News from your child's school art room
October 29, 2017
Expressions Charter Chat: October
from Jenell Novello
The "earth" without "art" is just "eh."- Ned Roram
Calling All Parents! Expressions 7th and 8th Grade students have been working VERY hard on their Day of the dead artwork. This Project Based Learning Unit incorporates not only artwork, but projects from Language Arts, Technology and themes of Social Studies. Like a sporting event, an art exhibit is how we showcase their individual and collaborative effort. Helpers are still needed on Wednesday, November 1st from 8:30-2:45 to set up the Day of the Dead exhibit! Please sign up using the A to Z link OR email me directly at jnovello@natomascharter.org. Thank You!
Immediate Classroom Needs:
Calling All Parents! Expressions 7th and 8th Grade students have been working VERY hard on their Day of the dead artwork. This Project Based Learning Unit incorporates not only artwork, but projects from Language Arts, Technology and themes of Social Studies. Like a sporting event, an art exhibit is how we showcase their individual and collaborative effort. Helpers are still needed on Wednesday, November 1st from 8:30-2:45 to set up the Day of the Dead exhibit! Please sign up using the A to Z link OR email me directly at jnovello@natomascharter.org. Thank You!
Immediate Classroom Needs:
- Jumbo hot glue guns/sticks
- Elmers glue sticks
- foaming hand soap refill bottles
- LED Lights (faux candles)
- Glow Sticks
- Minimum Day October 30
- Day of the Dead Exhibit November 2 4:30-5:30
- High School Info Night November 2
- Yolo SPCA Guest Speaker November 7th (7th grade)
Just for Grade 7
Animal Lovers Unite! Our next unit is called Kindness for Paws. Through artwork, students will try to raise awareness and support the conservation efforts of both domestic and wild animals. Expressions 7th Grade Class has partnered up with the Yolo SPCA to create artwork for their shelter and foster animals! In addition, 7th Grade Expressions and ELA are collaborating on a project called Unsung Heroes featuring animal conservationists.Just for Grade 8
It’s TRICKY! Trick Photography is our next unit and kids are gonna LOVE it! Forced Perspective, Word Photography and Light Painting will keep the 8th grade students on their toes! At the end of the month when we get closer to Light Painting be expecting your child to request things like glow sticks, flash lights and laser lights to borrow. Some apps that may come in handy on personal devices include: slow shutter speed night camera, or colorful flashlight/torches.