It came and we survived...HOMECOMING!

Arrgghh matey, it's over, and boy am I beat.
Didn't know I would basically have to help all 4 classes with their
golf carts in some way.  It sure was interesting.

Now it's time to buckle down and get to work!

Art I gals can finally take their quiz about the Art Elements, and continue to
"Imitate Picasso" by creating a monochrome drawing/painting.

Photography folks will have photos to edit, and an assignment of their choice
to complete.  I think they should do "Photocubism" or a Photo in 3D, which
was a favorite of the other instructors judging the Conference Art Show last Spring.

Graphic Design...we are all patiently waiting for our "REAL" CS5 licensed software,
so we can get truly on task.  Some folks still don't have the trial version and some
have versions about to expire.  If you go to that page you can see their work
by clicking on the student's name:  http://gthsgraphicdesign.wikispaces.com/
We will have some work to do on the newsletter, website, concert programs
and other exciting adventures soon!  The 2011 yearbook is now being contemplated.
We need to choose the cover and fonts soon.  Still waiting for the 2010 to arrive.
Trying to be patient...

Independent Students--Kady finished her screenprint, and is going to be choosing
a new project Monday.  Kristi had to put away her oil pastel before she burned it.
Sometimes that has to happen for awhile if you tire of a certain medium.  Maybe
we'll interest her in some of the graphic design assignments.  It would be good to
get her creative perspective!

K, 1, and 2 will be doing fall projects this week.  I'll be thinking about what this afternoon.
I know one class will be doing leaf printings.  It is fun and they all love it.  I'd like to
paint pumpkins, but with 26 in a class that'd get a little pricey.  So...maybe torn paper
cats or pumpkins, and spiders or bats.  Bats and spiders can be cute, unless of course
they are real and you find them in your bed (as I have...right mom?).
To see what the real plan is go to:  http://gtelementary.wikispaces.com/

So.  I'm still here, and I'm still at the same level of sanity as before it all started.
If you'd like to see my photos of the week go to my smugmug soon and they'll be there:
http://www.mrsf.smugmug.com

Well, have a great first week of October!
It's be-uuuuooooooooooo-tiful...
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