Square 1

It has been busy around the art room already!! Aside from our amazing class circle paintings ( see previous post), all of the students grades 1-5 are working on a project for Square 1.  Square 1 takes student art and puts it on products that parents can purchase.  Who doesn't want a phone case with their child's art on it? They offer all kinds of products - from mouse pads to coffee mugs to key chains. The best part? The money made goes to purchase needed supplies and materials for our art room! It's a win -win! Look for more information to arrive in Friday folders soon!
There are some examples of some exceptional Square 1 projects- a few from each grade - hanging in the 5th grade/ art hall. This year, each child will have one project hanging on display - with over 600 students, please be patient - I will get to each child, I promise. A little certificate will arrive home when your child has something displayed!
Have a safe and happy long weekend!

Collaborative paintings

All my classes are currently working on a group painting. We looked at paintings done by lots of people under the instruction of artist Hiep Nguyen. Nguyen has people come together and paint circles. A circle can represent unity, the circle of life or simplicity and it is recognized by all....and anyone can paint one!! Look for these masterpieces at curriculum night!

Welcome back!!

 Welcome back to Alcott!!! We are already in full swing in the art room, starting our year with Square 1 art. Square 1 is an amazing fundraising company that can put student artwork on products that can be purchased.  They offer coffee mugs, I pad cases/I phone cases (so cool!) as well as key chains and much more!!! More info will be sent home for you to review. This is a fundraiser to help raise money for the art room for more supplies and needed materials. 

  We have started our art for square 1 and it's going really well! 5th grade is doing a self portrait that is turned into a ceramic tile by square 1. I then make a mural out of them and Mr. Hoffman hangs them up- come see past 5th grade classes that are currently hanging in the 5th grade hall!!