**Thank you Mrs. Bredemann for volunteering in the third grade class, and thank you Mrs. Russell for volunteering in the art room for kindergarten/2nd grades and for passing along the flyer below for exciting reading activities to come this weekend at the Chicago Public Library.**
Kindergarten
Kindergarteners celebrated another favorite story in advance of Read Across America (Mar. 2 - see flyer above for related activities): Giraffe's Can't Dance. This entertaining story (not by Dr. Seuss, but beloved nonetheless) shows how we all can excel when we find our niche, with Gerald the Giraffe discovering his talent for dancing only when he finds the right music for him. Students then drew or painted giraffes after a guided drawing lesson. Students explored use of different colors and techniques in this project.
First Grade
First grade also had a video reading of Giraffes Can't Dance, followed by the painting of the background for their dancing giraffe, which students will complete at our next class (following Terra Nova week). Creating our backgrounds involved many challenging steps, such as blending colors for a glowing moon. The steps culminated in a fun "scratch-off" paint technique -- ask your child to describe this process!
Second Grade
Only one second grade met this week because of the faculty PD day. Students who met learned about the concept of emphasis before creating close-up sunflower oil pastel drawings. Students emphasized the focal point or the center of the flower through layering and blending colors, adding detail, and off-setting it with a cool, contrasting background. Next week, we will read a story about Van Gogh's life and conclude these drawings. Below, see the "mock ups" of some of our Kandinsky collaborative paintings from earlier this trimester!
Third Grade
Third grade students caught up to other grades who met last week in the creation of 3-D skyscraper models with a variety of materials. The goals of this lesson included successful problem solving and respectful language in a group setting. Students also presented their work to one another!
Fourth Grade
Fourth grade classes have been postponed for various holidays and our snow day, but we finally concluded our Saint "stained glass" paintings this week! Students did a great job mixing colors to discover that skin tones actually include blue and green, among other colors. Great job, 4th grade! When we meet again after Terra Novas, we will combine our learning of folk art with our Odyssey through the Arts learning.
Fifth Grade
Fifth grade did not meet because of the faculty PD day.
Sixth Grade
Sixth grade concluded their Greek vase paintings this week. Early finishers looked at examples of Chinese imperial plates before creating similarly monochromatic painted paper plates with radial designs. Check back next week for photo updates.
Seventh Grade
Seventh grade also played "catch up" to other grades and created their 3-D skyscrapers from a variety of materials. Students demonstrated creative choices in problem solving.
Eighth Grade
Eighth grade continued their research of a career in the arts. Many students demonstrated high initiative in finding and interviewing a person who works in this field in a prompt manner. Students' interview questions also showed thoughtfulness and evidence of research. Following Terra Nova week, when 8th grade students do not have art class, students will put the finishing touches on their presentations and begin sharing with one another.
Great work to all our students!
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