Fulton Middle School Explo Classes
Team FMS: Together, We Can! - November 9, 2015
Welcome to our EXPLO Team Newsletter!
Mr. Chapman
This week the 6th grade students began "An Eye for Magritte" - studying the work of famous Belgian artist Rene Magritte. They traced around an old CD to create a large eye, then in place of the iris, drew images in the Surrealist style (like Magritte). They will be completed using colored pencils, making them as realistic as possible, although the images won't be like anything that would be seen in reality.
7th grade students are creating "Ultimate Paisley Patterns". They first learned some of the history of the paisley pattern, then used french curves to create their own version of paisley patterns, emphasizing shapes, patterns, and color. Once the marker designs were complete, students then cut out french curve shapes from construction paper which they covered in shapes, patterns, and color which were then overlapped over the marker designs. The last step will be to add designs, colors, and patterns to the background - completing their very complex and colorful creations. These will be continued this week.
8th grade students began their Op Art projects this week. Op Art comes from the word, optical, and Op Art looks as though it's moving. Students practiced various ideas and once approved, they lightly drew their lines on white paper, using drawing tools to make them more precise, which enhances the illusion of movement. Most students are now completing this project using black Sharpie markers. The students who have art every other day will be continuing this project.
The 8th grade students who have art every day began a "Surprise Locker". These students also studied Rene Magritte and the Surrealist artists. The front of the locker looks very normal, like a regular locker, but the inside has a surprise. The students were encouraged to show images that might defy gravity, change sizes, shapes, or colors. They were challenged to be creative and to not limit themselves to reality. These will be completed using markers and/or colored pencils.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns at Cchapman@fulton58.org
Ms. Glynn and Ms. Neudecker
7th grade band is still split up daily between brass and woodwinds. Each class has been working on the key of Concert B-flat, Concert F, Concert E-flat and Concert A-flat. The band will start on music for the Winter Concert and more information will be coming your way when the music is given to the students. The concert will take place on Monday December 14, 2015.
8th grade band has been working on improving their technique in playing as well as their counting. The band will take chair tests this upcoming week to assign parts for new music. Please encourage your student to practice for this, they will be able to challenge for a higher chair placement in different time throughout the year. The students have also received some music four our concert, mark your calendars, you won't want to miss it!
7th and 8th grade Wire Choir classes are still working on complex chords this week. New chord progressions have been learned and we are excited to see the students continue to grow. Music will be learned for the Winter concert, mark your calendars.
As always, if you ever have any questions please feel free to contact Ms. Glynn or Ms. Neudecker at sglynn@fulton58.org or kneudecker@fulton58.org. Thank you for your continued support!
Ms. Lehman and Dr. Moebes
The Hornet Singers are getting in the spirit of Christmas already as we've been working away on our new pieces. Mark your calendars for our next concert, Dec. 14th.
8th grade Arts Alive has now finished it's first rotation and all new classes are starting this week! Many adventures await!
Harmony Hornets is in full swing and doing well! Students are catching on to their parts and challenging themselves to do more every week. With once a week Tuesday rehearsals, it's impressive what we've been able to accomplish. Our first concert is December 14th...mark your calendars! Dr. Moebes and I are proud of their hard work!
If you ever have any questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact me at llehman@fulton58.org.
Hornet Pride Choir (7th grade) has received most of the new music for our concert on December 14th! We've had some productive rehearsals, and look forward to many more. We are working on singing rounds, and are having an ongoing discussion about creating and maintaining a positive, respectful culture within our ensemble. Keep up the great work, Hornet Pride!
Dr. Moebes continues collecting money for Hornet Pride uniform shirts. $13/$15 for XL.
6th grade Arts Alive is wrapping up for the first rotation of classes! Students did excellent jobs with their musical artist presentations over the past week. I have enjoyed having this group of kids, and will miss seeing them every day! Our last day of class is a celebration day for all we've learned together!
I am looking forward to meeting the next group of 6th grade and 7th grade Arts Alive students!
Please feel free to contact me any time! bmoebes@fulton58.org.
Mrs. Bailey
This past week most computer classes, except for those 7th & 8th grade students enrolled in a computer year long class started their new class on Friday, November 6th as Thursday (November 5th) was the last day of term 2. After finishing up with our Powerpoints we had some fun at their favorite web tool site (usually kahoot.it). This coming week will include getting to know a lot of new computer students in a fun and engaging way! Ask them about Padlet!
Please feel free to contact me at jbailey@fulton58.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Making a Powerpoint Study Guide
Powerpointing!
8th Grade Keyboarding
Coach Youse and Coach Windmiller
6th Graders are finishing up their AMAZING work on Food Allergies and next week will we begin learning about Health and Skill-Related Fitness.
Click here for more 6th Grade Health Information
Please feel free to email me at awindmiller@fulton58.org if you have any questions or concerns.
8th Grade will be finishing a "Get-to-Know-You" assignment then get started on learning about noncommunicable diseases. Students will have a concept map to complete over the chapter. By the end of the week, we will begin working on our Noncommunicable Disease Foldables project.
Please feel free to contact me at myouse@fulton58.org if you have any questions or concerns. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @healthyfms and sign up for text reminders by texting @youse(child's grade) to 81010.
Coach Masek, Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse
@fmspe
Mrs. Schenewerk
New books are in the library!! It is always exciting when a new shipment of books arrive. The big request so far this year has been for graphic novels and scary stories. The books have been processed and are on the shelves ready for check out. I think there will be some happy kids when they get their hands on these great titles!
As always, please feel free to contact me at tschenewerk@fulton58.org with questions or concerns.