Welcome to Art 2020!

Here is everything you need to know about art this year at the Birches.

Art will start the week of September 14^th!!!!

· Each student will receive an art bag with basic art supplies. Remote students should have their bags picked up at the school before the 14^th. Hybrid students will get their bags on the first day of art class. Please think of these as your art room in a bag and keep track of your given materials. Bags for grades 4-8 students will have information on Google Classroom codes and Artsonia QR codes and pin numbers. ( All pin numbers have changed from last year.)

-If your child is remote, they will have additional supplies needed for upcoming projects and take the bags home. I will need to refill these from time to time and will let you know when that needs to happen.

-If your child is hybrid, they will keep these supply bags at HOME and bring them in on art class days, ensuring if we do need to go full remote, they can continue their assignments at home. ( plan to set a reminder on my phone when my boys have art class to help them remember)

* All art lessons will be online this year through Google classroom (4-8) or Seesaw (k-3).

-Remote students will view projects and complete assignments by the given due date. I will be available on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 for a live zoom meeting to connect with students and answer any questions. ( Only a 5 minute check in is required for remote students)

Zoom Link Art with Mrs. Hawkes

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78617445587?pwd%3DQ2E5eFhkN3FXSlZ0Z3Q2VmR0cjRuZz09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1599852932429000&usg=AOvVaw21fHQr1Ryg98ekNt7-hwa1

Meeting ID: 786 1744 5587 Passcode: bfZGJ3

- Hybrid students will be doing a flipped classroom. This means on their remote days they will need to log in and watch intro lessons and project demonstrations. On in school days, they will come ready to work on their assignment. (Some classes will take place in the art room, some in their classroom depending on their project.) It will be vital that they come to class prepared having watched the assignment videos.

· I will be utilizing Artsonia even more this year, as they have created a system for teaching remote. Each student will need to have access to the free Artsonia App on their device. I need all parents to make sure they have granted permission in their account and the app is updated to 6.0.

- All remote students k-8 will be uploading finished work to Artsonia.

- All hybrid students 4-8 will upload finished work to Artsonia

- All hybrid students k-3 I will continue to upload for them.

(should we go full remote I will need k-3 parents to help with uploads from home)

This is important. All finished work must be uploaded to Artsonia not Seesaw or Google Classroom this year.

I really appreciate your patience as we navigate through these new and uncharted waters. I am always available for questions or suggestions at kellyh@birchesacademy.org.

Kelly Hawkes

Artsonia Class Portal

PARENTS – Our school is offering a way for students to submit their artwork to their Artsonia portfolio from home.

Your child can use iPads or similar devices (or even a browser) to photograph their own artwork, make edits and enter artist statements - all on their own! The artwork will be reviewed by the art teacher prior to being published.

Download the Artsonia 6.0 app in the Apple or Android app store, select the "Students" option, then scan the Access Code below (or manually type in the code). You can also go to www.artsonia.com/class on a browser if you don't have a compatible device.

Access Code: NYXY-PDXN

You can view a short tutorial video by going to

https://www.artsonia.com/teachers/docs/videos.asp?id=Classroom%20Mode%20-%20Students

www.artsonia.com/videos/student-app

If you have any questions, please contact Artsonia at 800-869-9974 or info@artsonia.com