[DOE-Arts] ARTS NEWSLETTER #16

Thu Sep 6 12:22:44 EDT 2007

ARTS NEWSLETTER # 16- 4 September 2007
GREETINGS FROM ARGY’S CUBBY with a view of the STATE HOUSE DOME at  
the Department of Education

ARTS NEWS
HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR!  I hope your year is WONDERFUL and filled with  
learning opportunities for you and your students.  It felt a little  
strange during the last two weeks not being in school each day  
preparing my classroom and meeting with staff about the new the  
school year.
PORTA PORTAL
Some of my work this summer has consisted of putting together a Porta  
Portal.  It is filled with websites of arts and education resources  
and continues to be a ‘work in progress’.  Please feel free to use  
it as a guest by going to http://portaportal.com   On the right side  
of the screen under the words “Guest Access” type in: meartsed.  I  
will be adding and changing it around as I have time and new  
resources so please check it periodically.

NEWSLETTER
WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOO…. this electronic arts education newsletter is  
going to 506 participants.  This is an increase of 14 from the last  
newsletter.  If you are interested in reviewing back issues of the  
newsletter click on: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/doe-arts/
If you know of others that wish to receive the newsletter please ask  
them to email me argy.nestor at maine.gov

MAINE LEARNING RESULTS

GREAT NEWS!  There will be a public hearing on Maine Department of  
Education Regulation - Learning Results:  Parameters for Essential  
Instruction on September 10, 2007 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM.  This  
includes the Visual and Performing Arts proposed revisions to the  
Maine Learning Results.  Please look at the proposed revisions at  
http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/review/peigr.html  Information  
about the locations for the public hearing are included in  
Informational Letter #9 which is attached.  As you will see from the  
letter you can provide comment by attending the public hearing or  
submitting comments electronically or by snail mail until September  
24th.  You can access the public comment form at http://www.maine.gov/ 
education/lres/review/public_comment.doc

STATE-WIDE ARTS CONFERENCE-OCT. 5, 6, 2007
AT THE CREATIVE CENTER

THE ARTS IN MAINE SCHOOLS

Please don’t miss out on this professional development opportunity.   
As of today just over 100 teachers have registered for the  
conference.  Registration information is at http:// 
www.maineartseducation.org/  The rooms at the Samoset are all  
reserved but there are links to other accommodations in the mid-coast  
area on the website.  Each of the following professional  
organizations have been working to plan an outstanding conference for  
you:  Maine Department of Education (MDOE), The Maine Alliance for  
Arts Education (MAAE) and the Maine Arts Commission (MAC) partnering  
with Maine Art Education Association (MAEA), Maine Music Educators  
Association (MMEA), Maine Drama Council (MDC), Dance Education in  
Maine Schools (DEMS) and VSA arts of Maine (VSA).  Arts educators,  
administrators, classroom teachers, parents and community members are  
invited to attend.

REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS

MEDIA ALERT from the Maine Department of Education

All 290 school administrative units filed one or more Notice(s) of  
Intent as of Tuesday, September 4th.  The updated list is on our  
website at:

http://www.maine.gov/education/supportingschools/index.html

Look for the link: Updated List of Notices of Intent filed as of  
Tuesday, Sept. 4  The Department will review the plans and will  
respond to SAUs by Sept. 14.

MLTI-Maine Learning Technology Initiative-don’t miss out!
Teacher Leader Job Description

Teacher leadership is critical to the successful implementation of  
technology use in “whole school capacity building” to increase  
student and educator learning.  It is recommended that each school  
designates a “lead teacher” (a classroom teacher with influence  
and power) that has the respect and confidence of their own  
colleagues in the classroom.  This is a great opportunity for  
learning and networking for arts educators.  For more information  
please click

http://www.mainelearns.org/story_detail?story_id=742

NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
The Maine Department of Education announces the availability of $1250  
scholarships to support Maine public school teachers wishing to  
participate in the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards  
( NBPTS) certification process during the coming school year. Subsidy  
allocations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. For more  
on the availability of funds, please contact Ellen Holmes at  
ellen.holmes at maine.gov or at 207-624-6979.  For more information  
please click http://www.maine.gov/education/cert/nbpts.html

GRANT OPPORTUNITY

"Airborne Teacher Trust Fund Grants for School Art & Music Programs"  
The Airborne Teacher Trust Fund invites elementary and middle school  
teachers to submit proposals for art and music programs that their  
schools are unable to fund. Maximum Award: $10,000. Eligibility:  
elementary and middle school teachers in both public and private  
schools. The deadline is October 31, 2007.  For more information  
please go to http://www.airbornetrust.com/index.aspx

MAINE PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATON
Your student art work could be on display this school year for the  
many professionals that visit the Maine Principals’ Association  
Conference Center in  Augusta.  Communicate with your principals  
about sending a letter of interest to Mr. Richard Durost, Executive  
Director, Maine Principals’ Association, 50 Industrial Drive, P.O.  
Box 2468, Augusta, ME 04338-2468 or email mpa at mpa.cc

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Mayhem Poets family series
Saturday, November 17, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
All Tickets $10

John Ford Auditorium at Portland High School, Portland, Maine

Sponsored by PCA Great Performances

Believing that “poetry adds life to life,” these three artists  
perform original poetry while imparting a hip, positive message.  
Using hip-hop rhythms and theatrical techniques, the Mayhem Poets  
inspire a young people to study poetry in both classical and  
contemporary forms. Sourcing Portland’s Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,  
and with influences as diverse as Dr. Seuss, Maya Angelou and  
Salvador Dali, the Mayhem Poets show us that serious verbal acuity  
can be a blast. Geared toward ages 10–15

For more information please call Barri Lynn Moreau 773-3150 or email  
her at blmoreau at pcagreatperformances.org or click on http:// 
www.pcagreatperformances.org/2007-08/mayhem.shtml

ArtWorks, an art program for students in grades K through 6, provides
children an opportunity to explore the world of art through hands-on  
experiences with a variety of visual media, the history of art, and  
the viewing of art works.  The fall ArtWorks session will run for  
five consecutive weeks with classes held on Friday afternoons from  
3:30-5:00 in Lord Hall on the University of Maine campus, October 12-  
November 9,  $25.00 course fee.  For more information please contact  
Constant Albertson at 581-3251 or the Dept. of Art, Lord Hall, at  
581-3245 or by e-mail: constant.albertson at umit.maine.edu

JOB OPENINGS
Art, K-12, Jackman, Maine.  For more information please go to http:// 
www.servingschools.com/html/job_detail.php? 
recordid=19926&titlesearch=Art% 
20teacher&citysearch=jackman&districtsearch=&countysearch=
Art, K-6, MSAD #40, Warren Community School.  For more information  
please go to www.msad40.org

CONFERENCES/ MEETINGS
“No Citizen Left Behind: What’s New in the New Social Studies  
Learning Results” Conferences
These identical conferences will be held on November 1st at the  
Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine’s Portland  
campus and November 2nd at the Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon,  
8:00 am to 2:30 pm.  Cost is $25.00 per person and will include  
registration, morning refreshments, lunch, and all materials.  The  
“No Citizen Left Behind” Conferences are intended to provide  
elementary, middle, and high school educators with professional  
development and relevant resources aligned with the revised Social  
Studies Learning Results. For more information email  
Glenn.Nerbak at maine.gov or for the registration form click

http://www.maine.gov/education/calendar/calendar-full.shtml

Beyond Adequate: Transforming Our Educational Landscape through the Arts
Artists, educators, parents and school leaders are invited to the New  
Hampshire State Council on the Arts' annual Arts in Education  
partnership conference, The conference takes place Friday, October 5,  
through Sunday, October 7, at the Sargent Center for Outdoor  
Education in Hancock, NH, and features outstanding guest speakers,  
hands-on workshops, networking opportunities and a wide array of  
programs devoted to professional development and renewal.  Come to  
the conference to explore the relationship between the arts and the  
environment; learn how to use the arts to celebrate the powerful  
voice of every child; connect the arts and academics; and adopt a  
culture-based approach to teaching and learning.  For a conference  
brochure, registration form and workshop descriptions, visit http:// 
www.nh.gov/nharts or www.aannh.org.

Art in the Heart Meeting
When:   Thursday, Sept 20th, 4pm-6pm

Where:  University of Maine, Lord Hall, room 202

ART SCIENCE CONNECTION
·      Barbara Morgan wants you!!!!!

Not to go into space, but she has a gift for you!  She took about 1.5  
million cinnamon basil seeds into space and she wants you and your  
class to grow them and then report your findings back to her.  For  
more information please go to this link: http://www.teachspace.us/

·      The Cheche Konnen Center at TERC received a $80,000 Ford  
Foundation

Grant to support ArtScience: Toward A New Pedagogical Vision

This one-year exploratory study will examine connections between  
artistic and scientific literacy’s and the opportunities such  
connections may create for engaged and equitable learning for all  
children.  For more information please go to http://www.terc.edu/ 
newsroom/984.html

FOR SALE
Large electric kiln with shelves, excellent shape, interior  
dimensions are: height 29" x length 39" x depth 25", $300.00.  Call  
Kristine at 827-0451.

ART OPENING
High Street Studio and Gallery and The Belfast Historical Society  
join forces

in hosting an exhibit: BELFAST THE WAY IT WAS FROM OUR MEMORIES

              Opening September 7th, 5:00-8:00  on display through  
September

             High Street Studio & Gallery, 149 High Street, Belfast

             For more information call 338-8990 or email  
stwhite1 at verizon.net

QUOTE OF THE NEWSLETTER

“The Arts are a major repository of human values, beliefs,  
aspirations, occupations, and achievement.  As such, arts learning  
has an inherent bond with enduring ideas.  This natural connection  
can be fostered by an integrated curriculum approach.”  Marilyn G.  
Stewart and Sydney R. Walker, Rethinking Curriculum in Art

Make it a great new school year,
Argy
Argy Nestor
Visual and Performing Arts Specialist
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
207-624-6825
fax: 207-624-6821
argy.nestor at maine.gov

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