Monday, December 5, 2011

Please forgive my lapse in posting for the last three days.
Things get pretty hectic when it gets close to production time, and the 12th grade production goes up this Friday-Sunday. If you are a Senior, or a parent of a Senior, you know what I am talking about!

Big appreciation goes out to Ms. DeAnna Flores who has been taking over 6th Grade Creative Arts classes since Tuesday. She has been doing some terrific work with the students - about respect, and really getting to know one another. Ingredients that are part of our O.T.O. philosophy and our final project of the semester: Recipe for Your Best Self.

Speaking of final projects...Finals are coming up next week. Monday, December 12 will be a regular school day, while Tuesday - Thursday, December 13-15 will be when finals take place.
6th Grade Creative Arts finals are as follows: 6-A will have their final on Wednesday, December 14 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM; 6-B will have their final on Tuesday, December 14 from 8:05-10:05 AM. Today, the students were given their study guide for the final. They should be sure to fill out the study guide by next Monday. If each of them works on a bit of the study guide each day and reviews their work each night, they should all be in good shape for their final next week.

Winter break begins Friday, December 16 and we return to school on Tuesday, January 3.
Should you have any questions, please email me: tpjapitman@gmail.com or npitman@tempeprep.org.

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Begin filling out Study Guide for final.
To be completed by: Monday, December 12

Photographs for Recipe For Best Self project
Due: Wednesday, December 7

Recipe for Best Self project
Due: Monday, December 12

Seniors:

Work on lines!!!!!
*Remember to bring in clothes/accessories on Wednesday
for dress rehearsal.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Picture this: You going home and either finding a photograph you already have, that you absolutely love of yourself – or shows you at your best, or your happiest – or: you going home and have someone take a photograph of you that shows you at your best and/or your happiest, and getting it printed.

This week: Either find a photo you have or have one taken (with the above criteria) of yourself. Make sure that measures no smaller than 4”X6” and is no larger than 8”X10”.

Bring the photo to Creative Arts class NO LATER THAN next WEDNESDAY, December 7.
This assignment is an important part of the RECIPE FOR YOUR BEST SELF project.

Seniors:

Production form filled out by parents and returned
with $7 (unless you already paid)
Due: No later than Thursday, December 1

Go over and OVER and OVER and OVER your lines!!!!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

HOMEWORK


6th Graders:


Study three NEW vocab words (perseverance,
benevolent, equanimity) and the one new phrase,
"Go the extra mile."
Quiz: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 30


Seniors:


Make sure to - if you have not done so already -
give your parent(s) the letter. Return form to Ms. P
Due: AT THE LATEST - Thursday, December 1


STUDY LINES! GO OVER & OVER & OVER THEM!


Finish up production jobs

Monday, November 28, 2011

TWO MORE WEEKS OF CLASSES!!!
FINALS: Tuesday-Thursday, December 13-15

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Look up and write down definitions,
parts of speech, at least one synonym
and antonym for four (4) new vocabulary words
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 29

Seniors:

Work on LINES! A lot! Every day! Many Times!!!

Finish up publicity, playbill, and lobby decor jobs
By: Friday, December 2

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Enjoy your R & R Weekend!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Have a parent/guardian sign your
Gilgamesh storyboard rubric.
Return it to Ms. P by tomorrow,
Wednesday, November 23

Study for Vocabulary quiz (11 words and one phrase)
Quiz: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 23

Seniors:

MEMORIZE and WORK ON LINES like crazy!!!!
Also: work on your production jobs!

Monday, November 21, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Have a parent/guardian sign your
Gilgamesh storyboard rubric.
Return it to Ms. P tomorrow,
Due: Wednesday, November 23 (at the latest)

Study for Vocabulary quiz (11 words and one phrase)
Quiz: Wednesday, November 23

Seniors:

MEMORIZE and WORK ON LINES
like crazy!!!!

Also: work on your production jobs!

Friday, November 18, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

New vocabulary words -
Look up, and write down,
the POS, synonym, antonym for each
word (already defined).
*Also: review ALL vocab you have received
since the beginning of the 2nd quarter (list of
all words distributed during class today).
DUE: Monday, November 21

Seniors:

Memorize and review lines; Work on production jobs
Repeat!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Complete Gilgamesh storyboards
DUE: Tomorrow, Friday, November 18

Seniors:

The usual.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Continue working on Gilgamesh storyboard.
Use your time well: pace yourself.
Assignment due: Friday, November 18

Seniors:

MEMORIZE, GO OVER LINES OUT LOUD!
OVER & OVER & OVER UNTIL YOUR HEAD EXPLODES!
Also: Be sure you are on track with yourproduction jobs, please.

Monday, November 14, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Begin working on Gilgamesh storyboard.
Use your time well: pace yourself.
Assignment due: Friday, November 18

Seniors:

MEMORIZE, GO OVER LINES OUT LOUD!
OVER & OVER & OVER UNTIL YOUR HEAD EXPLODES!

Also: Be sure you are on track with your
production jobs, please.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

REMINDERS:

No school tomorrow Friday, November 11 -
VETERAN'S DAY

Early Release, Wednesday, November 23
No school Thursday/Friday, November 24 & 25 -
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

None!

Seniors:

MEMORIZE!!!If you have memorized everything:
RECITE ALL LINES OUT LOUD ALL THE TIME
until we open the show!

Homework, Wednesday, November 9, 2011

REMINDERS:

No school this Friday, November 11 -
VETERAN'S DAY

Early Release, Wednesday, November 23
No school Thursday/Friday, November 24 & 25 -
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Continue data collection
Due: Thursday, end of school day.
*Turn in folder to homeroom teacher.

If you are making quiz corrections,
they are due tomorrow!
Thursday, November 10

Seniors:

MEMORIZE!!!If you have memorized everything:
RECITE ALL LINES OUT LOUD ALL THE TIME
until we open the show!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Tuesday-Wednesday data collection
Due: Thursday, end of school day.
*Turn in folder to homeroom teacher.

Seniors:

MEMORIZE!!!
If you have memorized everything:
RECITE ALL LINES OUT LOUD ALL THE TIME
until we open the show!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

STUDY for Vocabulary quiz!
Spelling, definitions, parts of speech,
synonyms, antonyms
For: Tomorrow, Friday, November 4

Reminder: Girls - wear shorts under your skirts
on Monday for yoga! : )

Creative Vocabulary stories
Due: Tuesday, November 8

Seniors:

MEMORIZE! GO OVER YOUR LINES!
REPEAT!!!
MEMORIZE! GO OVER YOUR LINES!
REPEAT!!!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Complete new Vocabulary/Phrase sheet
Words: Integrity, Authentic, Cliche
Phrase: No holds Barred
DUE: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 3

Go over your group's script this evening.
Be prepared to work fast, furious, and fully
committed tomorrow in class!

Seniors:

Check your off-book deadlines!
Think: O.T.O.!!!
Memorize, Memorize, Memorize!!! -
And when you have, CONTINUE TO GO OVER
YOUR LINES. OUT LOUD. EVERY DAY!!!!!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Finish writing your dialogue/script for
your story. You may print neatly or type
up your work. Be sure to bring both your
story and your dialogue to class.
DUE: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1

Seniors:

Work on your lines. A LOT! OUT LOUD!
EVERY DAY!!!

Monday, October 31, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Based on this week's four vocabulary words,
look up and write down the following for each word:
-An antonym
-A synonym
-Part of speech (i.e. noun, verb, adjective, etc.)
DUE: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1

ALSO: go over your pop quiz from today's class.
If you spelled any of the words wrong, be sure to
practice writing them out ten times correctly. This
will help you immensely! : )

Seniors:

Memorize! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!! MEMORIZE!!!!

Friday, October 28, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Complete Cookie Exchange Reflection
Due: Monday, October 31

Complete Vocabulary sheet: four words -
Cultivate, Compassion, Reflection, Hubris
Write down first what you think each of
these words means. Then look them up in
the dictionary and write the definitions down.
Due: Monday, October 28

Seniors:

Memorize! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!! MEMORIZE!!!!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Bake your cookies for the Cookie Exchange
Bring to Zelman first thing in the morning!
For: Tomorrow, Friday, October 28

Seniors:

Memorize! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!! MEMORIZE!!!!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

*Gather any materials, markers, pens, paint
and bling, etc. to use in class to create signage
for your cookie for the Cookie Exchange (on Friday).
Materials needed for: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 27

Seniors:

Memorize! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!! MEMORIZE!!!!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Go over ALL of Mother T., the Self-Esteem
piece, and Jabberwocky

Be sure to pick up ingredients for cookies
(two dozen) for the Cookie Exchange
DUE: Friday, October 25

Seniors:

Memorize! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!! MEMORIZE!!!!

Monday, October 24, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Mother T., phrase 9
In the final analysis, it is between you and God
(or the Universe, a Higher Power, Yourself).
It was never between you and them anyway.
For Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 25

Seniors:

Memorize! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!!

Poetic License

I was given permission by one of the sixth grade students to reprint a prompted poem written as a prerequisite to a project we are working on in Creative Arts entitled

RECIPE FOR YOUR BEST SELF.

I Am...

I am... a creative thinker

I wonder... if there will ever be world peace

I hear... the wind blowing through my ears

I see... the sunrise brightening up the sky

I want to be... a structural or chemical engineer

I am... a writer

I pretend... I can go anywhere in the world

I feel... the water flowing through my fingers

I touch... the smooth surface of a river rock

I worry about... the dangers of global warming if no one realizes that we should fix it

I cry about... the fact that people use others feelings of pain, weakness or loss to rise to power

I am... an imaginer

I understand... that to do you best you have to try even if you fail

I say... that you can do any thing you want if you set your mind to it

I dream... that everyone (especially world leaders) understands that their bad actions will have a consequence

I try... to do the best I can in everything I do

I hope... to be able to succeed at everything I do

I am... an artist

Friday, October 21, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Mother T., phrase 8
Give the best you have and it will never
be enough. Give your best anyway.
For: Monday, October 24

Cookie Exchange Recipe
Due: Monday, October 24

Seniors:
Memorize. MEMORIZE! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Mother T., phrase 7
The good you do today will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.
For: Tomorrow, Friday, October 21

Be sure to show your parents the Cookie Exchange
information, if you haven't done so already.
Write up cookie recipe, create fun name for cookie,
and be sure to type it up!
Due: Monday, October 24

Seniors:

MEMORIZE your heads off!

12-B: Bring permission sheet in, signed.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 21

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Cookie Exchange Project:
- Take directions and parent letter home.
Share with your parents/guardian the
assignment. Make sure they read the letter.
- Recipe due: Monday, October 24
- Cookies due: Friday, October 28

Go over Jabberwocky, Mother T. (up through
phrase 6), and Self-Esteem
piece at least once each this evening.

Seniors:

MEMORIZE LIKE CRAZY!

Week of October 17 & November Holidays

Monday & Tuesday: No Classes
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Wednesday & Thursday: Early Release, 12:15 PM
Rest of the day: P/T Conferences

Friday: Regular School Day

Upcoming Holidays:

Friday, November 11: No School
Veteran's Day

Wednesday, November 23: Early Release, 12:15 PM

Thursday/Friday, November 24 & 25: No School
Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, October 6, 2011

NO HOMEWORK!

Enjoy fall break! Rest up & come back ready to work!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

If you have not done so already,
please have your parent(s)/guardian
sign your Quarter Test Grade Sheet
and return to Ms. P.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 6

Go over Mother T., line 6
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 6

Seniors:

MEMORIZE! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!!
*Be sure to put your section's Off-Book dates
in your calendar/agenda

12-A: Character Background/Relationship History
Assignment
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 6

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Get your test grade sheet signed
and return to Ms. P tomorrow, or
at the latest...
Thursday, October 6

Memorize line 6, Mother T
For: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5

Seniors:

Memorize! MEMORIZE!! MEMORIZE!!!

12-A: Work on Character Background/
Relationship History
Due: Thursday, October 6

Monday, October 3, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

No homework - Take a break after
that test!

12th Graders:

All sections work on memorizing!

12-A: Begin working on character histories/
relationships
DUE: Thursday, October 6

Friday, September 30, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Grade:

STUDY for Quarter test
Monday, October 3

Seniors:

MEMORIZE, MEMORIZE, MEMORIZE!!!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Continue to fill out your Study Guide
Due: TOMORROW, Friday, September 30

If you did not complete your "Self-Esteem"
reflection in class, please finish it this evening.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, September 30

STUDY for 1st Quarter Test
Monday, October 3

Seniors:

12-B & 12-C work on Character Background
and Relationship Histories
Due: Friday, September 30

12-A work on Character and Play Givens
Due: Friday, September 30

TOMORROW: Production Meetings for
ALL THREE sections

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Continue to fill out your Study Guide
Due: Friday, September 30

STUDY for 1st Quarter Test
Monday, October 3

Seniors:

12-B & 12-C work on Character Background
and Relationship Histories
Due: Friday, September 30

12-A work on Character and Play Givens
Due: Friday, September 30

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Work on your Study Guide. You should have
at least half of it filled out by tomorrow, as the
entire Guide is...
Due: Friday, September 30.

STUDY for First Quarter Test:
Monday, October 3

Seniors:

12-B & 12-C continue working on Character
background and relationship histories.
Due: Friday, September 30

12-A work on Character and Play Givens
Due: Friday, September 30

Monday, September 26, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize last part of the Self-Esteem
paragraph.
For: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 27

Complete "I Am A..." assignment
For: Tomorrow, September 27

Begin filling out Study Guide for NEXT
Monday's Quarter Test.
Due: (Complete by) Friday, September 30

Seniors:

Sections 12-B and 12-C complete character
background and relationship histories
For: Friday, September 30

Section 12-A, work on Much Ado givens
Due: Friday, September 30

Friday, September 23, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

THINK about what it takes to be your
best self.

Go over and over and over Jabberwocky,
Mother T. phrases 1-5, and the Self-Esteem
paragrpah (up through what we've learned)
for Monday, September 26. Be able to recite
each backwards and forwards!

Seniors:

Sections 12-B & 12-C, continue working on
Assignment #2 ~ Character background and
relationship history
Due: Friday, September 30

Thursday, September 22, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Study for Vocabulary Quiz
Tomorrow, Friday, September 23

Go over - OUT LOUD -
the Self-Esteem paragraph up
through what we have learned
For: Tomorrow, Friday, September 23

Seniors:

12-C & 12-B, Assignment #1 (Givens)
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, September 23

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize the next part of the
Self-Esteem paragraph:
..but I will also better become the person
worth that lavishing.
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 22

Study for Vocabulary Quiz
Friday, September 23

Seniors:

Sections 12-B and 12-C, work on
Assignment #1 (Givens)
Due: Friday, September

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize the next part of the
Self-Esteem paragraph:
To begin with, I will lavish a little
kindness on myself
For: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 21

Seniors:

Sections 12-B and 12-C, work on
Assignment #1 (Givens)
Due: Friday, September

Monday, September 19, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Mother T., phrase 5
(What you spend years creating...)
For: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 20

Go over the first line from the Self-Esteem
Paragraph, handed out Friday.
To feel better about myself I must support
my own best nature and live more wisely.
Make sure you KNOW it -
By: Tuesday, September 20

If you haven't done so already,
show your parent(s)/guardian your Jabberwocky
rubric and have them sign it.
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 20

Do something nice for someone...
and don't get found out! Commit a
random act of kindness.
Be prepared to share it in your
journal in class tomorrow.
*Bring your journal to class!

Seniors:

Sections 12-B and 12-C, work on
Assignment #1 (Givens)
Due: Friday, September

Friday, September 16, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Look up and write down definitions
of the latest four (4) vocabulary words
on your Vocabulary Sheet
Due: Monday, September 19

Begin memorizing the Self-Esteem
Paragraph, handed out today.
Learn the first line:
To feel better about myself I must support
my own best nature and live more wisely.
For: Monday, September 19

Show your parent(s)/guardian your Jabberwocky
rubric and have them sign it.
Due: Monday, at the latest, Tuesday, September 20

Seniors:

No homework.
Take a load off this weekend, because
for the next three months you are going
to have a load to do!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Look up in the dictionary and/or the internet
the definitions for "Esteem" and "Self-Esteem."
Write the definitions down on your Vocabulary
Sheet.
For: Tomorrow, Friday, September 16

Seniors:

Prepare for final day of auditions
Tomorrow, Friday, September 16

Think about what Non-Acting Production
Jobs you are interested in. Sign-up sheet
available Tomorrow, Friday, September 16

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

If you did not complete your Out-of-the-Box
Thinking project reflection in class today,
please complete it at home this evening.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 15

Go over and over and over Jabberwocky
For tomorrow's presentation
Thursday, September 15

Seniors:

Prepare for more auditions
Tomorrow and Friday

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Go over and over Jabberwocky
For: Thursday, September 15

Seniors:

Go over sides from your play in preparation
for auditions -
Wednesday - Friday, September 14-16

Monday, September 12, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Go over Jabberwocky presentation
guidelines. Be prepared to present
On: Thursday, September 15

TYPE up 12 different ways of how to
think out-of-the-box. Make sure they fit
in the box size you were given in class.
You can type them in any font you like.
PRINT them out (or email them to Ms. P
in an attachment if your printer is not
working).
DUE: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13

Seniors:

Read the rest of your play tonight and go
over the new sides. Start thinking about what
parts you are interested in auditioning for.
Auditions begin Wednesday, September 14

Friday, September 9, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Go over and over and over
Jabberwocky. Be able to pronounce
each word properly. Work on rounding your
vowels and hitting your consonants, and
pushing all the way through to the ends of
your phrasing.
You will be presenting the entire poem solo
next Thursday, September 15

Seniors:

Read the next section of your play
For: Monday, September 12

The 6th Grade Thinks (and Creates) Out-of-the-Box

This past week the Sixth Grade Creative Arts classes began exploring two different concepts: Out-of-the-Box Thinking and Brainstorming. These terms were first presented to the students as additions to their C.A.C. Vocabulary words/phrases. Students were asked to write down (and then share) what they thought each of these terms meant.

Then, the students were asked to look up each of the concepts (a standard C.A.C. homework practice) in the dictionary and/or internet. The following day, after sharing the different and similar definitions they found, students broke into small groups to brainstorm how one could go about thinking out of the box. Then each student was presented with an empty box - a Chinese take-out container - and asked to think about ways they might like to decorate their box as a first step to a three-part project. Below, and in the following post, are photos of the students working on their boxes the following day (Thursday, September 8).

More Out-of-the-Box Photos

Thursday, September 8, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

No Homework!


Seniors:

No Homework!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza 6
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 8

If you have not done so already, bring in
your signed Permission Slip for our
Hollis Park excursion Friday
By: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 8

Think about the Out-of-the-Box box project
Collect and bring in different objects/materials
you would like to use to create/decorate your box
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 8

Seniors:

Read script from your Section's play that you
were given today.
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 8

If you have not done so already, bring in
your signed Permission Slip for our
Hollis Park excursion Friday
By: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 8

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Mother T., phrase 4
For: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7

Look up the following terminology:
Out-of-the-Box Thinking
Brainstorming
and write down the definitions on your new
Vocabulary sheet
For: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7

Have your parents sign Permission Slip for
Hollis Park excursion
Return to school: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7
or at the latest, Thursday, September 8

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza #6
For: Thursday, September 8

Seniors:

Read handout/packet for your section's play
For: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7

Have your parents sign Permission Slip for
Hollis Park excursion
Return to school: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7
or at the latest, Thursday, September 8

Friday, September 2, 2011

ENJOY
THE LONG WEEKEND
AND
THE
R & R THAT GOES WITH IT!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

*REMINDER: Early Release tomorrow
Friday, September 2
12:15 PM
NO SCHOOL Monday (Labor Day)

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

For: Tomorrow, Friday, September 2
- Study for Vocabulary Quiz
- Know Jabberwocky, Stanzas 1-5
- Bring back Parent-Teacher-Student Communication form
Signed!

Seniors:

No homework!

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza #5
By Friday, September 2

Vocabulary Quiz
Friday, September 2

Seniors:

Work on song
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 1

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza 4
For: Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31

Seniors:

Work on song
For: Thursday, September 1

Monday, August 29, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Mother T., Phrase 3
For: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30

On your Vocabulary Sheet write down
what you think the word ensemble means,
and then look up the definitions in the
dictionary and write those down on your
sheet as well
For: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza 4
For: Wednesday, August 31

Seniors:

Work on song
For: Thursday, September 1

Friday, August 26, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza #3
For: Monday, August 29

Seniors:

Write Lazzi Project Reflection in your journal
Due: Monday, August 29

Spotlight Form and song lyrics
Due: Monday, August 29

A cappella singing performance
Thursday, September 1

Thursday, August 25, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza #3
For: Monday, August 29

Seniors:

Finish preparations for final
Lazzi Project performance
Tomorrow: Friday, August 26

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Be sure to have first two stanzas
of Jabberwocky and first two
phrases of Mother T. memorized
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, August 25

Look up and write down dictionary
definitions of the words commit/
commitment on your Vocab. Sheet
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, August 25

Seniors:

Work A LOT on your Lazzi Project
Be sure to meet criteria on grading rubric
Last rehearsal is tomorrow
Final Performance = Friday, August 26

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza #2
Due: Thursday, August 25

12th Graders:

Continue working on Lazzi Project
Final Performance: Friday, August 26

Read p. 12-16, Commedia packet(s)
For: Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 24
(Quiz)

Monday, August 22, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize Jabberwocky, Stanza #2
For: Thursday, August 25

Memorize Mother T., Phrase 2
For: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 23

If you did not finish your "Emotional Scale"
in class, please complete it at home
this evening.
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 23

Seniors:

Work on Lazzi Project
Group Form due tomorrow, Tuesday, August 23
Final Performance: Friday, August 26

Friday, August 19, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

If you did not finish memorizing
Jabberwocky, Stanza #1, please
do so over the weekend.
For: Monday, August 22

Write or type Emotions assignment.
Refer to the list of emotions you were
given in class to help you.
Start with one or more emotion(s)
that you typically (on a daily basis)
experience. Write down how that emotion
feels in your body. Discuss how you express
that emotion through actions/behaviors.
Do the same with an emotion that you
are uncomfortable with, and an emotion
you enjoy experiencing.
Due: Monday, August 22


Seniors:

Work on Lazzi project.
Due: Friday, August 26

Thursday, August 18, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Finish memorizing Jabberwocky,
stanza #1
For: Tomorrow, Friday, August 19

Use EACH of the four vocabulary words
(reverence, creativity, perspective, and
portmanteau) in four separate sentences.
Type up and bring to class (or email Ms. P
this evening, if you don't have a printer).
Be sure to write your first and last name in
the top right corner, with tomorrow's date,
your section number and title your assign-
ment CREATIVE ARTS VOCABULARY.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, August 19

Seniors:

Read Mid-page 7 - Mid-page 12,
Commedia packet
For: Tomorrow, Friday, August 19

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Write down on your Vocabulary sheet
what you think the word portmanteau
means. Then, look up the dictionary
definitions of the word and write them
down on your sheet.

Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, August 18

Memorize the first stanza of
Jabberwocky

For: Friday, August 19

Seniors:

No homework. Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

On your Vocabulary sheet, write
down what you think the word
PERSPECTIVE means. Then, go
look the word up in the dictionary
and write down the definition(s) that
the dictionary gives on your sheet.

Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17

Seniors:

No homework! Enjoy. : )

Monday, August 15, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Memorize "Mother Teresa" (Mother T.),
Phrase 1 ~
People are often unreasonable, irrational,
and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
DUE: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 16

Seniors:

Prepare "talent" for tomorrow's class.

Friday, August 12, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

None. Enjoy!

Seniors:

Special R & R Weekend
Enjoy!

Thanks for a terrific first week back, everyone!

The Red Dot: Expanded

The above, and the pictures on the following post (made by the 6th Grade Creative Arts Classes), are six of the creations made based on just one Red Dot (see three posts below for a broader idea of what the Red Dot project was all about).

The Red Dot: Expanded (Continued)

Thursday, August 11, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Look up the dictionary definition of
Creativity. Write it down on your
Vocabulary Sheet. If the definition does
not feel broad enough to you, "dig deeper":
put "Creativity quotes" in Google, and see if
you can find a quote that feels more explan-
atory.

Due: Tomorrow, Friday, August 12.

Seniors:

Read p. 3-top of 7, Commedia packet
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, August 12.

The Red Dot: 6th Grade Creative Arts

Creativity involves a special relationship with the materials and with the creative moment.

~ Tai Situpa

Art is not about thinking something up. It is the opposite - getting something down.

~ Julia Cameron

Today the sixth grade students were asked to paint just one red dot on a piece of paper. They could place the dot anywhere on the paper they chose. Then they were asked to put their brushes down.

Here are some responses to reflection questions the students wrote after their experience painting the dot...

What thoughts went through your mind when you were asked to simply paint one red dot on your paper?

I wonder why we are painting this red dot. I wonder if it will be simple or am I going to make a horribly ugly red blob out of what used to be a simple task. There is a lot more complication in thinking than doing.

I was wondering how I would paint iy and where on my paper I would paint it. I was also wondering, why does she want me to paint a red dot?

"A dot? What are we doing painting a dot?" But then I started thinking of possibilities and I cam down to the conclusion that Ms. Pitman was going to walk us through a famous painting.

I thought it was wierd. I also thought is was really easy but I kind of like painting so I thought I might like it.

After painting your dot, and after looking at everyone else's paintings, did your thoughts change?

No, not at all. I kept thinking it looks like those things you put on a letter.

They all looked the same at first glance, but each one was unique, like a zebra's stripes.

Yes, my thoughts changed. I can't believeit. That was kind of interesting to watch that all of our thoughts were so different.

The change that I saw was that the dot means a lot more than just a dot. It just occurred to me that so many amazing things can happen from one dot. Invention, architecture, etc.

Did you find yourself comparing your dot to others? In what way(s)?

Not comparing such as to perfection, but how others were so different. Some made it at the middle, some at the sides.

I did find myself comparing my dot to others because my dot wasn't very round. I saw some really round ones and some not so round ones. But I thought mine was the least round.

Yes. I was comparing the size, the shape, how much paint was used on the dot, and where they painted the dot.

I kind of compared my dot to others' based on shape. I noticed how some dots were perfect or had stray marks.

The students also responded to the quotes at the top of this post and how they related to their experience with the Red Dot activity.

For homework this evening, students are working on creating a picture using the Red Dot as either the starting point or the center of their work. I have no doubt that tomorrow there will be forty-three completely different works of art making their way into the Creative Arts classroom.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Create and complete your Red Dot picture.
Use either pencil, colored pencil, markers,
crayons, paint, or collage to create a picture
or design using the Red Dot as either the
starting or center point.

Have fun! Be creative! Let your imagination go...

Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, August 10

Seniors:

Origins of Commedia packet reading
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, August 10

If you have not turned them in already,
ALL forms -
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, August 10

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

On your Creative Arts Vocabulary sheet,
write down what you think the word
Reverence means. Then look up the
dictionary definition, and write that down
in the space provided on the same sheet.

Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 10

Seniors:

Read the Origins of Commedia packet
For: Thursday, August 11

If you have not turned them in already,
make sure to get the following forms to me
1) Parent Form
2) Permission to Post Photos on the Blog form
3) Student form

By: Thursday, August 11

Monday, August 8, 2011

HOMEWORK

6th Graders:

Email Ms. P so that she has your email address.
Be sure to let her know if it is your personal
address or your parents'. Also: make sure you
sign your name (first and last).

Due: This evening, Monday, August 8

Seniors:

Take some time and think about and then
write a THOUGHTFUL aspiration for yourself
for your fall semester in drama. You may write
it on any type of paper you like, but you must
write it this evening (not as you are running
into class tomorrow).

Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9

Give your parents the Parent-Student
Handbook to read so that they can read
through it by Wednesday. Have them fill
out:
1. The Parent Form
2. The Photos for Blog permission form

YOU need to fill out the student form and
be sure to write a one-paragraph to full-page
reflection on the back.

The two parent forms and your student form
are due back in class by Thursday, August 11

Counting Down the Days...

Tomorrow, Monday, August 8, marks the first day of the TPA school year.

After a week of faculty meetings, I can tell you with a great deal of certainty:
the 2011-2012 school year is going to be a good one!

This September, Mrs. Joslin and I will be offering a (FREE) Audition Workshop on
Thursday evenings (September 1, 8, 15, and 22) from 6:30-8:30 PM. The workshop will offer etiquette tips, what materials you need and how to prepare (for both acting and singing auditions), what to do the day of an audition (and after an audition), opportunities to work on auditioning with prepared material and cold readings. Information will be posted during the first week of school and you can sign up for the workshop through Ms. Pitman.

The Senior Production in December is entitled Comedy Through the Ages and will feature each section performing a play from three different time periods: William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (Renaissance), The Importance of Being Earnest (Victorian) by Oscar Wilde, and Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park (1960's). The production will serve as the final for the 12th grade drama class.

In January-February, there will be an after-school workshop open to 8th grade students. Though the focus of the workshop is yet to be determined, the class will run for eight consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30 PM.

The dates have been slightly altered for the spring musical, Oklahoma! Auditions will begin at the end of January/beginning of February, with the first read-through scheduled for Wednesday, February 22 and regular rehearsals running through April 14. Tech Week begins Monday, April 16 with our opening performance on Thursday evening, April 19 and our final performance on Sunday afternoon, April 22. Detailed information will be provided at the beginning of January.

Looking forward to a terrific school year!

Cheers,
Ms. P

Announcing the TPA Spring Musical

Auditions will be February 13, 14, 15
First Read-Through and Table Talk will take place
Monday-Wednesday March 5-7
Rehearsals will begin Monday, March 19
Tech Rehearsal: April 23
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: April 24
Invited Dress Rehearsal: April 25
Performances: Thursday, Friday, Saturday April 26-28

*Look for announcements in August for a 4-Week Audition Workshop in September!

Happy Summer!

Enjoy two months homework-free!!!

: )

Tuesday - Friday, May 24-27

FINALS

Juniors:

Wednesday, May 25

8:05-10:05: 11-A
10:15-12:15: 11-C
1:15-3:15: 11-B

*Thursday, May 26

10:15-12:15: 11-B
(Unless you get signed out by a parent,
you must attend "class")

6th Graders:

Tuesday, May 24

10:15-12:15: 6-B, Rehearsal

Wednesday, May 25

4:30: Dress Rehearsal, 6-B
6:30: Performance, 6-B

Thursday, May 26

8:05-10:05:, 6-A, Rehearsal
4:30: Dress Rehearsal, 6-A
6:30: Performance, 6-A

Friday, May 27

8:00-11:00 AM: All-School Awards Assembly
(Meet/Pick Up at EdOptions)

Have a wonderful summer!

Monday, May 23, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

Prep for final scene showing

Finals Schedule:
Wednesday, May 25
8:05-10:05: 11-A
10:15-12:15: 11-C
1:15-3:15: 11-B

*Thursday, May 26, 10:15-12:15
11-B's original final time
IF YOU CHOOSE TO NOT ATTEND,
YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGN
YOU OUT AT THE OFFICE

6th Graders:

MEMORIZE & WORK ON LINES!!!!
Gather Costumes

Finals Schedule:

6-B (Bernard)
Tuesday, May 24, 10:15-12:15: Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 25, 4:30: Dress Rehearsal; 6:30: Performance
6-A (Stoyanoff)
Thursday, May 26, 8:05-10:05: Rehearsal
Thursday, May 26, 4:30: Dress Rehearsal; 6:30: Performance

Saturday, May 21, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

Prep for final scene showing

Finals Schedule:
Wednesday, May 25
8:05-10:05: 11-A
10:15-12:15: 11-C
1:15-3:15: 11-B

*Thursday, May 26, 10:15-12:15
11-B's original final time
IF YOU CHOOSE TO NOT ATTEND,
YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGN
YOU OUT AT THE OFFICE

6th Graders:

MEMORIZE & WORK ON LINES!!!!
Gather Costumes

Finals Schedule:

6-B (Bernard)
Tuesday, May 24, 10:15-12:15: Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 25, 4:30: Dress Rehearsal; 6:30: Performance
6-A (Stoyanoff)
Thursday, May 26, 8:05-10:05: Rehearsal
Thursday, May 26, 4:30: Dress Rehearsal; 6:30: Performance

Thursday, May 19, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

You MUST be off-book tomorrow.
We will be running ALL scenes in class!

6th Graders:

Be OFF BOOK (completely memorized) on the
script you have so far -
By tomorrow, Thursday, May 20

If you did not bring your parent play form back to Ms. Pitman
on today's due date, you MUST bring it by
Tomorrow, Friday, May 20.

Monday, May 16, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

Make sure that you are completely OFF BOOK
for your scene by Wednesday!

If you haven't done so already, go through your scene
and make clear objectives for each of your lines. Also,
mark the Beats.

6th Graders:

Be OFF BOOK (completely memorized) on the
script you have so far -
By tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17

Bring your parent play form back to Ms. Pitman
By Thursday, May 19.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

Continue to work on lines
for your scenes

6th Graders:

Go over and over your lines.

*I will help you with your lines
if you are having difficulty. But only
if you have REALLY worked on them
on your own first!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

Continue to work on lines
for your scenes

6th Graders:

Go over and over your lines.
If you have new ones, highlight and
memorize.

*I will help you with your lines
if you are having difficulty. But only
if you have REALLY worked on them
on your own first!

Monday, May 9, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

Work on lines for your scenes

6th Graders:

Go over and over your lines.
If you have new ones, highlight and
memorize.

*I will help you with your lines
if you are having difficulty. But only
if you have REALLY worked on them
on your own first!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

PERFORMANCES: May 4-6

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Evenings, 7 PM

Get your tickets online ($6) or buy at the door ($7)

*The Friday Evening Performance is SOLD OUT ONLINE

There will still be seats available at the door, but get there early!

Friday, April 29, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

Re-read your scene.
Look up on the internet a summary of the play
from which your scene was taken and a biography
of the playwwright. Print both, and read!
Bring summary and bio to class on Monday.
Memorize your first four lines.
By: Monday, May 2.

6th Graders:

Go over you lines! Out loud, at least once per day.
ALL lines so far to be memorized by
Monday, April 2

Thursday, April 28, 2011

HOMEWORK

Juniors:

No Homework!

6th Graders:

No Homework!