New Updates on the Art Webpage!

The Art Rooms have been very busy since school started.

High School Pottery I – Please go to High School Pottery 1 webpage. We have been working on pinchs pots with slip decorations. We learned how to load the kiln and glaze our pots with a clear glaze.

 Next the class worked on  a  “Ball Construction with a Mold“” Students brought in a bowl from home, then they laid a piece of tulle in the bowl  as a release agent. They rolled small balls of clay and started layering them in their bowls. The clay balls were attached together using their fingers or a modeling tool. Most students did 2 of these bowls and after releasing the clay from the bowl they are put together by scoring and using slip (score and slip). A neck is added using coil or slab.

Each students created a “Kiln God ” to watch over the kiln . All Ball Construction with a Mold Vases made it.!

Students are now working on a coil pot. 

      We are  learning all the different aspects of pottery, from different building techniques, glazes, loading and firing the kiln and also intertwine our lessons with Art History and the Elements and Principles of Design.

6th Grade Art  Our first major project: In this painting unit  6th grade students learned about  drawing a face using  the right proportion. They also reviewed the color wheel and identified 6 different color harmonies or schemes. When they started painting, they had to choose their harmonies from: cool, warm, complementary, split complementary,  monochromatic and analogous colors. They did a lot of mixing with tones to make their painting more interesting. They learned a lot about colors. And most of all   that PAINTING IS FUN! 

Our 2nd project: 6th grade students learned about Art History through shoes. From sandals in ancient Egypt, poulaines in superstitious Medieval times, scarpines with King Henry VIII, platform shoes in  Europe, boots with heels with cowboys , wood shoes or sabot in France, to modern times . After learning basic paper construction: scoring and making tabs , using white glue the proper way, they designed their own shoes.

We are now working on creating a marionette and drawing cartoons. The cartoons will become animated. More info to come on this exciting project!

Massabesic Football State Champs 10th year anniversary

To commemorate the 10th year anniversary of Massabesic Football Team State Championship, I am republishing all the post season games. Times have changed in technology in 10 years. I was quite happy at that time with my $625 Kodak 1.5 megapixel. I was just learning about web pages that year. I am happy to share these with you again

New School Year – New Classes

After three days, we’re off to a good start.

High School Pottery I – I am happy to be at the high school teaching some of my former middle school students. This trimester we will be learning about the three basic hand-building techniques (pinch pots, slab work, and coil).

6th Grade ArtThis semester I am teaching three large classes of six grade students, revamping the program at the middle school as 7th and 8th grade art is no longer offered. Our first project is dropped pattern design (example).

Massabesic Middle School Talent Show 2010

Once again, the Massabesic students and staff were treated to a GREAT Talentent Show on the last day of school. A special “Thanks” to all  that made this possible.

Click here to see the Slide Show

Massabesic Middle School Talent Show 2010

Order of Performances

  1. Alyssa Bryan~Ballet performance to “Heart of the Ocean” from Titanic
  2. Aleah Graham sings “Let it Be” from the Beatles
  3. Eden Hefferon sings “Leave the Pieces” by The Wreckers
  4. Devin Adams plays clarinet to the piece “American Patrol: by Frank Meacham
  5. Emma Faith performs an original song with guitar accompaniment titled “Cold Shoulder”
  6. Kyle Duffy plays piano to the piece entitled “Dark Horse” by David Lance
  7. Kelley Gavel sings “Sing When You’re Blue” by Avril Lavigne
  8. Julianne Dumond dances to “Pictures of You” by  The Last Good Night
  9. Mrs. Lands homeroom including Caitlin Burke, Emilie Duggan, Hannah Pazmany, Brianna Willey, Ty Beal, Tom Desrochers, Conor Lane, Bobby Laveratt and Dominick Small perform a dance to “I Know You Want Me” by Pitbull
  10. Jacob Lizotte performs the Metallica piece “Seek and Destroy” on guitar
  11. Nigel Wrightington sings “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFarrin
  12. Zachary Faucher does a sword performance to “Gel” by Collective Soul
  13. Kelley Westcott sings “Peace in this World” by Taylor Swift
  14. Phoebe Masse and Elizabeth Leclerc perform a dance to “Thriller”
  15. Savannah Roy sings “Imagine” by John Lennon
  16. Nick Vigue sings and plays guitar to “Good Riddance” by Green Day

ADDITIONAL  PERFORMANCES TO FOLLOW…..

Massabesic Middle School Drama Club

Great Play! Click here to see the slideshow. Drama students, if you are interested in buying a CD with at leats 500  photos , see Mrs. Hussey at school. Cost is $5.00

Massabesic Middle School Drama Club

presents

The Aliens are Coming!

The Aliens are Coming!

By Tim Kelly

Directed by

Stephanie Ross

At Massabesic High School Auditorium

West Rd. Waterboro ,Maine

Thursday April 29 at 6:30

Friday April 30 at 6:30

Saturday May 1 at 7:00

Produced by special arrangement with

PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE, INC.,

Englewood, Colorado

Great Concerts at M.M.S

Massabesic students were fortunate to witness 2 concerts in the last few weeks.

 On February 19, 2010 The North Yarmouth Academy Rock Ensemble
under the direction of Mr. Ian Ramsey performed for Massabesic Middle School.

On Tuesday, March 2nd, the Bay State Winds (clarinet quartet from the Air Force Band of Liberty)
 was artists-in-residence at our school.
Throughout the day, band students participated in master classes
and there was a final all-school performance at the end of the day.

Welcome 3rd Quarter Art Students

 January 29, 2010

I want to welcome the 3rd quarter art students and say goodbye to the 2nd quarter art students. I hope you had a great quarter and learned a lot in Art class.  I just updated the 7th grade Checkerboard Designs and the 8th grade Textured Hands Designs. I update the Art Webpage often so you want to visit on a regular basis. Remember that this page is there for your enjoyement. It’s an online  Art Show.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hussey

Winter Concert 2009

On Decemer 8, 2009, The Massabesic M iddle School Chorus, Sixth Grade Band, Seventh  & Eight Grade  Band and Jazz Band performed for the whole school in the afternoon and for family and friends in the evening.

It was a great performance. Click here to see the slide show of the concert.

If you wish to buy a DVD of the performance, see Miss Ramsey or Mrs. Ambrose for an order form. All proceeds benifit the Music and Art program at the middle School. The cost is $12.00 . The DVD can be viewed on your computer or on your DVD player, so you can enjoy it on your television. The quality of the video is excellent. It was recorded on a full High Definition camera.You do not need to watch the whole concert, each single  performance can be acessed using the menu and selecting just that part of the concert.

The 1st Quarter Art web is complete

There are many additions on the 7th and 8th grade art web page.

You can view some great little animations from the 7th grade and the 8th grade clay project. They created a tea pot and tea cup. We finished the project with a Fun Tea Party. Enjoy the 1st quarter webpage. It will eventually change with the 2nd quarter art projects.

End of Year activities at Massabesic Middle School

The 8th grade students celebrated their Promotion to the High School with an evening dance on June 19, 2009
Click Here to see the Remember Massabesic Middle School Slide Show presented during the Talent Show
The Massabesic Middle School wrapped up the year on June 22 with it’s always anticipated “Talent Show’

7th and 8th grade students! Be sure to order your “Remember MMS” Picture CD

8th Grade  Students: Click on the link to see the content

I am compiling a CD filled with all the WebPages and pictures from your 7th and 8th grade. Everything I ever put on the web will be on this CD for you to enjoy. The BIGGEST YEAR BOOK on a CD! Look on the back of this page to see what is on the CD. The CD will work with Apple computers and Windows 98, Me, XP or Vista.

           The cost of the CD is $15.00. You will need to place your order to Mrs. Hussey with your payment. The CD will be mailed to you 2 weeks or so after school gets out.

   I would like to thank you for purchasing this CD. Not only will you have a great CD with thousands of pictures and short movies, you are also helping me and my future students in improving technology in my classroom. I also consider your purchase as a thank you for the countless hours I spent working on the web pages for your enjoyment.

7th Grade Students

I am compiling a CD filled with all the WebPages and pictures from your 7th grade. Everything I ever put on the web will be on this CD for you to enjoy. The BIGGEST YEAR BOOK on a CD! Look on the back of this page to see what is on the CD. The CD will work with Apple computers and Windows 98, Me, XP or Vista.

           The cost of the CD is $10.00. You will need to place your order to Mrs. Hussey with your payment. You will get your CD on the last day of school. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am compiling a CD filled with all the WebPages and pictures from your 7th grade. Everything I ever put on the web will be on this CD for you to enjoy. The BIGGEST YEAR BOOK on a CD! Look on the back of this page to see what is on the CD. The CD will work with Apple computers and Windows 98, Me, XP or Vista.

           The cost of the CD is $10.00. You will need to place your order to Mrs. Hussey with your payment. You will get your CD on the last day of school. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am compiling a CD filled with all the WebPages and pictures from your 7th and 8th grade. Everything I ever put on the web will be on this CD for you to enjoy. The BIGGEST YEAR BOOK on a CD! Look on the back of this page to see what is on the CD. The CD will work with Apple computers and Windows 98, Me, XP or Vista.

           The cost of the CD is $15.00. You will need to place your order to Mrs. Hussey with your payment. The CD will be mailed to you 2 weeks or so after school gets out.

   I would like to thank you for purchasing this CD. Not only will you have a great CD with thousands of pictures and short movies, you are also helping me and my future students in improving technology in my classroom. I also consider your purchase as a thank you for the countless hours I spent working on the web pages for your enjoyment.

7th Grade Students

I am compiling a CD filled with all the WebPages and pictures from your 7th grade. Everything I ever put on the web will be on this CD for you to enjoy. The BIGGEST YEAR BOOK on a CD! Look on the back of this page to see what is on the CD. The CD will work with Apple computers and Windows 98, Me, XP or Vista.

           The cost of the CD is $10.00. You will need to place your order to Mrs. Hussey with your payment. You will get your CD on the last day of school. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am compiling a CD filled with all the WebPages and pictures from your 7th grade. Everything I ever put on the web will be on this CD for you to enjoy. The BIGGEST YEAR BOOK on a CD! Look on the back of this page to see what is on the CD. The CD will work with Apple computers and Windows 98, Me, XP or Vista.

           The cost of the CD is $10.00. You will need to place your order to Mrs. Hussey with your payment. You will get your CD on the last day of school. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd Quarter Award Assembly and Good Behavior Blast a SUCCESS!

Massabesic Middle School was a busy place on April 16, 2009. During the Award Assembly held in the morning, Students were recognized for :

*Recognition committee awards: certificates for high honors/honor roll
*Recognition of sports/activities groups
*Individual awards “Ready Respectful Responsible”
Specialists- one student per class
 Teams- 3 students per team
“The Big 1’s”well-rounded citizenship award for one student per team
*Student Recognition- Mustang passes 

In the afternoon Students who were detention and I.S.S. free for the quarter attended the “Good Behavior Blast” Some of the activities offered were Kite flying, kic ball, ultimita frisbee, Open Mic, Dance, face Painting, Quiet Room, Chess, Bingo, Popcorn and Snacs, Computer Lab and Movie Room.

Clic here to see the Blast pictures