Specials Edition
Week of January 16, 2023
Art
In class Third through Fifth graders will write and Illustrate an original comic book and will begin to create digital versions of their drawn comics.
Kinder -Second grade will begin to explore different types of paint, brushes, papers, color mixing, and 3-D materials
Our next contests:
- TAEA-Texas Elementary Art Meet (information below is directly from the TAEA website)
What is TEAM
A TAEA visual arts event recognizing exemplary elementary student artwork.
Who can participate
Any elementary teacher that is a current TAEA member may enter works of as many students as you wish, but no more than 2 works per individual student.
Cost
Each individual entry will require a $12 entry fee to cover the cost of judging, webmaster, accounting, certificates, ribbons, and medals, and/or handling.
Where
All artwork needs to be mailed or delivered to the address as instructed by the regional director.
When
All work, forms, and fees must be received by the date of your Regional Event.
Each Work Must Include
- A Student Agreement and Artwork Release Form
- A Student Intent and Artwork Identification Form
- An entry fee
Attaching Forms
- The Student Intent and Artwork Identification form — is taped securely on the back of the artwork.
- Student Agreement and Artwork Release form — Paperclip all together with the Entry Certification form and place in a large envelope.
- Bring work in a portfolio that is clearly labeled with your name, school, and district.
Suggestions for Selecting Artwork for the Contest
- A variety of works of art is encouraged (processes, techniques, media, or themes).
- Similar-looking projects are discouraged.
- Try to stay away from entering only one assignment.
- Select pieces from multiple grade levels and grading periods.
Judging
By grade level based on TEAM standards. (See Adjudication Process.)
Awards
All entries will receive a certificate and either a ribbon or a medal.
- Participation ribbons or medals will be awarded according to rating.
- Certificates will be printed by the participating teacher.
- All works receiving an exemplary rating will receive a medal.
- All other entries will receive participation ribbons.
- The top 10% of artworks will receive a Top of Team certificate and possibly have work placed on the TAEA website.
- Letters of congratulations will go to the principals.
Good Luck Lobos
Mrs. Printis (click to email me)
Guidance
This week in Guidance students were learning about diversity, and all aspects of working with different cultures. They also learned in some classes about CCMR- College and Career Readiness. We are going to be having the most exciting Career Day this week, and it’s on Friday, January 20. Each student will get an opportunity to see 3 or 4 careers. Thanks for your support!
Your Proud Prestwick Counselor,
Mrs. Burrell
MakerSpace
Next week in Makerspace we will begin using Spheros, a great way to integrate technology into our learning. Spheros are robots that you control with iPads that will give students a great introduction to coding.
P.E.
We finished our drum fit unit. The kids had a lot of fun. Look at the specials' Facebook page for videos and pictures.
So it is almost time again for our big fundraiser with the American Heart Association. We have a large opportunity to make a difference in many kids' lives. Last year we did so amazingly. I am looking forward to wearing a dinosaur costume for a day, crazy socks, and getting slimed by the students. We will kick things off on Jan. 30 2023-Feb. 16.