Bump it up

"Bump It Up" is the term we use to describe how student can reach the grade level outcomes in each subject.  Arts education marking is very subjective and depending on the teacher's arts education philosophy, a data driven class is difficult to understand.

This year I have introduced pre-assessments in basic drawing skills and subject matter.  Each unit will have a pre-assessment on a portrait, still life or landscape observation artwork.  Students are assessed based on their stage of drawing development.  This is a valuable tool to assess the classroom skills and what needs to be focused on in their drawing skills.  Grade 6 is working on Portrait, Grades 1 and 3 are working on landscapes, and Grades 2 and 5 are working on still life/ observation skills for Term 1.

Here are some examples of our pre-assessments.

New school Year

Welcome back to Davison's art room for a new school year. There are many exciting things that will be happening this year.  Choice based art instruction is still my classroom focus for grades2-6 this year. Grades 3-5 will be using modified choice, where students get a few choices in media for assignments. Grade 2's will be introduced to centres in openings then modified choice after Christmas. Grade 6's will experience full choice studios with their focus being on the studio habits of mind. I am very thrilled to bring these experiences to our students at Davison school.

Night at the Museum

Davison school
May 29, 2014  6:30-8:30

Everyone is invited to a Come and Go Evening of arts highlighting the artistic talents of Davison students.  Artwork and presentations from each student will be displayed around the school.  Come in, enjoy the exhibits, then make your way to the gym for live performances running every 15 minutes.

Exhibits include: Artist Studies, Popular Culture Museum, Melville Past, Present, and Future, Storybook Creations.

Passports will be available in every classroom, and when completed can be turned in for a door prize draw.

Refreshments will be served in the gym during performances.

 

Live Performances:

6:45—Gr. 1 Zoo Dance

7:00— Gr. 2 Melville Dance

7:10 Pow Wow Demonstration

 

7:15—Gr. 4 Northern Lights Dance

7:30— Gr. 5 Pop Dances

7:45—Gr.3 Creature Dance

8:00—Gr.6 Legend of Sedna/Dark Horse dance

Interactive Artwork in Courtyard.

 

Kingdom feuds

The grade three's are in two kingdom groups, Melville and Canada.  They are working on shields, flags, castle designs, and protection models that represent their Kingdoms. Next the students will be creating a mock marketplace with all citizens in their feudal system roles.

Legend of Sedna/Dark Horse

Grade 6 are exploring the Inuit legend of the Sea Goddess Sedna through dance using Katy Perry's "Dark Horse".

Family portraits

We are busy artists in grade one creating family portraits from observing our photos.

Gr. 5 pop art exploration