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Week 3 8/31-9/4

8/31/2020

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What to expect this week

All Classes
  • Monday-A / Tuesday-B
    • Submit Weekly Check-in
    • Go over submission process for Who I Am Art Project
  • Wednesday-A / Thursday-B
    • Introduce Zentangle Unit
    • "What is Art" - Canvas Discussion
      • Reply to the question
      • Reply to 2 comments from other people
    • Start Zentangle Practice Squares
  • Friday A / Tuesday B (No School Monday- Labor Day)
    • Continue/finish Zentangle Practice Squares
    • Submit Weekly Progress Check

Art Kit Pick-up Announced! 

The Visual Arts Supply packets will be available for pickup on Wednesday September 9th from 1:30-4:30pm in front of the gym building. Please use the Celia Ave entrance and follow the carpool line. Tents will be set up in front of Mrs. Schmit’s classroom. Families are requested to pick up supplies during the pick-up time on Wednesday if at all possible. If you are not able to do so, please contact your student’s teacher in Canvas to make other arrangements.
Supply Pick-up Registration

Solutions to common Canvas issues:

Google Forms/Docs blank or not opening: Make sure you are using Chrome for ALL school stuff. If you are using a personal device for school work, you need to download Chrome and use it when doing school work. The software and permissions will only work when you are logged into Chrome using your school account info.
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Week 2 8/23-28th

8/23/2020

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Update: 8/26

So this week has been crazier for me than last week- I honestly didn't think that was possible, but here we are. I hope it's been getting at least a little easier for everyone else. I'm way behind on emails and grading. I'm planning on getting grading caught up as much as I can today because that will probably help with a lot of the questions everyone has.
What do I do if Canvas, Powerschool, or NCedCloud don't work
  1. Stay calm, don't panic, take a deep breath, it's not the end of the world. I promise. I'm totally being flexible with everything this year. Nothing will be set in stone. Just keep doing your best and everything will be fine.
  2. Try logging into programs directly (google Login + "program name"
  3. Email Ms. Schmit (Call/text- if you don't have internet)
  4. Check class website- most of what we do in class can be found here as well. It's why I use it as a backup to all the school stuff ;-)
  5. Just do your best to keep up with what we're doing in class. 
  6. When in doubt just make some art!
Attendance Issues: Common Questions and Answers:
What you need to do to be marked present:
  • Fill out my Google Attendance form (remember to click submit!)
How do you get this Google Attendance form?
  1. Attend Zoom Meeting
  2. Message/Email me asap if you can't get into zoom
  3. Call/Text my google voice number and I'll enter it for your- 
What do I do if I was marked absent when I was "present" (aka doing classwork remotely)?
  • Email Ms. Schmit with your
    1. Full name
    2. what Canvas Course you are
    3. class period 
    4. Date of the absence that needs to be corrected
  • yes, I really need all that info-It save me tons of time looking up info.
If you're wondering what to do this week here are some checklists that should help:
  • Monday (B-Day) /Tuesday (A-Day)
    • Review Who I Am Unit (in zoom class meeting)
    • Start Who I Am Project
  • Wednesday (B-Day)/Thursday (A-Day)
    • Work day on Who I Am Project
  • Friday (B-Day)
    • Work Day on Who I Am Project
  • If you complete your Project before the end of the week here are your options
    1. Create a Spark Video about your "Who I Am Project"
      1. Adobe Spark is free for all students and teachers, just google it to find out what it is and what it can do! It's how I've made all my videos you've seen this week. Its really easy and fun to use ;-)
    2. Work on your own artwork
    3. Make a second "Who I Am Project". Now you know what it really can do, and know what you would change/add if you got another chance to make it. So make it ;-)
THE WHO I AM PROJECT WILL BE DUE NEXT WEEK- I will be updating the date for it today, don't turn it in yet even if you're finished with it. Just turn in images in with your Progress Check this week instead. 

Heads up- If zoom/canvas are down:

Attendance form is here. and check for updates on what to work on.
- Re-watch the video for the Who I Am project. Lots of people think they are done with the project when you are actually just done with the moquet. The project is not due till the end of the week.
Here's a link to the information and video if you can't get to them on canvas
Who I Am Unit

Still Confused about the Course?

I know a lot of people are still getting overwhelmed with how canvas works and are having issues with stuff being locked. If that's sounds like you, then watch the video below, it will probably help. ( I'll get it uploaded asap)

Recap of last week

  • The real focus of last week was learning how Canvas and Zoom worked. Everything else was really just a bonus. If you're behind or just getting started, don't worry you'll be able to get caught up this week. 
  • We did intro'd the "Who I Am" unit and spent our work time for the week on making the Moquette. 
    • Remember the moquette is just like a rough draft you write for ELA. It's an opportunity to practice and make sure stuff will work the way you think it will; as well as decide on any changes you may want to make between completing your moquette and starting the final version of your project.

 What to expect this week: 
-Mon is a B Day-

  • The moquette should be done enough to move on to the actual project at this point- it doesn't have to be "finished".
  • For people who are super self conscious about their current art skills: I've posted some videos that go over some simple things you could do to help projects be a little more polished. If you've been in my class before, you've probably already seen them, but it's worth another look- usually something hits you a different way when you watch it again.
  • There is a video that goes over how to photograph (aka "document") your work.
    • At the end of each class period you should be taking pictures of your work. Also make a record of what you worked on and for  in your Art Log.
  • You will have your first "Progress Check" assignment (last week you could complete it for extra credit). This is where you will upload your images of your work progress from the week and your artlog as well. I'll have a video explaining more about what it is and how to do it on Canvas.
  • The Who I Am Project should be completed by the end of class Thursday for A-Day people, but Friday for B-Day people. If you want to spend more time on it you can have the weekend to finish it up but should be turned in no later than Tuesday next week.
    • Instructions for how to submit it are/will be on canvas. 
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Welcome Back!

8/18/2020

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General Announcements:
  • Zoom Links: all should have been fixed but may have overlooked some. For now no one should be in a  waiting room, I turned that feature off for now. If you don't get into the meeting email me and let me know where the link was so I can make sure it's fixed
    • For your convenience here's the info below
      • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82489931944?pwd=cStoYWJnUTBROHJVcEFjUzU4WmdOQT09
      • Meeting ID: 824 8993 1944
      • Passcode: 567890
  • If you miss class Monday/Tuesday, we missed you but don't stress too much about it. Just message me asap.
Learning Goals for Monday-A Day/Tuesday-B Day (all Classes)
  • The main goal for all my classes is to make sure everyone can:
    • get into my zoom meeting
    • know how to access class content
    • Understand the Attendance procedures
    • Start on other stuff if we have time ;-)
Learning Goals for Wednesday-A Day/Thursday-B Day (all classes)
  • ​Start working through the 1st module
    • I've posted all the instructions for the Who I Am Project in the button below. This is for classes who are having issues with canvas courses working.
    • Should be working on Who I Am Moquette before the end of class, most will likely be completed or close to it by the end of class.
Learning Goals for Friday-A Day/Monday-B Day (all classes)
  • Continue working on 1st module-
    • Should be started on Who I Am Project by the end of class
Who I Am Project Info
Who I Am- Ideas for content
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First day stuff

8/17/2020

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Here's My zoom info 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82489931944?pwd=cStoYWJnUTBROHJVcEFjUzU4WmdOQT09

Meeting ID: 824 8993 1944
Passcode: 567890

Also you can login to canvas directly just google "login to canvas" and you should find some links that will help you get in.
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Welcome Back to School Everyone!

8/12/2020

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Home Room People!

My Homeroom Form
If you are one of my Homeroom Students, please fill out the "Homeroom Form" button (link should be fixed, if it's not email me) and fill out the information. 

Info From August 12th's Open House

Back to School Info
Class Schedule Info
If you missed out on the Open House or would like to look over the info again just click the Open House Info button.

Class Materials

Everyone will need some basic school supplies:
  • Paper (lined and printer paper)
  • Pens and pencils
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
To see what other supplies you might want to have for your specific class, what will be in your kits, and optional materials you might want click on your class button below for more information.
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