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Appreciation Post, Class A

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    Breno understands the importance of observation and makes it apparent in his work.  He has genuinely improved on his observation skills as his artwork improved in his sketchbook through the year.  This occured due to his persistent engagement in class.  He does not back down from challenges and gets fabulous results.   Beatriz made some fabulous design choices when assembling her stuffed animal; she used a used dress for underbody of her fox due to the lack of felt.  She also attached a friendship bracelet for a tail.  Add some buttons and you have a friend for a young person.  Great job!  Gabby has always taken class seriously and is now getting serious results.  She has provided evidence of engagement, observation, expression and persistence.  This Bluey drawing is down with vigor and the desire to create.  It is bright and bold.  She goes beyond!     Harper is someone who pays a lot of atten...
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5th grade Appreciations, Class B

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  Bryce's observation skills are on full display in this Simpsons "Guess Who" board.  I encourage him to bring this level of observation and engagement to every class, as the Simpsons universe is vast and could keep going.  Whatever keeps you making, keep doing it.  Harper is a joy to work with.  She has an open mind and puts a lot of persistence in each art work she makes.  She likes working in a small group.  Her love of people is evident in her drawings, as the expressions she illustrates are elastic and elegant.  Ben did not shy away from assignments and found ways to make them of interest to him.  He is someone who understands various roles art fills, and thus doesn't mind trying new things.  Here he makes a double colored fox stuffed animal which shows off his ability to persist and engage.   Alex is an artist with a well defined style but also an open mind.  Here, her developed style converges with her ability to ex...
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5th grade Appreciations, Trimester 3

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  Pierce has brought professionalism and persistence to every assignment.  One could be negative and say he is quick to work because he'll be gone next week, but this is an unfair assessment, as Pierce has shown dedication and engagement the entire trimester.  He is open to new ideas.  He can draw from his imagination and from observation.  He is a positive contributor to our community and we wish him a great summer!  Jackson is a life long learner who takes his passions to the paper when he makes artwork.  For example, His love of history is most apparent in his Guess Who board, which goes above and beyond expectation by giving each character not only specific facial features, but specific time periods.  He wants to contribute and does so often; he even made a specific piece just for our all district arts night.  I look forward to working with Jackson in the future.   Jameson is an open minded and reflective student, prone to being...
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