Thursday, December 15, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 12/19-12/22

Art agenda for the week of 12/19-12/22

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- NO ART- MOVIE TIME

KINDERGARTEN- KH- REINDEER KC- NO ART DUE TO FIELD TRIP, MOVIE AND NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY

1ST GRADE- AERIAL VIEW SNOWMAN

2ND GRADE- STUDY OF THE ARTIST MATISSE’ TO BE FOLLOWED BY A COLLAGE PROJECT CONTINUED

2/3 MIX- 2ND –SEE ABOVE 3RD- ANGELS

3RD GRADE –SANTA MOBILE

4TH GRADE- CHRISTMAS BANNERS

4/5 MIX- BLUE DOG PAINTING

5TH GRADE- BLUE DOG PAINTING

6TH GRADE- COLOR THEORY PRACTICE

7TH GRADE- CARTOON

8TH GRADE- TINTS AND SHADES VALUE PAINTING CONTINUED. **REMINDER THAT ALL 8TH GRADE CLASS STUDENTS (INCLUDING 7TH GRADERS IN THE 8TH GRADE ROTATION) HAVE 2 ALTERED BOOK ENTRIES DUE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2012. THE FIRST ENTRY IS A CHRISTMAS ENTRY AND THE SECOND IS A REFLECTION OF PLANS AND DREAMS FOR THE YEAR 2012.********************


I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a fun and safe winter break!
See you next YEAR!!!!


Mrs. Chappelow

Friday, December 2, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 12/5-12/9

Art agenda for the week of 12/5-12/9

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- DECORATE A CHRISTMAS BOX

KINDERGARTEN- CHRISTMAS TREES

1ST GRADE- NATIVITY DRAWING

2ND GRADE- STUDY OF THE ARTIST MATISSE’ TO BE FOLLOWED BY A COLLAGE PROJECT

2/3 MIX- 2ND –SEE ABOVE 3RD- NAME/WAX RESIST PROJECT

3RD GRADE –NAME WAX RESIST PROJECT

4TH GRADE- CRAFTSTICK BOXES

4/5 MIX- BLUE DOG PAINTING

5TH GRADE- BLUE DOG PAINTING

6TH GRADE- PAINTED STAINED GLASS DESIGN

7TH GRADE- 3-D ABSTRACT SCULPTURE

8TH GRADE- VALUE STUDIES DUE, VALUE PAINTING

Friday, November 18, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 11/21-11/22

Art agenda for the week of 11/21-11/22

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- NO ART

KINDERGARTEN- HILL ONLY- CREATIVITY DAY

1ST GRADE- O’NEAL- TURKEYS AHONEN- CREATIVITY DAY

2ND GRADE- STUDY OF THE ARTIST MATISSE’ TO BE FOLLOWED BY A COLLAGE PROJECT

2/3 MIX- 2ND –SEE ABOVE 3RD- NAME/WAX RESIST PROJECT

3RD GRADE –NAME WAX RESIST PROJECT

4TH GRADE- NO ART

4/5 MIX- 4TH COMPLETE CRAFT STICK BOX WITH LID/ 5TH LAYERED HOUSE PRINTMAKING PROJECT

5TH GRADE- LAYERED HOUSE PRINTMAKING PROJECT- SORT AND CHOOSE THE BEST PIECES FOR GRADING. SELF CRITIQUE AND EDITING.

6TH GRADE- PAINTED STAINED GLASS DESIGN.

7TH GRADE- NO ART

8TH GRADE- NO ART

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

Mrs. Chappelow

Friday, November 11, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 11/14-11/18

Art agenda for the week of 11/14-11/18

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- TURKEY PROJECT

KINDERGARTEN- CORNUCOPIA DRAWING PROJECT AND A TURKEY PROJECT

1ST GRADE- WATERCOLOR FRUIT BOWL PAINTING AND STUDY OF ARTIST PIET MONDRIAN

2ND GRADE- STUDY OF THE ARTIST MATISSE’ TO BE FOLLOWED BY A COLLAGE PROJECT

2/3 MIX- NAME/WAX RESIST PROJECT

3RD GRADE –BIRCH TREE PRINT/PAINTING

4TH GRADE- CRAFT STICK BOX WITH LID / SYMPHONY FIELD TRIP

4/5 MIX- CRAFT STICK BOX WITH LID/ LAYERED HOUSE PRINTMAKING PROJECT

5TH GRADE- LAYERED HOUSE PRINTMAKING PROJECT/ SYMPHONY FIELD TRIP

6TH GRADE- PAINTED STAINED GLASS DESIGN

7TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON AN ABSTRACT SCULPTURE USING WOOD, WIRE AND HOSERY. IF YOU HAVE SPARE METAL DRY CLEANER TYPE WIRE COAT HANGERS, WE COULD USE SOME IN THE ART ROOM!

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON MOSAICS, LEATHER TOOLING AND COPPER TOOLING. HOMEWORK: CREATE AN ALTERED BOOK ENTRY ON YOUR OWN….DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH.

The art room is in need of donations like plastic containers with lids, yarn, clean used panty hose or knee hose, wood scraps (not treated) cut into smaller sizes, and styrofoam. We are also in need of paper towels and kleenex if anyone would like to donate.

Thank you,

Mrs. Chappelow

Friday, November 4, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 11/7-11/11

Art agenda for the week of 11/7-11/11

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- DECORATED FEAST SHIRT

KINDERGARTEN- CORNUCOPIA DRAWING PROJECT

1ST GRADE- WATERCOLOR FRUIT BOWL PAINTING

2ND GRADE- FALL PAINTING

2/3 MIX- BIRCH TREE PRINT/PAINTING

3RD GRADE – FALL PAINTING

4TH GRADE- CRAFT STICK BOX WITH LID

4/5 MIX- CRAFT STICK BOX WITH LID/ LAYERED HOUSE PRINTMAKING PROJECT

5TH GRADE- LAYERED HOUSE PRINTMAKING PROJECT

6TH GRADE- PAINTED STAINED GLASS DESIGN.

7TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON AN ABSTRACT SCULPTURE USING WOOD, WIRE AND HOSERY.

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON MOSAICS, LEATHER TOOLING AND COPPER TOOLING. HOMEWORK: CREATE AN ALTERED BOOK ENTRY ON YOUR OWN….DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 10/31-11/4

Art agenda for the week of 10/31-11/4

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- TURKEY HANDPRINT PLATE. PLEASE SEND $2.00 TO MRS. FLYNN FOR A T-SHIRT TO BE DECORATED AND WORN AT THE PRE-SCHOOL THANKSGIVING FEAST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH T-SHIRT PAINTING, PLEASE CONTACT ME OR MRS. FLYNN THROUGH E-MAIL OR THE SCHOOL OFFICE AT 352-1243. PAINTING WILL BE DONE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH.

KINDERGARTEN- CORNUCOPIA DRAWING PROJECT

1ST GRADE- WATERCOLOR FRUIT BOWL PAINTING

2ND GRADE- FALL PAINTING

2/3 MIX- BIRCH TREE PRINT/PAINTING

3RD GRADE – FALL PAINTING

4TH GRADE- CRAFT STICK BOX WITH LID

4/5 MIX- CRAFT STICK BOX WITH LID/ LAYERED HOUSE PRINTMAKING PROJECT

5TH GRADE- LAYERED HOUSE PRINTMAKING PROJECT

6TH GRADE- WILL BE FINISHING A STAINED GLASS DESIGN PAPER PROJECT AND STARTING A PAINTED STAINED GLASS DESIGN.

7TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON AN ABSTRACT SCULPTURE USING WOOD, WIRE AND HOSERY. IF YOU HAVE SPARE METAL DRY CLEANER TYPE WIRE COAT HANGERS, WE COULD USE SOME IN THE ART ROOM!

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON ALTERED BOOKS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 2 ENTRIES ASSIGNED, HALLOWEEN AND A WINDOW LANDSCAPE. BOTH SHOULD BE FINISHED THIS WEEK OR BE TAKEN FOR HOMEWORK. STUDENTS WILL START A NEW SET OF LESSONS ON MOSAICS, LEATHER TOOLING AND COPPER TOOLING.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 10/24-10/26

Art agenda for the week of 10/24-10/26

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- NO ART THIS WEEK

KINDERGARTEN- HILL- WITCH FACE, CATTON- NO ART THIS WEEK

1ST GRADE- O’NEAL- CREATING DAY WITH SCRAPS AHONEN- NO ART THIS WEEK

2ND GRADE- NO ART THIS WEEK

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON A FALL PAINTING ON MONDAY, NO ART FRIDAY

3RD GRADE – WILL WORK ON A FALL PAINTING, NO ART TUESDAY

4TH GRADE- NO ART THIS WEEK

4/5 MIX- DAY OF THE DEAD PROJECTS

5TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON A REVERSE GLASS PAINTING THAT IS DESIGNED WITH EMPHASIS ON THE “DAY OF THE DEAD”, A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOLIDAY. THEY WILL ALSO COMPLETE A 3-D HAND PROJECT.

6TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A STAINED GLASS DESIGN PAPER PROJECT AND STARTING A PAINTED STAINED GLASS DESIGN.

7TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON AN ABSTRACT SCULPTURE USING WOOD, WIRE AND HOSERY. IF YOU HAVE SPARE METAL DRY CLEANER TYPE WIRE COAT HANGERS, WE COULD USE SOME IN THE ART ROOM!

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON ALTERED BOOKS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 2 ENTRIES ASSIGNED, HALLOWEEN AND A WINDOW LANDSCAPE. ITEMS LIKE PHOTOCOPIES (NOT ORIGINALS) OF FAMILY AND FRIEND PHOTOS, SCRAPS OF FABRIC OR RIBBON, TICKET STUBS, SMALL MOMENTOS (NOT SUPER IMPORTANT ONES), GLUE STICKS, SCRAPBOOK PAPER, RUBBER STAMPS, ANYTHING THIN THAT CAN BE GLUED INTO THE BOOK, COOL PICS FROM MAGAZINES, PICTURES OF SPORTS HEROS, CARS, FLOWERS, FAV FOODS, ETC. CAN BE BROUGHT IN TO USE IN THE BOOK.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 10/17-10/21

Art agenda for the week of 10/17-10/21

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- WILL BE MAKING A FLOWER PROJECT

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE MAKING A ROLLER COASTER

1ST GRADE- WILL MAKE A MASK PROJECT

2ND GRADE- WILL WORK ON MAKING A FALL PAINTING

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON A FALL PAINTING

3RD GRADE – WILL WORK ON A FALL PAINTING, NO ART WEDNESDAY DUE TO MUSIC PROGRAM

4TH GRADE- WILL WORK ON DAY OF THE DEAD PROJECTS

4/5 MIX- WILL NOT HAVE ART THIS WEEK DUE TO MUSIC PROGRAM PRACTICE

5TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON A REVERSE GLASS PAINTING THAT IS DESIGNED WITH EMPHASIS ON THE “DAY OF THE DEAD”, A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOLIDAY, NO ART TUEADY DUE TO MUSIC PROGRAM PRACTICE

6TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A STAINED GLASS DESIGN

7TH GRADE- WILL FINISH WORKING ON A ROPE/YARN BASKET AND START A SCULPTURE

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON ALTERED BOOKS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 2 ENTRIES ASSIGNED, HALLOWEEN AND A WINDOW LANDSCAPE. ITEMS LIKE PHOTOCOPIES (NOT ORIGINALS) OF FAMILY AND FRIEND PHOTOS, SCRAPS OF FABRIC OR RIBBON, TICKET STUBS, SMALL MOMENTOS (NOT SUPER IMPORTANT ONES), GLUE STICKS, SCRAPBOOK PAPER, RUBBER STAMPS, ANYTHING THIN THAT CAN BE GLUED INTO THE BOOK, COOL PICS FROM MAGAZINES, PICTURES OF SPORTS HEROS, CARS, FLOWERS, FAV FOODS, ETC. CAN BE BROUGHT IN TO USE IN THE BOOK.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 10/10-10/14

Art agenda for the week of 10/10-10/14

THE ART ROOM IS IN NEED OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS (LIKE BUTTER DISHES) WITH LIDS. IF YOU CAN DONATE, PLEASE SEND THE DONATIONS IN WITH YOUR CHILD. THANKS SO MUCH!

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- WILL BE MAKING A SQUISH PRINT PAINTING

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE PAINTING A JACK O’LANTERN AND MAKING A ROLLER COASTER

1ST GRADE- WILL MAKE A BLACK CAT AND START A MASK PROJECT

2ND GRADE- WILL WORK ON MAKING A BLACK CAT ON A FENCE AND A FALL PAINTING

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON A FALL PAINTING

3RD GRADE – WILL LEARN ABOUT POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACE

4TH GRADE- WILL NOT HAVE ART DUE TO PROGRAM PRACTICE

4/5 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON DAY OF THE DEAD PROJECTS

5TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON A REVERSE GLASS PAINTING THAT IS DESIGNED WITH EMPHASIS ON THE “DAY OF THE DEAD”, A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOLIDAY

6TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A STAINED GLASS (PAPER) DESIGN

7TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON A ROPE/YARN BASKET

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON AN ALTERED BOOK. ALL STUDENTS NEED TO COMPLETE 3 ENTRIES BY FRIDAY. ITEMS LIKE PHOTOCOPIES (NOT ORIGINALS) OF FAMILY AND FRIEND PHOTOS, SCRAPS OF FABRIC OR RIBBON, TICKET STUBS, SMALL MOMENTOS (NOT SUPER IMPORTANT ONES), GLUE STICKS, SCRAPBOOK PAPER, RUBBER STAMPS, ANYTHING THIN THAT CAN BE GLUED INTO THE BOOK, COOL PICS FROM MAGAZINES, PICTURES OF SPORTS HEROS, CARS, FLOWERS, FAV FOODS, ETC. CAN BE BROUGHT IN TO USE IN THE BOOK.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 10/3-10/7

Art agenda for the week of 10/3-10/7


Here are your Top 30 Children’s Museum’s Haunted House Drawing Contest contestants. Their artwork will be displayed outside the Haunted House from October 1-31. I will send home a letter with two Haunted House tickets for the Honorable Mention students, Mason Beriault and Jacob Grimmer. Congratulations!

First Grade:
Abbey McCoy Citlali Carmona Sebastian Oskins
Mason Beriault- HM Kaleigh Martin

Third Grade-
Jacob Grimmer- HM
Fourth Grade-
Ashley Beidelman Brent Gleason Mary White

Fifth Grade-
Luke Grannan Aidan Ralfson Sophia Arceo


PRE SCHOOL 4’S- WILL BE MAKING AN OWL

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE FOCUS ON CUTTING SKILLS AND USING LIQUID GLUE AND PAINTING

1ST GRADE- WILL COMLETE A FLORAL PAINTING BASED ON GEORGIA O’KEEFFE’S ART

2ND GRADE- WILL WORK ON A HAUNTED HOUSE ASSEMBLAGE AND A BLACK CAT ON A FENCE

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE

3RD GRADE – WILL CONTINUE A 3-D INDIAN CORN PROJECT

4TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE STUDY OF THE MEXICAN CELEBRATION OF THE “DAY OF THE DEAD”

4/5 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE

5TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON A REVERSE GLASS PAINTING THAT IS DESIGNED WITH EMPHASIS ON THE “DAY OF THE DEAD”, A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOLIDAY

6TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A STAINED GLASS (PAPER) DESIGN

7TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON A ROPE/YARN BASKET

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON AN ALTERED BOOK. ITEMS LIKE PHOTOCOPIES (NOT ORIGINALS) OF FAMILY AND FRIEND PHOTOS, SCRAPS OF FABRIC OR RIBBON, TICKET STUBS, SMALL MOMENTOS (NOT SUPER IMPORTANT ONES), GLUE STICKS, SCRAPBOOK PAPER, RUBBER STAMPS, ANYTHING THIN THAT CAN BE GLUED INTO THE BOOK, COOL PICS FROM MAGAZINES, PICTURES OF SPORTS HEROS, CARS, FLOWERS, FAV FOODS, ETC. CAN BE BROUGHT IN TO USE IN THE BOOK.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 9/26-9/30

Art agenda for the week of 9/26-9/30

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- WILL CONTINUE MAKING A RAINBOW FISH AND PRACTICE DRAWING CIRCLES

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE FOCUS ON DRAWING SHAPES AND CUTTING SKILLS

1ST GRADE- WILL CONTINUE PAINTING A FLORAL PAINTING BASED ON GEORGIA O’KEEFFE’S ART

2ND GRADE- WILL WORK ON A PAPER WEAVING AND A HAUNTED HOUSE ASSEMBLAGE

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE

3RD GRADE – WILL CONTINUE A 3-D INDIAN CORN PROJECT

4TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE STUDY OF THE MEXICAN CELEBRATION OF THE “DAY OF THE DEAD”

4/5 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE

5TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON A REVERSE GLASS PAINTING THAT IS DESIGNED WITH EMPHASIS ON THE “DAY OF THE DEAD”, A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOLIDAY

6TH GRADE- WILL FINISH THEIR U.S. POSTAL STAMP DESIGNS AND START WORKING ON A STAINED GLASS (PAPER) DESIGN

7TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON A ROPE/YARN BASKET

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON AN ALTERED BOOK. ITEMS LIKE PHOTOCOPIES (NOT ORIGINALS) OF FAMILY AND FRIEND PHOTOS, SCRAPS OF FABRIC OR RIBBON, TICKET STUBS, SMALL MOMENTOS (NOT SUPER IMPORTANT ONES), GLUE STICKS, SCRAPBOOK PAPER, RUBBER STAMPS, ANYTHING THIN THAT CAN BE GLUED INTO THE BOOK, COOL PICS FROM MAGAZINES, PICTURES OF SPORTS HEROS, CARS, FLOWERS, FAV FOODS, ETC. CAN BE BROUGHT IN TO USE IN THE BOOK.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 9/19-9/23

Art agenda for the week of 9/19-9/23

***THE ART ROOM IS IN NEED OF PLASTIC BUTTER OR COOL WHIP DISHES WITH LIDS AND PAPER TOWELS. IF YOU HAVE ANY TO DONATE, FEEL FREE TO SEND THEM IN WITH YOUR CHILD. THANK YOU.****

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- WILL BE MAKING A RAINBOW FISH

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE PAINTING WATERCOLOR AND TEMPERA PAINTINGS

1ST GRADE- WILL CONTINUE PAINTING A FLORAL PAINTING

2ND GRADE- WILL WORK ON A PAPER WEAVING AND A HAUNTED HOUSE ASSEMBLAGE

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE

3RD GRADE – WILL BE DRAWING CATS AND STARTING A
3-D INDIAN CORN PROJECT

4TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE A STUDY OF FALL LEAVES USING CRAYON AND WAX RESIST AND BEGIN STUDY OF THE MEXICAN CELEBRATION OF THE “DAY OF THE DEAD”.

4/5 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE

5TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WITH ONE OF TWO MEXICAN “DAY OF THE DEAD” PROJECTS.

6TH GRADE- WILL BE CONTINUING THEIR U.S. POSTAL STAMP DESIGNS.

7TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A ROPE/YARN BASKET

8TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON AN ALTERED BOOK. ITEMS LIKE PHOTOCOPIES (NOT ORIGINALS) OF FAMILY AND FRIEND PHOTOS, SCRAPS OF FABRIC OR RIBBON, TICKET STUBS, SMALL MEMENTOS (NOT SUPER IMPORTANT ONES), GLUE STICKS, SCRAPBOOK PAPER, RUBBER STAMPS, ANYTHING THIN THAT CAN BE GLUED INTO THE BOOK, COOL PICS FROM MAGAZINES, PICTURES OF SPORTS HEROS, CARS, FLOWERS, FAV FOODS, ETC. CAN BE BROUGHT IN TO USE IN THE BOOK.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 9/6-9/9

Art agenda for the week of 9/6-9/9

I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend. I had a terrific time with family and friends. It is always nice to hve a few days to renew, especially after the beginning of a new school year. Holy Spirit teachers spent Friday learning lots of new information that will help us be more aware of our student's needs. Our guest speaker, Ann Anzalone, was a great speaker and full of information which she presented in an energizing way! I can't wait to use some of the new techniques!

As always, please read the blog areas that pertain to your child/children.

Have a great week!

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- WILL BE WORKING ON A VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE LEARNING ABOUT PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COLORS

1ST GRADE- WILL BE LEARNING ABOUT THE ARTIST GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AND LEARNING TO DRAW FLOWERS

2ND GRADE- WILL BE WORKING WITH PASTELS AND STARTING A PAPER WEAVING

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE

3RD GRADE – WILL BE DRAWING A 3-D CAN DESIGN USING THEIR NAME AND CREATING A NEW PRODUCT

4TH GRADE- WILL BE DOING A STUDY OF FALL FEAVES USING CRAYON AND WAX RESIST

4/5 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE- GRADE 5 SEE NOTE BELOW BUT DUE DATE IS SEPTEMBET 7TH.

5TH GRADE- WILL START ONE OF TWO MEXICAN “DAY OF THE DEAD” PROJECTS. 5TH GRADE STUDENTS ALSO NEED TO BRING IN 1) $1.10 IN AN ENVELOPE WITH THEIR NAME ON IT AND 2) A ROCK (NOT CONCRETE) AS BIG AS A FIST BUT NOT LARGER THAN THEIR 2 FISTS TOGETHER. MONEY AND ROCKS ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 8TH.

6TH GRADE- WILL BE STARTING A U.S. POSTAL STAMP DESIGN

7TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A DRAWING INCORPORATING THEIR NAME INTO A PENNANT STYLE IMAGE. 7TH GRADE STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A SKEIN OF YARN, STANDARD WEIGHT, TO ART. ANY COLOR THEY CHOOSE WILL WORK. BRING BY SEPTEMBER 6TH PLEASE.

8TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A CHECKERBOARD STYLE DRAWING OF THEIR NAME. THEY WILL ALSO NEED TO BRING A MEDIUM TO THICK HARDBACK BOOK TO ART. YOU CAN GET THESE CHEAPLY AT GOODWILL OR THE SALVATION ARMY STORE. IN THIS CASE, THICKER IS A BIT BETTER. BOOKS NEED TO BE IN THE ART ROOM BY SEPTEMBER 8TH.

Mrs. Chappelow

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 8/29-9/1 with special notices for grades 5, 7, and 8. Please read.

WHAT A GREAT SECOND WEEK. IT IS SO GOOD TO BE BACK IN THE CLASSROOM WITH ALL THE FAMILIAR AND NEW FACES. AS PARENTS, FEEL FREE TO STOP BY THE ART ROOM TO OBSERVE OR HELP YOUR STUDENT ANY TIME.

MRS. CHAPPELOW

Art agenda for the week of 8/29-9/1

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- WILL BE WORKING ON THE COLOR RED AND LEARNING ABOUT THE GROUCHY LADY BUG

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE DRAWING A DRAGON

1ST GRADE- WILL BE LEARNING ABOUT THE ARTIST GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AND LEARNING TO DRAW FLOWERS

2ND GRADE- WILL BE WORKING WITH PASTELS AND STARTING A PAPER WEAVING

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE

3RD GRADE – WILL BE WORKING ON A PRINTING PROJECT USING LEAVES

4TH GRADE- WILL BE DOING A STUDY OF FALL FEAVES USING CRAYON AND WAX RESIST

4/5 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME PROJECTS LISTED FOR THEIR GRADE- GRADE 5 SEE NOTE BELOW BUT DUE DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7TH.

5TH GRADE- WILL START A MEXICAN “DAY OF THE DEAD” PROJECT. 5TH GRADE STUDENTS ALSO NEED TO BRING IN 1) $1.10 IN AN ENVELOPE WITH THEIR NAME ON IT AND 2) A ROCK (NOT CONCRETE) AS BIG AS A FIST BUT NOT LARGER THAN THE STUDENT'S 2 FISTS TOGETHER. MONEY AND ROCKS ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 8TH.

6TH GRADE- WILL BE FINISHING A CHAIN COLOR THEORY PICTURE AND STARTING A U.S. POSTAL STAMP DESIGN.

7TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A DRAWING INCORPORATING THEIR NAME INTO A PENNANT STYLE IMAGE. 7TH GRADE STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A SKEIN OF YARN, STANDARD WEIGHT, TO ART. ANY COLOR THEY CHOOSE WILL WORK. BRING BY SEPTEMBER 6TH PLEASE.

8TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A CHECKERBOARD STYLE DRAWING OF THEIR NAME. THEY WILL ALSO NEED TO BRING A MEDIUM TO THICK HARDBACK BOOK TO ART. THE BOOK WILL BE ARTISTICALLY ALTERED AND NO LONGER READABLE. YOU CAN GET THESE CHEAPLY AT GOODWILL OR THE SALVATION ARMY STORE. IN THIS CASE, THICKER IS A BIT BETTER. BOOKS NEED TO BE IN THE ART ROOM BY SEPTEMBER 8TH.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 8/22-8/26

WE HAD A GREAT FIRST WEEK AT HOLY SPIRIT. I ENJOYED SEEING ALL THE NEW FACES IN THE ART ROOM, HALLS AND ON THE BUS! PLEASE CHECK MY BLOG WEEKLY TO KEEP UP ON PROJECTS, NEEDS AND PLANS WORKING IN THE ART ROOM. I AM ALSO THE COORDINATOR OF BOTH CADET TEACHING AND AMBASSADORS FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS. I AM SURE WE WILL ALL HAVE A GREAT 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR.

MRS. CHAPPELOW

PRE SCHOOL 4’S- WILL BE DOING INTRODUCTIONS, PROCEDURES AND A COLORING ACTIVITY

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE DOING INTRODUCTIONS, PROCEDURES AND A COLORING ACTIVITY

1ST GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON “VAMPIRE VACATION” DRAWINGS FOR THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM’S HAUNTED HOUSE DRAWING CONTEST

2ND GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON “VAMPIRE VACATION” DRAWINGS FOR THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM’S HAUNTED HOUSE DRAWING CONTEST

2/3 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON “VAMPIRE VACATION” DRAWINGS FOR THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM’S HAUNTED HOUSE DRAWING CONTEST

3RD GRADE – WILL BE WORKING ON “VAMPIRE VACATION” DRAWINGS FOR THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM’S HAUNTED HOUSE DRAWING CONTEST

4/5 MIX- WILL BE WORKING ON “VAMPIRE VACATION” DRAWINGS FOR THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM’S HAUNTED HOUSE DRAWING CONTEST

5TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON “VAMPIRE VACATION” DRAWINGS FOR THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM’S HAUNTED HOUSE DRAWING CONTEST

6TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A CHAIN COLOR THEORY PICTURE

7TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A DRAWING INCORPORATING THEIR NAME INTO A PENNANT STYLE IMAGE

8TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A CHECKERBOARD STYLE DRAWING OF THEIR NAME

Friday, May 27, 2011

Art agenda for May 31st through June 3rd.

Art agenda for the week of 5/31-6/3

1ST GRADE- WILL BE FINISHING A MODERN ART VERSION OF THEIR NAME

2ND GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A SNAIL DRAWING

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL BE FINISHING A JUNGLE PICTURE IN THE STYLE OF HENRI ROUSSEAU

4/5TH GRADE- 4TH GRADE COLOR BURST DRAWING AND 5TH IS THE SAME AS GRADE 5

5TH GRADE- WILL BE FINISHING AN ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS BOARD BASED ON VAN GOGH’S STARRY NIGHT AND BE LEARNING THE BRUSH STYLE “IMPASTO”

MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH – WILL BE FINISHING A GEOMETRIC DESIGN DRAWING

Thank you for the great year! Thanks also to the people that made our Teacher Appreciation Week so wonderful! It has been a super year! Hope everyone has a terrific summer!

Mrs Chappelow

Friday, April 29, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 5/2-5/6

Art agenda for the week of 5/2-5/6

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL BE IN REHEARSAL FOR THE SPRING PROGRAM- NO ART

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE WORKING ON A CHERRY BLOSSOM PAINTING

1ST GRADE- WILL BE USING WATER COLORS

2ND GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON A VAN GOGH STYLE DRAWING

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL FINISH STAR SILHOUETTES WITH OIL PASTELS AND START A WEAVING PROJECT.

4TH GRADE- WILL WORK ON A PAINTING BASED ON VAN GOGH’S STARRY, STARRY NIGHT.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- WILL BE MAKING A CLAY VASE IN THE GREEK STYLE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH-7TH AND 7TH – WILL CONTINUE WORK ON OAXACAN ANIMAL SCULPTURES AND/OR TOOTH PICK PYRAMID SCULPTURES. THE CLASS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MAY 6TH, HAS BEEN MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH, DUE TO THE 8TH GRADE MAY DAY MASS CELEBRATION. THIS BLOCK OF CLASSES WILL END ON TUESDAY, MAY 10TH.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 4/18-4/22

Art agenda for the week of 4/18-4/22

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL BE WORKING ON ACONTACT PAPER RESIST PAINTING

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE WORKING ON A NIGHT CITY PAPER COLLAGE

1ST GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON SELF PORTRAITS

2ND GRADE- WILL BE MAKING STAR/OIL PASTEL SILOHOUETTES

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL MAKE A STAR SILOHOUETTE WITH CHALK.

4TH GRADE- WILL WORK ON AN OVERLAPPING/ COLOR THEORY PROJECT.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- WE ARE WORKING ON A UNIT ON ANCIENT GREEK ART AND ARE MAKING A DRAWING OF A GREEK VASE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH-7TH AND 7TH –
NOTE: STUDENTS IN THE 6-7 AND 7 ART CLASSES WILL START ART ON APRIL 18TH. THEY ARE HAVING A PROJECT CHOICE THIS QUARTER. THEY CAN MAKE EITHER A TOOTHPICK SCULPTURE OR AN OAXACAN ANIMAL SCULPTURE. IF THEY CHOOSE THE TOOTHPICK SCULPTURE, THEY NEED 2 BOXES OR JARS OF TOOTHPICKS. TOOTHPICKS MUST BE THE TYPE THAT ARE ROUND WITH A SQUARE CENTER, PREFERABLY DIAMOND BRAND. THESE ARE AVAILABLE AT KROGER. THEY CAN BE NATURAL OR COLORED BUT THE SQUARE CENTER MAKES THE PIECES NOT ROLL DURING PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 4/11-4/15

Art agenda for the week of 4/11-4/15

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL BE WORKING ON AN EASTER EGG (THEY MISSED LAST WEEK DUE TO HEAVY RAIN).

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE FINISHING EASTER EGGS, MOSAIC CROSSES, AND DINOSAUR DRAWINGS. WE ARE ALSO GOING TO START A CHERRY BLOSSOM PROJECT.

1ST GRADE- WILL BE CREATING A MIXED MEDIA WINDSWEPT LANDSCAPE PAINTING.

2ND GRADE- WILL BE DRAWING JELLY BEAN MONSTERS.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL FINISH SOAP CARVING AND MAKE A STAR SILOHOUETTE WITH CHALK.

4TH GRADE- WILL FINISH PARROT DRAWINGS AND START AN OVERLAPPING/ COLOR THEORY PROJECT.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- MOST STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED THE CLAY LOOM WEAVING. YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THESE COME HOME. THEY ARE FRAGILE SO BE CAREFUL. WE ARE STARTING A UNIT ON ANCIENT GREEK ART AND ARE MAKING A DRAWING OF A GREEK VASE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6- WILL FINISH WORK ON ALL OAXACAN ANIMALS AND CONTINUE TO WORK ON WATERMELON WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS. FINAL CLASSES FOR SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS ARE 6TH CHOIR AND BAND, TUESDAY, 4-12 (DUE TO FIELD TRIP THURSDAY) AND 6TH GENERAL MUSIC, FRIDAY, 4-15.

***MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH-7TH AND 7TH –
NOTE: STUDENTS IN THE 6-7 AND 7 ART CLASSES WILL START ART ON APRIL 18TH. THEY NEED A BOX OR JAR OF TOOTHPICKS. TOOTHPICKS MUST BE THE TYPE THAT ARE ROUND WITH A SQUARE CENTER, PREFERABLY DIAMOND BRAND. THESE ARE AVAILABLE AT KROGER. THEY CAN BE WOODEN OR COLORED BUT THE SQUARE CENTER MAKES THE PIECES NOT ROLL DURING PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 4/4-4/8

Art agenda for the week of 4/4-4/8


PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL BE WORKING ON AN EASTER EGG.

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE FINISHING AN EASTER EGG WITH A CUTE CHICK INSIDE AND WORKING ON DINOSAUR DRAWINGS.

1ST GRADE- WILL BE CREATING TISSUE PAPER FORSYTHIAS.

2ND GRADE- WILL FINISH PAINTING THE PLASTER BOWLS MADE BEFORE BREAK.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL FINISH WATCHING THE STORY OF MICHELANGELO AND THE SISTINE CHAPEL AND THEN TRY THEIR HANDS AT SOAP CARVING.

4TH GRADE- WILL BE WORKING ON PARROT DRAWINGS.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS WILL FINISH WEAVING ON THE CLAY LOOMS THEY MADE AND BEGIN A UNIT ON GREEK ART.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON OAXACAN ANIMAL SCULPTURES. THESE ARE SCULPTURES THAT ARE STYLED AFTER THE WHIMSICAL CARVING WORK OF ARTISTS IN THE MEXICAN STATE OF OAXACA


***MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH-7TH AND 7TH –
NOTE: STUDENTS IN THE 6-7 AND 7 ART CLASSES WILL START ART ON APRIL 18TH. THEY NEED A BOX OR JAR OF TOOTHPICKS. TOOTHPICKS MUST BE THE TYPE THAT ARE ROUND WITH A SQUARE CENTER, PREFERABLY DIAMOND BRAND. THESE ARE AVAILABLE AT KROGER. THEY CAN BE WOODEN OR COLORED BUT THE SQUARE CENTER MAKES THE PIECES NOT ROLL DURING PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 3/7- 3/11

Art agenda for the week of 3/7- 3/11

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL BE MAKING A SAINT PATRICK’S DAY MOSAIC.

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE DRAWING A LEPRECHAUN PICTURE.

1ST GRADE- WILL BE LEARNING ABOUT MARCH WEATHER AND DRAWING AN “IN LIKE A LION, OUT LIKE A LAMB” COLLAGE.

2ND GRADE- WILL COMPLETE WORK ON JESUS PORTRAITS.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON A UNIT ABOUT THE ARTIST MICHELANGELO. STUDENTS WILL BE DOING AN ILLUSTRATION OF A BIBLE STORY.

4TH GRADE- WILL BE MAKING A “GOD’S EYE” WEAVING PROJECT.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE WEAVING ON THE CLAY LOOMS THEY MADE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 8- STUDENTS WILL BE WORKING ON COPPER TOOLING, STONE MOSAIC COASTERS, AND A WOOD BURNING PROJECT THIS QUARTER. 8TH GRADE CLASSES WILL RUN THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 2/28– 3/4

Art agenda for the week of 2/28– 3/4

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL BE MAKING A SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PROJECT.

KINDERGARTEN- WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON A UNIT ABOUT ERIC CARLE AND WILL BE WORKING ON A CUT PAPER PICTURE.

1ST GRADE- CONTINUES WORK ON RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY DRAWINGS.

2ND GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON JESUS PORTRAITS.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON A UNIT ABOUT THE ARTIST MICHELANGELO. STUDENTS WILL BE DOING AN ILLUSTRATION OF A BIBLE STORY.

4TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON AN UNDERWATER DRAWING.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS WILL START WEAVING ON THE CLAY LOOMS THEY MADE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 8- STUDENTS WILL BE WORKING ON COPPER TOOLING, STONE MOSAIC COASTERS, AND A WOOD BURNING PROJECT THIS QUARTER. 8TH GRADE CLASSES WILL RUN THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 2/21– 2/25

Art agenda for the week of 2/21– 2/25


PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL MAKE A SHAMROCK DESIGN.

KINDERGARTEN- WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON A UNIT ABOUT ERIC CARLE AND ON WEDNESDAY, STUDENTS WILL MAKE A FUN SCRAP PAPER COLLAGE.

1ST GRADE- IS STARTING A UNIT ON RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY, CREATED IN 1915 BY INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENT, JOHNNY GRUELLE. HIS ADVENTURES ABOUT HIS DAUGHTER MARCELLA’S TOYS ARE THE BASIS FOR THE TOY STORY MOVIES WE ALL ENJOY NOW.

2ND GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON JESUS PORTRAITS

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL BE STARTING A UNIT ON THE ARTIST MICHELANGELO. ALL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A BAR (OR 2 IN CASE OF STUDENT ERROR) OF IVORY SOAP BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH . ONLY IVORY BRAND IS SOFT AND PLIABLE ENOUGH TO CARVE. SO FAR ONLY 1 STUDENT HAS BROUGHT IN SOAP!!!

4TH GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON AN UNDERWATER DRAWING. 4/5 WILL ALSO BE DOING SOME GRAPHIC DESIGN.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE PAINTING CLAY LOOMS AND START WEAVING.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 8- WILL BE STARTING ART FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ON MONDAY 2-21, OR TUESDAY 2-22. STUDENTS WILL BE WORKING ON COPPER TOOLING, STONE MOSAIC COASTERS, AND A WOOD BURNING PROJECT THIS QUARTER. 8TH GRADE CLASSES WILL RUN THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH.

Have a great week!
Mrs. Chappelow

Friday, February 11, 2011

Art Agenda for February 14-18

Art agenda for the week of 2/14– 2/18

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL NOT HAVE ART THIS WEEK

KINDERGARTEN- WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON A UNIT ABOUT ERIC CARLE

1ST GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON AN ORIGAMI HOUSE

2ND GRADE- WILL WORK ON A DRAWING ABOUT FEELINGS AND CONTINUE WORKING ON JESUS PORTRAITS.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS WILL BE STARTING A UNIT ON THE ARTIST MICHELANGELO. ALL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A BAR (OR 2 IN CASE OF STUDENT ERROR) OF IVORY SOAP BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH . ONLY IVORY BRAND IS SOFT AND PLIABLE ENOUGH TO CARVE.

4TH GRADE- WILL COMPLETE CALENDAR DESIGNS AND START AN UNDERWATER DRAWING.
4/5 WILL ALSO BE DOING SOME GRAPHIC DESIGN.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS ARE WORKING ON A DESIGN FOR A CALENDAR. THEIR ASSIGNED MONTH IS MAY. THEY WILL ALSO BE APINTING CLAY LOOMS THIS WEEK.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6/7 AND 7- WILL FINISH WORK ON ABSTRACT SCULPTURES. THEY WILL BE APPLYING GESSO AND ACRYLIC PAINTS TO THE MULTIMEDIA (WOOD, WIRE, NYLON AND THREAD) SCULPTURES. THESE ARE LOOKING GREAT! I AM SO GLAD WE TRIED THIS NEW SCULPTURE ACTIVITY!

Friday, January 28, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 1/31– 2/4

Art agenda for the week of 1/31– 2/4

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL BE MAKING A HEART COLLAGE

KINDERGARTEN- WILL COMPLETE A UNIT ON CAVE PAINTING. WE WILL START A UNIT ABOUT ERIC CARLE

1ST GRADE- WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON ORIGAMI HOUSES

2ND GRADE- WILL FINISH “WHO ART IN HEAVEN” DRAWINGS AND START JESUS PORTRAITS.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE – STUDENTS CONTINUE TO WORK ON WINTER TREE PAINTINGS.

4TH GRADE- WILL FINISH GOLD SHELL CROSSES AND WORK ON APRIL CALENDAR DESIGNS.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS ARE LETTING LOOMS DRY OUT AND BE FIRED IN THE KILN. THEY ARE WORKING ON A DESIGN FOR A CALENDAR. THEIR ASSIGNED MONTH IS MAY.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6/7 AND 7- WILL CONTINUE WORK ON ABSTRACT SCULPTURES. THEY WILL BE APPLYING GESSO AND ACRYLIC PAINTS TO THE MULTIMEDIA (WOOD, WIRE, NYLON AND THREAD) SCULPTURES CREATED LAST WEEK.

MRS. CHAPPELOW

Friday, January 21, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 1/24– 1/28

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- WILL BE MAKING A SNOWMAN.

KINDERGARTEN- WILL CONTINUE A UNIT ON CAVE PAINTING. WE WILL SEE VISUALS, PRACTICE WITH CRAYONS AND DO A CAVE STYLE PAINTING

1ST GRADE- IS WORKING ON AN ORIGAMI HOUSE

2ND GRADE- WILL FINISH CALENDAR CONTEST DRAWINGS AND START A “WHO ART IN HEAVEN” DRAWING.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE –CONTINUES TO WORK ON WINTER TREE PAINTINGS. STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT SHADOWS AND HOW THEY WORK.

4TH GRADE- IS WORKING ON A GOLD SHELL CROSS

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS ARE FINISHING ROCKS, WORKING ON A MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COLLAGE AND WILL BE STARTING A CLAY LOOM WITH A WEAVING ATTACHED

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6- STUDENTS WILL BE FINISHING THEIR ART UNIT ON EITHER MONDAY OR TUESDAY.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6/7 AND 7- WILL START ART ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. THEY WILL BE MAKING A SCULPTURE. IF ANY PARENT COULD SEND IN A PAIR OF PLIERS FOR THEIR STUDENT TO USE, IT WOULD BE HELPFUL SINCE I ONLY HAVE 3 PAIRS.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 1/18– 1/21

Art agenda for the week of 1/18– 1/21

PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- NO ART HIS WEEK DUE TO MLK JR. DAY MONDAY

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE STARTING A UNIT ON CAVE PAINTING. WE WILL SEE VISUALS, PRACTICE WITH CRAYONS AND DO A CAVE STYLE PAINTING

1ST GRADE- IS WORKING ON A CALENDAR CONTEST FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY AND STARTINF AN ORIGAMI HOUSE

2ND GRADE- IS WORKING ON DRAGON DRAWINGS AND WILL BE STARTING DRAWINGS FOR A CALENDAR CONTEST.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE –IS WORKING ON WINTER TREE PAINTINGS. OUR GOAL IS TO UNDERSTAND SHADOWS.

4TH GRADE- IS MAKING A GOLD SHELL CROSS

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS ARE FINISHING ROCKS, WORKING ON A MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COLLAGE AND WILL BE STARTING A CLAY LOOM WITH A WEAVING ATTACHED

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6- STUDENTS ARE NOW WORKING ON 3 PROJECTS, A POSTAGE STAMP DESIGN, A FAUX STAINED GLASS WINDOW WITH TISSUE PAPER AND AN ACETATE VERSION OF A STAINED GLASS WINDOW.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Art agenda for the week of 1/10– 1/14

Art agenda for the week of 1/10– 1/14


PRE SCHOOL FULL DAY 4’S- THIS WEEK STUDENTS WILL BE MAKING A PRINCESS/PRINCE CASTLE.

KINDERGARTEN- WILL BE FINISHING SNOWPLOWS WITH MAGIC SNOW AND WILL CREATE AN “I HAVE A DREAM” BASED PAPER TO CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY.

1ST GRADE- IS WORKING ON TORN PAPER SNOW MEN.

2ND GRADE- IS WORKING ON DRAGON DRAWINGS AND WILL BE STARTING DRAWINGS FOR A CALENDAR CONTEST.

2ND /3RD GRADE- SAME AS 2ND AND 3RD.

3RD GRADE –IS WORKING ON WINTER TREE PAINTINGS. OUR GOAL IS TO UNDERSTAND SHADOWS.

4TH GRADE- IS CONSTRUCTING CRAFT STICK BOXES WITH HANDLED LIDS.

4/5TH GRADE- SAME AS GRADES 4 AND 5

5TH GRADE- STUDENTS ARE WORKING ON PAINTED ROCKS. THANKS FOR SENDING THOSE IN A FEW MONTHS AGO AS THE WEATHER WOULD NOT BE GOOD FOR ROCK GATHERING NOW!

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6- STUDENTS ARE WORKING ON 2 PROJECTS, A POSTAGE STAMP DESIGN AND A FAUX STAINED GLASS WINDOW.

MRS. CHAPPELOW