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