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@bmarcus128 Come on over!
Check out my new cerebellum newsletter! It's full of brain facts, Purkinje cell art, and more!⦠https://t.co/US2AfLDmhM
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@NIUMission What pet insurance do you recommend?
@AvocaOsburn Merry Christmas to you and your family! @GalltKelley Merry Christmas to you and your family!Congratulations to @MarissaMezzo for her vocal contribution to the movie The Water Man. Her recording of her singi⦠https://t.co/Z9StHL79i7
@D95mthomas Congratulations!
Fun learning about cross contour lines, shading, and value while creating curved forms and shapes. @MRothermelD95⦠https://t.co/LceF789SLTEgg Carton Masks created from found objects. @MRothermelD95 #spdragons95 #MakeTheirDayLZ95 https://t.co/QZj7GSBQWHThe art of James Rizzi by Kindergarten and First Grade! @MRothermelD95 #spdragons95 #MakeTheirDayLZ95 https://t.co/V0BMVtxi48I'm starting a newsletter full of Purkinje cells like this and blogs about the science behind my #sciart. Sign up n⦠https://t.co/1Bf76q9pN9
Retweeted by Jody Simmons @DianeBondioli That face is so adorable!A quick trip to Ronald McDonald House to drop off amazing donations from Congregation Beth Am. Great to help fulfil⦠https://t.co/blzPHV6Cmb

Kindergarten creating shape castles at HES #cobbartrocks #artedGA #hollydalestrong https://t.co/INzLnbO8Jb
Retweeted by Jody Simmons @Lzhs2021 š³A truly raw and heartfelt message to our LZHS Class of 2021! Thank you Mrs. LaJeunesse! @kristenlajeune1 And a hila⦠https://t.co/63YZgFQsHE
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Art gives us a voice as a way to express ourselves.
Art evokes discussions & conversations.
It was wonderful workin⦠https://t.co/EMpsre23Su
@GalltKelley I loved being part of this wonderful group of young people tonight! Thanks for the invite.
@Mcoaty @NBRCIllinois Congratulations on a huge accomplishment!!! Well deserved!āŗļøWinter beauty at the Botanic Gardens! ā¦@chicagobotanicā© https://t.co/BJ6xEMKuqbA wonderful evening at the Botanic Gardens! Lights, music, and beauty. ā¦@chicagobotanicā© https://t.co/KAqHwD83NaI found some awesome rocks for free to use in the Seth Paine butterfly garden and there are some confused plants po⦠https://t.co/O9v4BHyAep
This is touching and powerful. https://t.co/ju9UJwLWxZ
4 Ways to Use Visual Journaling to Support Advanced Artists https://t.co/m9HVi9ePGx https://t.co/Fi7iDXgsj4
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New #sciart!! Check out "Molino."
I've had a prolific week. See some of my latest work at https://t.co/XOdrQNaFrM https://t.co/CHn21VF88Y
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These are fabulous!!! I have them hanging in my house! https://t.co/gH3vHYBvH6Why Process Pictures Are Your Best Advocacy Tool https://t.co/5Wabv6qgfi https://t.co/QnmZC6iIZd
Retweeted by Jody Simmons2nd-5th grade students created trees that reflected what they were thankful for. #maketheirday95 @Artsmartatmw⦠https://t.co/KDVzC5dOuJSome awesome James Rizzi buildings by Kindergarten and First Grade! Love their use of color, overlapping, and line.⦠https://t.co/vrntCoc3q3New #sciart!!! This is "Silva," my wintery, Purkinje cell forest šSee it at https://t.co/XOdrQNaFrM https://t.co/MJ94KseO79
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Two successful days of drop in art time for all ages. We worked on art, clarified understanding, and chatted. Great⦠https://t.co/zrCDCjSr3K
Thank you ā¦@LyleErstad1ā© for providing mulch for the Seth Paine courtyard. Thank you ā¦@MRothermelD95ā© for your supp⦠https://t.co/PloBicPxf0
@CWernerLZ95 @SandyAllenD95 She is fabulous!!!
Dogs give face mask guidance for World Animal Day...
Who has the mask on correctly ? https://t.co/zujw5dVv8y
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@MsParksArts @LegacyElement @MadCoSchools @rogers_cat @WyRobbwinn So cool! Thank you!!! @MsParksArts @LegacyElement @MadCoSchools @rogers_cat @WyRobbwinn Iām still searching for this one. There are a lot⦠https://t.co/GzcR8YBVuQ @MsParksArts @LegacyElement @MadCoSchools @rogers_cat @WyRobbwinn Thank you! Iām going to look!
It's #NationalPumpkinDay! Especially during this time of year, pumpkins can serve as some fun inspiration in the ar⦠https://t.co/miQYDZRUyG
Retweeted by Jody Simmons @MsParksArts @LegacyElement @MadCoSchools @rogers_cat @WyRobbwinn Where did you find the curtains? Your room looks fabulous!

Incredible fall colors on the trail at Fort Sheridan! https://t.co/EDL49UifFB
@MrsBBArt Awesome!!!
Socially distanced gardening in the SP courtyard. More planting and cleaning! Thank you ā¦@mrs_rausch5ā© for helping.⦠https://t.co/bEKcZINMoG
Oil pastels are a unique material that is often associated with both drawing and painting. How do you most often us⦠https://t.co/lJL086dTJG
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsPadlet Critique in AP! #virtuallearning #digitalcritique #APart #KellArt #CobbArtRocks #critique https://t.co/N3sxO3TwlT
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsIf itās Friday...itās Fight Song Friday! š¼šš¶#WeAreLZ https://t.co/m66I69EqT6
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Pop art, lions, worm tunnels, and a still life! We have been focusing on the Elements of Art. We have talked about⦠https://t.co/Wd7HBEv8q5
Kinders creating like #YayoiKusama! She loves dots & we love dots! @msdunivanellis #k12ArtChat https://t.co/5U1DnqrnDk
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Drawing & Painting 1 is finishing up their pen and ink tree project, I want to sit under each of these!!⦠https://t.co/EK3WgggL4h
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsVA Comp students did an excellent job on their value study of layers of paper! #cobbartrocks #wheelerart https://t.co/vufiEmzHoJ
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsA gorgeous day at Starved Rock! https://t.co/ApwMGcZSv6


These 6th and 8th graders are 100% Distance Learning and 100% slaying their Art assignments! ššš @BAM_MS_Official⦠https://t.co/47EiQYQs4t
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsFrom Hundertwasser to "Worm Tunnels" SP artists are exploring different types of art and different ways to use art⦠https://t.co/bPXB2mNzhLCelebrating SP eLearners through their art creations. We learned about Roy Lichtenstein and Picasso. Students drew⦠https://t.co/bhwKTNjY60

Some weekend gardening in the SP courtyard! Weeding, cleaning, & a bit of planting! Creating a place for science,⦠https://t.co/tis1WyQdk7I loved getting into classrooms today! I am so impressed with how well our staff is rocking Blended Learning!⦠https://t.co/mcJ23iDBo9
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My First Grade Art Enrichment students learned about the magic of Sharpie markers and the great responsibility of b⦠https://t.co/Zpn1fW62eZ
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2nd Grade is finishing up their Monochromatic Self-Portraits this week! @IsaacFoxSchool š¤šš https://t.co/u2VxBQRd5z
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Yāall Iām about to tweet A LOT because I just canāt get over how good these are! Grid journals Art Comp 1/ intro⦠https://t.co/B2xFpbsi6I
Retweeted by Jody Simmons4th and 5th graders sharing their hard work and wonderful craftsmanship! We studied Roy Lichtensteinās Pop Art. We⦠https://t.co/WFTMZdBb0p @sarahmakiart @cassiestephens @IsaacFoxSchool Wow!!! @sarahmakiart @cassiestephens @IsaacFoxSchool These are fabulous!Third Graders finished their Fauve @cassiestephens inspired self-portraits (from home!) They turned out SO cute š¤ šā¦ https://t.co/ygJkhXkEHb
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A little bitmoji action to help students remember what to have ready for art. #artisforeveryone #MakeTheirDay95 ā¦ā¦ https://t.co/3b69NiHNeEStudents tell their story through art by learning about artists and creating portraits and self-portraits.⦠https://t.co/e2ClCVzTlh
"My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed."
- Justice Ruth Bader Gins⦠https://t.co/XCQKcDZuRL
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āFight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."
Justice Ginsburg
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsR Bellows Erev Rosh Hashana Sermon https://t.co/uPqPYqObRr via @YouTube"I try to teach through my opinions, through my speeches, how wrong it is to judge people on the basis of what they⦠https://t.co/OXPRh1AcgE
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsI love some of the details in these illustrated recipe sketchbook entries from this week. #wheelerart #cobbartrocks https://t.co/ffYI8ECEZp
Retweeted by Jody Simmons @Liz_Delzell Tikkun Olam means to repair the world. RBG worked tirelessly to do this throughout her career.As a new year begins for the Jewish people, we are all left to face it without her. A tremendous loss for all Ameri⦠https://t.co/37RkZPogQ5
Retweeted by Jody Simmons @LisaGregoireIF She worked tirelessly to repair the world through sheer determination. @LZwags I am beyond saddened by the loss of RBG.We lost an amazing jurist, fearless fighter, a champion of womenās rights and equality for all tonight. RIP to the⦠https://t.co/M7OG3VTGnJ
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsOn this eve of Rosh Hashana, I mourn the loss of my hero RBG. Thank you for being a strong female role model for my⦠https://t.co/VxNPSUfUrx





Another awesome day of student learning! Students were clearly engaged at Seth Paine today! Very proud of our educa⦠https://t.co/nqB6pimdSO
Retweeted by Jody SimmonsA wonderful memory from bus duty: A kindergartner walks up to me & pulls down her mask &says āLook I lost a toothā!⦠https://t.co/lVOCaf9Z1h

Love seeing my former Spencer Loomis students! ā¦@SandyAllenD95ā© ā¦@DianeBondioliā© https://t.co/4QYpE3bOpm
Welcome back to our Kindergarteners and First Graders! ā¦@MRothermelD95ā© ā¦@JenKallausD95ā© ā¦@D95SocialMediaā© https://t.co/MQy4vJytknSome great looking mushrooms have been popping up! ā¦@dhsimmons1ā© ā¦@bmarcus128ā© https://t.co/XDxO76FLJGSo much fun helping out our fellow Seth Paine Dragons! Team work and supporting each other is so important! āWe get⦠https://t.co/vjx7H4Nul3
@mrs_rausch5 @MissSchmidtSP1 We had so much fun!
@Culvers_LZ A huge congratulations to you and your family on this wonderful day!!!
@felixs5thgrade Hugs and love to you and your family. @LZwags I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear grandmother.
@Mathreplacement Thank you!!! Hope you get to see it in person āŗļø
Iām so excited to share this panoramic view of my new art room. Now itās time to make it feel lived in!!! ā¦ā¦ https://t.co/fWkFOycqUeToday I set up my desk with the consideration that I will be on a lot of virtual meetings this year! I tried to ma⦠https://t.co/4ZTqUwnHwX
Retweeted by Jody Simmons @LeaneSnyder @DianeBondioli We drew different kinds of lines in art. Kinders used their dance moves to act out the the different lines.
