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3/21/2020

Updates:

March 23-27 is still your 'spring break', so rest, stay safe and try not to stress
All PB school campuses are closed til April 15th (which at the date of this blog post was the date given by the district)
March 31st...we're going digital
Look on the school site for info about device check out and pick up
Refer to the district site for all of your info
All of your teachers will have something ready for you on March 31st. I will be using Google classroom
You can still reach me via email, Remind text and DM (@studiogironda)

Am I stressed about this on-line stuff? Yes. Have I cried? Also yes. Do I miss you guys? You better believe it. Will we get through this- YES. Please be patient and kind...and stay safe!

Remember, get your info from the district site:
https://www.palmbeachschools.org/

Admin and Teachers are hard at work behind the scenes!

3/20/2020

(Left) Faculty meeting...not pictured, over 111 faculty! (Right) Department meeting

I may have done a thing.

3/19/2020

Ummmm....soooo....I may have driven to school and packed up all of the AP student work and loaded it into my little car on account of being worried about having access to the work to photograph and if needed, deliver it so folks can still work on pieces.

You know, since we still have a DEADLINE.

...And maybe, just maybe...all of that artwork is now in Casa Gironda...like...ALL of it...

...and IF I did do this, bring all the artwork home I mean...it is, I mean, WOULD BE, safe...and not bother my husband as long as it doesn't cross the middle of the room.

Coronavirus School Cancellation...yup, you still have WERKKK

3/13/2020

School will be closed starting Monday, March 16th through due to the 20th to take precautions against spread of the Coronoavirus. We will also be out as planned for our designated Spring Break period of March 23rd through the 27th.

Should you have questions regarding school related issues and this virus, please check the district site,
https://palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/health_services/coronavirus_disease_2019__covid_19

Do not get your info from friends, Facebook, Instagram comments, etc- refer to the district- unless your 'friend' is Dr. Fennoy or with the district then chances are they don't know what they are talking about. PeriodTT.

Ways to contact me:
Text,You can contact me via the Remind text from 7am-7pm
Email, jennifer.gironda@palmbeachschools.org
DM, @studiogironda

3D-1 Students

I have pre-packaged calendars for April and May for you, along with a pencil. Hopefully you got those from me before you left. If not, print out the PDFs below or look up blank calendars, get a ruler and make one yourself on whatever paper you can find- it's not that hard.

Please choose ONE THEME for each calendar, and complete images within that theme in each square. Take your time and make the work detailed, like tiny, finished pieces of art. And yup, I will expect these to be finished when you get back.

When we return we will complete the Plaster Mask Project and also the Clay Tile Project.

Depending on how long we are out there may be additional assignments, so take care of this one during that first week off so you won't be overwhelmed...and expect to have tons to do because you know I love to 'do too much'.

NOTE: If you missed the chance to come by and get one of the 'calendar packets' and you don't have access to a printer...don't forget, you can always start working on your individual sketches. Same deal for 4NWs, 20 sketches- one theme. (the two calendars are two sep grades this time, so you will still have to complete them at some point) ...keep in mind this will be in addition to the plaster mask, clay tile and 1-2 other 3D projects, so use your time wisely.

April Calendar

May Calendar

(Pic of the packets...we made a TON of them!)

Portfolio and AP Students

Sorry my children, but ya'll are the OFFICIAL #TeamNoSleep. AP's still have the deadline, and portfolio you are expected to work at that same level. (love you guys!!) You will continue to work on your individual projects, as you are the one that determines what you are working on. The expectation is that you will have three new pieces for the final nine weeks, depending on your particular project.

3D/Fashion: look in your closet and use you own old clothes as the under-structure for new pieces if you need to. You can work on elements of your work, such as folded/manipulated paper, etc and bring those back after the break to attach to garments. You will also need final sketches of each piece, drawn to the best of your ability, so you can work on those as well. Also you have two hands and access to old clothes- stitch- use what ya got!

AP 2D and Drawing: You know what pieces you have created- you can work on your final three new pieces for the 4th NWs- think about pieces that will connect the message of your overall Sustained Investigation. You need five solid, AMAZING pieces to mail off for the Quality portion of the portfolio, you can re-work some old pieces or focus on the new works for this. These should be your BEST pieces. When in doubt- sketch and experiment with materials/techniques in your sketchbook as that will be photographed as well.

I am available for in-progress critiques of your work or to answer questions, text, email or DM me- you know I will respond :)

Snakes and Lizards debut...postponed

3/13/2020

(Well...'in person' that is!)

So I saw an email when we got back from the holidays- it was from the district asking for teachers to help create table centerpieces for the Distinguished Alumni and Leadership Awards- a big event to showcase innovative programs. (I actually received a separate email asking to be a part of it- they wanted to highlight our recycled fashion!) I figured it would be fun, so of course I emailed to say that LWHS would participate.

We received 15 canvases to paint along with some paint (thanks Ed Foundation!) and got to work. The majority of the students working on painting were from the AP/Portfolio sections, along with some really talented 3D-1s.

I missed many, many 5th period class periods in February due to going to my 'borrowed classroom' across town for National Boards, so I wanted to do something special for them. I decided to grab some air dry clay and have them make some 3D snakes and lizards to add to table displays.

Pick up date...Friday the 13th (I am totally serious, folks)

So that is all the GOOD news and some 'behind the scenes' info.

The BAD news...the event got postponed- much life school and LIFE in general due to the Coronavirus.

But before all that went down, they DID come and pick up all of our hard work.

I sure hope that things will get back to normal (as long as it is SAFE, of course!) because I know our table displays will be AMAZING...whenever that may be.

Here are the pieces all together. Makes me so happy to see 'em. I didn't send all of the (finished) clay pieces because I was worried about some of them breaking if I sent too many...and making it 'too much' for the pick-up.

LWHS GALLERY OF SNAKES AND LIZARDS:

As I mentioned, we were also asked to share some of our recycled fashions at this special event- which was SUCH an honor because they chose programs and initiatives from the district that they really wanted to show off. I had already gotten the 'field trip' approved to take two of my seniors, Shacira and Cielo...so bummed that we couldn't share some of the work we create at LWHS, so I reckon I will just share some pics here;

Recycled Fashion Technique/Materials Samplers

3/10/2020

Each board shows a small scale sample of the various materials and techniques used in the recycled and upcycled garments.

In progress...lizard and snake project

3/9/2020

We were asked to participate in a special project for the district...this is what we have so far...missing a few more clay snakes, a couple of paintings that are being finished up and I have some students working on some fun paper leaves...I can't wait to see it all together!!

Knock knock...

3/9/2020

When Jane knocks on the studio door at 7am, you answer it- because she probably has some amazing art to show ya!

Growth.

3/6/2020

I am so excited to see the growth in Elena's work this year. She has been working with a floral theme, and really trying to focus on composition...and it shows. This shows her work from first NWs, 2NWs and 3NWs (from left to right)

A special visit...

3/5/2020

Jocelyn was given items from her college wish list today!!!

(Left) Jocy trying not to get all 'in her feelings' while being presented with her college wish list items (Middle) Showing off her artwork to our guests (Right) ...and I had to show off our FASHION, too!