Important Dates
February 27-4th/5th Art Adventures
February 28- No School-Teacher Institute
March 6 - 3rd Grade Art Adventures
March 10-14 Parent/Teacher Conference week
March 13- No Art Adventures
March 17-No School
St. Patrick's Day!
18-No School-Teacher Institute
20- 3rd Grade Art Adventures
27 3rd Grade Art Adventures
1st Grade Musical
31 Spring Break Begins
September Mystery Artist: Mary Cassatt
October Mystery Artist Clues: Paul Gauguin
November Mystery Artist Clues: Alexander Calder
December Mystery Artist Clues: Salvidore Dali
January Mystery Artist Clues: Piet Mondrian
Mystery Artist Clues: Will Begin Again in March
Kindergarten: Mondrian Lines, Primary Colors and Color Mixing
We have begun studying the artist, Piet Mondrian and his use of lines, shapes and colors. We will focus on thin and thick lines as well as primary colors. We will be paining the Primary Colors!!! Following this activity we will explore color mixing with White Rabbits Coloring Book by Baker
First Grade: Monet Bridges
We are studying Claude Monet and his Impressionist style. We are discussing bridges, architecture, and what goes above and below the bridge. We will begin with drawing and follow up with painting like an Impressionist.
Students will begin learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his Pure Abstract work. We will discuss geometric and organic shapes while studying color theory of Primary, Secondary, and Neutral colors.
Students are beginning to learn about the artist, Henri Mattisse and his painting, Goldfish. We will use shapes to create our own interpretation of Goldfish. We will study warm, cool and neutral colors while painting. As we paint we will discuss opaque and transparent and its importance in Art.
Fourth Grade: Aboriginal Art
We have just begun learning about the Aboriginal Art of Australia. We are beginning to create mystical creatures. We are working with symmetry, collage, and contour line. Eventually our projects will evolve into X-ray or Story Art while we paint in line and dot designs symbolizing the Aboriginal culture.
Fifth Grade: Keith Haring Symbolism and Surreal Portraits
We will then begin studying the artist, Keith Haring and work with symbolism. We will practice creating the human form in motion. We will simplify our drawings into symbolic messages while painting. Once we are done painting we will begin learning about drawing the human face and creating a Surrealist twist into our portraits.
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
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
March (March 13-No Art Adventures- Parent/Teacher Conferences)
May (May 22- Last Art Adventure Day)
