<![CDATA[CreativeSchmit! - Home (Class Blog)]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:03:49 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[End of Year Post 5/18-EoY - Almost there!]]>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:08:40 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/end-of-year-post-518-eoy-almost-thereExam Schedule
All Teacher-Made A/B Day finals will be held from May 28 - June 3.  This week is NORMAL full bell schedule.
  • May 28 – 1B and 3B Teacher-made finals
  • May 29 – 1A and 3A Teacher-made finals
  • June 1 –   2B and 4B Teacher-made finals
  • June 2 –  2A and  4A Teacher-made finals
  • June 3 –  Teacher-made make ups
  • ALL 4x4 EOC Subject tests will be administered on June 4 and 5.
​Bell Schedule for ALL EOC Test Days (June 4 - 5)
  • 6:45 - 7:15         Students Report to EOC Testing locations
  • 7:15 - 12:30        EOC testing 
  • 12:30                 Dismissal and grab-and-go lunch

Announcements 

  • Grades- have been updated today (May 18th) and will update again Thursday/Friday during class and will go help create catch-up plan for people who need it. 
  • Last Day for Glazing - Friday May 22 (must be in kiln room or it won't get fired)
  • Last day to take home artwork Friday May 29th (any work left will be considered abandoned and be recycled or clamed as examples)
  • Last day for Late/Regrade work - Friday may 29th
  • Schmit's "Final Exam" will be making a Portfolio and it can be turned in early if you want ;-) The template is the same for all my classes but content should match the course you're taking. If taking more than one - can make one file but make sure you include full expected content for both classes and get it submitted in both canvas course ;-)

Classwork

AP Art History  - (B Day)  Sculpture and Ceramics IPA (A Day)
  • Sculpture/Ceramics Final Project: Planning 1-Pager Requirements- Due Friday May 22nd looking for applying what you've learned this year (including demonstrating the Creative Design Process, and material/design mastery, with the time given.  You can use any materials we've used this year (but not water-based clay) and could even make something to add to your Bust Project if you want ;-)
  • End of Year "Exam" Portfolio: Template/Requirements Link - Portfolio Due May 29th - but can turn in earlier;-)
Photography IPA (B Day) Printmaking IPA (B Day)
  • Printmaking Final Project: Text
  • End of Year "Exam" Portfolio: Template/Requirements Link - Portfolio Due May 29th - but can turn in earlier;-)
Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions 
]]><![CDATA[NWSA Awards for Q2-Q3 Announcment]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:23:56 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/nwsa-awards-for-q2-q3-announcmentThank you to everyone who helped students navigate the Google Form! We still have about 200 awards waiting to be claimed.  To ensure every student receives their recognition, please note the following:
Action Items
  • Google Form: Teachers please display the attached QR code/image in your room or on-screen for students who missed last week's pickup.
  • Deadline: Students must complete the form by next Thursday May 14th. After this date, unclaimed awards will unfortunately be recycled.
  • Final Follow-up: I will send one last reminder next week.
Distribution Process: Students do not need to go anywhere to collect their awards. To keep things simple:
  • I will sort all remaining awards by homeroom, based on the Google Form linked below.
  • Awards will be placed in Homeroom Teachers' boxes in the copy room next Friday Morning.
Quick Links]]><![CDATA[Week 33 4/27-30]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:08:56 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-33-427-30Announcments
  • End of Year Schedule (Schmit) Keep in mind EoY testing still not finalized for our school yet.
  • ALL Students - Complete this School Climate survey (even if you think you got it done). We can't improve things if we don't know what's working well or what needs to be fixed.  

Classwork 

AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet unit Cheat Sheets Ceramics and Sculpture IPA - Bust Sculpting Video Photography IPA Printmaking IPA
  • Check end of year calendar - any changes will be announced here ;-)
  • Due End of Class 5/11: 1-Pager Screen Printing Intro Requirements for (1-Pager Cheat-Sheet)
  • Due asap but no later than end of class 5/13: Screen Printing Practice Requirements
  • Printing - we'll see how fare we get with week 5/11-5/15 and see where we end up before finalizing dates and what the main project will look like then. For now the goal is to at least end up with a few prints and fully understand both types of screen printing process (UV and Paint-in). 
Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions 
]]><![CDATA[Week 31-32 April 13-24]]>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:02:32 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-31-32-april-13-24Announcements
Homeroom Survey

Classwork

AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet Ceramics and Sculpture IPA - Bust Sculpting Video
  • Tue 4/14: Bust Project Sculpting Day 1/7 - have armature covered with clay by end of class
  • Thur. 4/16 : Bust Project Sculpting Day 2/7 - mass-in features (bonus if you build them hollow)
  • Mon 4/20 : Bust Project Sculpting Day 3/7 - refine massing of features (Day 1/2)
  • Wed 4/22 : Bust Project Sculpting Day 4/7 - refine details of features (Day 2/2)
  • Fri 4/24: Bust Project Sculpting Day 5/7 - Sculpt out hair (mass out hollow if needed)
  • Tues 4/28: Bust Project Sculpting Day 6/7 - Flex day - use as catchup day or for extra refining
  • Thur. 4/30: Bust Project Final Day 7/7! Prep for firing - Remove armature, thin out clay walls to 1/2 in thick and even throughout the project, make sure no air pockets are trapped!, clean up base so it sits un-supported, sign (inside towards the bottom. Place in Kiln room to start drying out. NOTE: last day to place in kiln room for firing is FRIDAY MAY 15th (this is a hard deadline so there it time for it to dry out and get fired before the end of the school year).
Photography IPA
  • Mon 4/13: Research Pinhole Unit READ everything in linked document and make a copy of it. Complete research and basic design by end of class today
  • Wed 4/15: Camera build day 1/2
  • Fri 4/17: Camera Build day 2/2
  • Tue 4/21: Camera obscura and Disposable camera Photo Shoot Day 1/2(pair up, each gets 1/2 of total images), we will be developing them in the dark room with our guest artist on Monday 4/27
  • Thur. 4/23: Disposable camera photo shoot day 2/2; won't be able to take images after today unless you get your own film ;-)
  • Mon. 4/27: Jen Crickenburger's Visit - plan on being in dark room G 328
Printmaking IPA
  • Mon 4/13: Printmaking Deep Dive Assignment Q4 - Read ENTIRE Doc before Starting AND make a copy of the document!;  Rotation Assignments ; Mono Printing Instructions
  • Wed. 4/15: Continue Printmaking Deep Dive, Mono Printing Intro/demo Rotation 1 will get their mono printing done today. 
  • Friday 4/17: Continue Printmaking Deep Dive, and Mono Printing - Rotation 2 complete prints by end of class
  • Tues 4/20: Continue Printmaking Deep Dive, and Mono Printing - Rotation 3 complete prints by end of class
  • Thurs. 4/22: Final Printmaking Deep Dive work day and Make up day for Mono Printing. 
Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions ​
]]><![CDATA[Week 30 3/30-4/3]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:34 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-28-330-43AP Q3 FRQ Exam Template

Announcments

  • Visual Arts Booster VIRTUAL Parent Meeting 3/31
  • No School for Students Friday April 3rd (Teacher Workday)

Classwork

AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 28: 201-210
  • Cards Due Week 29: 211-220
  • Reminder due:  Deep Dive -  Be ready to present March 30th 
  • 3/30:  AP Q3 FRQ Exam Template Reminder- only complete 1 long form and 2 shortforms, however will evaluated whatever you get submitted, just share copy of your template with me no later than midnight tonight. You can use the AP Classroom version to access images given for prompts as needed.
  • 3/30: Q3 MCQ Exam - Complete on AP Classroom
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit - Ceramic Bust Unit
  • Fri 3/27: Complete this worksheet based on the YouTube video linked in the document. READ instructions carefully and get as far as you can by the end of class. Turn in on canvas at the end of class- especially if you are not finished! This will be your first Rehearse assignment for Q4.
  • Tues 3/31 and Thurs 4/2: Create Chain links - as many as you can with time given. There will be a demo in class on Tuesday. Prizes will be awarded for: Most links assembled, best craftsmanship, and Both Most links and best craftsmanship. 
    • Note: Be ready to start your Ceramic Celebrity Bust the day we get back from break. We're waiting till then to start just so your project doesn't dry-out over the break; be ready because you will only have a total of 5 classes to sculpt your project. The Chain Link assignment is leading into our last unit, Metal working, we'll be working with the rest of Q4 ;-)
Photography IPA - Cyanotype Quiz
  • Mon 3/9 and Wed. 4/1 :  Create Accordion Pocket Book and Create a Flat-Lay- Self Portrait Photograph  (can work on improving grade for Q3 instead; scores for these assignments will go on Q4; but plan on making up time missed as homework)
    • Submission Template (you have edit privileges to this document use carefully and wisely!)
    • ​Can work on improving Q3 grade if needed - but you'll need to work on the work you're missing as homework.
Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
]]><![CDATA[Week 28 and 29 3/16-27]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:07:23 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-28-and-29-316-27AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 28: 201-210
  • Cards Due Week 29: 211-220
  • Reminder due:  Deep Dive -  Be ready to present March 30th 
  • End of Quarter Exam:  FRQ's March 24, MCQ's March 26th, Test corrections due by March 30th - any units studied this quarter are fair game for the exam ;-)
  • Tuesday 3/17: Co
  • Tues 3/24: Card Game Experiment - Feedback Document
  • Thurs 3/26: Card Game Experiment 2 - Game Rules - Feedback Document 2
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit - Ceramic Bust Unit
  • Tues 3/10:  Co
  • Fri 3/27: Complete this worksheet based on the YouTube video linked in the document. READ instructions carefully and get as far as you can by the end of class. Turn in on canvas at the end of class- especially if you are not finished! This will be your first Rehearse assignment for Q4.
Photography IPA - Cyanotype Quiz Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 27 3/9-3/13]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:31:29 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-27-39-313Announcments 
  1. Last day for Q3 Late/Regrade work: Friday March 27th
  2. Student Art Show date Changed to MARCH 26th 4pm-6pm
    1. Art Show Submissions Due March 20th
    2. Volunteer Sign-up Form (need adult and students)

Classwork

​AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 27: 191-200 (Week 27)
  • Reminder due:  Deep Dive Proposal. Be ready to present March 30th 
  • End of Quarter Exam:  FRQ's March 24, MCQ's March 26th, Test corrections due by March 30th - any units studied this quarter are fair game for the exam ;-)
  • Monday 3/9: Continue Worksheet 2 (2nd tab in Google Doc Unit 10 Museum Curation Project (start presentation template)
  • Monday 3/11: Continue Worksheet 3 (have presentation ready to present at beginning of class Friday
  • Monday 3/13: Group Presentations
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit - Ceramic Bust Unit
  • Tues 3/10:  Complete the Planning Worksheet for Bust Project. Start building Armature for Clay Bust Project
  • Thru 3/12: Complete planning and Armature (be ready to start with clay next class)
Photography IPA - Cyanotype Quiz
  • Mon 3/2 : Intro to Cyanotype - Submit your project proposal, Continue working on Final. Remember to bring objects you want to print for class!
  • Thurs 3/4 : same as 3/2, Reminder project is due March 13th plan accordingly! 
  • Monday 3/9 :  Take cyanotype quiz and get a 100 before you work on your final! 
Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 26 March 2-5]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:17:53 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-26-march-2-5AP Art History- Unit 10 Project Link

Announcements

  1. No School for students 3/3 (teacher workday)
  2. ACT Test Wed 3/4 - Students not testing in Homeroom till exam ends then modified schedule
  3. Last day for Q3 Late/Regrade work: Friday March 27th
  4. Student Art Show date Changed to MARCH 26th 4pm-6pm
    1. Art Show Submissions Due March 20th
    2. Volunteer Sign-up Form (need adult and students)

Classwork

​AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 26: 181-190 (week 26)
  • Cards Due Week 27: 191-200 (Week 27)
  • Reminder due:  Deep Dive Proposal. Be ready to present March 30th 
  • End of Quarter Exam:  FRQ's March 24, MCQ's March 26th, Test corrections due by March 30th - any units studied this quarter are fair game for the exam ;-)
  • Monday 3/2: Complete Worksheet 1 (first tab in Google Doc) Unit 10 Museum Curation Project; Due at end of class
  • Thursday 3/5: Complete Worksheet 2 (2nd tab in Google Doc Unit 10 Museum Curation Project
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit
  • Wed 3/4: ACT Testing Day - Modified Schedule; Continue Mixed Media Bust - Due @end of class Friday
  • Fri 3/6: Last Day for Mixed Media Bust. If needed can take home or come in during Dragon Time to work on more but turn in no mater what by end of class today! You can resubmit it again after you "finish" it
Photography IPA
  • Mon 3/2 : Intro to Cyanotype - Submit your project proposal, Continue working on Final. Remember to bring objects you want to print for class!
  • Thurs 3/4 : same as 3/2, Reminder project is due March 13th plan accordingly! 
Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 24-25 2/16 - 2/27]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:34:05 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-24-25-216-227Announcements
  • Monday Feb. 16th No School for Students (Teacher Work Day)
  • Midterm Progress reports are coming up! Make sure you have everything submitted on Canvas. Grades will be once, and only once a week ;-)

Classwork

AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 24: 161-70 (week 24)
  • Cards Due Week 25: 171-80 (Week 25)
  • Reminder due:  your Chart of World Religions 1- Chart of World Religions 2 use this Image as a reference. (Week 24) 
  • Reminder Due: Q3 Deep Dive Project PROPOSAL Due by end of week 25
  • Wed 2/18: Continue Unit 7-8; Japan Lecture 1 - Use remaining time to work on cards or deep dive proposal 
  • Fri 2/20: Finish Unit 7-8; Japan Lecture 2: Use remaining time to work on cards or deep dive proposal; Quiz 1 and 2 will be next week on Tuesday and Thursday ;-)
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit
  • Tues 2/17: Make armature for Mixed Media Mini Bust and watch demo.
  • Thurs 2/19: Mixed Media Mini Bust Work Day - Round 1 complete theirs by end of class
  • Mon 2/23: Mixed Media Mini Bust Work Day - Round 2 complete theirs by end of class
  • Wed 2/25: MMM Bust Catch up day (if absent); Intro and start planning for Ceramic Bust Project
  • Fri 2/27: Planning for Bust Project Due at end of class
Photography IPA
  • Wed 2/18: Intro to Cyanotype - Toning day, created 4 toned cyanotypes with one of those cyanotypes including selective toning 
  • Fri 2/20: Continue planning and working on your Final project, if there is sun start printing, double check if you need to wash any cyanotypes, if you need to create cyanotype paper/fabric do that as well. Bring items you want to print for Tuesday 
  • Tues 2/24: Start working on Final project and printing today! The weather is looking good that day so bring in the items you want to print!
  • ​Thurs 2/26: Working on Final, washing any cyanotypes. Weather is not looking good today so do a majority of your printing Tuesday 2/24
Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 23 2/9 - 2/13]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:55 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-23-29-213Announcments
  • Wednesday is now a regular full day of school (no longer early release)
  • Complete Year Book Survey
  • Request google form- Complete this Google Form for next year's classes (only fill out once if you have multiple art classes). You can "fix" if needed but get done asap. Remember this is your chance to request classes. 

Classwork

All Classes - New procedure! Click on this Link and follow directions on 1st slide -we'll go over this procedure when we're back in person- bonus points if you get it started remotely ;-)
 
AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit
  • Tues 2/10: Use the Skull Anatomy Worksheet (for reference) and Slide 7 (info and instructional videos). Last work day in class to complete. Just need to get it "done enough" (have anatomy done as best you can and make fire-able, write name on inside).
  • Thurs 2/12: Complete Skull Anatomy Quiz on Canvas. Watch and take notes on mini bust mixed media demo.
Photography IPA Printmaking IPA Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics
Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
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