Welcome to

Mrs. Vyverbergs
KMS Art Room
JVYVERBERG@KPSCHOOLS.COM

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Are you in the right room?

If you are in Mrs. Vyverbergs Art class for this hour
then you are in the right room.

8:00 - 9:05 First Hour
9:09 9:59 Second Hour
10:03 10:53 Third Hour
10:57 11:47 Fourth Hour
LUNCH ends at 12:28pm
12:32 - 1:22 Fifth Hour
1:26 - 2:16 Sixth Hour
2:20 - 3:10 Seventh Hour
Go to your locker
for a pencil,
Use Restroom and
get a drink,
before my
classes!
Who is this teacher?
I am a mother, wife, aunt, sister and friend.
I was raised by a single mother, with my sister &
brother.
I am a proud graduate of
Kalkaska Public Schools (Class of 1991),
Northwestern Michigan College (1994),
Grand Valley State University (1997, 2011)
with a Bachelor in Fine Arts, Emphasis in Graphic Design
and my teaching certification was earned there also.

You may call me, Mrs. Vyverberg or Ms. V.
Will I treat you fairly?
Yes,
Always!
Visual Art Class Objective:
Students will use their understanding of the visual
elements and the design principles to apply media
techniques and processes in the creation of varied,
original artworks. Through the study of various artists and
their styles, students will develop methods of interpreting
and evaluating art.
This course will also expand the students understanding
of art terminology, subject matter, and artistic intention.
Students should strengthen their creative capacity, their
critical thinking skills, and their ability to communicate
through complex visual means as well as their
technology skills.
Students may at times work collaboratively to hone their
ability to be flexible, adaptable, productive, and
accountable.
Learning Scales for Projects:
Daily Goals and Expectations.

Projects:
One - Two projects a week. Based on
specific art era, specific artist style or like
influences.

Use different types of mediums/materials:
Clay, Papers, Paints, Paper Mache, Watercolors,
Crayons, Inks, Oil Pastels, Chalks, Markers, Fabrics, etc.
How will I be grading your art work?




All projects will be graded on a rubric to
be posted at the early stages of
students working on the assignment.
Clear project expectations and goals
will be posted in the art room, students
will be well aware of what projects
should include.

Daily preparedness/clean-up points will
be factored in final grade.

Create Perform Analyze Analyze In Context Analyze Life
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2. Create: Apply Skills
and knowledge to
create in the arts.

CREATIVITY
1. Perform: Apply skills
and knowledge to perform
in the arts.

TECHNIQUE &
CRAFTSMANSHIP
3. Analyze: Analyze,
describe and evaluate
works of art.

EVALUATE PROJECT
4. Analyze in Context:
Understand, analyze, and
describe the arts in their
historical, social, and cultural
contexts.

MAKING CONNECTIONS
5. Analyze & Make
Connections: Recognize,
analyze, and describe
connections among the arts;
between the arts and other
disciplines; between the arts and
everyday life.

MAKING CONNECTION TO
LIFE/EVERYDAY LIFE
4
I understand and have used
the qualities of a unique art
idea in my own art. I have
also developed other creative
solutions to the same
artwork.
I have successfully recalled and
used this mediums techniques
and have created my own
techniques.
I am able to explain and evaluate
how Ive used the elements and
principles to communicate my
intended message while
developing alternative ways I
could have used them.
I can explain how art relates to the
outside world and identified how my
art relates specifically to culture or
history and the significance of that
connection.
I regularly create works of art that relate
to other areas of study and my personal
life, and can describe how these
connections enhance my art, as well as
my comprehension of concepts in other
areas of study
3
I understand the qualities of a
unique art idea and have
problem-solved how to create
artwork based on my own
idea.
I can recall the techniques
specific to the medium and can
use them successfully in my art.
I am able to explain how Ive
used the elements and principles
and can evaluate how
successfully I have done so to
communicate my intended
message.
I can see how art relates to the
outside world and have identified
how my art relates specifically to
culture or history.
I understand how art relates to other
areas of study and my personal life and
have communicated how these
connections can be seen in my art.
2
I recognize unique ideas but
have only been able to apply
it to part of my artwork.
I can recognize and use this
mediums techniques but need to
work on craftsmanship.
I can explain how I have used the
art elements and principles in my
art and can evaluate how
successfully I have used them.
I understand how art relates to the
outside world and can identify how
some of my work relates to culture or
history.
I can identify how art relates to other
areas of study and my personal life, but
have a hard time communicating how it
can be seen in my art.
1
I recognize unique ideas but
have not yet learned how to
apply it to my own artwork.
I can recognize this mediums
techniques but cannot yet
demonstrate them.
I can explain how I have used the
art elements or principles in my
art, but cannot yet evaluate how
successfully I have used them.
I can recognize how some art relates
to the outside world.
I can sometimes recognize how art
relates to my personal life or other areas
of study, but I have a hard time
communicating it.
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I cannot yet recognize a
unique idea in art.
I cannot yet name or demonstrate
this mediums specific
techniques.
I cannot yet explain or evaluate
how I use art elements and
principle is my artwork.
I have not yet been able to see how
art relates to the outside world, and
have not identified how it relates to
culture or history.
My understanding of how art relates to
other areas of study is limited, and I
have not yet begun to connect it to my
art.
Visual Arts Learning Goals: Each Benchmark has 4pt Scale


When are art projects deadlines?




Due dates will be clearly identified. (missed days will
not be the reason you dont finishwork harder
when youre in class!)

I am interested in what students have learned and
create, as well as their availability to hit deadlines.
This artwork is important. It is critical for students to
finish artwork so I can evaluate what was learned
from it. Students may not pass my class, if the work is
never completed. Constantly falling behind and/or
wasting your time will affect your projects grade.
Art Room Choices:




Appropriate subject matter:
Artwork depicted or alluding to inappropriate
subject matter including but not limited to;
nudity, sexual content, violence, tobacco,
alcohol, drugs, will not be permitted in this class.

Sketchbook/ Free drawing:
While working you may occasionally finish
before other students. You should work
independently on sketchbook work, or free
drawings. Sketchbook and free drawing work
must adhere to the policy on appropriate
subject matter in the classroom.
Art Room Expectations
Be courteous and respectful to everyone-
model the six pillars of character:
(Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship)

Come to class ready to work and learn
No one aspires to make lame work

Be responsible and clean up after yourself!

Be invested in your artwork and if ever you arenttry!

Take an active role in your learning.

Attendance is taken at the beginning of every class.

When Im talking, youre not.

Have pride in your work and always strive to do your best!

Good enough; is not good enough! Please put in effort.
Grading will be done Fairly. You must be working on
your art project during art class!

You must cleanup anything you get out.
THIS MAY INCLUDE THINGS YOU DIDNT GET OUT.

Participation Grade Counts in part by:
Be in class on time.
During discussions, stay on topic.
Take notes in sketchbooks during Lesson.
Materials are used with
care and returned
where they belong.
Do ALL the projects assigned.

Mrs. Vyverbergs
KMS ART
Classroom
Guidelines
Guideline #1

Bring a pencil to leave in your art tote.
(Or remember to bring it everyday)

Do not ask to go to your locker for a pencil or to
use bathroom or drinking fountain especially
during the first 10 minutes of class,
or the last 10 minutes of class.
Passes may not be given.

Use your time between classes wisely!
Guideline #2

**Look on table before placing
plannerstables may be wet.

Place planners in totes after
writing learning daily goals


Guideline #3
Follow instructions the first time
they are given. Write them in
your sketchbook or planner!
They may not be repeated.
**This means dont TALK while Im instructing.

**Teachers Definition of TALKING (verb):
Your mouth is moving and there is any kind of sound
coming out. This includes talking to yourself, talking to
somebody else, whispering, singing, or sound effects.
Guideline #4
Treat each person in this room
with respect and dignity.
(Learn your classmates names!)

Please do not discuss personal situations
in front of everyone in the room. Try to keep them
personaleven if they already know.

TEACHER DESK AREAS & CHAIRS ARE OFF LIMITS!
Be respectful of all areas in this room.
Please dont leave electronic
devices on tables in art class.

I have a green box on
my desk for them in case you are
worried they will get wet.

This is an art room
it gets messy!
Mrs. V. Is NOT responsible for damaged devices.
Guideline #5
Guideline #6
If a teacher asks for your electronic
device, you must surrender it
immediately.

It will be placed in the green device
tote. It may be returned at the end of
the class period.

If a teacher needs to have the principal take
your device from you, you may or may not get
it at the end of the school day.
Guideline #7
Follow all procedures and
policies in place at Kalkaska
Middle School as well as
Kalkaska Public Schools.
Check KPSchools.com for more information.
Following Guidelines will result in . .

A stress-free learning environment

A pleasant and orderly classroom
atmosphere

= Happy Teacher

Not Following
Guidelines will result in . . .
1
st:
Verbal Warning and/or documentation (PowerSchool)
- Teachers dont have to tell you when they write you up in PowerSchool.
Also, the notice goes to Mrs. Shorts email once written.
You may be asked to leave the classroom until you can
agree to return and work quietly on the task at hand.

2
nd:
The Principal and I may meet with you and
your parents or guardian.

3
rd:
You may no longer be allowed in my class.

Depending on severity of issue
these infractions can happen in any order


Severe Clauses
Any student who uses profanity, fights,
intentionally trashes the room, damages school
property (this includes the property of the
teacher and / or other students),
or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher)
will be sent out of the art room IMMEDIATELY.

If you respect the room, it will respect you!
The First 5 Minutes
The Last 5 Minutes
*Clay: Last 10 minutes
Art Room CHAMPS
Sketchbook/Warm-up
C - Conversation is at 0 1 = Whisper
H - Help: Ask a neighbor at your table or Raise your hand.
A - Activity: Follow instructions as on the board/screen.
M - Movement: Get sketchbook from tote, be ready to begin.
P - Participation: Everyone does sketchbook as assigned.
S - Success: Followed warm-up as directed.


Instruction/Demo
C - Conversation is at 0 = NO TALKING
H - Help: Raise your hand to participate in discussion.
A - Activity: Watch & Listen, Take Notes in Sketchbook.
M - Movement: NONE: stay in seat
P - Participation: ALL must be watching demo.
S - Success: Quietly, Watched & Listened to instructions.
Studio/Independent Practice
C - Conversation is at 1 - 2 or As Directed
H - Help: Ask a neighbor at your table, and then see Mrs. V.
A - Activity: Follow instructions as given, look at notes.
M - Movement: WALK to supplies, place projects as directed.
P - Participation: Everyone does every project.
S - Success: When you complete your project.



Clean Up Time in Art Room
C - Conversation is at 1 - 2 or As Directed
H - Help: Work as team to clean up the art room.
A - Activity: Take care of everything in the room.
M - Movement: WALK to return supplies to their place
P - Participation: Everyone CLEANS UP the room.
S - Success: If the room is clean, we get to leave!
Without high expectations,
there is little success.

Be creative
and have fun!


Lets Have a Great Year!