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Re: my art room is being burned to the ground!

From: Judie (judiej50)
Date: Sat Jan 01 2000 - 07:28:43 PST

First, I'd attempt to talk to you principal and be sure to have a clear
understanding of exactly what they really expect a human to accomplish
under your circumstances. Perhaps you could consolidate, divide and
conquer--have all the students work on a group project--a ceramic mural or
clay tiles--ask a parent to help you install it. Can the students help
you pack and move? Ask the gym teachers for help--since they are getting a
new gym--are there any plans for a new art facility? As far as art on the
cart--simplify, simplify, simplify. Maybe it's a time you can really sock
in some strong drawing skills to limit your supplies to pencils, markers,
etc. I hope you don't try to accomplish what you "normally" would under
"normal" conditions!

Keep a positive attitude!!! Have a glass of wine when you get home!!!!
Pamper yourself during such a stressful time!!!! Good luck!

Judie

>I have just received notice that the building that houses art, music, tech,
>and library will be destroyed at the end of the month to make room for a new
>gym and classrooms (it was to have been in March). I am expected to begin
>and complete clay units for 650 1st through 8th graders, pack the room for
>the move to a closet, prepare that annual January end art show, mid-trimester
>grades--all without changing my teaching schedule.
>
>My most pressing challenge is acclimating the teachers to art on a cart in
>their space. They resist red kool-aid on their carpets. I have taught from
>a cart, but in a school where it was the norm. I'd appreciate any thoughts or
>ideas.
>
>Kate
>
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