The Creative Mission

Thank you for participating in the MARCH Professional Developmentday. It was really a treat to have the high school teachers join the ele-mentary and middle school teachers and discuss the students in Gener-ation Z and how they learn. The engagement during the “curatedconversations” was fruitful and energized. I pray you take the time toreflect on this year’s victories and challenges and discern a vision forthe 2018-2019 school year.Tips for success:Empower students - have them lead a lesson or groupIncorporate pop culture - connect the old with the newFlip lessons - Assign videos as homework and then discuss in classGen Z loves to solve problems - give them a “purpose”Give them choices for assessments and projects - cloning is not goodRemember the 4 CsCommunication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical ThinkingAnd most of all…have fun! Happy Planning!!!

Teaching Generation Z:Curated Conversations with Colleagues

Have your voice heard!Join the Archdiocesan

Catholic SchoolMusic Advisory Committee

Wednesday, June 6 @ 1:30 p.m.

Art Advisory CommitteeThursday, June 7 @ 1:30 p.m.

Pastoral Center - Room 1012718 W. Woodlawn Ave.

The purpose of the committeeswill be to discern and advise on

professional development,contests, programs, resources,

grant applications, marketing, andcultivate community partnerships.

2018-2019 CAAC Season

Archdiocese of San Antonio Department of Catholic Schools2718 W. Woodlawn Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78228 (210) 734-1958 ® Veronica.Montalvo@archsa.org

A Newsletter fromthe Office of Enrichment Programs

November 17 April 6

February 2Red Zone

March 2Blue Zone

May 2018

Providence Choir and Progressions Dance Troupeat St. Thomas More Catholic School.Elaine Bir - Providence Catholic School Choir Director& Campus Teacher of the Year!

Reflection Questions from “Curated Conversations on Best Practices”How will you help facilitate the Elementary to High School transition?What are some ways you will collaborate or partner with high school orelementary schools?

THEMES:Blessed are the peacemakers

(Matthew 5:9)We are one human family

Central Featured at Battleof Flowers Band Festival

On Thursday, March 8, the 2018 Catho-lic Creative Arts Showcase was held atthe Pastoral Center of the Archdioceseof San Antonio. Over 100 two-dimen-sional, three-dimensional, and photog-raphy entries were on display. Thankyou, Art teachers, for your suggestions,time, and labor in making the Art Showa BEAUTIFUL SUCCESS!!  Your helpwas appreciated J- Janel Rodriguez, St. Leo- Margo McCormick, St. John Paul II- Julie Dannhardt,St. Luke/Little Flower- Josh Commander, Antonian

How you will showcase your students’talents in March 2019?

News fromSchools!

If you are familiar with the fairy tale classic,The Princess and the Pea, this musical takesit to another level. Filled with humor andcandor, Once Upon a Mattress, shows us tobe our true selves and to stand up for what webelieve in…especially in the name of love.

Providence and Central ThespiansGo to the Mattresses in Song

For the first time ever, the CentralCatholic Button Band was invited to be afeature band at the annual Battle ofFlowers Band Festival held at AlamoStadium. This invitation comes at theheels of receiving State Championshiprecognition in the TAPPS marchingcontest. Congratulations to the Centraland Providence students for theircommitment to excellence andrepresenting Catholic schools among themany participating bands.Danny Solis,Central Catholic Band Director

Cynthia McDonaldProvidence Catholic School Theatre Director

(View of gallery from 2nd floor)

"When God conceived the world, that was Poetry;He formed it, and that was Sculpture;He colored it, and that was Painting;

He peopled it with living beings,and that was the grand, divine, eternal Drama."

- Charlotte Cushman

The Sounds ofPraise & Worship

Sent to ImplementNEW! Art and Music Standards for K-8 TeachersThe 2017-2018 Professional Development plan for the Arts was to focus on writingArchdiocesan standards. Music and Art teachers met as a group and looked atstandards, selected a template, developed TEKS aligned standards, and embed appro-priate Catholic elements. Through collaboration, the standards are complete and readyto be implemented for the 2018-2019 school year. The next step is to develop a pacingguide for the scope and sequence, however, to respect creative license, I will berequesting personal syllabi from a few of you and offer them as “samples.” This willbe helpful for new teachers as well. Thank you for your help and I look forward tolearning about your new lesson plan writing experiences with the new standards. Findthem on the Fine Arts webpage!

“Be who you are and be that perfectly well”Saint Francis de Salles

Written and Illustrated by Me(middle school art for incominggrades 6-8):Students will write poetry, originalstories, recipes, or instructionalbooks in this class.  They will pro-duce two-dimensional art usingtheir choice of media to illustratetheir written work as well as tocreate book covers.  Students willmanually bind their books withneedle and thread.Paint Like an Egyptian (elementaryart for incoming grades 3-5):Students will learn about the be-liefs, activities, and artistic sym-bols of ancient Egyptians in thisclass.  They will paint selfport-raits in the style of Old King tombpaintings.  In addition, studentsmay sculpt modern "artifacts"such as toys or jewelry to be dis-played alongside their self-por-traits.Camp tuition is $125.00.  If studentsregister for multiple camps, they willreceive a discount in most cases.All participants will receive a t-shirt.

https://johnpaul2chs.store.rankonesport.com/Camp/List

Margo McCarthyArt Department,St. John Paul II CHS

Participants of the 2018 CAACSing@theCross contest on April 7 atAntonian College Prep. This year,15 schools performed for judgesfrom OLLU and UIW!

San Antonio has been selected to draw down national expertiseand crowd source best practices to elevate STEM and STEAM inour city. This is a huge step in coordinating STEM and STEAMwork throughout our community, including with our local museums,out of school time partners, higher ed, PreK-12, workforce andmore.The STEM Learning Ecosystem, “seeks to nurture and scaleeffective science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learn-ing opportunities for all young people. The communities selectedfrom across the United States for the initial cohort of a nationalCommunity of Practice have demonstrated cross-sector collabora-tions to deliver rigorous, effective Pre K-16 instruction in STEMlearning.”The Archdiocese Catholic Schools is part of the cohort and willhave access to many resources as they become available throughthis program. More than ever, will our diverse and creative cityhave a place for the ARTS in preparing our students for the future.

Gaining STEAM!

https://www.archsa.org/schools/finearts

Visit the Archdiocese ofSan Antonio Department

of Catholic SchoolsFINE ARTS page to learn

more about ourphilosophy, professional

development, andupcoming events.

“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever islovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think aboutsuch things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8). I was delighted tohear about stage productions with strong gospel values at our schools including: “TheLion King” at Antonian, “Godspell” at Mount Sacred Heart and “Seussical” at St. PeterPrince. Over the summer, as you discern your performance music and shows, artthemes and theatre production season, keep in mind our commission to evangelize -even if it is in subtle ways. Be the salt and light - for your students and school community.Take time to watch some inspiring movies such as “Mr. Holland’s Opus”, “Sing” (1989film), “Drumline”, and “Loving Vincent.” Plan on catching a few FREE musicperformances around town or art shows. And…please let me know if your are IN theshow as well!!! I would LOVE to see you and your work. I hope to hear from you inregards to joining a committee and also planning for Convocation Mass music.Have a safe and restful summer.

Your Sister in Christ,Veronica MontalvoY

From the Director

St. CeciliaPatron Saint of Singers

and MusiciansSt. Catherine of BolognaPatron Saint of Artists

St. GenesiusPatron Saint of Actors

The annual gathering mass to kick-off the school year will take place atSt. Mark the Evangelist at 9:00 a.m.As before, I will seek your assistancefor the Music Ministry. We will havea rehearsal the week before themass. Great news!! The Archdio-cese now has CCLI - SongSelectlicense!!! I welcome suggestions formusic and invite all musicians andsingers to join in the “Jesus Jam.” I’llsend out a sign-up link. Feel free toemail me anytime ;-)

2018 Catholic SchoolsConvocation Mass

with Archbishop GustavoTuesday, August 14