What’s Happening in the ART ROOM?

Special thanks for your support with SQ. 1 Art fall Fundraiser!

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS… supporting classroom studies through the Visual Arts.

Grades K-2 are delving into Literacy Art with projects ranging from puppet making to “Bring A Book to Life”.

The goal is provide children “hands on, minds on” opportunities to retell stories through their own creative lens.

Grades 3 & 4 will be learning about Shape vs. Form in a project called “Sweet Treats”a tribute to artist Wayne Thiebaud.

Grades 5 & 6 are learning about Space, the Aurora Borealis and HOW & WHY different colors appear in the Northern Lights.

In grade 7 we are learning about Picasso and how artists use Symmetry vs. Asymmetry in their artwork.

Grade 8 continues their study of movements in MoDeRN aRt and how to freely explore your creative process.

NEW this year SPARK on Wednesday afternoons for grades 5&6.

These classes are led by our fabulous United Arts team and are designed around a variety of topics.

Here are some samples from ROXABOXEN an Art/Garden based community building project happening this year in the art room.

Special thanks to Maggie Benoit our Island Grown specialist for her knowledge, creativity and playful leadership in the school garden.