5th GRADE ART NEWS UPDATE: 2/3/12 - Students began a unit on the Art of the Renaissance, including artists Botticelli, Da Vinci, and Durer. They practiced gesture and contour line sketches of their shoe. Thanks for the donations of wet wipes! I'm also accepting donations of old, unwanted wood or metal folding chairs. Have a wonderful weekend!

5th GRADE ART NEWS: 1/27/12 - Welcome to Art! Your students started a new schedule on Monday 1/23. They'll have art class 3 days per week in place of music. Thank you for returned your student's signed syllabus. This way I know you have all of my information. Please try to have your children prepared by monday 1/30 with all of their art supplies. Thank you so very much to those who've sent containers of wet wipes. This week students watched videos on the elements and principles of design.

7th GRADE ART NEWS UPDATE: 2/3/12 - Students had a review of the principles of Design. We began studying the Impressionist art style, including artists Van Gogh, Cezanne, Seurat, and Monet. Thanks for the donations of wet wipes! I'm also accepting donations of old, unwanted wood or metal folding chairs. Have a great weekend!

7th GRADE ART NEWS: 1/27/12 - Welcome back to Art! Your students will have art in place of music for the remainder of the school year. Please help them come prepared with their art supplies by Tuesday, 1/31. Thanks to all who donated containers of wet wipes. They are much appreciated! This week students had a review of the elements of design. Blessings this weekend!