Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday November 1-5, 2010
November 10 3rd Grade Art Adventures (See Permission Slip Below)
November 17 3rd Grade Art Adventures
November Mystery Artist Clues:
1. Born on April 15, 1452, in the small Italian town of Vinci.
2. He wrote backwards in his sketchbooks.
3. Not only was he considered a great artist, but he also was an architect, musician, sculptor, scientist, inventor, and mathematician.
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven BagsWe will begin studying the Native American tribe called the Nez Perce and their fine work with cornhusk woven bags. Student will begin creating their own paper-woven bags. We will be focusing on the warp and weft strings of our weaving this week.
2nd Grade: George SeuratStudents are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes. Once students complete outlining their project oil pastels, we'll begin painting in dots!!!
3rd Grade: Japanese LandscapesWe will begin discussing the Japanese Culture and create Japanese Landscapes. Students will be using charcoal to create the ground of their landscapes this week.
4th Grade: M.C. Escher HandsFollowing our portraits we will begin discussing the artist M. C. Escher. Students will learn about Escher's style as well as begin drawing their hands.
5th Grade: Keith Haring PaintingsStudents will complete their American Gothic parody projects and will begin learning about the artist, Keith Haring. We will begin studying how to use symbols to communicate through Art.
Art Folder #6 ---We will work on together in class!
Art Folder #7 will be the first assignment for Trimester #2
Art Adventures for 3rd Grade!!!
Dear Parents and 3rd Grade students,The Art Adventure Activity for the month of November will be available for 3rd grade students. The art activity and meeting times will be on Wednesday, November 10th and Wednesday November 17th. Please note that a maximum of 26 students will be permitted to participate in this activity. If the activity becomes full, your students permission slip and lab fee will be returned.The 3rd grade activity will be Autumn Designs. Students will have the opportunity to work with stencils, oil pastels, and water paints. Students who would like to participate will need to pay a $5.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover the costs of materials students will be using during the Art Adventure activity.All Art Adventure activities will be at Prairieview School starting at 2:30p.m. and will end at 3:45p.m. If you are interested in participating in this after school activity, you will need to fill out the bottom of this form, enclose the $5.00 lab fee, and return it to Miss Smeltzer by 11/05/2010.If you need to car pool with someone, please have your parent name the person(s) at the bottom of the permission slip (please no more than 2 others). I look forward to having a lot of fun with you this year.Miss SmeltzerArt Teacher, (tsmeltze@ccsd66.org)________________________________________________________________________My son/daughter, _____________________________________, has mypermission to participate in the Art Club activities for November 2010.My son/daughter's classroom teacher isPlease check one:_______ I will arrange to have a ride home for my child._______ My child will go to BACC after Art Club._______________________________Parent/Guardian Signature****Please enclose your child’s $5.00 lab fee and photograph with this permission slip. Checks should be made out to Center Cass School District.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Monday October 25-29, 2010
October 26 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 29 Halloween Parties
November 10 3rd Grade Art Adventures (See Permission Slip Below)
November 17 3rd Grade Art Adventures
October Mystery Artist Clues:
1. Born October 8, 1930 in Harlem, N.Y. this African American artist is known for her quilts and award-winning books. 2. Within her 'story quilts' she shares stories of her family memories, life struggles, growths, and her hope for the future.
3. Her quilts consist of paintings swen together with colorful pieces of fabric.4. Some of her most famous books include: Tar Beach, Dinner at Aunt Connie's House and Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky.
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven Bags
We will begin studying the Native American tribe called the Nez Perce and their fine work with cornhusk woven bags. Student will begin creating their own paper-woven bags. We will be focusing on the warp and weft strings of our weaving this week.
2nd Grade: George Seurat
Students are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes. Once students complete outlining their project oil pastels, we'll begin painting in dots!!!
3rd Grade: Japanese Landscapes
We will begin discussing the Japanese Culture and create Japanese Landscapes. Students will be using charcoal to create the ground of their landscapes this week.
4th Grade: M.C. Escher Hands
Following our portraits we will begin discussing the artist M. C. Escher. Students will learn about Escher's style as well as begin drawing their hands.
5th Grade: Keith Haring Paintings
Students will complete their American Gothic parody projects and will begin learning about the artist, Keith Haring. We will begin studying how to use symbols to communicate through Art.
Art Folder #6 ---to be announced soon!
Art Adventures
Dear Parents and 3rd Grade students,
The Art Adventure Activity for the month of November will be available for 3rd grade students. The art activity and meeting times will be on Wednesday, November 10th and Wednesday November 17th. Please note that a maximum of 26 students will be permitted to participate in this activity. If the activity becomes full, your students permission slip and lab fee will be returned.
The 3rd grade activity will be Autumn Designs. Students will have the opportunity to work with stencils, oil pastels, and water paints. Students who would like to participate will need to pay a $5.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover the costs of materials students will be using during the Art Adventure activity.
All Art Adventure activities will be at Prairieview School starting at 2:30p.m. and will end at 3:45p.m. If you are interested in participating in this after school activity, you will need to fill out the bottom of this form, enclose the $5.00 lab fee, and return it to Miss Smeltzer by 11/05/2010.
If you need to car pool with someone, please have your parent name the person(s) at the bottom of the permission slip (please no more than 2 others). I look forward to having a lot of fun with you this year.
Miss Smeltzer
Art Teacher, (tsmeltze@ccsd66.org)
________________________________________________________________________
My son/daughter, _____________________________________, has my
permission to participate in the Art Club activities for November 2010.
My son/daughter's classroom teacher is
Please check one:
_______ I will arrange to have a ride home for my child.
_______ My child will go to BACC after Art Club.
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
****Please enclose your child’s $5.00 lab fee and photograph with this permission slip. Checks should be made out to Center Cass School District.
October 29 Halloween Parties
November 10 3rd Grade Art Adventures (See Permission Slip Below)
November 17 3rd Grade Art Adventures
October Mystery Artist Clues:
1. Born October 8, 1930 in Harlem, N.Y. this African American artist is known for her quilts and award-winning books. 2. Within her 'story quilts' she shares stories of her family memories, life struggles, growths, and her hope for the future.
3. Her quilts consist of paintings swen together with colorful pieces of fabric.4. Some of her most famous books include: Tar Beach, Dinner at Aunt Connie's House and Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky.
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven Bags
We will begin studying the Native American tribe called the Nez Perce and their fine work with cornhusk woven bags. Student will begin creating their own paper-woven bags. We will be focusing on the warp and weft strings of our weaving this week.
2nd Grade: George Seurat
Students are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes. Once students complete outlining their project oil pastels, we'll begin painting in dots!!!
3rd Grade: Japanese Landscapes
We will begin discussing the Japanese Culture and create Japanese Landscapes. Students will be using charcoal to create the ground of their landscapes this week.
4th Grade: M.C. Escher Hands
Following our portraits we will begin discussing the artist M. C. Escher. Students will learn about Escher's style as well as begin drawing their hands.
5th Grade: Keith Haring Paintings
Students will complete their American Gothic parody projects and will begin learning about the artist, Keith Haring. We will begin studying how to use symbols to communicate through Art.
Art Folder #6 ---to be announced soon!
Art Adventures
Dear Parents and 3rd Grade students,
The Art Adventure Activity for the month of November will be available for 3rd grade students. The art activity and meeting times will be on Wednesday, November 10th and Wednesday November 17th. Please note that a maximum of 26 students will be permitted to participate in this activity. If the activity becomes full, your students permission slip and lab fee will be returned.
The 3rd grade activity will be Autumn Designs. Students will have the opportunity to work with stencils, oil pastels, and water paints. Students who would like to participate will need to pay a $5.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover the costs of materials students will be using during the Art Adventure activity.
All Art Adventure activities will be at Prairieview School starting at 2:30p.m. and will end at 3:45p.m. If you are interested in participating in this after school activity, you will need to fill out the bottom of this form, enclose the $5.00 lab fee, and return it to Miss Smeltzer by 11/05/2010.
If you need to car pool with someone, please have your parent name the person(s) at the bottom of the permission slip (please no more than 2 others). I look forward to having a lot of fun with you this year.
Miss Smeltzer
Art Teacher, (tsmeltze@ccsd66.org)
________________________________________________________________________
My son/daughter, _____________________________________, has my
permission to participate in the Art Club activities for November 2010.
My son/daughter's classroom teacher is
Please check one:
_______ I will arrange to have a ride home for my child.
_______ My child will go to BACC after Art Club.
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
****Please enclose your child’s $5.00 lab fee and photograph with this permission slip. Checks should be made out to Center Cass School District.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Monday, October 18-22, 2010
October 19 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 20 Early Dismissal
October 26 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 29 Halloween Parties
October Mystery Artist Clues:
1. Born October 8, 1930 in Harlem, N.Y. this African American artist is known for her quilts and award-winning books.
2. Within her 'story quilts' she shares stories of her family memories, life struggles, growths, and her hope for the future.
3. Her quilts consist of paintings swen together with colorful pieces of fabric.
4. Some of her most famous books include: Tar Beach, Dinner at Aunt Connie's House and Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky.
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven Bags
We will begin studying the Native American tribe called the Nez Perce and their fine work with cornhusk woven bags. Student will begin creating their own paper-woven bags.
2nd Grade: George Seurat
Students are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes. Once students complete outlining their project oil pastels , we'll begin painting in dots!!!
3rd Grade: Japanese Landscapes
We will begin discussing the Japanese Culture and create Japanese Landscapes. Students will be discussing what a landscape is and how to use a horizon line in their landscapes.
4th Grade: M.C. Escher Hands
Following our portraits we will begin discussing the artist M. C. Escher. Students will learn about Escher's style as well as begin drawing their hands.
5th Grade: Keith Haring Paintings
Students will complete their American Gothic parody projects and will begin learning about the artist, Keith Haring. We will begin studying how to use symbols to communicate through Art.
Art Folder #5
Keith Haring is a Pop and Chalk-Graffiti Artist who uses symbols to illustrate (show) the emphasis or main idea in his work. According to Webster's Dictionary, a symbol is something that stands for or represents something else.
Your assignment is to create 5 symbols that represent the 5 words below. Create a sixth symbol for an extra point! Please draw and color your symbols in neatly.
**Take a look at Keith Haring's symbols on, http://www.haringkids.com/ for some ideas.***
5 Words--Happy, Angry, Science, Strong, and Play
October 20 Early Dismissal
October 26 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 29 Halloween Parties
October Mystery Artist Clues:
1. Born October 8, 1930 in Harlem, N.Y. this African American artist is known for her quilts and award-winning books.
2. Within her 'story quilts' she shares stories of her family memories, life struggles, growths, and her hope for the future.
3. Her quilts consist of paintings swen together with colorful pieces of fabric.
4. Some of her most famous books include: Tar Beach, Dinner at Aunt Connie's House and Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky.
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven Bags
We will begin studying the Native American tribe called the Nez Perce and their fine work with cornhusk woven bags. Student will begin creating their own paper-woven bags.
2nd Grade: George Seurat
Students are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes. Once students complete outlining their project oil pastels , we'll begin painting in dots!!!
3rd Grade: Japanese Landscapes
We will begin discussing the Japanese Culture and create Japanese Landscapes. Students will be discussing what a landscape is and how to use a horizon line in their landscapes.
4th Grade: M.C. Escher Hands
Following our portraits we will begin discussing the artist M. C. Escher. Students will learn about Escher's style as well as begin drawing their hands.
5th Grade: Keith Haring Paintings
Students will complete their American Gothic parody projects and will begin learning about the artist, Keith Haring. We will begin studying how to use symbols to communicate through Art.
Art Folder #5
Keith Haring is a Pop and Chalk-Graffiti Artist who uses symbols to illustrate (show) the emphasis or main idea in his work. According to Webster's Dictionary, a symbol is something that stands for or represents something else.
Your assignment is to create 5 symbols that represent the 5 words below. Create a sixth symbol for an extra point! Please draw and color your symbols in neatly.
**Take a look at Keith Haring's symbols on, http://www.haringkids.com/ for some ideas.***
5 Words--Happy, Angry, Science, Strong, and Play
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, October 11-15, 2010
October 11 Happy Columbus Day!!!
October 12 Monday Schedule
October 19 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 26 4th-5th Art Adventures
October Mystery Artist Clues:
1. Born October 8, 1930 in Harlem, N.Y. this African American artist is known for her quilts and award-winning books.
2. Within her 'story quilts' she shares stories of her family memories, life struggles, growths, and her hope for the future.
3. Her quilts consist of paintings swen together with colorful pieces of fabric.
4. Some of her most famous books include: Tar Beach, Dinner at Aunt Connie's House and Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky.
1st Grade: Wild Thing Monsters and Nez Perce Woven Bags
We will finish learning about the illustrator Maurice Sendak and his book Where the Wild Things Are. Students will be putting on their final touches to their own wild thing using oil pastels. Next up, we will begin studying the Native American tribe called the Nez Perce and their fine work with cornhusk woven bags.
2nd Grade: George Seurat
Students are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes and will outline them in oil pastels prior to painting in dots!!!
3rd Grade: Kaleidoscope Names and Japanese Landscapes
Students will attempt to finish coloring with their choice of markers and/or crayons. We will then begin discussing the Japanese Culture and create Japanese Landscapes.
4th Grade: Picasso Portraits and M.C. Escher Hands
Students are currently learning about Complementary Colors and putting the finishing touches into their Picasso projects. Following our portraits we will begin discussing the artist M. C. Escher.
5th Grade: American Gothic Parodies and Keith Haring Paintings
Students will complete their American Gothic parody projects and will begin learning about the artist, Keith Haring. We will begin studying how to use symbols to communicate through Art.
5th Grade Art Folders
Art Folder #4
We have learning and practicing how to 'Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful' since the beginning of the school year. We have been earning paws for showing positive behavior in these areas.
Your assignment is to create a comic strip that follows the theme of Positive Behavior- Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. Your comic strip may use as many panels, (frames), to illustrate your idea of positive behavior. You may focus on all three “Be's” or just one in your comic strip. Your comic strip should show how someones uses positive behavior. Please color and label which “Be” you're showing. Remember, I only ask that you do YOUR best!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Monday Oct. 4-8, 2010
October 5 4th-5th Art Adventures Begins
Plumbing Contest Artwork Due
October 19 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 26 4th-5th Art Adventures
1st Grade: Name Tags and Wild Thing Monsters
We Began learning about the illustrator Maurice Sendak and his book Where the Wild Things Are. Students will be putting on their final touches to their own wild thing using oil pastels.
2nd Grade: George Seurat
Students are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes.
3rd Grade: Kaleidoscope Names
Students began discussing patterns and selecting color patterns that will best suit their Kaleidoscope designs. Students will attempt to finish coloring with their choice of markers and/or crayons.
4th Grade: Picasso Portraits
As we learn more about Pablo Picasso, the artist, and his Cubist style, we will also begin sketching our own Picasso Portraits. Students are currently learning about Complementary Colors and adding color into their projects.
5th Grade: American Gothic Parodies
Students will learn more about Grant Wood each week and his American Regionalist style. Students have begun and will continue to draw their own parody of American Gothic. Students will be able to select a mix media of materials to add color to their projects.
5th Grade Art Folders
Art Folder #3
Faith Ringgold is an African-American artist who uses her life experiences as well as her imagination to create unique story quilts. Her story quilts consist of colorful pieces of fabric sewn together to frame a painting she created on fabric. Using her sewing skills she learned from her mother and grandmother along with her background education in Art, Faith Ringgold shares her story quilts with others of all ages and cultures.
Plumbing Contest Artwork Due
October 19 4th-5th Art Adventures
October 26 4th-5th Art Adventures
1st Grade: Name Tags and Wild Thing Monsters
We Began learning about the illustrator Maurice Sendak and his book Where the Wild Things Are. Students will be putting on their final touches to their own wild thing using oil pastels.
2nd Grade: George Seurat
Students are learning about the artist George Seurat and his Pointillist style. We will then begin creating our own Pointillist Landscapes.
3rd Grade: Kaleidoscope Names
Students began discussing patterns and selecting color patterns that will best suit their Kaleidoscope designs. Students will attempt to finish coloring with their choice of markers and/or crayons.
4th Grade: Picasso Portraits
As we learn more about Pablo Picasso, the artist, and his Cubist style, we will also begin sketching our own Picasso Portraits. Students are currently learning about Complementary Colors and adding color into their projects.
5th Grade: American Gothic Parodies
Students will learn more about Grant Wood each week and his American Regionalist style. Students have begun and will continue to draw their own parody of American Gothic. Students will be able to select a mix media of materials to add color to their projects.
5th Grade Art Folders
Art Folder #3
Faith Ringgold is an African-American artist who uses her life experiences as well as her imagination to create unique story quilts. Her story quilts consist of colorful pieces of fabric sewn together to frame a painting she created on fabric. Using her sewing skills she learned from her mother and grandmother along with her background education in Art, Faith Ringgold shares her story quilts with others of all ages and cultures.
Your assignment is to create a story quild about you. Your quilt should illustrate (show) who you are...from your favorite places, people, food, games, colors, and hobbies to special events, family memories and more!
Be creative, use color and please write 2-3 sentences explaining your quilt.
Art Adventures
Dear 4th & 5th Grade Students and parents,
Art Adventure activities for the month of October, will be available for 4th & 5th grade students. The art activities and meeting times will be on, Tuesday October 5th , Tuesday October 19th, and Tuesday October 26th. Please note that a maximum of 26 students will be permitted to participate in this activity.
The 4th & 5th grade activity will be Still Life Paintings. Students will have the opportunity to work with various types of materials including: paint brushes, acrylic paints, canvas and art tools to create a still life. Students who would like to participate will need to pay a $5.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover the costs of materials students will be using during the Art Adventure activity.
All Art Adventure's activities will be at Prairieview School starting at 2:30 p.m. and will end at 3:45 pm. If you are interested in participating in this after school activity, please fill out the permission slip below, enclose the $5.00 lab fee, and return it to Miss Smeltzer by Monday October 4th , 2010.
If you need to car pool with someone, please have your parent name the person(s) at the bottom of the permission slip (please no more than 2 others). Please note that Art Adventures is an after-school activity, therefore, buses will not be available.
Miss Smeltzer, Art Teacher
tsmeltze@ccsd66
________________________________________________________________
My son/daughter__________________________________, has my permission to participate in the Art Adventure activity for October 2010.
My son/daughter's classroom teacher is .
Please check one:
__________ I will arrange to have a ride home for my child.
__________ My child will go to BACC after Art Club.
________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
****Please enclose your child’s $5.00 lab fee with this permission slip. Checks should be made out to Center Cass School District.
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