Eastern Suffolk BOCES Arts-in-Ed NewsletterVol. 10, Number 6 - February 2013

Top Ten ArTs-In-ed progrAms for februAry 2013Favorite programs among Suffolk school districts

Title Artist/Art Organization Website Target Audience

Taiko Drums of Japan 698 Chop Corp www.ryushukan.com K-12

Bash the Trash Instrument Bazaar Bash the Trash Environmental www.bashthetrash.com 3-8 Arts LLC

ZumbAtomic for Kids Bobbi Ann DePierro Corp www.zumbawithbobbiann.com K-12

100th Day Celebration Joseph Guida www.singingschoolbusdriver.com PreK-2

Music with a Message Hip Pickles www.hippickles.com K-12

Stories of Substance KFBPTA, Inc. www.storiesofsubstance.com 1-12, Prof. Dev.

Around the World Lou Del Bianco www.findlou.com K-8

Night Sky Starlab Night Sky Educational Services www.nightskyeducational.com PreK-12

Brain Challenge – The Game Show Allen Strauss www.hollyrockentertainment.com 1-12Running Scared Running Free Ward Melville Heritage Org, The www.wmho.org 3-12

DISTRICT STARSHere is some of the recent feedback we’ve received for Arts-in-Education and Exploratory Enrichment programs. Your online evaluations are an invaluable resource for Eastern Suffolk school districts. Thanks so much to the following ‘district stars’ for sharing their views.

Native Life and Archaeology – S. C. Archaeological AssociationThis field trip coincides with the social studies unit on New York colonial life taught in the fourth grade. The children have the opportunity to experience the lifestyle that took place during this time period. – Gina Mordent, Grade 4 teacher, Tamarac ES, Sachem

This program was also presented to Bay Shore.

Winter Wonderland – Encore Performing ArtsThis program was a nice way to celebrate the holidays and teach understanding and tolerance of others. I also believe it may have sparked some worldly curiosity and exposed the students to a musical performance. The performers were professional and the show was very nice. Well done. The sets were very creative and changing the sets in front of the children brought awareness of the art. I would have them in again. – Lara Barra, PTA Coordinator, Connetquot ES, East Islip

Middle Country students also experienced this presentation.

The Annual International Performing Arts for Youth Showcase IssueLI Media Arts Show + March 19 • Conference for Kids + May 21-22.

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Power of One – Soren Bennick ProductionsBullying is a real problem and this program gave students ways to deal with the issues. It also reinforced social skills. – Mrs. Costa, Grade 5 teacher, Hawkins Path School, Middle Country

This presentation was also made to students in Brentwood, Commack, Connetquot, and Elwood.

Slam in the Schools – Mayhem PoetsWe have enjoyed Slam in the Schools for the past three years. We will now have a more intimate connection with students by including classroom workshops in Spring 2013.Other skills learned include poetry, the importance of words and word usage, and word play. There was also the integration of various content areas. – Lucille Martir, assistant principal, Patchogue-Medford HS, Patchogue-Medford

Museum Exhibitions – Liberty Science CenterThe students learned about forces, buoyancy, and waves. They also learned about diseases. The students explored and discovered concepts. The hands-on experiences always make the concepts sink in further. – Christina Gieck, Grade 7 science teacher, Samoset MS, Sachem

The science center contains hands-on displays that engage the students and follow the classroom curriculum. Students are impacted by the hands-on experiences. – Jack Berk, Science Chairperson, Samoset MS, Sachem

Be a District Star…and advocate for your Arts-in-Education programs! Your school can be featured in District Stars. Just submit an online evaluation for recent arts-

in-education and exploratory enrichment programs. In addition, we encourage schools to send us a summary paragraph, describing the program’s

impact on student learning and curriculum connection, and/or a digital photo to Carol Brown at cbrown@esboces.org

NatioNal aiE NEws

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NCCAS Releases Framework DocumentThe National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) has released a framework document that describes the rationale, goals, and strategy of the new National Standards for Arts Education. These arts standards are being developed by five teams representing dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. To view the document, visit http://nccas.wikispaces.com/Conceptual+Framework. Those who wish to read more about the national arts standards, or who wish to review video archives of related presentations should visit the NCCAS website at http://nccas.wikispaces.com

President’s Program Uses the Arts to Turn around Schools“Less than 15% of our nation’s schools produce over 50% of our dropouts,” states President Obama’s Turnaround the Arts initiative. The initiative, supported by the US DOE and the White House Domestic Policy Council, hopes to combat this situation by transforming some of the lowest performing schools through arts education. The schools that have been chosen for the program will “test the hypothesis that high-quality and integrated arts education can be an effective tool to strengthen school reform efforts—boosting academic achievement and increasing student motivation,” according to the website. Participating schools were required to have a least one full-time arts specialist on staff. To learn more, visit http://turnaroundarts.pcah.gov/

Young Filmmakers Tackle Issues Impacting Girls and WomenAre your young filmmakers preparing video submissions for the 2013 Long Island Media Arts Show? If so, you may want to share some of the short (3-5 minutes) films that have been submitted for the first Girls Impact the World Festival, which is being held in February.

The Festival, which is being organized jointly by the Harvard College Social Innovation Collaborative (SIC) and ConnectHer, will present

short films created by high school and undergraduate girls from across the country and around the world. The project’s goal is to give young adults an opportunity to tell stories about global issues affecting girls and women. Teachers and students can view some of the international festival’s most popular films at http://www.connecther.org/gitw/gallery? q=mostpopular&page=2

Please note: Teachers may wish to screen films before showing them to students, since some contain “strong adult content.”

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arts advocacy

The Top 10 Skills Learned Through the ArtsIf you were asked to create a list of the top 10 skills children acquire through artistic pursuits, what would you include? Lisa Phillips, founder and CEO of Canada’s Academy of Stage and Studio Arts, recently posted her “top 10 list” on ARTSblog. Here’s her list with brief explanations…

1. Creativity – Children learn to “think on your feet” and “outside the box.”

2. Confidence – Theater training builds confidence and trains children to deliver a convincing message.

3. Problem Solving – To create, children must learn to solve problems.

4. Perseverance – If a child wants to play Bach, she/he must practice and not give up.

5. Focus – In ensemble work, children must balance listening and contributing, a skill that requires concentration.

6. Non-Verbal Communication – Theater and dance education teaches the mechanics of body language.

7. Receiving Constructive Feedback – Learning how to receive constructive feedback is essential to the growth of young artists.

8. Collaboration – Most of the arts flourish in a collaborative environment – working together, sharing and compromising.

9. Dedication – A child learns that dedication leads to a sense of accomplishment when they finish a product or performance.

10. Accountability – Through artistic collaboration, children learn that their actions affect other people.

To read Ms. Phillips’ complete list, visit ARTSblog at http://blog.artsusa.org/2012/11/26/the-top-10-skills-children-learn-from-the-arts/. Or to read her other posts on the arts, visit her website, The Artistic Edge, at http://theartisticedge.ca/

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Film and the Common CoreHow do you engage students and teach the Common Core? In a recent Education Week TEACHER article, Jessica Keigan, a secondary language arts teacher in Colorado, reports that film has been an effective teaching tool in her classroom. Film keeps her students interested, while satisfying the Common Core. In her article, Using Film to Teach Common Core

Skills, Ms. Keigan describes the process of interacting with film on various levels. “Now, more than ever, students need us to offer differentiation and accessible texts to practice the skills we will assess,” she writes. “Using film creates a level playing field for all students.” To read the article, visit http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/12/12/tln_ keigan.html

IPAY 2013IPAY 2013: International Performing Arts for Youth Annual ShowcaseAs usual, there were some superb performances that I highly recommend from the 4 days of performances and spotlights in Philadelphia. Most of these can come into your schools; others, such as Dream Carver and Out in the Open, are extensive productions best suited to a Performing Arts Center.

Dream Carver SwazzleDream Carver, is a bilingual musical about Mateo, a Mexican boy whose father has taught him to carve traditional wooden toys. One night, Mateo dreams of fantastic, brightly colored animals that he is impelled to bring to life. Through the experiences of the story’s hero, Dream Carver encourages young audiences to think creatively and follow their dreams. Authentically bilingual, gorgeously designed and acted puppets, engaging music. Grades 1-5. www.bsoinc.com

WhyOhWhyOhWhy? African Porquoi TalesCharlotte Blake Alston

For hundreds of years throughout the African continent, people gathered and told stories sharing

their beliefs, mythology, history and shared community values. The tradition may be strongest in the West African countries where cultural identity was preserved and passed down orally through the works and music of the griots or jalis. The tradition continued when Africans were brought to America. Ms. Alston’s stories engage the imagination, underscore human commonalities and reiterate life lessons as they have for thousands of years. Her melodic and mesmerizing voice along with her wide repertoire of stories and songs are perfect for grades K-7. www.charlotteblakealston.com

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From Handel to Hip-HopInfinitusA string trio known for their unique sound and upbeat performance style. With programs that feature classical works, original compositions, and the arrangements

of popular tunes, audiences can expect a fun and interactive concert experience. Grade 3-12. www.infinitusmusic.com

Tributary Glenis RedmondDrawing on ancient traditions of praise and tribute poetry, Glenis Redmond stomps, dances, shouts and sings her poetry across the stage! Her Tributary Poetry Project is a creative writing initiative that focuses on place-based and regionally-centered poetry, encouraging participants to reflect on the stories, fact, and myths of their own family and community. Glenis’ performances of her own poetry serve as a poetic link, becoming a tributary that connects her journey to the greater ebb and flow of the community. Tributary performances may stand alone or in a residency.Grades 4-12. www.glenisredmond.com

Beyond the Bog RoadEileen Ivers

The story of Irish immigrants in America is one of brilliant transformation from desperate refugees to cultural forces to be reckoned with. Virtuoso Celtic fiddler

Eileen Ivers brings the stories and sound of Irish immigration to life in this program. Multimedia concert uses music, story, dance, and film to showcase how Irish music and dance have integrated with various roots music of North America, Africa, and Europe to create one of the richest cross-fertilizations of fold music styles in the world. Grades 3-12. www.eileenivers.com

A Tour Through Our Solar SystemJanet’s Planet LIVE!Fuel your STEM potential in elementary-age kids. This live show creates the illusion of space travel, as kids from the audience walk on the moon, mine iron from Mars, and have hands-on interaction as they progress through the solar system. Grades 2-6. www.jrafinearts.com

Out in the OpenGreen Thumb TheatreHigh Schooler Adam convinces his best friend Stephen to go on a camping trip, even though Stephen can think of nothing worse than being cold, dirty and bored. When they get lost in the woods, their lighthearted banter turns serious and Adam reveals a secret he’s been hiding from Stephen. Out in the Open is an honest look at homophobia, friendship, social pressure, and navigating the intricacies of teenage relationships.

The show provides a springboard for discussing issues about LGBT youth in a sensitive, relatable and compassionate way. Grades 8-12. www.greenthumb.bc.ca

Havana Hop: A Children’s Tale of Culture and OriginalityPaige HernandezWhat if you were invited to dance for the President? You’d want it to be the best dance ever! In Havana Hop, meet young Yelia who visits her grandmother in Cuba to add a salsa flavor to her own hip-hop style! The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation lay where one actress creates three generations of lively women. Journey with Yelia as she discovers the joy of her multicultural heritage. Grades 3-6. www.shawentertainment.com

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CALL FOR REVIEWS OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Residencies offer some of the most valuable Arts-in-Education experiences, giving students ongoing, sustained learning with artists and specialists in the arts fields. To honor the value of residencies, ESBOCES Arts-in-Ed will highlight these types of experiences in this monthly newsletter. Please send us a few paragraphs, photos (if available, and always w/ releases, please) to help us herald the residencies you are

offering your students. Email Carol Brown at cbrown@esboces.org

mark your calENdar…March 4. NYSSMA Music Day. Albany, NY. mmastroangelo@smithtown.k12.ny.us

March 19. LI Media Arts Show. Five Towns College. www.esboces.org/aie

April 4-5. National Arts Education Partnership Forum. Washington, DC, Detail www.aep.arts.org

April 8. Nassau PTA Arts in Ed Showcase. Cradle of Aviation. artsinedcoordinator@nassaupta.org

April 8-9. National Arts Advocacy. Americans for the Arts. Washington, DC. www.artsusa.org

April 29-30. LI Student Shakespeare Festival. Deer Park Schools. Daileyj@deerparkschools.org

May 21-22. Conference for Kids. Suffolk Community College, Riverhead Campus. cbrown@esboces.org

The Legend of the Peach Flower VillageNai-Ni Chen Dance CompanyThis performance is based on a fantastic poem from the Tang Dynasty that tells the story of a perfect Utopian world; it has become a symbol of hope for the Chinese people over the centuries. Experience the color, diversity, and splendor of the dance. Grades 2-12. www.nainichen.org

Sunjata KamalenyaMcCarter Theatre Center An interactive “experiential theater” style of performance of a story that chronicles the struggles of a boy destined to be the savior of West Africa’s Mande people. Traditional music, costumes, and scenery whisk you away to a village compound where the jelimuso (storyteller) guides you to the 13th c Mali. Grades 3-7. www.robinklingerentertainment.com

Superman 2050 Theater Un-Speak-AbleEpic story, pocket proportions – seven actors share a 3’x7’ platform upon which an original Superman tale unfolds. Imaginative, resourceful cast members use only their bodies and voices to create every prop, scene, sound effects, and character in a battle between Superman and Lex Luthor. Grades 5-12. www.un-speak-able.com

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EditorsSusan Neale Diane Bloxon Carol Brown

StaffBarbara Gillen

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Please submit articles and items of interest to Carol Brown: cbrown@esboces.org

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WEB VIEWSDOODLE POWER: MONEY 4 COLLEGEGoogle has launched its sixth annual “Doodle 4 Google” contest. Students in kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to create a “doodle” that plays of the search page logo. Doodles must be submitted by March 22, 2013. The winner will win $30,000 for college and his/her school will win $30,000. This year’s contest theme is “My best day ever.” For contest details, visit http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=60164#.UPbeCGfNkYI

ENDANGERED SPECIES ART CONTESTTo celebrate Youth Art Month in March, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Coalition, and others are inviting students in Grades K-12 to submit artwork that highlights one or more land- and/or ocean-dwelling endangered species for the 2013 Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest. For details about this contest, visit http://www.stopextinction.org/esd/194-esd-art.html. The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2013.

LEARNING ABOUT MUSIC AND LIFEWhile Pittsburgh youths come to the Arts Greenhouse, a music education program connected with Carnegie Mellon University, to write and perform hip-hop, they learn a lot more. The program also teaches about race and social injustice. You can read about this inspiring program at http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/arts-greenhouse-helps-pittsburgh-teens-explore-world-through-music-671406/#ixzz2JDotPCMP

MUSIC BOOST BRAIN POWER: MORE EVIDENCEA new German study, involving 50 primary grade students, has found that learning a musical instrument boosts speech and language processing skills. To read a review of the findings, visit http://www.psmag.com/blogs/news-blog/more-evidence-music-training-boosts-brainpower-51407/

GIRLS IMPACT THE WORLD FILM FESTIVALIn 2011 and 2012, six groups of Afghan and American youth tackled the definition and realities of global citizenship through Youth LINKS, a yearlong virtual exchange program run by Global Nomads Group and School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA). As a final project, several groups of students produced short documentaries addressing social issues in their communities. Four of these final projects were selected to be a featured in the inaugural Girls Impact the World Film Festival! www.gng.org

Quote of Month

“First, give him fairy tales; second, give him fairy tales, and third, give him fairy tales!”

– Albert Einstein’s advice to an anxious mother who wanted to help her child become a scientist

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Eastern Suffolk BOCES Board and Administration

PresidentLisa Israel

Vice PresidentSandra Townsend

Member and ClerkFred Langstaff

Members Pamela Betheil Susan Lipman Walter Wm. Denzler, Jr. Joseph LoSchiavo Stephen Dewey, Ph.D. Anne Mackesey Chris Garvey William K. Miller Katherine J. Heinlein Jeffrey Smith William Hsiang John Wyche District Superintendent Chief Operating Officer Dean T. Lucera Gary D. Bixhorn

Deputy SuperintendentJulie Davis Lutz, Ph.D. – Educational Services

Associate SuperintendentBarbara M. Salatto – Management Services

Assistant SuperintendentR. Terri McSweeney, Ed.D. – Human Resources

DirectorMarilyn H. Adsitt – Education and Information Support Services

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