December 16-January 9, 2015

December
December 20-January 4-Winter Break
January 5 Classes Resume

Artist Fun Board
December : Unique Snowflakes!!

Kindergarten's Experiment of Lines!

Weekly Activities in the Art Room:

Kindergarten- Types of Lines with Harold and the Purple Crayon
Using the story of Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crockett Johnson we will be exploring types of lines and how lines can make shapes.  Students will learn about straight, wavy, curvy, zig-zagged, spiral, dashed and dotted lines.  We will use these lines to create a view from Harold's adventure in a hot air balloon.
Next Project:  Snowshape Snowflakes!  Students will practice cutting and using chalk to create white snowflakes on square paper.

1st Grade- Nez Perce Weavings

The Scream!!!

 We will begin learning about the Nez Perce' Native American tribe and their gift of weaving.  Students will begin their project by paper folding, cutting with scissors, and basic weaving technique called Tabby.   Will will use Native American symbols to inspire our decorative pattern on our weavings.

       

2nd Grade - Legs of Degas
      Students have begun studying the artist, Edgar Degas and his work featuring Ballet.  Degas used ballerinas to illustrate his Impressionistic style of movement and colors.  We will be creating an artwork featuring movement from the knees down. Students will draw, color and paint with this project.  We will be using movement in our artwork and in our classroom!

         3rd Grade Folk Art and Cityscapes                                                    

Chalking up for Sky Color!

Blending our skies!

     This project is a work in progress for us all.  In the past 3rd grade studied Japan and we created Japanese Landscapes to accompany their studies.  Currently 3rd grade studies Chicago, Downers Grove and what makes up a Rural, Suburban, and Urban communities.  Students are beginning to study the different kinds of communities and what identifies a city.  We will learn about the artist, Grandma Moses and her Folk Art style of creating moments of her day in rural community.  Students will use use charcoal, chalk, collage, and paint to create their own version of an urban landscape. 

4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands
     Once we complete our Picasso Portraits, 4th grade students will be learning about the artist M.C. Escher.  We will be learning and creating our hands in motion using contour lines and exploring value in Art.

5th Grade- Keith Haring Painting

     We will get busy studying the artwork of Keith Haring.  We will discuss the social aspect of the painting as well as the simplistic design and symbolism of his work.  Each student will be creating their own parody of Keith Haring message painted on canvas board. Students will be working with shapes, design, paints, and color schemes.

Art Adventures

Who?         3rd Grade, 4^th Grade & 5^th 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?          Fridays from 2:30-3 30 p.m.

Months for 4th & 5th Grade Art Adventures- Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            October                               December                               February                 April

                3^rd                                           5th                                          6^th                           10th

              17^th                                           12^th                                         20^th                         17th

                24^th                                                                                         27^th                         24th

                31^st

(No Art Adventures on Oct. 10^th,  Dec. 19^th,  Feb. 13^th, & April 3^rd)

Months for 3rd Grade Art Adventures-Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            November            January                                March                                   May

                7^th                            9^th                            6^th                                            1^st                                                                                    

                14^th                         23^rd                         13^th                                         8^th

                21^st                          30^th                         20^th                                         22^nd

(No Art Adventures on Nov. 28^th, Jan. 2^nd, Jan. 16^th, March 27^t , May 29^th )

December 1-8, 2014

3rd Grade Art Adventures--Autumn Art

December
3     Choir performs at Yorktown
5     4th/5th Art Adventures
12   4th/5th Art Adventures
16   PV Concert at 7pm
19   Last Day before Winter Break--No Art Adventures
December 20-January 4-Winter Break
January 5 Classes Resume

Artist Fun Board
Flags of our Military Branches:
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4.
5.

December's Activity: To be announced soon!!!

Kindergarten's Experiment of Lines!

Weekly Activities in the Art Room:

Kindergarten- Types of Lines with Harold and the Purple Crayon
Using the story of Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crockett Johnson we will be exploring types of lines and how lines can make shapes.  Students will learn about straight, wavy, curvy, zig-zagged, spiral, dashed and dotted lines.  We will use these lines to create a view from Harold's adventure in a hot air balloon.

1st Grade- The Scream-What makes you want to scream?

The Scream!!!

What makes you scream???

 We will begin learning about the painting, The Scream.  Students will begin their project by reviewing the basic form of the body while using shapes to create their own scared face.    Will will use his creative images to inspire our backgrounds of what we fear and our facial expressions.

       

2nd Grade - Legs of Degas
      Students have begun studying the artist, Edgar Degas and his work featuring Ballet.  Degas used ballerinas to illustrate his Impressionistic style of movement and colors.  We will be creating an artwork featuring movement from the knees down. Students will draw, color and paint with this project.  We will be using movement in our artwork and in our classroom!

         3rd Grade Folk Art and Cityscapes                                                    

Chalking up for Sky Color!

Blending our skies!

     This project is a work in progress for us all.  In the past 3rd grade studied Japan and we created Japanese Landscapes to accompany their studies.  Currently 3rd grade studies Chicago, Downers Grove and what makes up a Rural, Suburban, and Urban communities.  Students are beginning to study the different kinds of communities and what identifies a city.  We will learn about the artist, Grandma Moses and her Folk Art style of creating moments of her day in rural community.  Students will use use charcoal, chalk, collage, and paint to create their own version of an urban landscape. 

4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands
     Once we complete our Picasso Portraits, 4th grade students will be learning about the artist M.C. Escher.  We will be learning and creating our hands in motion using contour lines and exploring value in Art.

5th Grade- Keith Haring Painting

     We will get busy studying the artwork of Keith Haring.  We will discuss the social aspect of the painting as well as the simplistic design and symbolism of his work.  Each student will be creating their own parody of Keith Haring message painted on canvas board. Students will be working with shapes, design, paints, and color schemes.

Art Adventures

Who?         3rd Grade, 4^th Grade & 5^th 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?          Fridays from 2:30-3 30 p.m.

Months for 4th & 5th Grade Art Adventures- Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            October                               December                               February                 April

                3^rd                                           5th                                          6^th                           10th

              17^th                                           12^th                                         20^th                         17th

                24^th                                                                                         27^th                         24th

                31^st

(No Art Adventures on Oct. 10^th,  Dec. 19^th,  Feb. 13^th, & April 3^rd)

Months for 3rd Grade Art Adventures-Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            November            January                                March                                   May

                7^th                            9^th                            6^th                                            1^st                                                                                    

                14^th                         23^rd                         13^th                                         8^th

                21^st                          30^th                         20^th                                         22^nd

(No Art Adventures on Nov. 28^th, Jan. 2^nd, Jan. 16^th, March 27^t , May 29^th )

November 17- 25, 2014

November:
20th  2nd Grade Musical
21st  3rd Grade Art Adventures
         End of Trimester 1
24th  PV Rollerskating Party- Watch Out for Miss Smeltzer on skates!!!
26th-29th Thanksgiving Break!  (I'm thankful you're reading this ;)

Artist Fun Board
 The month of October will be dedicated to our Veterans.  The flags of branch of our military will be available for students to be detectives and find out!  Students will place their answers on a worksheet available in the Art Room.  A winner from each grade level will be selected from the correct answers. 
Students have until Nov.25th to vote.

Weekly Activities in the Art Room:

Kindergarten- Types of Lines with Harold and the Purple Crayon
Using the story of Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crockett Johnson we will be exploring types of lines and how lines can make shapes.  Students will learn about straight, wavy, curvy, zig-zagged, spiral, dashed and dotted lines.  We will use these lines to create a view from Harold's adventure in a hot air balloon.

1st Grade- The Scream-What makes you want to scream?
      We will begin learning about the painting, The Scream.  Students will begin their project by reviewing the basic form of the body while using shapes to create their own scared face.    Will will use his creative images to inspire our backgrounds of what we fear and our facial expressions.

       

                                                         2nd Grade - Prehistoric Rock Art

Creating in Our Cave!

Getting comfy in our Cave

    Once we complete our dot projects, we will begin exploring the beginnings of Art through Prehistoric Rock Art.  Students will turn their paper into rocks and create prehistoric images and symbols on our rocks.

         3rd Grade Folk Art and Cityscapes                                                    

Chalking up for Sky Color!

Blending our skies!

     This project is a work in progress for us all.  In the past 3rd grade studied Japan and we created Japanese Landscapes to accompany their studies.  Currently 3rd grade studies Chicago, Downers Grove and what makes up a Rural, Suburban, and Urban communities.  Students are beginning to study the different kinds of communities and what identifies a city.  We will learn about the artist, Grandma Moses and her Folk Art style of creating moments of her day in rural community.  Students will use use charcoal, chalk, collage, and paint to create their own version of an urban landscape. 

4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands
     Once we complete our Picasso Portraits, 4th grade students will be learning about the artist M.C. Escher.  We will be learning and creating our hands in motion using contour lines and exploring value in Art.

5th Grade- American Gothic Parodies

     We will get busy studying the famous painting, American Gothic, by Grant Wood.  We will discuss the social aspect of the painting as well as the artistic layering of art elements and principles.  Each student will be creating their own parody of American Gothic.  Students will be choosing what media works best for their parody. 

Art Adventures

Who?         3rd Grade, 4^th Grade & 5^th 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?          Fridays from 2:30-3 30 p.m.

Months for 4th & 5th Grade Art Adventures- Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            October                               December                               February                 April

                3^rd                                           5th                                          6^th                           10th

              17^th                                           12^th                                         20^th                         17th

                24^th                                                                                         27^th                         24th

                31^st

(No Art Adventures on Oct. 10^th,  Dec. 19^th,  Feb. 13^th, & April 3^rd)

Months for 3rd Grade Art Adventures-Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            November            January                                March                                   May

                7^th                            9^th                            6^th                                            1^st                                                                                    

                14^th                         23^rd                         13^th                                         8^th

                21^st                          30^th                         20^th                                         22^nd

(No Art Adventures on Nov. 28^th, Jan. 2^nd, Jan. 16^th, March 27^t , May 29^th )

Monday, November 10-17, 2014

November:
7th   3rd Grade Art Adventures Begins!!!  (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
11th  Happy Veteran's Day!  Thank you to all veterans especially my dad and sister!
14th  3rd Grade Art Adventures
20th  2nd Grade Musical
21st  3rd Grade Art Adventures
         End of Trimester 1
24th  PV Rollerskating Party- Watch Out for Miss Smeltzer on skates!!!
26th-29th Thanksgiving Break!  (I'm thankful you're reading this ;)

Artist Fun Board
 The month of October will be dedicated to our Veterans.   for students to be detectives and find out! 
Students have until Nov.25th to vote.

Weekly Activities in the Art Room:

Kindergarten- Types of Lines with Harold and the Purple Crayon
Using the story of Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crockett Johnson we will be exploring types of lines and how lines can make shapes.  Students will learn about straight, wavy, curvy, zig-zagged, spiral, dashed and dotted lines.  We will use these lines to create a view from Harold's adventure in a hot air balloon.

1st Grade- The Scream-What makes you want to scream?
      We will begin learning about the painting, The Scream.  Students will begin their project by reviewing the basic form of the body while using shapes to create their own scared face.    Will will use his creative images to inspire our backgrounds of what we fear and our facial expressions.
       

2nd Grade - Prehistoric Art
    Once we complete our dot projects, we will begin exploring the beginnings of Art through Prehistoric Rock Art.  Students will turn their paper into rocks and create prehistoric images and symbols on our rocks.

3rd Grade Folk Art and Cityscapes
     This project is a work in progress for us all.  In the past 3rd grade studied Japan and we created Japanese Landscapes to accompany their studies.  Currently 3rd grade studies Chicago, Downers Grove and what makes up a Rural, Suburban, and Urban community.  Students are beginning to study the different kinds of communities and what identifies a city.  We will learn about the artist, Grandma Moses and her Folk Art style of creating moments of her day in rural community.  Students will use use charcoal, chalk, collage, and paint to create their own version of an urban landscape.  

4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands
     Once we complete our Picasso Portraits, 4th grade students will be learning about the artist M.C. Escher.  We will be learning and creating our hands in motion using contour lines and exploring value in Art.

5th Grade- American Gothic Parodies

     We will get busy studying the famous painting, American Gothic, by Grant Wood.  We will discuss the social aspect of the painting as well as the artistic layering of art elements and principles.  Each student will be creating their own parody of American Gothic.  Students will be choosing what media works best for their parody. 

Art Adventures

Who?         3rd Grade, 4^th Grade & 5^th 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?          Fridays from 2:30-3 30 p.m.

Months for 4th & 5th Grade Art Adventures- Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            October                               December                               February                 April

                3^rd                                           5th                                          6^th                           10th

              17^th                                           12^th                                         20^th                         17th

                24^th                                                                                         27^th                         24th

                31^st

(No Art Adventures on Oct. 10^th,  Dec. 19^th,  Feb. 13^th, & April 3^rd)

Months for 3rd Grade Art Adventures-Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            November            January                                March                                   May

                7^th                            9^th                            6^th                                            1^st                                                                                    

                14^th                         23^rd                         13^th                                         8^th

                21^st                          30^th                         20^th                                         22^nd

(No Art Adventures on Nov. 28^th, Jan. 2^nd, Jan. 16^th, March 27^t , May 29^th )

Friday, October 31- November 7, 2014

October:

31          Happy Halloween!!!
              4th/5th Art Adventures-2:30-3:30 pm
November:
3rd   No School
4th   Teacher Institute
7th   3rd Grade Art Adventures Begins!!!  (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
14th  3rd Grade Art Adventures
20th  2nd Grade Musical
21st  3rd Grade Art Adventures
         End of Trimester 1
24th  PV Rollerskating Party- Watch Out for Miss Smeltzer on skates!!!
26th-29th Thanksgiving Break!  (I'm thankful you're reading this ;)

Artist Fun Board
 The month of October will be dedicated to Mystery Artist.  There are clues and images posted in the art room for students to be detectives and find out!  Clues will be posted here soon....
Students have until October 31 to vote.
Clues:
1. Born on December 12, 1863 this Norwegian artist faced many losses throughout his life including the deaths of his mother at age 5, his closest sister when he was 14, his father at age 26, and his younger brother when he was 32.
2. Using art to help him express his feelings, this Modern Expressionist used lines, colors, shapes, and forms to show his innermost feelings of sadness, loneliness, anger, and suffering.  Rather than painting what he saw in the world he painted how the world made him feel.
3. On August 22, 2004, two of this artist's works were stolen from an art museum in Norway.  One of the works was one of his most famous pieces, The Scream.

Weekly Activities in the Art Room:

Kindergarten- Leaf Rubbings
Once we finish our Oops projects, we will begin talking about texture and creating leaf rubbings.  Along with this project we will explore lines and use our hands to create an autumn tree with line branches.

1st Grade- The Scream-What are you scared of?
      We will begin learning about the painting, The Scream.  Students will begin their project by reviewing the basic form of the body while using shapes to create their own scared face.    Will will use his creative images to inspire our backgrounds of what we fear and our facial expressions.
       

2nd Grade - Prehistoric Art
    Once we complete our dot projects, we will begin exploring the beginnings of Art through Prehistoric Rock Art.  Students will turn their paper into rocks and create prehistoric images and symbols on our rocks.

3rd Grade Folk Art and Cityscapes
     This project is a work in progress for us all.  In the past 3rd grade studied Japan and we created Japanese Landscapes to accompany their studies.  Currently 3rd grade studies Chicago, Downers Grove and what makes up a Rural, Suburban, and Urban community.  Students are beginning to study the different kinds of communities and what identifies a city.  We will learn about the artist, Grandma Moses and her Folk Art style of creating moments of her day in rural community.  Students will use use charcoal, chalk, collage, and paint to create their own version of an urban landscape.  

4th Grade- Picasso Portraits
     We will begin learning about the Cubist Artist, Pablo Picasso.  We will create our own self portraits using the Cubist style.  We will begin with pencil and finish off  our creations with oil pastels.

5th Grade- American Gothic Parodies

     We will get busy studying the famous painting, American Gothic, by Grant Wood.  We will discuss the social aspect of the painting as well as the artistic layering of art elements and principles.  Each student will be creating their own parody of American Gothic.  Students will be choosing what media works best for their parody. 

Art Adventures

Who?         3rd Grade, 4^th Grade & 5^th 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?          Fridays from 2:30-3 30 p.m.

Months for 4th & 5th Grade Art Adventures- Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            October                               December                               February                 April

                3^rd                                           5th                                          6^th                           10th

              17^th                                           12^th                                         20^th                         17th

                24^th                                                                                         27^th                         24th

                31^st

(No Art Adventures on Oct. 10^th,  Dec. 19^th,  Feb. 13^th, & April 3^rd)

Months for 3rd Grade Art Adventures-Fridays 2:30-3:30pm

            November            January                                March                                   May

                7^th                            9^th                            6^th                                            1^st                                                                                    

                14^th                         23^rd                         13^th                                         8^th

                21^st                          30^th                         20^th                                         22^nd

(No Art Adventures on Nov. 28^th, Jan. 2^nd, Jan. 16^th, March 27^t , May 29^th )