PSD Art

Arts Network meets October 25th

2006-10-09T20:30:00.000-07:00

The PSD Elementary Arts Network will meet on Wednesday, October 25th. Building representatives will meet to discuss visual arts in the elementary day, share interdisciplinary lesson ideas, and discuss a plan to help colleagues prepare for the visual arts CBAs.

To prepare for the meeting, network members can go to the below OSPI site for a copy of a great research article on arts education:

http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/Arts/pubdocs/PrincipalsResearchReviewMarch06.pdf

It's certainly not required reading, but may be of interest. See you on the 25th!

Dan Vesey Art Show

2006-04-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

The Annual Dan Vesey Art Show was a huge success thanks to the participation of Puyallup educators and their prolific young art students. The art show couldn't have happened without the leadership and coordination of Debbie Munson. Check out these photos from the March 28th art show held at Karshner Museum:

Timothy Lockey and his tissue paper-cutting

Jennifer Hill and her 1st place award for 3-D! (and her mom)

Jami Webber and her highly textured flower painting

LINE

2006-02-07T11:43:00.000-08:00

Erin Cline (Karshner), Ginger Liebl (Riverside), Jo Ann Noel (Spinning) and Wendy Brown (Zeiger), Brian Fox (Student Learning) and special guests: Cathy Piotrowski (AJH) and Debbie Munson (RHS) all gathered to share ideas and lessons on LINE.

Members of the Elementary Arts Network have been focusing upon line and integrating art instruction. At our recent meeting (February 1st) in Cathy Piotrowski's Aylen JH art classroom, there were many examples of student art. Above, you'll see examples shared by Debbie Munson, RHS. Below, you see student work from Cathy's junior high students.

Rogers Art Show

2006-01-30T20:09:00.000-08:00

There was some wonderful art on display last week in the Rogers High School Library. Bob Dore, Debbie Munson and Cindy Tate presented a fantastic showing of some of their students' 2D and 3D work. Here you see some photos of the art and some photos of the art lovers. To see more student art, find the STUDENT GALLERY page of the Puyallup School District's webpage.

Winter Art Show

2006-01-21T20:52:00.000-08:00

The 2006 Rogers High School
Winter Art Show, featuring art from
first semester student artists will be held
in the library on:

January 26
Open during regular school hours
and a special evening student reception
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

January 27
Open during school hours until 1:00 PM

Arts Impact

2006-01-12T08:53:00.000-08:00

Arts Impact is hosting a special Saturday workshop on February 4, 2006, at
Tacoma School of the Arts. Please see the attached flyer for further
information or visit our website at arts-impact.org for registration
information and driving directions.

Hope to see you there!

Sibyl Barnum
Program Manager
Arts Impact

(253) 926-6815 x5008
(253) 677-0116 (cell)
(253) 896-0621 fax

3601 20th St. E
Fife, WA 98424-1704

REGISTER FOR THE SCI

2006-01-12T06:55:00.000-08:00

REGISTER FOR THE SCIENCE OF ART
     The Museum Of Glass is taking reservations for the Science of Art.  Every
year the Museum spends 6 weeks exploring different art exhibitions through
the lens of Science (fulfilling many of those pesky Science EALRs and
GLEs), investigating a new topic each week.  There are two 2-hour sessions
per day, beginning at 9:30 am and 12:00 pm.  Up to eighty students can be
accommodated per session – they are divided into small groups of no more
than twenty, and rotated through the Hot Shop, Gallery, Studio, and
Theater for different activities focused on the scientific topic and its
relation to glass and the art in the gallery.  All units come with pre-
and post-visit curriculum aimed at junior high and high school, though
upper elementary grades may also attend.  This year Science of Art will be
held:

January 11, 12, 13 - Trimpin's Fire Organ     March 15, 16, 17 - Trimpin's
Fire Organ
January 18, 19, 20 - Light in Glass     March 22, 23, 24 - Ouch! Glass!
January 25, 26, 27 - Physics of Movement     March 29, 30, 31 - Physics of
Movement

Trimpin's Fire Organ - This unit is based on internationally known artist
Trimpin's installation “Fire Organ.”  The Fire Organ will be installed in
the Museum hot shop and will be like nothing else you have ever seen.
Based on a standard pipe organ, the Fire Organ consists of several glass
pipes with torches at the bottom.  When the flame is changed, sound
travels up the pipe and plays that note.  The curriculum covers the
physics of sound, and how this phenomenal creation can make music.
Trimpin will be here during these sessions to teach the students.

Light in Glass - This unit will focus on Karen LaMonte's exhibition
"Absence Adorned" and teaches the physics of color and light.  Glass is
the perfect medium to showcase these theories.  Students will get a chance
to bend, defract, and split light into colors, as well as learn the
science behind fiber optics.

Ouch! Glass! - Working in the hot shop is a dangerous job, and this unit
teaches all about those dangers.  Students will learn what hazards are
involved in making and decorating glass, and see the results of these
techniques in the exhibition "Czech Glass, 1945 - 1980: Design in an Age
of Adversity."  Participants will also learn about some of the material
properties of glass, and how an artist protects him or herself from these
hazards to create beautiful art.

Physics of Movement - Also based on the Karen LaMonte show, this session
explores dance as an art and a science.  Learn what happens in your brain
when you move, and also see why people often call the motion of
glassblowers a dance.

     If you have any questions about the units or you would like to book a
visit, please contact VickiKay Spalding at (253) 284-2137 or
vspalding@museumofglass.org, or Meredith Hale at (253) 284-4713 or
mhale@museumofglass.org.

PSD Student Gallery

2006-01-06T07:27:00.000-08:00

A “Student Gallery” on the Puyallup School District Web site features visual art, poetry, and short stories by elementary, junior high, and high school students.

A new sample of student artwork is featured each week in a shaded box on the right side of the Web site home page at www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/. This week’s art is “Snowman” by Lindsay Watsabaugh, a fourth grader in Karen Worgull’s class at Pope Elementary School. Click on the link to view the entire gallery that showcases student learning. Teachers throughout the school district are invited to submit items for consideration on the site.

Connections

2005-12-19T15:24:00.000-08:00

Please consider submitting something to Karen Hansen for the March issue of CONNECTIONS. Keep in mind that this publication goes to EVERY household in the Puyallup School District. See the recent request from PSD Teamwork:

MARCH CONNECTIONS DEADLINE - Friday, February 3, 2006
The deadline to submit stories and/or photos for the March issue of Connections is Friday, February 3, 2006. The theme for this issue is music and the arts, however all story and photo ideas are welcome. Photos and articles can be sent by e-mail or via courier to ESC, Attn. Karen Hansen. Please identify individuals in the photos from left to right, the name of the individual who took the photograph, and a contact number where you can be reached for additional information. Also, please specify if you would like the photos returned.

Integrating Art and Mathematics

2005-12-15T07:44:00.000-08:00

Elementary Arts Network members have challenged each other to focus on the art element "line" between now and our next meeting February 1, 2006.

Line: A line is defined as a mark with length and direction, created by a point that moves across a surface. A line can vary in length, width, direction, curvature, and color. Line can be two-dimensional (a pencil line on paper), three dimensional (wire), or implied.

In addition, we'd like to demonstrate how the arts can influence learning in other academic content areas and how they can combine with other subjects to build integrated curricula. Therefore, we'd like to see what happens when math and art meet. Post your lesson examples for integrated math and art. Share whatever you have in words or pitctures.

Take a look at the article, "Integrating Art and Mathematics" from the website for North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Click here for a link to the article. Consider adding your comment to this blog after reading the article.

Elementary Arts Network Begins!

2005-12-15T07:12:00.000-08:00

Seven of us gathered at Karshner Museum Wednesday to RE-create the PSD Elementary Arts Network. Participants included:

Lisa Berry, Fruitland Principal

Sara MCormick, Firgrove - 2nd grade

Teri Cranston, Fruitland - 2nd grade

Beth Kamerer, Pope - 3rd grade

Ginger Liebl, Riverside - 6th grade

JoAnn Noel, Spinning - 2nd grade

Brian Fox, Student Learning Director

What a great start! We talked a bit about Washington State Arts EALRs and upcoming Classroom-based assessments. However, we spent most of our time discussing the challenge of finding time for quality art instruction and the need for integration of art activities within other content areas. For example:

- this fall at Spinning, JoAnn has taught a lesson on pattern and shape using the story "Animals Hiding" from the 2nd-grade Open Court reading series. Her students worked on drawings of animals using camouflage in their habitat.

- at Firgrove, Sara led her students in an origami project to follow-up on a 2nd-grade Open Court story called, "Paper Cranes."

- at Fruitland, Teri followed the Open Court story, "Tomas" with a scratched leaf art project.

- Ginger had students complete a drawing of the water cycle following a 6th-grade science lesson at Riverside.

- at Pope, Beth has found a way to adjust her Monday morning routine, thus providing 30 minutes of actual art instruction. She uses this time to teach concepts of art (such as line, shape, and form) then allows students to work on projects related to social studies and literacy topics throughout the week.

We look forward to using the PSD Art Blog to share more lessons with each other and anyone else interested. Take pictures with a digital camera and share them on this blog, or just write up a few sentences about a successful art lesson you've completed - especially if your lesson is interdisciplinary.

We look forward to having fellow members of the PSD Elementary Arts Network join us for our next meeting (2nd out of three this year!) on February 1, 2006!

The Arts Are Essential

2005-12-14T13:39:00.000-08:00

"The Arts are an essential part of public education.

From dance and music to theatre and the visual arts,

the arts give children a unique means of expression,

capturing their passions and emotions, and allowing

them to explore new ideas, subject matter, and

cultures. The Arts bring us joy in every aspect of our lives.

Arts education not only enhances students' understanding

of the world around them, but it also broadens their

perspective on traditional academics. The arts give us the

creativity to express ourselves, while challenging our intellect.

The arts integrate life and learning for all students

and are integral in the development of the whole person.

The Arts communicate and speak to us in ways

that teach literacy and enhance our lives.

We must continue to find a place for arts programs

and partnerships, not only for what it teaches

students about art, but for what it teaches us all

about the world we live in."

Dr. Terry Bergeson

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction