Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: August 2012

*Art at NSE with Mrs. Zink*

Below is my weekly schedule so you can see which rotation day your child has art class. Each week I will give an overview of what students will be learning and creating in art class. I will also include relevant images, information, and links to additional resources. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!!

-Mrs. Zink
mzink@northschuylkill.net

Day 1 and 6	Day 2 and 7	Day 3 and 8	Day 4 and 9	Day 5 and 10
1^st Cooper	4^th McCabe	1^st Schuster	2^nd Wiscount	1^stBridy
4^th Herring	2^nd Leibensperger	4^th Staudenmeier	6^th Ney	2^nd Moyer
5^th S. Houser	6^th Ackell	6^th Hysock	6^th Grade Art Club	5^th Grade Art Club
Kdg. Frushon	5^th Wolfe	Kdg. Borden/Jones	3^rd Lynch	5^th Fey
3^rd Selgrade	Kdg. Swartz	3^rd McCabe		Kdg. Potts

Monday, August 27, 2012

8/27-8/31-First Week of School

Welcome Back Everyone!

Below you will find a brief description of what each grade level will be completing in art class this week.

Kindergarten (Potts-Day 1, Kaminsky-Day 3, Bernosky-Day 4, and Guldin-Day 5)

Students will be able to recognize and understand classroom procedures, rules, and expectations.

The students will become familiar with the location and care of important supplies.

The students will learn about keeping an art portfolio and follow directions to create their own.

1st Grade (Bridy-Day 1, Burns-Day 2, and Cooper-Day 4)

The Students will be able to recognize and understand classroom procedures, rules, and expectations.

The students will become familiar with the location and care of important supplies.

The students will learn about keeping an art portfolio and follow directions to create their own.

2nd Grade (Bell-Day 1, Schalles-Day 2, Ressler-Day 3, and Corinchock-Day 5)

The Students will be able to recognize and understand classroom procedures, rules, and expectations.

The students will become familiar with the location and care of important supplies.

The students will learn about keeping an art portfolio and follow directions to create their own.

3rd Grade (Shadle-Day 2. Laudeman-Day 3, and Selgrade-Day 5)

The Students will be able to recognize and understand classroom procedures, rules, and expectations.

The students will become familiar with the location and care of important supplies.

The students will learn about keeping an art portfolio and follow directions to create their own.

4th Grade (Nestor-Day 1, Herring-Day 2, and Burda-Day 3)

The Students will be able to recognize and understand classroom procedures, rules, and expectations.

The students will become familiar with the location and care of important supplies.

The students will learn about keeping an art portfolio and follow directions to create their own.

5th Grade (Kempsey-Day 3 and Wolfe-Day 4)

The Students will be able to recognize and understand classroom procedures, rules, and expectations.

The students will become familiar with the location and care of important supplies.

The students will learn about keeping an art portfolio and follow directions to create their own.

6th Grade (Ney-Day 1, Adams-Day 2, Hysock-Day 3, and Kessler-Day 5)

The Students will be able to recognize and understand classroom procedures, rules, and expectations.

The students will become familiar with the location and care of important supplies.

The students will learn about keeping an art portfolio and follow directions to create their own.

Welcome Back!!!

Hello North Schuylkill Elementary!!

My name is Mrs. Zink (formerly Miss McDonald) and I am a new addition to the North Schuylkill Elementary Staff after teaching two years at the Jr/Sr High School. I am thrilled to be here at the Elementary and am extremely excited for a great year teaching K-6 Art!

Each week I will update my blog with information regarding what each grade is learning about or creating. I will also post images of student work as the year goes on.

Below you will find a copy of the parent letter I will be sending home this week. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!

Parents/Guardians:
My name is Mrs. Zink and I am pleased to be your son/daughter's art teacher this year at North Schuylkill Elementary. I look forward to a rewarding year! I am a 2008 graduate of Kutztown University with my Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education. I began teaching at North Schuylkill School District in 2010 and taught for two years at the Jr./Sr. High School and have now moved to the Elementary Building to teach K-6. I am thrilled to be teaching the Elementary age group and cannot wait to see what the students will create!

In order to ensure the best environment, students will be expected to follow these rules: be respectful, listen and follow directions, clean up after yourself. use materials and tools properly, and try your best!

In art class this year, your son/daughter will have the opportunity to explore exciting materials and techniques, along with learn about many interesting artists and art movements. To begin each art class, each student will complete a sketchbook assignment. They will be simple drawing exercises that will encourage creativity and get the student prepared to draw. Each student will also make a portfolio in which they will be keeping their artwork throughout each marking period. Students will also complete worksheets and activities in class that highlight important concepts and vocabulary that are taught throughout each unit of study. Students will then complete projects in which they will further apply knowledge and demonstrate techniques and concepts that have been taught. In the higher grades the students will be given occasional quizzes that will assess each student’s grasp of the information.

I have high expectations for each student but I recognize that all of us learn, create, and express ideas in different ways. One of the main ideas that I will impress upon the students is to always “Try Your Best”. Each student is capable of creating successful, meaningful artwork, regardless of their artistic ability.
Each project will be graded using a rubric that will assess the following:
understanding of key concepts from throughout the lesson, craftsmanship and creativity, care and use of material, effort and participation, and behavior/ability to follow directions.

Each teacher produces a blog which is used to inform parents of homework assignments or information that is being covered in each class. My blog will hold information regarding what artists and concepts each class is learning about and what projects they are creating. My blog is updated weekly and can be reached from the North Schuylkill Home Page under Elementary Homework Helpline. My blog will also contain information about when your child’s class will be working with paint and other materials that are messy, so that your child may dress appropriately. My blog will also update you on the Elementary Art Show that will coincide with the Spring Concert this May.
I look forward to an exciting year and can’t wait to see the wonderful artwork that your child will create!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at
mzink@northschuylkill.net or 570-874-3661 ext. 3113

Sincerely,
Mrs. Zink

Elementary Art Teacher
North Schuylkill School District

Mrs. Zink's Art Blog

Monday, August 27, 2012

8/27-8/31-First Week of School

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Criteria	1-Below Basic 0-76%	2-Basic 76-84%	3-Proficient 84-93%	4-Advanced 93-100%
Understanding and Application of Key Concepts	The student does not demonstrate understanding of key concepts, artists/artwork or vocabulary. The student does not apply any concepts to the assignment.	The student shows some understanding of key concepts, artists/artwork, or vocabulary. The student does not properly apply knowledge to assignment.	The student understands the concepts, artist/artwork, and vocabulary being taught and successfully applies them to the assignment.	The student demonstrates understanding beyond proficiency. The student applies knowledge from current and previous lessons.
Craftsmanship and Use of Materials	The student demonstrates a complete lack of craftsmanship. The materials were used incorrectly or not at all.	The student lacks craftsmanship. The materials and tools require more practice.	The work shows neatness, precision and care. Materials are used as intended. The student demonstrates appropriate level of skill.	The student’s craftsmanship is impeccable. The student demonstrates exceptional skill and mastery with all materials and tools.
Creativity	The student demonstrates a complete lack of creativity. The assignment is copied or unoriginal.	The student shows some original ideas with a limited amount of details. Ideas are similar to others.	The student produces interesting and unique assignments which contain many details. The student is not afraid to take creative risks.	All assignments are completed with unique and unexpected ideas. The student expresses ideas and imagination beyond the requirements.
Effort and Participation	No effort was put forth. The student did not participate or refused to participate. The student required constant redirection.	Minimal effort was shown during the lesson. The student participated occasionally and/or needed some prompts to stay on task.	The student is an active participant and puts forth full effort for all assignments. The student has a positive outlook.	Student is on-task the entire time, a consistent participant and has outstanding work ethic. The student inquires about additional opportunities for learning.
Ability to Follow Instructions	The student does not follow the given instructions. The assignment is incomplete or completed incorrectly.	The student follows some directions, but assignment is incomplete or partly incorrect.	The student is able to follow directions as they are given and meets all requirements. The assignment is completed as intended.	The student is able to correctly follow all directions. The assignment is completed beyond expectations. Student shows initiative to assist peers if needed.