Rise Rally

Well...it's only taken me one week to get off track already, lol.  So....one day late, but here's this week's update!

All of my classes are currently working on their Art to Remember projects!  I'll have a little more information regarding A2R in late September, although I have a feeling many of you might already know what it is.  In any event, all of my classes have had the opportunity to select one of three projects to work on and complete for Art to Remember.  We'll take a look at some of the artworks next week.

The big highlight of the week was our first Rise Rally of the school year.  Students were introduced to the Creekview RISE Habits of Mind (Respectful, Innovative, Supportive and Excellence) from our Commitment to Excellence winners from last year.  It's always a great and fun way to kick off the year.  

Everyone enjoy your three day weekend!  Talk to ya next Friday (...unless I forget again which means I'll talk to ya next Saturday, lol...)

WELCOME TO THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR!!!

After a LONG hiatus...I'm dusting off the 'ol art blog with the hopes of keeping up with Friday updates!  So...welcome to the 19-20 school year AND...welcome to the CIS Art Room!!!

Things are just getting started in the art room!  This week all first trimester classes learned and/or reviewed the art room rules and expectations before beginning their first projects of the year.  Here's a sneak peak at some VERY early work on some final drafts.  

The school year is going to be full of fun and surprises!  Hope many of you will come back each week to see what's shaking in the CIS art room!  

The 2019 CIS Student Art Showcase

Congratulations to the following students whose artworks have been selected to take part in the 2019 Student Art Showcase at the Houston House.  The Showcase will feature nearly 100 student works from this year's Creekview fifth and sixth graders.  The Showcase will be held on Saturday, April 13th from 10am-3pm at the Houston House located at 264 West 5th Street.  All are welcome to come celebrate the artistic achievements of these young artists.

6th Grade Drawing Projects: Austin Bennett, Emily Wright, Olivia Gratz, Natalia Alessi, Aiyanna Warrick, Lauren Colopy, Pranshu Jahagirdar, Sara Beckwith, Boston Burkhardt, Montana Hoyt, Ellery Brandenburg, Amy Baker, Alexis Corbett, Kiki Melms, Kaylie Smith, Kai Brown, Katherine Collings, Zoe Cords, Shekinah Tuazon, Allee Forrider, Elise Gilsinger, Courtney Parrish, Thomas Diep, Javion Double, Lauren Niekamp, Vivian Avink, Ella Wood, Lyla Tabor, Ryan Chen and Quinn Peterson

5th Grade Drawing Projects: Madison Surwill, Mercy Ward, Layla Baker, Madison Corbett, Jackson Melish, Braden Gadd, Hannah Bury, Aiden Hamilton, Valeria Primera-Tapia, Nyla Baumbarger, Emma Diers, Avery Shaw, Katherine Heap, Jovie Traucht, Keilana Ferguson, Emma Wing, Kate Golla, Connor Zehnder, Mack Weithman and Jackson Snyder

6th Grade Painting Projects: Kylie Andrews, Aurelia Inskeep, Lillyan Hammond, Eliana Borjas, Ocean Speicher, Klaire Rocazella, Heaven Sergent, Carli Stratton, Bailey Gross and Kelsey Altizer

5th Grade Painting Projects: Sarah Kossick, Zach Ervin, Andy Burkholder, Hailey Korzan, AJ Strong, Aubree Scior, Rylee Henson, Camden Zehnder, Keaton Sanford, Rylee Lopez, Alyssa Ball, Tyson Barker, Delaney Hill, Zoey Snyder, Chloe Miller, Isaac Heller and Natalie Fair

6th Grade Collage Projects: Brandon Martin, Jenna Parrett, Ellie Esh, Lillian McKinney, Lilah Brennan and Avery Dundon

6th Grade Ceramic Projects: Will Nuspl, Emily Ingle, Linnea Olofsson, Reagan Stromp, Skyler Canfield, Evie Walcutt, Savannah Moore and Paige Mobley

5th Grade Ceramic Projects: Katie Hammersmith, Mary McCarty, River Tornberg, Kayla Ellington, Cleveland Duggins, Paige Barnett, Sara McNamara, Aav Taylor, Alyssa Nangle, Hannah Fulmer, Josie Calhoon and Rylee Drope

6th Grade 3-D Painting Projects: Xaverri Brunswick, Maddie Levy, Kenda Hicks, Sienna Hutchins and Vivian Kidd

A LOOK AT THE UA GRADING SCALE

One of the most asked questions regarding the Unified Arts at Creekview revolves around grades.  For example...if your student is getting a 78% in art (or any of our UA subjects) do you know that he or she is actually working at "Grade Level"?  Today I'd like to take a closer look at our grading scale and help explain any confusion that you may find yourself having.

The UA Grading Scale Looks like this:

90%-100% - ADVANCED (working ABOVE grade level)

60%-89% - PROFICIENT (working AT grade level)

0%-59% - LIMITED (working BELOW grade level)

It's difficult to look past that 'percentage grade' you may see when looking at your child's grades in Schoology especially if you see something in the sixties, so hopefully this helps ease some of that confusion.  Grades are simply in place so that I can see how your child utilizes key concepts taught within each project or activity.  The ultimate goal is to simply provide a meaningful art experience to your child.  

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!  Thanks!

WEEK 1 IN THE BOOKS!

So...I've met nearly 400 new art students over the course of our staggered start days...said hello to nearly 400 returning art students...and now it's the weekend...just in time for me to forget ALL of the names I just learned!
Everyone have a great weekend!  

THE RETURN OF THE BLOG!!!

After more than a year in hiatus...THE CIS ART BLOG IS BACK!!!  Over the course of the coming school year, I'll be sharing a variety of information and artworks being created in the CIS Art Room.  So, with that...welcome to the 2017-18 school year!!!  I can't wait to get things started!

2016 CEILING TILES

All of this year's ceiling tile paintings are complete!!!  As always, they look fantastic and are a welcome addition to the myriad of tiles now located in the art room!  Enjoy the completed work!  Congrats the this year's winners!!!