Framingham Fine and Performing Arts
Outstanding Arts Education for Every Child
October 6, 2019
You Will Be Found- Dear Evan Hansen
We can make a difference for a student who is lost..
Have you ever felt like nobody was there?
Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere?
Have you ever felt like you could disappear?
Like you could fall, and no one would hear?
Well, let that lonely feeling wash away
Maybe there's a reason to believe you'll be okay
'Cause when you don't feel strong enough to stand
You can reach, reach out your hand
And oh, someone will coming running
And I know, they'll take you home
Even when the dark comes crashing through
When you need a friend to carry you
And when you're broken on the ground
You will be found
So let the sun come streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
Lift your head and look around
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
October is our month of Respect
Elementary
October Character Trait
Elementary Schools
Barbieri
The SEL mentoring block is working very well at Barbieri. Teachers building one on one relationships with students!
Clay with grade four and Beth
Some beautiful student art
Cindy teaches a lesson on creating a rap!
I got a hug from my niece in her art class with Ms Glennon!
Potter Road
Wilson
In one particular homeroom I have worked 1:1 with a student who struggles socially/emotionally. I took this particular student for a walk and truly enjoyed listening to him as he told me all about Brazil. It has been positive and productive already at this beginning stage.
Middle Schools
Adrienne gets ready to fire some art for her kids
Sami and her chorus (click the button below to hear them sing!)
The marshmallow and toothpick team builder lives on!
Adrienne's board
A Special Guest to Visit Cameron- Thanks Sami!
Fuller
Pantomime starts in Drama with Olivia
Framingham High School
AP Art Students
Art teachers take note- let's teach our kids to record the process!
Performing Arts Classes
Improvisation with Chris
Piano with Thaddeus
It was a high level observation morning for me. Assessment, Tasks connected to the objective, and student led reflection!
Framingham Flyers Marching Band
Tickets On Sale Now
Fuller Middle School Drama Company
Directed by Olivia Moriarty
FHS Drama Company
Directed by Stephanie Henry
Walsh Drama Company
Directed by Sheron Doucette
Cameron Drama Company
Directed by Teri Shea
Please join us for the entire season!
FHS Drama Company
Directed by Chris Brindley and Donna Wresinski
FHS:- Les Mis rehearsals
Do You Hear the People Sing....first music rehearsal
Language Objectives
I am seeing them in almost every classroom- THANK YOU!
Your White Board
M/O: (Mastery Objective)
Identify and Create Harmony as a part of a musical composition
L/O: (Language Objective)
Work together to write a one -line definition of harmony
EQ: How do we recognize good harmony and bad harmony?
What does harmony add to music?
SEL: September: Kindness (worked into every lesson)
· Agenda
- Assessment - How to show growth towards the EQ?
We reviewed Language Objectives at PD on Tuesday and I am seeing them in lesson plans! Please review the slide show I have included if you have any questions.
FPA Announcements
Don't skip these!
- Arts Matter Day- October 25- This year we have scheduled the time we will be at your school. Please fill in this sheet ASAP so we don't miss anything.and the expectation is something interactive please. See button below.
- New staff- Photo and Bio to Kyle please by the end of September. ktrumble@framingham.k12.ma.us I will be checking tomorrow to see who is missing.
- If you need the theatre or help in the theatre- email Theatrehelp@framingham.k12.ma.us
- Art Contest for Grade Three https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm#search/abright/FMfcgxwDrHqVzMHVFWHWhmLtZvrprdvf?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1 I will send more details in an email
- Nov 5- Professional Development Day- details in the next newsletter
- IMPORTANT- GRANT SEASON IS UPON US- DO NOT APPLY FOR ANY GRANT UNTIL YOU INFORM OUR OFFICE, Thank you!
- IMPORTANT- No contracts between FPS and any other entity may be signed by anyone other than Linc Lynch. Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact Ellen with any questions.
- Please send Amy Brown photos and videos for social media. Also- I would like to send out a special "Kindness Edition " this week. Could all elementary teachers send me photos of you Kindness Bulletin Boards? Thank you.
Teacher Feature
^Sirkka Natti is the newest music teacher at McCarthy Elementary School. She has a BA in Music and Biology from Swarthmore College and a MM in Opera Performance from Temple University. She will be teaching general music and strings this year, and in her free time she enjoys singing hello to her students in public, being dramatic and playing the occasional board game. She is excited about joining the McCarthy music team this year, and to be working in Framingham!
A Gift- Two SEL Warm up Activities to Try
Chris tried this in every class! Give it a try and let me know the results!
Stop and Walk.. another SEL warm up. Following Directions and Listening!
A Tier 1 reminder
- Visual postings of objectives (content & language) and expectations (behavioral & academic)
- Routinized strategies for getting and keeping students’ attention/maintaining silence when expected
- Turn and Talk protocols/expectations
- Varied modes and opportunities to respond and meet objectives
· 2.2 Collaboratively developed on learning plan template
· 2.3a Multiple and varied groupings
· 2.3b Meaningful content and process
· 2.3c Supporting all students- academic
2.4 Check understandIng to differentiate, to adjust practiceHave a great week!
Have a great week!
Donna