The Makings of May

As we wrap up the month of May, students put the finishing touches on a variety of projects in the art room.  Take a look at the students hard at work!

*Thank you to Mrs. Moran for visiting in the art room! Your volunteering makes a big difference.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten students learned that murals can also be made from tile mosaics or mosaics of other materials, in addition to paint.  They looked at different examples of murals made with tiles.  Then, students practiced creating their own mini-mosaic "murals" at their seats while they alternated turns painting our larger class mural.  Students really seemed to enjoy working with clay, beads and paint this week!

First Grade

First grade students constructed their Rainbow Fish this week!  After tracing and cutting fish "tracers," students cut them out and recycled scraps.  Then, they carefully applied glue to the tissue paper "scales" and pasted them onto the fish.  Finally, they colored in fins.  Great work, first grade!  Next week we will put all parts together and add a few details to conclude this lengthy but fun and engaging project.

Second Grade

Second grade students who met this week caught up with the other class in the creation of their miniature sculpture gardens.

Third Grade

Third grade students looked at examples of Doodle for Google before using their imagination to create their own, based on the story of their third grade year.  Students recalled events in sports, vacations, and other special memories.  The official contest will begin in September for students who are interested in participating.  We also raffled off some Spring Show props to one student in each class!  Congrats to Caitlin, who took home the Cloudgate ("Bean") painting, and to Liam, who took home the Sears Tower painting!

Fourth Grade

Fourth Grade did not meet because of the Memorial Day holiday.

Fifth Grade

Fifth graders participated in an arts and science integration activity, coordinated by Mr. Race, featuring an activity exploring Earth's layers. Students used salt dyed in different colors to represent the layers, discussing what types of fossils could be found in the different layers.  Ask your student to describe the process to you!  Then, students prepared backgrounds for their final project of the year, which they will conclude next week in addition to helping clean the art room and preserve our materials.

Sixth Grade

Sixth graders continued to work on library genre signs or on their superhero drawings from last week.  Next week we will conclude our library genre signs and have a special art activity featuring our Art Teacher for the Day student!

Seventh Grade

Seventh grade concluded their film study, analyzing which types of shots were most effective and why in the film African Cats.  One class watched a selection from Star Wars, as well.

Eighth Grade

Eighth graders had their final art class of the year, and they wrapped up their independent study projects just in time.  Here is a look at some of the students at work (below).  Thanks, eighth grade, for your hard work in art class over the years!  You will certainly be missed at ICSJ.  Good luck in your future endeavors!