This year was amazing!
The Field Trips, the unconventional approaches to ideas, and most Scholastic Awards in BCWMS history are just a few of the highlights.
Here is a look back to the best year ever (although 2016-17 feels like it could be something even more special):
The Field Trips, the unconventional approaches to ideas, and most Scholastic Awards in BCWMS history are just a few of the highlights.
Here is a look back to the best year ever (although 2016-17 feels like it could be something even more special):
September
Artprize is one of my favorite annual events. It is also a great way to kick off the first week of the school year. It was great to take this group of students downtown and to participate in this fantastic celebration of public art!
October
Scone Day is a BCWMS staple. To cement this International Holiday this year, two students wrote and filmed the melody you can view above. It helped make Scone Day 2015 an epic one to remember!
November
It is always a treat to learn new techniques. I appreciated being able to spend time with my colleagues to learn new printmaking techniques that I then was able to take to my students.
December
Our District Arts show is one of my favorite things about winter. This year was an incredible showing of hard work, skill, and creativity. It was fun to celebrate the accomplishments of students with their families.
January
January marked the 5th year anniversary of this blog. I started this blog as a way to document and share the happenings in my classroom. So many other things have happened that I could not have predicted, including recognition like this award. Thanks again to all who keep coming back and using the resources and ideas shared!
February
Students stepped up their game this year (once again) in a variety of competitions. It was great to celebrate student work at the GRAM more than once this year and seeing students move on from this regional competition to gain State recognition, too!
March
This year BCPS students were the most recognized in our county for the Scholastic Awards. I am so proud of the students this year and know they have set the bar for excellence that others will look to reach in the years to come!
April
We had a great time in Detroit this year to celebrate DAFT as well as the MAEA top 15. It was awesome to spend time celebrating in that great city and see students receive recognition for their efforts.
May
There is a lot from May I could have selected. We raised funds for our local food bank with Arts a la Mode, we went to the Meijer Gardens, we made many fun GIFs of elementary student work, as well as the variety of other things that was amazing! I chose this image because I think it will have a huge impact on the future and the 3D printer we purchased with the grant funds. I know Mr. Dennett and I already have several plans in the works for future STEAM collaborations involving this new tool!
June
This year ended with another trip to the National Scholastic Awards. This is the fourth time I have had the privilege to join my winning student and their family to NYC. Each time is an honor and I look forward to see what happens in 2017!
Final Thoughts
I am so proud of all that was accomplished this year and how far students pushed their ideas and skills to make those accomplishments happen. I know that this year will be a defining one for years to come. I will refer to it often with future students as the year we tried new ideas, received so much recognition, and planned for the future.
It was a great school year (unparalleled in so many ways) and even though it was the best one yet, I have a very good feeling about what next year will bring!
It was a great school year (unparalleled in so many ways) and even though it was the best one yet, I have a very good feeling about what next year will bring!
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