(2) Week of September 11th

START-OF-SCHOOL REMINDERS:

• over the counter medical form can be printed online from itsLearning (Student Information), or picked up from the clinic.  Parents are to return form to the Ms. Bowman (Office 102) along with the medication.   
• Homework Policy is available from itsLearning (Student Information).
• problems with lockers should be referred to Ms. Bowman outside of class time. 
• take the online handbook test by 11 pm on 9/17/17 
  • the handbook is online on itsLearning - you may access the handbook while taking the test
  • enter name and 7 digit student ID# when prompted (see Powerschool)
  • the "secret word" is “Dragons”
• submit the Code of Conduct signature page through Powerschool by Monday 9/11/17

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

• Warm up drawing - come in, look for prompt on board, start drawing
  • NOTE: this is a quiet, unplugged activity; as you will learn, the right brain doesn't need or like left brain stuff, like words! Focus on what the right brain does like - spatial perception!
• Continue Art Skills Inventory:
  • finalize page 1 - review/finish
  • confirm completion of page 2, part I
  • start parts II & III
• Review additional school/class/syllabus information

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY:

• Warm up drawing - come in, look for prompt on board, start drawing
  • NOTE: this is a quiet, unplugged activity; as you will learn, the right brain doesn't need or like left brain stuff, like words! Focus on what the right brain does like - spatial perception!
• Syllabus & Syllabus Review DUE - discuss school/class/syllabus information
• Continue Art Skills Inventory, parts II & III

• Time permitting -  make a portfolio

FRIDAY: Remember, this is an ALL CLASS day

• Deadline for all the "other stuff" (see homework)  
• Introduce Sketchbook 
• Artist Spotlight #1

HOMEWORK:

• DUE no later than WED./THURS. = Syllabus + Syllabus Review, PART 2/COMPLETE. Double, triple check that you have done everything as directed and really well, showing evidence of your most thoughtful work - this includes making sure that  you have shared the required info. with a parent, as per the directions.
• DUE no later than FRIDAY = all other class materials:
  • a way to store your notes and handouts
  • a folder for Drawing Bootcamp
  • completed/signed walking field trip permission form
  • completed Quia enrollment (see instructions in itslearning)
  • Lunchtime Lecture dates marked on your calendar (see below)
• Sketchbook DUE...TBD (hold on.... figuring it out based on the arrival of the sketchbooks...)
• DUE EVERY MONDAY/TUESDAY = Check the website at the start of each week; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory work
• DUE PERIODICALLY = Check Powerschool; it is your responsibility to follow up with make up/late work, questions, or discrepancies in a timely manner

HAPPENINGS:

• Class meetings @ 11:30 - Mon./Seniors, Tues./Juniors,  Wed./Sophomores, Thurs./Freshmen
• TUESDAY @ 11:45 - 12:15 = NAHS  (meets every 2nd and 4th Tues.)
• Sept. 20-21 = Yearbook pictures - freshmen, sophomores and juniors
• Sept. 21 = Lunchtime Lecture #1
• Sept. 21 = Back to School Night / PTSA 6:30 PM
• PSAT Bubble fest:
  • Monday Sept 25th 11:10 - 12:00 Juniors
  • Tuesday Sept 26th 11:10 - 12:00 Sophomores
  • Wednesday Sept 27th 11:10 - 12:00 Freshmen
• Sept. 26 @ 11:45 - 12:15 = Art Club meeting (meets every 4th Tues.)
• Oct. 6 = First Friday & Fall Festival
• Oct. 11 & 13 = PSAT special schedule, check school calendar

LUNCHTIME LECTURES: put these dates on your calendar and plan to attend 

• Sept. 21 
• Nov. 16
• Feb 15
• April 19

HEY! Did you get all the way to bottom of this agenda? You've read it, updated your calendar/agenda as needed, and are all prepared for the week ahead - and beyond? AWESOME. HIGH FIVE. Post an affirmative word or statement as a comment to let me know you've completed this important task. Get creative, go synonym-crazy, even use your international language skills to go beyond the most obvious affirmation, "YES." 

PS - These comments can earn you extra credit! They are meant to encourage weekly review of the agenda. You will not be penalized for not posting but I do hope that you are at least checking the website... These extra credit options will not always be available, so take advantage of them when you have the chance!

PPS - Comments must be posted BEFORE the first class of the week!