Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Arts-In-Education School Evaluations of Arts Programs 2019-2020
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Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Arts-in-Education School Evaluations of Arts Programs 2019-2020 200 BOCES Drive | Yorktown Heights | NY 10598-4399 PHONE: 914.248.2349 FAX: 914.248.3838 EMAIL: [email protected] STACY CHRYSSIKOS Arts-In-Education Coordinator Dear Arts Representative, This School Program Evaluation Book was compiled from all the in-school Arts Programs/Events contracted through the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Arts-In-Education Service during the 2019-2020 school year. How to Use This Evaluation Book: 1. The evaluations are in alphabetical order either by the first name of the artist or by the name of the company/organization. 2. The evaluations were completed by participants who viewed programs or worked with the artists. 3. There is at least one evaluation for each in-school program/event. 4. If several evaluations were received for a single program/event, the responses were merged as one evaluation. However, if respondents’ views were distinct, the evaluations were entered separately. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 914/248-2349 or send an email to: [email protected]. I look forward to another successful year working with you. Very truly yours, PUTNAM NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION SERVICE 2019 - 2020 EVALUATIONS OF ARTS PROGRAMS CONTRACT #: F-2913A CONTRACT #: F-2763 ARTIST: A DAY IN CLAY ARTIST: A DAY IN CLAY TITLE OF PROGRAM:Cliff Mendelson - Multi-Cultural Mask Masking TITLE OF PROGRAM:Cliff Mendelson - Native American Design and Vessels TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: NEW ROCHELLE/JEFFERSON ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: LAKELAND/LINCOLN-TITUS ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 4 # OF STUDENTS: 100 GRADE(S): 4 # OF TEACHERS: 1 # OF STUDENTS: 65 GRADE(S): 5 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 12/12/19-12/13/19 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 10/30/19 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? Cliff does a great job engaging the students. He creates a great Students learned so much during this event. They watched intently as learning environment where students learn the basic clay concepts, Cliff did his demonstrations, and they loved that they were able to multicultural, and patterns and design. create their own piece! They are still talking about the information and techniques Cliff taught them! SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Great job!! Looking forward to working with Cliff again!! We all had a lovely experience and hope to do it again in the future! CONTRACT #: F-2880 CONTRACT #: F-3078 ARTIST: A DAY IN CLAY ARTIST: A DAY IN CLAY TITLE OF PROGRAM:Cliff Mendelson - Native American Design and Vessels TITLE OF PROGRAM:Cliff Mendelson - Native American Design and Vessels TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: NEW ROCHELLE/ISAAC YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: LAKELAND/VAN CORT ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 3 # OF STUDENTS: 240 GRADE(S): 6 # OF TEACHERS: 1 # OF STUDENTS: 111 GRADE(S): 5 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 11/22/19, 11/25/19-11/26/19 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 1/22/20-1/23/20 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? Mr. Mendelson is knowledgeable and exhibits exclusive craftsmanship Students were very motivated and engaged. Fast pace format kept through his demonstrations and teaching manner. Students were students attentive and focused. extremely engaged and created wonderful artworks in a short amount SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: of time. Adapt delivery of information to various audiences/populations of SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: students. For SPED students and students with high levels of anxiety in the last group. Perhaps with such groups more modeling and less verbiage. OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Students expressed gratitude. Students would like to have Mr. Mendelson back to IEYMS. Students and staff had a great learning experience! Arts in Education Service - School Evaluations 2019-2020 Page 1 of 140 PUTNAM NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION SERVICE 2019 - 2020 EVALUATIONS OF ARTS PROGRAMS CONTRACT #: F-2913B CONTRACT #: F-2546 ARTIST: A DAY IN CLAY ARTIST: A MAZE IN POTTERY, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM:Cliff Mendelson - Tile Mural Progam TITLE OF PROGRAM:Shanon Policello - Pottery Creations TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: NEW ROCHELLE/JEFFERSON ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: KATONAH-LEWISBORO/MEADOWPOND ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 4 # OF STUDENTS: 100 GRADE(S): 5 # OF TEACHERS: # OF STUDENTS: 10 GRADE(S): K-5 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 1/10/20-1/13/20 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 9/17/19-12/3/19 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? Cliff does a wonderful job keeping the students engaged. Students The children learned many techniques of painting and created beautiful used techniques used by Cliff to enhance the 3D ceramics curriculum. pieces weekly. The instructor was organized and encouraging and the children loved this class. SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Thanks Cliff - another great year at Jefferson! This is a wonderful program! CONTRACT #: F-2653 CONTRACT #: F-3050A ARTIST: ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ARTIST: ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM:Brent Daniels - Music Technology Performance and TITLE OF PROGRAM:Dumpster Doug Workshop TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance/Workshop DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: MAHOPAC/AUSTIN ROAD ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: NORTH SALEM/PQ ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 30 # OF STUDENTS: 300 GRADE(S): K-2 # OF TEACHERS: 25 # OF STUDENTS: 400 GRADE(S): K-2/3-5 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 1/8/20 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 10/17/19-10/18/19 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? This performance introduced students to the concept of recycling Brent Daniels performance was by a wide margin, the best performance within our living environment. our assembly committee has booked. Widely praised by teachers for emphasis on music, math, science education, inclusiveness of SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: audience participation; and element of pure FUN! SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Thrilled to followup with workshops to provide our 4-5th graders with skills to perform their own sound production and editing in Garage Band. Brent is an artist and performer of the highest calibre - a true professional. We are thrilled to have him inspire our kids. Arts in Education Service - School Evaluations 2019-2020 Page 2 of 140 PUTNAM NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION SERVICE 2019 - 2020 EVALUATIONS OF ARTS PROGRAMS CONTRACT #: F-3050B CONTRACT #: F-2897 ARTIST: ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ARTIST: ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM:Uncle Sam's Comedy Jam TITLE OF PROGRAM:Uncle Sam's Comedy Jam TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: MAHOPAC/AUSTIN ROAD ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: EASTCHESTER/GREENVALE ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 30 # OF STUDENTS: 300 GRADE(S): 3-5 # OF TEACHERS: 12 # OF STUDENTS: 290 GRADE(S): 4-5 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 1/8/20 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 12/3/19 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? This performance highlighted various aspects of our government The program was entertaining and educational. Through the use of system, exposing the students to procedures implememted to ensure visual props and participation, students learned about the beliefs and fairness and equality. ideals of the United States Government and how it was created. SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: CONTRACT #: F-3275 CONTRACT #: F-3308 ARTIST: Adanna Kele Smith-Wilson ARTIST: ADVENTURE BOUND TITLE OF PROGRAM:African Movement and Dance Performance TITLE OF PROGRAM:Deborah Mobley - The Wild and Crazy Challenge Game Show TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: OSSINING/CLAREMONT ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: PEEKSKILL/WOODSIDE ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 20 # OF STUDENTS: 200 GRADE(S): 3-4 # OF TEACHERS: 45 # OF STUDENTS: 540 GRADE(S): K-1 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 2/27/20 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 2/4/20 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? Wonderful performance by young dancers performing African Dance. The performers interacted with the students and taught simple dance This is the third time Adventure Bound has brought Wild & Crazy to us; moves. we love it that much! SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: Perhaps lower the volume of the music for the younger children. OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Arts in Education Service - School Evaluations 2019-2020 Page 3 of 140 PUTNAM NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION SERVICE 2019 - 2020 EVALUATIONS OF ARTS PROGRAMS CONTRACT #: F-3177 CONTRACT #: F-2915 ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM:Colonial Day TITLE OF PROGRAM:Colonial Day TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance/Workshop TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: MT. PLEASANT/COLUMBUS ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: KATONAH-LEWISBORO/KATONAH ELEM. SCHOOL # OF TEACHERS: 8 # OF STUDENTS: 165 GRADE(S): 4 # OF TEACHERS: 4 # OF STUDENTS: 80 GRADE(S): 4 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 1/31/20 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 12/16/19 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? Outstanding hands-on immersion into Colonial life packed with learning We throughly enjoyed each of the activities provided to simulate and doing - A beautiful culmination to their social studies content. common 18th century American Life. The professional interpreters were wonderful, the students were engaged and demonstrated interest SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: in all the activities. We are looking forward to having Adventure Game back again, in celebrating the history of colonial times. OTHER COMMENTS: SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: This team raises the bar every year - they are fantastic! OTHER COMMENTS: CONTRACT #: F-2766 CONTRACT #: F-3443 ARTIST: AGOSTINO & CO.