Quarter grades have been posted. I am still trying to figure out the new gradebook program. I am not sure if my comments will be printed on the cards or just through viewing on the computer.
We had a good trip to Springfield Little Theatre. I think all the students enjoyed the show. We had one issue with a late bus, but all got there in time to see the show. We received so many nice compliments on the murals. All classes worked on each of the pirate murals. We had a landscape/seascape with pirate ships, a treasure chest, a treasure map, and a skull and cross bones. We will display them in the hall soon for all to enjoy. Students may get extra credit by filling out the students booklet from SLT.
Grade level news:
Grade 7-
All students have completed a pastel and paint banyan tree. We focused on blending colors and negative space. This project turned out beautiful!! I will have them on display for conferences. The grades for this project were posted on 1st quarter. The students are already working on their next major project...ceramic clay coil/slab bowls. Each student has completed a detailed drawing with sizes and 3D decoration ideas. A template was made off of the drawing. Most students have 3-4 coils on their pots by now. Attaching clay by scoring and slipping is vital as well as smoothing each coil as it is attached to the bowl. After the drying and firing process students will paint using Greek vessels as a culture base.
Grade 6-
All students are trying to complete the Richard Lewis based tempera house paintings. Students sketched ideas and transfered the drawings to large paper. Layers of paint have been applied to build up the details. The paintings should be finished at the end of the week and grades posted by next week. This project will be worth over 100 points so it will really change 1st quarter grades.
We got a new seating chart at the change to 2nd quarter. I hope this will control the extra talking.
I plan to start ceramic clay objects next. Students may bring in an old small towel or wash cloth for extra credit. This will be used to keep clay moist while working on it. The towels will be brought home after the project.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Final Projects
Grade 7 had a surprise guest speaker from the Gem of India. Girls modeled a few fashions from India. I was excited to model a beautiful purple sari on loan from Mrs. Kahol. Mrs. Kahol has supported our study of India with various artifacts and fashions. Students have created wonderful Henna designs on cut outs of their hands in marker. These designs were attached to invented sari fabric. These will be placed on display in the hall on Wednesday.
Ceramic clay objects have been fired. Grade 7 will begin painting their vessels on Wednesday. Grade 6 will paint objects when they have completed the Richard Lewis house paintings. The tempera paintings are looking quite nice. I hope we will have a few days to put them on display before the end of school.
Ceramic clay objects have been fired. Grade 7 will begin painting their vessels on Wednesday. Grade 6 will paint objects when they have completed the Richard Lewis house paintings. The tempera paintings are looking quite nice. I hope we will have a few days to put them on display before the end of school.
Monday, March 29, 2010
The New Semester
Students are finishing up on "Green Projects". Grade 6 have reused items by giving cans or plastics a coat of papier mache' newspaper and then a layer of reused roll printing paper from CPO. Students are completing the new functional objects with mosaics created from magazines.
Grade 7 had a choice of the above project as well as gum wrapper bracelets, magazine bowls or boxes. I hope to have a nice variety to display at the "Green Fair".
We are preparing to start the ceramic clay projects on Thursday. Students may bring in a small wash cloth for extra credit. This will be used to store and keep clay moist. Grade 7 will be constructing slab/coil Greek based vessels. Grade 6 will be constructing two pinch bowls and adding 3D elements in order to create either a fish, frog, or an owl. This finished object may function as a paper weight or a change/sponge holder. The clay project is always a highlight of the year. This is the first time to try ceramics in the new Hickory. I moved in a ceramic area table to the back of the room over break. We will learn the best routine as we go, so students need to be patient. I know we could use more wedging boards...canvas covered boards (18'x24')...I am providing 5 of my personal boards for the students to use. These are a student favorite and they fight to get to the boards as soon as they come into the room. If anyone is willing to help me get some more put together that would be great. I do have some personal plywood and pressed board we could cut and cover. My plan is to store student projects on moving shelves in the storage room. I want to thank the Elementary PTA for letting me bring the shelves from old Hickory. We have been using the large rolling shelves for nearly every project since we have been in the new building!
Grade 7 had a choice of the above project as well as gum wrapper bracelets, magazine bowls or boxes. I hope to have a nice variety to display at the "Green Fair".
We are preparing to start the ceramic clay projects on Thursday. Students may bring in a small wash cloth for extra credit. This will be used to store and keep clay moist. Grade 7 will be constructing slab/coil Greek based vessels. Grade 6 will be constructing two pinch bowls and adding 3D elements in order to create either a fish, frog, or an owl. This finished object may function as a paper weight or a change/sponge holder. The clay project is always a highlight of the year. This is the first time to try ceramics in the new Hickory. I moved in a ceramic area table to the back of the room over break. We will learn the best routine as we go, so students need to be patient. I know we could use more wedging boards...canvas covered boards (18'x24')...I am providing 5 of my personal boards for the students to use. These are a student favorite and they fight to get to the boards as soon as they come into the room. If anyone is willing to help me get some more put together that would be great. I do have some personal plywood and pressed board we could cut and cover. My plan is to store student projects on moving shelves in the storage room. I want to thank the Elementary PTA for letting me bring the shelves from old Hickory. We have been using the large rolling shelves for nearly every project since we have been in the new building!
End of the Quarter
Final points for the third quarter:
Printmaking points have been posted. I will display the 6th grade Ancient Mexican collages and the 7th grade Illuminated Letters in the art hall. I was hoping to have display boards in the hall to appropriately display the student work, but will have the students help me apply masking tape to the backs of the work in order to put in the hallway.
Participation points have also been posted. I always add in bonus points for any unused passes, yet I take off points for pencils having to be checked out. ***Always be prepared with supplies!!
Students were given a list of extra credit activities....such as.....attending the All School Art Exhibition, submit drawings for the SPS Board Budget book, explaining the 2010 Olympic metal designs..... Students may also bring in magazines, gum wrappers, Starburst wrappers, or ziplock bags for bonus points. We are always needing something in the art room.
Printmaking points have been posted. I will display the 6th grade Ancient Mexican collages and the 7th grade Illuminated Letters in the art hall. I was hoping to have display boards in the hall to appropriately display the student work, but will have the students help me apply masking tape to the backs of the work in order to put in the hallway.
Participation points have also been posted. I always add in bonus points for any unused passes, yet I take off points for pencils having to be checked out. ***Always be prepared with supplies!!
Students were given a list of extra credit activities....such as.....attending the All School Art Exhibition, submit drawings for the SPS Board Budget book, explaining the 2010 Olympic metal designs..... Students may also bring in magazines, gum wrappers, Starburst wrappers, or ziplock bags for bonus points. We are always needing something in the art room.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
First Major Projects
Grade 7-Students are working on Illuminated Letters with a three color reduction print. All students have completed designs, and made the first cut into their printing blocks. Most have completed the first color print edition of 6. Students will continue onto the second cutting and printing. We will continue the printing process through the rest of this week.
Grade 6-Students are working on Ancient Mexican print collages. All students have completed designs, and transfered designs into their printing blocks. Most have finished the 6 print edition and are ready to start collages. After the collages are completed students will mount onto brown kraft paper and use a dot print design to complete a border. We will continue the printing and collage process through the rest of this week.
Please prepare for our field trip to Springfield Little Theatre to view the production of "Pinocchio". The cost will be $7-$8. Forms will be coming home by the end of the week. We will use a few days in class to explore theatre arts before the trip.
Grade 6-Students are working on Ancient Mexican print collages. All students have completed designs, and transfered designs into their printing blocks. Most have finished the 6 print edition and are ready to start collages. After the collages are completed students will mount onto brown kraft paper and use a dot print design to complete a border. We will continue the printing and collage process through the rest of this week.
Please prepare for our field trip to Springfield Little Theatre to view the production of "Pinocchio". The cost will be $7-$8. Forms will be coming home by the end of the week. We will use a few days in class to explore theatre arts before the trip.
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