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Thank you to all of the parents that helped with the scenery for the concert/play and the art show.   

Parents, if you have registered for Artsonia and did not respond to the Artsonia e-mail, please do so. Don't forget to shop for Father's Day gifts for that "special someone."


Please remind your child to read sketchbook directions carefully.  If they forget the book on their class day, there is a basket in the Art Room to place it in the following day.  If books are not turned in by the next class students will be given a zero and the assignment will no longer be accepted. Sketchbooks average to 25% of your child's art grade. 

If your child has not brought a smock to school, please send one in a Ziplock Bag.  Please put your child's name on both the smock and name and class on the bag.

  
The Kindergarten is completing a Castle Project. When done, we will begin work on our portfolios to bring all of our art work home.
1ST grader is starting a project which involves learning about Monet and his garden.  In this lesson, students will begin learning about perspective.
Pre K - 3 has just completed a zebra.  These are adorable!
Pre K  - Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming in the art room!
The 2ND Grade has completed a watercolor vase of flowers and is now designing their own "Stink Bug?"
3RD Graders Students are currently learning about Vincent Van Gogh and "Starry Night."
Grade 4  has been introduced to Romero Britto.  A contemporary artist.  They have begun to create a "Britto" inspired cake. 
The 5th Grade is designing a stamp.  These are very interesting.
Sixth Graders are learning perspective.  Step one was to learn this on the computer.  Easy right? Now it is time to do the same thing with paper, a ruler and a pencil.  Not as easy as we thought.  A very challenging project.  Your child will be very proud when it is completed.
The 7th grade Is working on fish and animals with an antique crayon work of art.  When the project has been colored over with three coats of crayon, students will antique the crayon with black paint and etch in patterns and textures to complete their masterpiece.

The 8th grade is looking at lawn gnomes and garden fairies in a new perspective. I our latest project, students are drawing a lawn gnome or garden fairy.  Next, we will take hold of digital cameras, go outside around campus and shoot nature.  Finally, students will take their best photos and scan in their character to be a part of their photo.  I can't wait to see what these lawn gnomes and garden fairies are really up to!


Grades 5 - 8

Why  Sketchbook assignments?  Did you know...
  •  unlike other subjects, in art, it is judgement that rules.
  • art teaches children that problems can have more then one solution.
  •  there are many ways to look not only at art, but the world around us.
  • the creative process will contribute to a child's way of deductive reasoning.  These assignments will assist in other subject areas. 

All students will need a Sketchbook for required homework assignments.  The 9"X12" spiral bound are the best purchase.  Please do not buy over sized sketchbooks as the students need to carry these in their backpacks.  The better quality books will last your child for four years.  It is interesting to watch your child's sketches develop over the years.

Sketchbook 2011-2012                
Sketchbookassignments are due by the end of each week.
Studentsare responsible for turning in all assignments
Complete the guideline of each task in the sketchbook
Fill the entire page with a detailed image using a pencil, crayon, color pencilor marker.
Drawing must show great attention to detail
Spend at least 30-45 minutes on each assignment
Write the week/date, your name and a brief paragraph that describes the image onthe back of each assignment page.
 (Unless stated to writesomething else)

Week Due

                                    Sketchbook Assignment             


3/5

If you were a leprechaun, what would you look like? Also, draw and describe where you would live.

3/19

Draw an object of interest from 3 different views.

4/16

Draw a piece of cake and make it look delicious.

4/30

Draw the instructions of how to do something.  Make sure to use the correct sequence order.

5/14

Draw a family insect portrait.

5/28

Draw a part of any interesting object (mystery draw) On the back of your page, write a brief explanation of why you felt this object was interesting to draw.

 Sketchbooks will count for 25% of your child's art grade. It is important these assignments be turned in on time.  

Sketchbook Grading:

POINTS:     5 - Outstanding Effort

                 4– Good Work

                3 - Fair, Could Improve

        2 - Poor Effort/ Looks Rough

                1 - Not Completed

                0 - Missing

Middle School Expectations- Art 2011-2012

1. Students are expected to participate fully in classby putting their best effort into all projects and ideas.
2. Students are expected to complete sketchbook assignments on time. These will be done outside of class on a bi-monthly basis.There should not be excuses as to why a sketchbook assignment is not completed or turned in on time. 
3. Plenty of time will be given during class to complete projects. If a student needs more time, they are always welcome to come inbefore and after school.  Students should make an appointment to come in at these times.
4. On occasion throughout the school year, we will bewriting about art and or our projects. These writing assignments will not be long (a page or less).Students should use their best writing skills to express their thoughtsand ideas.
5. Projects and assignments will be graded on the followingcriteria:
a. Effort
b. Following directions
c. Neatness
d. Creative/thoughtful ideas. Creativityis an integral part of art class. Students should challenge   themselves tocreate projects to the best of their ability.
e. Did the student use his/her timeto the fullest?

All Art Lessons are developed using the NJ Core Curriculum Standards.  Students meet all requirements from the state.

Did you know....
Children who practice some form of art the for at least three hours a day, three times a week through at least one year are:
     
  • More likely to be recognized for Academic Achievement.
  • More likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem 
  • More likely to participate in a math or science fair, 
  • More likely to be elected to a class office 
  • More likely to have excellent school attendance. 
  • Young Artists, when compared with most of their friends,are more likely to: 
  • Attend music, art and dance classes, 
  • Participate in youth groups of all kinds, and 
  • Read for pleasure  
  • Strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills.    
Recycling-

  • Do you go through the baby food containers with you wee ones?  Please wash those Gerber Baby food containers and lids out and send them to school.  They make great water/paint containers in art class.
  • I am currently saving flip top tabs from soda/beverage cans. We won't be using these for a while.  Please begin saving now. You can send them in as they begin to accumulate. 
  •  Buttons 

If you have any of the mentioned recycled materials kindly send them into the art room.  Thank you.

















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