September
27 Early Dismissal
Mystery Artist Clues
1. She studied in Paris with a group of artists called Impressionists.
2. She painted people as they really looked, doing everyday activities.
3. She used little flecks of color on the eyes and noses of her figures to capture their expressions.
4. She is known as a great American artist even though she spent most of her life living and creating in
France.
5. She was good friends with Edgar Degas.
Kindergarten: The Oops
Students will then learn the story of The Oops and we will talk about what happens when we make mistakes in Art.
First Grade: Wild Things
Students have heard the story of, Where the Wild Things Art, by Maurice Sendak. This week we will begin creating our own wild thing creatures while learning about shapes, texture and the joys of oil pastels!
Students will begin creating dots on their paper to prepare them for their first project based on the book, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Once their dots are complete, students will transform them into dot landscapes, still lifes, portraits, or abstract images.
Student will use one word to define 'Art'. We will use their words to create a word cloud using www.wordle.net. Following this activity, we will begin folding our papers for our Kaleidoscope designs.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits
We will begin learning about Pablo Picasso and his style of Cubism. Students will be creating their own Cubist Portraits while learning about organic and geometric shapes. We will also discuss complementary colors as we create bright and colorful works!
Fifth Grade: Roll and Draw Impromptu Design and American Gothic
Students will complete their unique designs including their hands and the Art Elements and Principles. We will then begin studying the artist, Grant Wood and his famous artwork, American Gothic.
Art Adventures
Who? 3rd Grade, 4th Grade & 5th Grade students
Please note, that each month we will rotate between 4th-5th grade students & 3rd grade students, (see below). A maximum of 26 students will be permitted to participate in these activities each month since classroom space is limited. Please return your permission slip as soon as possible to guarantee a spot in class!
Where? Prairieview Art Room
When? Thursdays from 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Months for 4th & 5th Grade Art Adventures- Thursdays 2:30-3:45pm
October (Oct. 24-No Art Adventures-Early Dismissal Day)
December (Dec. 26-No Art Adventures- Winter Break)
February All February Thursdays!!!
April (April 3-No Art Adventures- Spring Break)
(April 17-No Art Adventures-Early Dismissal)
Months for 3rd Grade Art Adventures-Thursdays 2:30-3:45pm
November (Nov. 7-No Art Adventures-Parent/Teacher Conference)
(Nov. 28-No Art Adventures-Thanksgiving Break)
January (Jan. 2-No Art Adventures-Winter Break)
(Jan. 23-No Art Adventures- Monday Schedule –Miss Smeltzer at Ide)
March (March 13-No Art Adventures- Parent/Teacher Conferences)
May (May 22- Last Art Adventure Day)
