Chagrin Falls Schools’ PTO purchased the Google Expeditions virtual reality teaching tool for the district...
Third-Graders Use Google Expeditions
Chagrin Falls Schools’ PTO purchased the Google Expeditions virtual reality teaching tool for the district. It allows students an immersive experience without leaving the classroom. By using virtual reality viewers, educators can choose from more than 500 Expeditions for their students to experience including Animal Adaptations in Borneo, a Tour of Versailles, and the one that the third-graders in Mrs. Lisa Todaro’s class experienced: Rocks, Minerals and Gems.
“Students have found it extremely engaging and are able to apply what they are learning as they visit these virtual locations,” said tech integration and instructional coach Nancy Kevern.
Family Bingo Night
Come to Gurney Elementary School on Feb. 9 for Family Bingo Night to benefit the Chagrin Falls High School girls’ softball program. Bingo starts at 6 p.m.; doors and concessions open at 5:15 p.m.
Win cash, great raffle prizes but most of all, have fun. Advance registration is available at https://cfhstigers.ticketspice.com/bingo.
Artwork on Display at Scholastic Exhibition
Students from Chagrin Falls middle and high schools will be recognized at the Scholastic Art and Writing Exhibition at The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA). Student’s works of art that received a gold or silver award will be on display for the public in the Reinberger Gallery of the CIA from Jan. 16 – Feb. 2. Exhibition hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday through Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Student works of art that received an honorable mention will be displayed digitally on a screen in the gallery.
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, identifies teenagers with outstanding artistic and literary talent and brings their work to a national audience through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Every year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 visual arts and literary arts organizations across the country to bring the awards to local communities. Teens in grades seven through 12 can apply in 29 categories of art and writing. Submissions are judged by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that show originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
Last year, more than 1,800 students submitted more than 3,100 pieces of artwork and writing samples for judging. Gold Key winners continue on to the national competition in New York City.
The 48 Chagrin Falls Schools’ students that were honored include:
Gold Key Winners, High School: Bethany Bacus (“Haunting”-Photography), Robin Barth (“Over the Moon and Back”-Drawing and Illustration), Lindy Cunnington (“Edge of the World”-Mixed Media), John Gardner (“CTE” -Digital Art), Matthew Keiper (“Consistency of Progress”-Photography), Kathryn McCuaig (“Cake Walk”-Ceramics & Glass), Emily Owens (“Self Portrait”-Drawing and Illustration), Madeline Stapulionis (“Riches vs. Ruins”-Sculpture). Middle School: Victoria Field (“Heading South”-Drawing and Illustration-Gold Key American Visions Nominee).
Silver Key Winners, High School: Marguerite Augier (“The Apperception of Color”-Mixed Media), Marguerite Augier (“POPSYCH”-Digital Art), Paul Cantlay (“Knot Nature”-Sculpture), Lindy Cunnington (“On Edge”-Mixed Media), Reagan Dowling (“Anxious Conscience”-Ceramics & Glass), John Gardner (“Basketblue”-Digital Art), Alice Patton (“Watch the Throne II”-Fashion), Mackenzie Shanklin (“Best Sands in Action”-Photography), Margaret Sobota (“Formative Emotion”-Painting), Kelly Wynveen (“Don’t Bite The Hand That Feeds You”-Ceramics & Glass), Kelly Wynveen (“Maybe So…”-Sculpture), Kelly Wynveen (“Meant For Features, Not Creatures”-Sculpture). Middle School: Sophia Avery (“Reflection”-Painting), Sophia Avery (“Anxiety”-Painting).
Honorable Mentions for Portfolios, High School: Catie Beg (“Pakistani Pop: Self Portrait Wear”-Art Portfolio), Elise Kosmides (“Human Dependence”-Art Portfolio).
Honorable Mentions, High School: Robin Barth (“Chicken Face”-Drawing and Illustration), Catie Beg (“Pakistani Pop Dress #1”-Fashion), Paul Cantlay (“Untitled Vase”-Ceramics & Glass), Paul Cantlay (“Unchained”-Sculpture), Ruby Castellani (“Self Portrait”-Painting), Lindy Cunnington (“Eye Poppin’”-Digital Art), Margo Hughes (“Does This Sweat Make Me Look Nervous?”-Sculpture), Riley Kirkpatrick (“Dream Cone”-Sculpture), Elise Kosmides “Man Power”-Sculpture), Grace Lowe (“In Her Head”-Photography), Emily Owens (“Buttiful”-Drawing and Illustration), Abigail Patton (“Flowers”-Printmaking), Laney Russo (“Flower Girl”-Digital Art), Laney Russo (“Prismatic Portrait”-Mixed Media), Anna Sevich (“Sand”-Photography), Mackenzie Shanklin (“Behind the Scenes”-Photography), Madeline Stapulionis (“Dali”-Sculpture), Lillian Subel (“Dripping Record”-Printmaking), Derrick Vehar (“Tetra”-Comic Art). Middle School: Ella Angel (“It Looks Cooler up Close”-Painting), Sophia Avery (“Moon Man”-Printmaking), Sophia Avery (“Bamboo Spirit”-Drawing and Illustration), Claire Stinson (“Sunshine bird”-Drawing and Illustration).
Distinguished Award Winners: Kathryn McCuaig (“Cake Walk”-Ceramics and Class)- Best in Show Ceramics and Glass Category;
Lindy Cunnington (“Edge of the World”-Mixed Media)- Cleveland Institute of Art Recognition Award ($40,000 Scholarship to Cleveland Institute of Art) & David King Creativity Award; and Robin Barth (“Over the Moon and Back”- Drawing & Illustration) Best in Show (Drawing and Illustration Category).
Artwork can be viewed at http://bit.ly/ArtWinners2018Chagrin.
