
• We reviewed our "ABC's"
• The rest of class time was used for "Free-Draw Friday" where students utilize their creative skills and are encouraged to draw something of interest to them.

AVI4M

• Today we listened to the first section of our book "Girl in Hyancinth Blue." Students will be read to at the beginning of each class to expand their creative thinking skills and will be asked to reflect on their ideas/opinions within their process journals.

Girl in Hyacinth Blue tells the story of an imaginary painting by Vermeer, and the aspirations and longings of those whose lives it illuminates, and darkens. 

• Students used the rest of class time to research their chosen college/university arts/arts-related programs and portfolio requirements for said programs.

*Due Monday: Breakdown of interested programs and list of portfolio requirements for each program.

ASM2O

• Today students participated in an interactive Kahoot quiz/game regarding the Global Contexts, Key Concepts, Related Concepts, and the Statement of Inquiry for the IB Arts Curriculum.
• Students used the rest of class time to work in their process journals.

Thursday Sept. 8th

GR. 7 & 8 DESIGN and ALC2O

• Went through rules and expectations of the art/design room.
• Went through and answered questions regarding the course syllabus
• Presentation regarding Grade 10 Personal Project (brainstormed ideas for future reference)
• Presentation and expectations regarding Process Journal/Sketchbook

*Students are asked to bring a device next class to participate in an interactive Kahoot Quiz regarding IB Global Contexts, Key Concepts, Related Concepts, and the Statement of Inquiry.

First Day of School!

AVI4M

• Read over and answered questions regarding the course syllabus
• Discussed process journal expectations

ASM2O

• Read over and answered questions regarding the course syllabus
• Discussed Personal Project and displayed examples for students
• Gave students class time to brainstorm personal project ideas
• Discussed classroom rules and daily expectations regarding technology

Due Friday September 7th: Day and Time of Weekly Supervisor Meeting & Top Three personal project ideas.

PYP

• Went through the rules of the classroom as well as the "Mood Meter"
• Coloured our "First Day of School" colouring page