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  • Updated Audition Process for NWSA 
    • Current NWSA ​Visual Art 8th Grade Art Majors Audition process. 
    • Updated Current Student Audition Info 
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Schmit's Inclement Weather Plan: 
  • Class Work: Complete your class' tasks listed below for the date of Inclement Weather. Can work synchronously/asynchronously as long as attendance policy is followed.
  • Attendance: based on Daily Work assignment in Canvas for the same date (submit before 3:50pm that day to be marked present)
  • Ms. Schmit will have her zoom link open to  follow the class schedule posted in the link above. 
  • If you run into any problems and zoom is closed, or you can't access zoom, just contact Ms. Schmit as soon as you can (via email, Google Voice, or the day we're back in class).

Week 27

3/10/2023

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General Announcements 

Visual Arts Course Request Form
Interactive Art Exhibit:  Awesome work to everyone involved it was awesome!
Visual Arts Field Trips
  • Return Permission slips no later than: March 24th
  • It's free for all Visual Arts students not on academic probation and who have not already attended with previous NWSA-VA Picasso field Trips.
  • When are they?
    • Middle School Trip: March 31st 9:30-12:00
      • ​We have Chaperones covered for this trip
    • High School Trip: April 3rd 9:30-12:00
      • ​Seating is limited so Visual Arts Majors Get priority over Non Visual Arts Majors and who ever returns permission slips back first. 
      • Need Chaperones for High School
All Students Complete the CMS survey:
  • Students will log in using their student ID at this site: bit.ly/CMSStudentSurvey2023
  • The survey is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Nepali, French, Burmese, Dari, and Pashto. You can see the surveys here: Translated student survey for preview
  • The administration of the survey by schools is required as part of Title IX. However, individual student participation is completely voluntary.
  • Students can skip any questions that they wish and submit the survey without answering them.
  • Additional communication resources can be found here: bit.ly/2023StudentSurveyResources

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning   Ms. Hall's site 
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday -Building Unit continued- go to Ms. Hall's site for more specific Task lists
A3 Sculpture IPA    Ms. Hall's Site
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday -Felting unit- check Hall's site for specific task lists
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA Ms. Hall's Site
  • Tuesday and Thursday-Felting unit- check Hall's site for specific task lists
B2 8th Grade Art- Mandala Unit
  • Tuesday-Mandala Planning due by end of class (Parts 1-5 of packet)
  • Thursday- Block in "big rocks" for Mandala Project
B4 Ceramics IPA- Whistle Unit (info in Canvas Assignment Descriptions)
  • Tuesday- Work day 1/5 Have bodies of whistle series assembled with mouthpieces done by end of class
  • Friday- Work day 2/5 have one Whistle completed by end of class.
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Week 26 3/6 - 3/10

3/6/2023

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Announcements

  • Wednesday is an early release day- schedule linked in ALL Bell schedules button.
  • End of Q3 is coming up- only 2 weeks out! start fixing your grades now!
  • Last day for any late/Regrade work March 17th - last day for me to fix ANYTHING for Q3 is March 21st.
  • If you want to make sure the name is presented in the year book how you would like it to appear- fill out the link below; otherwise the school goes off whatever is posted in powerSchool. Get this done ASAP!
Year Book Name Form
Visual Arts Course Request Form
Interactive Art Experience
  • Featuring NWSA Students
  • @ Camp North End 3/11-12
  • Tickets $8 and can be purchased by clicking here
  • If you'd like to volunteer for the event Click here for more info

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning   Ms. Hall's site 
  • Tuesday- Pinch Pot Unit Continued- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
  • Thursday- Go see Visual Arts Student Art Showcase, Pinch Pot Unit Continued- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
A3 Sculpture IPA    Ms. Hall's Site
  • Tuesday-Felting unit- check Hall's site
  • Thursday - Go see Visual Arts Student Art Showcase, Felting unit- check Hall's site
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA Ms. Hall's Site
  • Monday-Felting unit- check Hall's site
  • Wednesday- Go see Visual Arts Student Art Showcase, "fix your grade day" till end of class.
  • Friday- Felting unit- check Hall's site
B2 8th Grade Art- Mandala Unit
  • Monday- Zentangle Letter (info linked in Mandala Unit)
  • Wednesday- Go see Visual Arts Student Art Showcase, "fix your grade day" till end of class.
  • Friday- Mandala articles and start planning for Mandala Project
B4 Ceramics IPA- Everything Pinch Pot Unit
  • Monday- Planning for Detailed Whistle
  • Wednesday- Go see Visual Arts Student Art Showcase, "fix your grade day" till end of class.
  • Friday- 
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Week 25 2/27-3/3

2/27/2023

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General Announcements

  • Tuesday and Wednesday - modified bell schedule
    • HR 9:15-12:15 Fill out this Home Room google form​
    • 3rd block: 12:20-2:00
    • 1st block: 2:05-2:40
    • 2nd block: 2:45-3:20
    • 4th block: 3:25-4:05
  • Get Parent/Guardian Permission Form filled out for Ms. Hall ASAP
    • The form in English            The form in Spanish:

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning   Ms. Hall's site 
  • Monday- Pinch Pot Unit Continued- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
  • Wednesday Glazing review, and general work day (recycle clay, glaze or paint projects, turn in missing work)
  • Wednesday Intro Slab Project Unit
A3 Sculpture IPA    Ms. Hall's Site
  • Monday-Felting unit- check Hall's site
  • Wednesday- Felting unit- check Hall's site
  • Friday- Felting unit- check Hall's site
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA Ms. Hall's Site
  • Tuesday-Felting unit- check Hall's site
  • Friday- Felting unit- check Hall's site
B2 8th Grade Art- Mandala Unit
  • Tuesday- Complete Rhythm/Pattern section of EoA-PoD Booklet (info needed in Unit link)
  • Thursday- intro Zentangle, practice project due at the end of class
B4 Ceramics IPA- Everything Pinch Pot Unit
  • Tuesday- Create Practice Whistle
  • Thursday- Planning for Whistle Project (start working with whatever time is left)
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Week 24 2/21-2/24 No School Monday

2/21/2023

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General Announcements

  • No School Monday
  • Be on the lookout for Progress Reports- Grades in Canvas should match PowerSchool by the end of the week - if they don't email Ms. Schmit and let her now which ones specifically and for which section and block.

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning   Ms. Hall's site 
  • Tuesday- Pinch Pot Unit Continued- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
  • Thursday  Pinch Pot Unit Continued
A3 Sculpture IPA    Ms. Hall's Site
  • Tuesday-Last day for  Decorative Chain Making Unit- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
  • Thursday- Starting Needle Felting Unit
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA Ms. Hall's Site
  • Wednesday- Last day for Decorative Chain Making Unit- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
  • Friday- Starting Needle Felting Unit- specifics are linked on Ms. Hall's Site
B2 8th Grade Art- Calligraphy Unit (supplies and info give in class)
  • Complete this Form asap if you haven't already!
  • Wednesday- Mat and take artwork up to gallery space
    • Remainder of time- start Mondala Unit (read/annotate. take notes from article)
  • Friday- Start Rehearse Mandala Assignment- Brainstorming and research due by end of class
B4 Ceramics IPA- Everything Pinch Pot Unit
  • Tuesday- Start Everything Pinch Pot unit- practice pots due at end of class
  • Friday- Practice making a whistle (research for next project)
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Week 23 2/13-2/17

2/13/2023

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Anouncments

All Classes- Art Show entries Due Wednesday Feb 15th
  • Must physically be on campus by end of day to earn full credit for assignment.
  • Must submit at least 1 project made during class
  • Can submit up to 3 pieces (including anything you made on your own)

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning   Ms. Hall's site 
  • Tuesday- Pinch Pot Unit Continued- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
  • Thursday  Pinch Pot Unit Continued
A3 Sculpture IPA    Ms. Hall's Site
  • Tuesday- Decorative Chain Making Unit- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
  • Thursday- Continue Unit
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA Ms. Hall's Site
  • Monday- Decorative Chain Making Unit- go to Ms. Hall's site for more info
  • Wednesday- Continue Unit
  • Friday- Continue Unit
B2 8th Grade Art- Calligraphy Unit (supplies and info give in class)
  • Complete this Form asap if you haven't already!
  • Monday- Read/annotate this article for your warm-up
    • Pangram Project Work Day 1/2- blocking (aka creating lay-in lines), complete 1st round of inking by end of class
  • Wednesday- Pangram Project Work Day 2/2- second round of inking, finalize and add details if time. Due at end of class. (good prj. for art show;-)
B4 Ceramics IPA- Everything Pinch Pot Unit
  • Monday- Get work ready for Art Show,  
  • Wednesday- Catch up Day- stuff submitted to art show, use time to work on finishing any unfinished work for class- be ready to start new unit next class.
  • Friday-Pinch pot unit- Practice Project Due at end of class
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Week 22 2/6-2/10

2/6/2023

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General Announcments

  • All Visual Arts Students Fill this Visual Art Courses Request Form out for next year. Needs to be completed only once. Fill it out by Feb. 16th.
  • Spring Student Art Show: submissions Due Feb. 10th- everyone needs to submit at least 1 class project- no more than 3
  • Wednesday is an Early Release Day
  • Current NWSA 8th Grade majors: Last day for Midterm/Portfolio improvement to be guaranteed a spot is this Sunday 2/12 by 11:59

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning  More Cups Unit
  • Monday- Cup 2 Panning Due, Project work day 3/3
  • Wednesday- Glazing Day and Submit Cup 2 Perform Assignment- Basically a "Fix your Grade Day"
  • Friday- Start Pinch Pot Unit- info on Ms. Hall's site
A3 Sculpture IPA Everything Wire Unit
  • Monday- Complete Chain Challenge 3 (pendent) by end of class
  • Wednesday- Assemble all the components from Everything Wire into one main piece by end of class. Creative Challenge: use only the time given today and all of the bits/pieces you've made. 
  • Friday- Start  Big  Decorative Chain Making Unit- info on Ms. Hall's Site
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA Everything Wire Unit
  • Tuesday- Complete Chain Challenge 3 (pendent) by end of class
  • Thursday- Assemble all the components from Everything Wire into one main piece by end of class. Creative Challenge: use only the time given today and all of the bits/pieces you've made. 
B2 8th Grade Art- Calligraphy Unit (supplies and info give in class)
  • Audition for current Vis. Art Majors Update
    • Last day for improvement to be guaranteed a spot is this Sunday 2/12
    • Also complete this Form asap!
  • Tuesday- Calligraphy Lowercase packet work day 2/2
  • Thursday- Submit Calligraphy Rehearse Assignment on Canvas  and Intro Calligraphy Project
B4 Ceramics IPA- More Cups Unit
  • Tuesday- Cup 2 Panning Due, Project adding 2 more work days Due at end of week
  • Thrusday- Cup 2 Project due at end of class.
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Week 21 1/30-2/3

1/27/2023

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Announcements

  • 8th Grade Class Audition Info Update Video 
    • ​email  me if you have any questions.
    • Students- Fill out this Google Form asap (only need to complete once)
  • Overall should be a straightforward week schedule wise
  • Tardies- be in the classroom when bell rings. Note:accumulating more than 3 will result in ISS (school policy)
Interactive Art Exhibit (More info)

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning  More Cups Unit
  • Tuesday- Cup 2 Panning Due, Project work day 1/3
  • Thursday- Cup 2 Project work day 2/3
A3 Sculpture IPA Everything Wire Unit
  • Tuesday- Complete Chain Challenge 2 (ball and tab)
  • Thursday- Complete Chain Challenge 3 (pendent)
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA Everything Wire Unit
  • Monday- Complete Chain Challenge 2 (ball and tab)
  • Wednesday- Complete Chain Challenge 3 (pendent)
  • Friday- Assemble all chain components together into something cool.
B2 8th Grade Art- Calligraphy Unit (supplies and info give in class)
  • Audition for current Vis. Art Majors Update
    • I moved Portfolio and Midterm Exam to Q3 - If you don't have it turned in plan on meeting with me 1-on-1 this week turing class work time; 
    • Just need 80%or better on both to be accepted to NWSA for High School- nothing else, no other paperwork needed
    • It is a Perform and Rehearse assignment for those who are not planning on being at NWSA for High School.
  • Monday- Calligraphy Lowercase packet work day 1/2
  • Wednesday- Calligraphy Lowercase packet work day 2/2
  • Friday- Calligraphy Uppercase packet work day 1/2
    • Also complete this Form for warm up
B4 Ceramics IPA- More Cups Unit
  • Monday- Cup 2 Panning Due, Project work day 1/3
  • Wednesday- Cup 2 Project work day 2/3
  • Friday- Cup 2 Project work day 3/3
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Week 20 1/23-1/27

1/25/2023

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General Announcements

  • No School for students Wednesday 1/25 (Teacher Work Day)
  • Thursday is official 1st day of Q3

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning
  • Tuesday- Great Pottery Throw Down (Brainstorming extra credit option in class)
  • Friday- Brainstorming deep dive
A3 Sculpture IPA Everything Wire Unit
  • Tuesday - Great Pottery Showdown- reviewing creative process (Brainstorming extra credit option in class)
  • Friday- Start Everything Wire Unit
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA Everything Wire Unit
  • Monday- Great Pottery Showdown- reviewing creative process
  • Thursday- Start Everything Wire Unit
B2 8th Grade Art
  • Audition for current Vis. Art Majors Update
    • I moved Portfolio and Midterm Exam to Q3 - Have till Friday to turn in without needing to meet with me 1-on1-1; after receiving a score need to meet with me to improve score (read canvas message)
    • Just need 80%or better on both to be accepted to NWSA for High School
    • It is a Perform and Rehearse assignment for those who are not planning on being at NWSA for High School
    • No additional paperwork needs to be submitted - ignore that part of the canvas message, I got clarification from Ms. Davis- Don't need to submit any additional paperwork- just need to pass the portfolio and exam.
  • Monday- Midterm Exam (Test and Portfolio due)
  • Thursday- Intro to Calligraphy (intro and basic strokes)
B4 Ceramics IPA- More Cups Unit
  • Monday- Midterm Exam
  • Thursday- Brainstorming deep dive Google Slides
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Week 19 1/17-1/20 Midterm Exams!

1/17/2023

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General Anouncments

  • Thursday 1/19 Last day for Late/Regrade work
  • Exams given out during class time on the following days:
    • Wednesday:1A and 3A
    • Thursday: 1B and 3B
    • Friday: 2A and 4A
    • Monday: 2B and 4B
    • Tuesday: make up 
  • Review materials are linked below

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning Review Worksheet
  • Wednesday: A1 Exam and A2 Video
  • Friday: A1 Video and A2 Exam
A3 Sculpture IPA- Review Worksheet Page 1 Page 2
  • Wednesday: Exam
  • Friday: Video
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA- Review Worksheet now with answers ;-)
  • Tuesday: Review
  • Thursday: Exam
B2 8th Grade Art Review Worksheet with answers only quizzed on what's filled out ;-)
  • Tuesday: Review
  • Thursday: Review
  • Monday: Exam
B4 Ceramics IPA Review Worksheet
  • Tuesday: Review
  • Tuesday: Review/ fix your grade day
  • Monday: Exam
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Week 18th

1/9/2023

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General Announcements
LAST DAY FOR lATE/REGRADE WORK: Thursday JAN 19TH !
-thats only 5 classes for A day students and 4 for B day students!

Class Work

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning- Cups and Space Unit
  • Monday: Cup Demo - make slabs and handles by end of class
  • Wednesday: Assemble cup and get into Kilnroom by end of class
  • Friday: Start Midterm Review 
A3 Sculpture IPA- Wire Unit
  • Monday: Continue Wire Sculpture (requirements are on list slide of unit) 
  • Wednesday: continue working on wire sculpture- be ready to start on midterm review during work time on 
  • Friday: start review and last day for wire sculpture
B1 Metals/Fibers IPA- Fiber Arts Coaster Experiment Unit  Big Fiber Arts Project Unit
  • ​Tuesday: Fiber art project work day 5/6
  • Thursday: Fiber art project work day 6/6- Project due at the be ready to start review next time
B2 8th Grade Art- Curent 8th Grade Portfolio Template  Example Portfolio 
  • Tuesday: Continue Portfolio Boot Camp- 3D Paper Sculpture - requirements in image at bottom of this post ;-)
  • Thursday: Complete Portfolio Boot Camp- last day for 3D Paper Sculpture
B4 Ceramics IPA Cups and Space Unit
  • Tuesday: Last cup work day
  • Thursday: start review for Midterm Exam
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