It was so great to meet so many parents and family members at last night's Open House. One of the reasons I really love working at West is the ability to get to know families and see multiple siblings come through our school. I also really enjoy meeting families who are new to us.
As week three is coming to a close, here is what's going on in the Art Room:
Sixth graders and the Adaptive Art class are all working hard on filling in their "Personality Silhouettes". The Seventh graders are finishing their paper guitars, and I have to say -- I am blown away by the variety and creativity I'm seeing. I can't wait to take pictures of the finished projects.
The City of West Allis' Survive Alive House is hosting a poster contest open to grades 4K-8. All art students have been offered the opportunity to compete. If any of you forgot to take a sheet of poster paper and entry form, please see me as soon as possible. Entries are due back to me next Friday, September 30th. Below is a link to the City of West Allis' fire department and more information about fire safety.
http://www.ci.west-allis.wi.us/fire/fire_education.htm
The 6th grade just completed their first project in Art. A friend of mine scored bundles of sunflowers very inexpensively at a local farmer's market. They were so sunny and fresh I decided to give the kids a go at drawing from direct observation.
The students were instructed to look closely at the parts of the flowers. They began by sketching their drawings in pencil on black 12"x18" construction paper. They then drew over the pencil lines with glue. They were instructed to keep the glue tips right on the paper to prevent dripping. After letting the glue drawings dry flat in the currently unused wrestling room (drying racks are at an angle and wouldn't work), the students then used dry pastels to add color to the drawings. It was incredible to see the blending of colors the kids saw in the flowers.
The end product is a hallway full of the most precious blossoms, and just in time for Open House!
Hello!
I am so excited to be starting a blog this year. I hope to be able to use this space to update students and families about the projects and general going-ons in the Art Room here at West Milwaukee Intermediate. Please check back often for pictures and announcements.
Questions, comments, or feedback are always welcome!
