Dowell Receives Arts Integration Certification
Is it food or is it Art?
Students in Mrs. Baltes' Fifth grade class had the opportunity to participate in a collaborative lesson between the Literacy Lab and the STEAM lab. Students had the opportunity to explore fractions, chemical/physical changes, and even understand how art could fit into the baking business. Students had a blast working with Mrs. Pszczola, Mrs. Michaels, Mrs. Astin, and Mrs. Baltes (who even gave up her planning time)!
Faith Ringgold Inspired Project
Students in Mrs. Wood's First grade class recently studied the words of Faith Ringgold. Students participated in a See, Think, Wonder activity and read the work, Tar Beach. After reading, Tar Beach, students created their own quilt.
1st Grade Animal Switch-a-Roo Projects
First graders in Mrs. Zahrndt's class have been busy learning all about animals. Students took their love of animals to a whole new level when they created their own animal using characteristics of a variety of animals.
Quarter 3 STEAM/AI Projects
Get ready for the Dowell Bakery. Students in a variety of grades used their knowledge of multiplication, fractions, and money to create the Dowell Bakery. Students created sculptures and two-dimensional art works for the bakery. Students throughout the school passed through the bakery and worked on a variety of mathematical problems.
5th Grade students focused on Chemical and Physical Changes throughout Quarter 3. Students created tableaus, worked and worked with Indigo to explore the difference between and Physical and Chemical Change.
Second grade students looked at works by Vincent Van Gogh and Alma Thomas to enrich their study of stars and the sky. Students used a variety of mediums to create their own version of Van Gogh's The Starry Night.
First grade students explored the world of plants, focusing on their parts and basic needs. Students created their own plant models to show their understanding.
Kindergarten students explored the day and night sky. Students used a variety of mediums to create art works that reflect the day and night sky.
Third grade students investigated animal habitats. Students created a sculpture of their animals, composed a background, and used Stop Motion Animation to show their understandings of the animal habitats.
The Principal and the Pea
The Dowell Singers presented their final production this year, The Principal and The Pea on March 7th. Students choreographed their own movements and even wrote some of their own dialogue. This year's production even featured a few of our Dowell staff members who executed their Improv skills flawlessly.
Spring STEAM Celebration
On February 29th, Dowell hosted their annual Spring STEAM showcase. Students in Kindergarten, Third, and Fifth grade exhibited some amazing performances for our families. Families enjoyed a fun art and Black History related scavenger hunt as well.
January Cosmic Bowling and Family STEAM Night
Dowell Families had a blast engaging in our annual Cosmic Bowling and Family STEAM night. This year, families enjoyed engineering projects as well a glow-in-the-dark art projects.
Dowell Singers Choreography and Costuming
The Dowell Singers took their performance to a whole new level this year with their production of Elfis and the Frozen Princess. Students created their own choreography and worked on costuming as they adjusted a performance and made it their own.
Dowell adds Sewing Club
Dowell is fortunate to be able to offer a new experience for some of our older students in the mornings before school. Mrs. Pszczola, out media specialist, received a grant from Cobb EMC that helped to purchase sewing implements as well as a few beginner sewing machines for our students. Students have been busy learning the basics of sewing and design and have constructed several projects this year.
Quarter 2 STEAM/AI in review
Performing Arts Workshop
Students in 4th grade received an intensive all day West African drum and dance workshop from Adama Denbele from LEAF. Students learned about the history of West African drumming, worked on rhythms, and even choreographed their own West African Dance. After an intensive day of learning, 4th grade students performed for their peers in the gym.
Drumming, Drumming, Drumming Around
Dowell students enjoyed an amazing performing arts day all about drumming and other percussion instruments led by Dave Holland. Students learned about beats, rhythms, and different instruments. Some students were chosen to even play some of the instruments in the final act.
Fall STEAM Showcase
Our Dowell Students did an excellent job displaying their visual and performing arts skills at our Fall STEAM showcase. The theme of this year's showcase was Global Arts. Students took the opportunity to learn our several artists and the their influence on our society today. Some of our grade levels took the opportunity to focus on Hispanic artists and their influences. Our families loved all of the performances, scavenger hunt, and even enjoyed some delicious food from Los Jaibos and Pour Me Some Sugar.
Back to School STEAM and AI 2023-24
We are excited to be back to school and diving into STEAM and Arts Integration for the 2023-24 school year. Already, our teachers have been busy planning and integrating various forms of art into our curriculum. Students in the STEAM lab have been experiencing art through the senses, while students in Art have been learning all about color! Our Music classes have been busy composing rhythms and using instruments, Students in the Learning Commons have been busy sewing and learning all about "The Dot" . We even have students making their own tortillas!!! Our classrooms are alive with creativity!!!!
STEAM Highlights from 2022-23
Recycled Runway
Our students and teachers had a blast at our Spring Recycled Runway. Students created couture for their teachers as well as their peers, complete with a write up about their fashion collection. Their descriptions contained mathematical measurements and the artistic methods used to design the clothing.
Highlights from Black History Night
What an amazing evening celebrating the Black musicians, artists, and scientists that have shaped our world. Students created their own reader's theaters, songs, dances, and pieces of artwork highlighting the accomplishments of Tyree Guyton, Kehinde Wiley, Alma Thomas, and many more.
Highlights from Hispanic Heritage Night
A huge Thank You to all of our families who stopped by our Hispanic Heritage STEAM Showcase. We hope that you enjoyed all of our amazing STEAM projects and student performances. Here are a few highlights from the evening.
1st Grade Jackson Pollack Painting and Math Project
Students in Mrs. Brake's 1st Grade and 1st Grade DLI classes has a splashing good time experimenting with weight, distance, and gravity to create their own Jackson Pollack looking masterpieces. With the help of some brave teachers, students dropped various weighted items (rock, tennis ball, tin can, and tissue box) , watched the splash, and then measured the splash with non-standard units. Can you guess which items made the biggest splash?
2nd Grade Pablo Picasso Project
Our 2nd Grade DLI students have been busy exploring elements of geometry and art. Students created their own masterpiece self-portraits in the style of Pablo Picasso. Check out their amazing work!
Hispanic Heritage Night
2021-2022 STEAM Projects
Our students have been busy diving into all aspects of STEAM! From studying Jackson Pollack to designing their own Stop Motion Animation sequences, our Dowell students have been deeply engaged in the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Check out some of our awesome projects and learning opportunities above! Thanks to all who support our STEAM process at Dowell!
Welcome Back...We're Full STEAM Ahead in 2021-2022
We're back on the track at Dowell for seeking our STEAM certification. During the first few weeks of school, our students have been setting up their STEAM journals and participating in warm up activities to get back into the process of STEAM. For those families who are new to STEAM, STEAM is part of our learning process at Dowell that enhances our daily learning. STEAM education incorporates aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. You may see us at Dowell using the STEAM process in daily learning and big projects.
We're always looking for donations for our STEAM program. Here are some of the frequently needed items for our classroom projects:
We're always looking for donations for our STEAM program. Here are some of the frequently needed items for our classroom projects:
- Duct Tape
- Masking Tape (all sizes)
- Wooden Dowels
- Miscellaneous hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, washers, and assorted fasteners)
- Popsicle Sticks
- Glue (all kinds)
- Rulers and Measuring Tapes
- Styrofoam trays and peanuts
- Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls
- Bottle caps from sodas
STEAM 2020-21 Recap: STEAM Pandemic Style
Our 2020-21 school year was filled with twists and turns. During this school year, we took time for our staff to focus on Arts Integration Staff Development. We also still incorporated as many STEAM related activities as we could during this very "different" year of learning. Check out the slideshow below of some of our favorite STEAM and STEM activities.
First in Math Update 3/8/2021
A HUGE shout out to both of our First in Math Teams for your participation in the tournament. The challenge is still underway until the end of April. Don't forget to login and play everyday! Dowell is currently in 4th place in the state!
Here are the top players for the past couple of weeks:
Team Magic
NevDan16magic24ga 679
NevEdr10magic24ga 657
AbiWne01magic24ga 497
LenWil07magic24ga 279
JadMur12magic24ga 153
Team Network
JonCap06network2ga 4,384
DerDan11network2ga 1,625
GarEva14network2ga 1,220
KayHer05network2ga 675
AleCis09network2ga 560
Don't forget that there will be prizes for the top team and top players at the end of the tournament. Keep up the awesome Math Work!
Here are the top players for the past couple of weeks:
Team Magic
NevDan16magic24ga 679
NevEdr10magic24ga 657
AbiWne01magic24ga 497
LenWil07magic24ga 279
JadMur12magic24ga 153
Team Network
JonCap06network2ga 4,384
DerDan11network2ga 1,625
GarEva14network2ga 1,220
KayHer05network2ga 675
AleCis09network2ga 560
Don't forget that there will be prizes for the top team and top players at the end of the tournament. Keep up the awesome Math Work!
"Intelligence is Creativity Having Fun!"
-Albert Einstein
First in Math Science Olympiad Competition Update 2/1/2021
Here's our first Math Competition Update for the 24 Game Science Olympiad Competition.
Team Magic24ga's Top 5 Players this week:
NevEdr10magic24ga 657
AbiWne01magic24ga 428
LenWil07magic24ga 279
KelDav05magic24ga 109
NevDan16magic24ga 85
Team Network24ga's Top 5 Players this week:
JonCap06network2ga 3,396
HunMot10network2ga 382
EveHal04network2ga 362
KayHer05network2ga 349
AleCis09network2ga 324
So right now, Team Network24ga is in the lead with 5,375 stickers. The challenge is on! Keep working hard on those math skills.
Team Magic24ga's Top 5 Players this week:
NevEdr10magic24ga 657
AbiWne01magic24ga 428
LenWil07magic24ga 279
KelDav05magic24ga 109
NevDan16magic24ga 85
Team Network24ga's Top 5 Players this week:
JonCap06network2ga 3,396
HunMot10network2ga 382
EveHal04network2ga 362
KayHer05network2ga 349
AleCis09network2ga 324
So right now, Team Network24ga is in the lead with 5,375 stickers. The challenge is on! Keep working hard on those math skills.
First in Math Science Olympiad Competition Update
Here's our first Math Competition Update for the 24 Game Science Olympiad Competition.
Team Magic24ga's Top 5 Players this week:
NevEdr10magic24ga 657 stickers
AbiWne01magic24ga 235 stickers
JadMur12magic24ga 74 stickers
KelDav05magic24ga 65 stickers
GavNi03magic24ga 1 sticker
Team Network24ga's Top 5 Players this week:
JonCap06network2ga 2,377 stickers
HunMot10network2ga 366 stickers
EveHal04network2ga 294 stickers
AleCis09network2ga 129 stickers
MadOqu01network2ga 56 stickers
So right now, Team Network24ga is in the lead with 3,231 stickers. The challenge is on! Keep working hard on those math skills.
Team Magic24ga's Top 5 Players this week:
NevEdr10magic24ga 657 stickers
AbiWne01magic24ga 235 stickers
JadMur12magic24ga 74 stickers
KelDav05magic24ga 65 stickers
GavNi03magic24ga 1 sticker
Team Network24ga's Top 5 Players this week:
JonCap06network2ga 2,377 stickers
HunMot10network2ga 366 stickers
EveHal04network2ga 294 stickers
AleCis09network2ga 129 stickers
MadOqu01network2ga 56 stickers
So right now, Team Network24ga is in the lead with 3,231 stickers. The challenge is on! Keep working hard on those math skills.
January 26, 2021 Building Home-School Partnerships
Click on the Links Below to Join the Zoom Sessions:
Please join us on January 26th, 2021 at one of the following times:
Martes, 26 de enero de 2021 en los siguientes horarios:
Kindergarten(Kinder) 8:00-8:30am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/96469533365?pwd=OEtGWE5qNzZ4T0Yzd2hyeFpGelQ1UT09
First Grade(1er Grado) 8:40-9:10am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/99894878923?pwd=b3dYREhTQ05jK2w1SjloUW41cFF6UT09
Second Grade(2do Grado) 9:20-9:50am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/96102761564?pwd=enpsdlpwbmZuS1lpdHp2YjlYeVFNdz09
Third Grade(3er Grado): 10:00-10:30am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/99721393584?pwd=ZTY4dG1qbGxZNEg4UW9PbVVZOEFTUT09
Fourth Grade(4to Grado): 10:40-11:10am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/94300555114?pwd=ejRXV29UTFhWbUxYODdrajkwK0crUT09
Fifth Grade(5to Grado): 11:20-11:50am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/96604232365?pwd=cGtYMTVLUE9XcG9JdGxEaGhmUlVkUT09
Please join us on January 26th, 2021 at one of the following times:
Martes, 26 de enero de 2021 en los siguientes horarios:
Kindergarten(Kinder) 8:00-8:30am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/96469533365?pwd=OEtGWE5qNzZ4T0Yzd2hyeFpGelQ1UT09
First Grade(1er Grado) 8:40-9:10am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/99894878923?pwd=b3dYREhTQ05jK2w1SjloUW41cFF6UT09
Second Grade(2do Grado) 9:20-9:50am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/96102761564?pwd=enpsdlpwbmZuS1lpdHp2YjlYeVFNdz09
Third Grade(3er Grado): 10:00-10:30am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/99721393584?pwd=ZTY4dG1qbGxZNEg4UW9PbVVZOEFTUT09
Fourth Grade(4to Grado): 10:40-11:10am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/94300555114?pwd=ejRXV29UTFhWbUxYODdrajkwK0crUT09
Fifth Grade(5to Grado): 11:20-11:50am
https://cobbk12-org.zoom.us/j/96604232365?pwd=cGtYMTVLUE9XcG9JdGxEaGhmUlVkUT09
