Artist Arghavan Khosravi: Arghavan Khosravi is an Iranian-born American visual artist, and illustrator. She is known for her three dimensional paintings with works that cross between the traditions of European Renaissance and Persian miniature; with themes of freedom, exile, and empowerment. See more at: https://www.arghavankhosravi.com/
About the mural above: Eduardo Kobra is a street artist from Brazil. He makes kaleidoscopic portraits of leading international personalities who have fought in the name of peace. Kobra has said, “The street is a way to socialize, to have fun and also to protest against exclusion.” To see more of Kobra’s art, check out this link: https://www.eduardokobra.com/
The mural above is located in Portland, on Northeast Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The artist, Christian Grijalva, who created the mural in 2020, stated, “I want them to be inspired, I want them to know that through art, that’s also a way of protest,” he said.
Here are the Oregon Battle of the Books for this year! https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/2022-2023-obob-partial-title-list/ Any student can participate in the Battle of the Books competition, and the first Jackson competition is February 15th! Also, I have all of these books in the classroom, if students would just like to read the books without competing!
Cover Art Submissions Due Wednesday, December 14 by 4 p.m.!!! Artwork must be 8.5 x 11, colorful, with an original title, Ms. Timmon’s 7th Grade Classes, 2022-23, and can be turned in digitally or by paper.
Four possible articles for Current Event #3 (Due Friday, December 16):
This week, we are taking our narrative/imaginative stories to the final draft level and preparing to send them in for publication! Also, students can add photos and artwork to their stories! In Social Studies, we are continuing our study of Islam, and students will create a hands-on project to show their understanding.
If students are interested, they can participate in the Artwork Cover Contest for our book! It must be: 8.5 x 11, portrait orientation, colorful, can be digital or by hand, include….Ms. Timmon’s 7th Grade Classes, Jackson Middle School, 2022-23, and an original/appropriate title. All submissions can be emailed to ktimmons@pps.net or handed to me in class. ALL submissions are due by Wednesday, December 14 by 4 p.m. There will be prizes for the top 3 artists voted for in EACH class, including a $10 Starbucks gift card and full-size candy!
DUE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6th: ALL LATE WORK for Progress Reports by 4:00 p.m. DUE WEDS., DECEMBER 7th: Origins of Islam Assignment DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th: Narrative/Imaginative Stories
I would like to extend an enormous thank you to all families who met with me on November 21st and 22nd. I appreciate your time, feedback, and support! Also, if you were unable to meet with me during those two days, I am happy to schedule meetings with families at 8:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. most days. Just email me at ktimmons@pps.net. Thank you again! –Kirsten
This school week, students will be taking a Judaism Quiz on Tuesday, and then we will start learning about the history and beliefs of Islam. We will also start working on revising and editing our narratives or imaginative stories both in class and at home. Students should also be working at home on their reading minutes and typing two responses on Canvas.
DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd: Narrative/Imaginative Revisions and Edits (blue packet—both in-class/at home), Reading Log #2 (orange packet–in class/at home)
2nd Quarter PROGRESS REPORTS are Thursday, December 8th. ALL WORK IS DUE Tuesday, December 6th at 4:00 p.m.
The original Beth Israel synagogue from a postcard depicting the temple in 1889.It was located at SW 12th & Main Street until an arsonist set fire to the synagogue on December 29, 1923. The Flanders synagogue location was dedicated in April 1928.https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/congregation_beth_israel/
This week, we will continue our study of Jewish history and faith in Social Studies. Students will also work on their narrative or imaginative stories, focusing on rough drafts that include a story arc (rising action, climax and resolution).
CONFERENCES! You can sign up for conferences (Monday, November 21 OR Tuesday, November 22) on the JagWire email (if you need to subscribe, see information below at pps.net/jackson.
DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18:
Narrative Rough Draft (in class/at home)
Pre-Conference Reflection & Goal Setting Form (in class)
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