Ms. Rankin's Class

Ms. Rankin's class is working on their self portraits...as a king or queen!

News From the Art Room

Dear parents,
 
We have a lot of exciting things to tell you about!  Be sure to take a moment to read through this email…it is lengthy, but contains very important information on upcoming events and projects that involve your child.
 

Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and come out on May 16th to Huskypalooza. It is an Art and Music festival that will showcase all of the terrific work that is happening in the Harmony Art and Music programs. There will be food trucks, activities, and much more! Every single student will have a framed painting featured in our Eric Carle inspired art gallery. Live music performances from students performing original pieces as well as covers of many different styles of music will be the opening set. The last set of the night will be a performance from The Touchables, a cover band from Cincinnati. This is definitely a night you and your family won't want to miss! If you are on Facebook, please RSVP by clicking this link.  Stay tuned for more details.  (Think outdoor concert where you bring your camping chairs and picnic blankets…and think good thoughts for NO RAIN!!!)

 We are excited to announce that we will be ordering Huskypalooza t-shirts!   The t-shirts will be offered in various colors and styles for $15 each and are only going to be sold during this presale.  If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, please return your order form with payment by Friday, March 27th.  Please make all checks payable to “Harmony Elementary PTA” and denote your child’s name in the memo.  Sales will benefit Harmony’s Art and Music Programs and cover expenses for Huskypalooza.  Wear them to school and around the community to show your school spirit, advertise the event around the community!  To sweeten the pot, the class who orders the most t-shirts will win a special in-school art session…AND an in-school music session where they will learn a song with Mr. A AND be the only class to perform at Huskypalooza…AND anyone who wears their event t-shirt to the Huskypalooza is guaranteed FREE admission!   Get those orders in!

 I’m attaching the Huskypalooza flyer so you can forward to friends and family.  The more the merrier!  I’m also attaching the t-shirt order form in case you need one. 

 Be sure to watch for another email from me regarding a special Upcycling Unit we will be starting in April. 

 Thanks for making it to the middle!!    Let me know if you have any questions about Huskypalooza!

What are we learning and creating in art class?

During this art rotation, we are learning about the famous illustrator and artist, Eric Carle.  We are painting, using texture, creating collages, drawing, and mixing art media to create some amazing Eric Carle inspired pieces! 

 Kindergarteners are creating a flower collage inspired by The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle.

First graders are creating a firefly collage by The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle.

 Second graders are creating a chameleon collage inspired by The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle.

 Third graders are creating a caterpillar collage inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Fourth graders are creating a seahorse collage inspired by Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle.

Fifth graders are creating a nighttime collage inspired by Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle.

 We can hardly wait to share these pieces with you!  The children have been enjoying exploring painting with various textures and creating collages from their paintings.  They have been working so hard and the collages are absolutely stunning!  All pieces from this rotation will be matted and framed and will be lining the hallways during Huskypalooza.  If you would like to purchase the framed art, the cost will be $30 at the event.  We are so proud of our creative artists and look forward to our very first school-wide art gallery!!!

 Important announcements from your art teachers:

*Be sure to check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HarmonyElementaryArt . Here you will find pictures of what we are creating in the art room. 

 *Are you able to help with supplies for the art room? We are completely out of paper towels.  If you have a roll or two to spare, we’d greatly appreciate your help!  And, we can always put newspaper to use!
 

Rotation 3

What are we learning and creating in the art class?

 

During our third art rotation, we are creating clay projects.  We are learning about the elements of line, shape, and texture as well as the principle of pattern.  We are also exploring the purposes of art.   Students are learning and practicing strategies for working with clay.  This is a popular art rotation!


Kindergarteners are creating clay owls.  First graders are creating gratitude pouches from clay.  Second graders are creating pinch pots.  Third graders are creating Native American storytellers.  Fourth graders are creating Native American spirit sticks or necklaces.  Fifth graders are creating dragons.   

Be sure to check out our hallway art displays next time you’re at Harmony.  We are so proud of our young artists!!!

 

Important announcements from your art teachers: 

*Be sure to check out our Harmony Art Blog!  Here you will find pictures of what we are creating in the art room. 
*Be sure to find and follow us on Facebook, too.  www.facebook.com/HarmonyElementaryArt

*If you haven’t registered your child’s Artsonia account, please do so by November 30^th.  If 50% of our students have registered accounts, we get a $100 gift card to use on art supplies!!!  If you don’t have your child’s login, let me know and I can send it to you. 

*HOLIDAY SPECIAL!  You can buy custom gifts featuring your child’s artwork on Artsonia.  Visit http://www.artsonia.com/gifts/products.asp to see all the gift options.  Get 25% off one regular priced item using this code: HOLIDAYFUNDS14.  A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the art budget for consumable materials
*Are you able to help with supplies for the art room? Here are a few things on our wish list that we can put to great use:

-small toys or trinkets

-small cookie cutters to use with clay

-wooden stamps to use with clay

Artists of the Day

Check out our budding artists working at our new easels. Thank you for your generous donation, Marshall family!













:) Mrs. Anderson

News from the Art Room - Rotation 2

What are we learning and creating in the art class?

During our second art rotation, we are learning about famous artists while painting. 

Kindergarteners are studying Claude Monet and using his painting, Water Lilies, for inspiration.

First graders are studying Paul Klee and using his painting, Cat and Bird, for inspiration.

Second graders are studying Henri Matisse and using his painting, The Goldfish, for inspiration.

Third graders are studying Vincent van Gogh and using his Sunflowers painting for inspiration.

Fourth graders are studying Henri Matisse and using his Purple Robe and Anemones painting for inspiration.

Fifth graders are studying Vincent van Gogh and using his Irises painting for inspiration.  

Be sure to check out our hallway art displays next time you’re at Harmony.  We are so proud of our young artists!!!


Important announcements from your art teachers:
*Be sure to check out our Harmony Art Blog!  Here you will find pictures of what we are creating in the art room. 

*Artsonia is off to a great start!  Be sure to check out our school’s online gallery.  If he/she hasn’t already, your child will be bringing home the login information for his/her account during this art rotation.  Be sure to login, set it up, and share the link with your family so they can view and comment on your child’s published pieces!  Stay tuned for more information!

*Are you able to help with supplies for the art room? Here are a few things on our wish list that we can put to great use:
-small toys or trinkets (these can be new or gently used)
Thanks so much for the easels and step stool that were donated last week.  We love them!!!

Ms. Rankin's Class

Ms. Rankin's class is working hard on their Monet inspired paintings.
















:) Mrs. Anderson

Ms. Wilson's Class

Ms. Wilson's class is working hard on their Paul Klee inspired cats!




























:) Mrs. Anderson