The Dot

Welcome back students!  I'm so excited to begin my 9th year of teaching!  Where has the time gone?! 

For the first week of art classes, we had just enough time for a mini art project after we reviewed the art room rules.  Students listened to the story, "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds and then created their own dot-inspired artwork. Check out some of their creations below! 

Twitter in the Art Room

Are you on Twitter?  Follow me @YESartclass to stay update on what's happening in Yowell's art class!  I'll post upcoming art events, artwork in the hallway, and samples of students hard at work.



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2nd Annual Art Auction

Join us for the 2nd Annual YES Art Auction tomorrow!  There will be artwork available for live auction purchase from Kindergarten through 5th grade.  Bidder registration is from 5:30-6:00 and the cost if $5 for a bidding paddle.  Bidding will start promptly at 6:00.  We are raising funds for the technology fund!  You won't want to miss this event!!! 

Kente Cloth

Fifth grade students learned African art and Kente Cloth's.  The Kente Cloth is a type of fiber art that is native to the Akan ethic group of South Ghana.  Students learned about the symbolic colors and patterns used to create the cloth.  They used reduction-printmaking techniques to create their own version of a Kente Cloth. Take a look below! 

Talent and Art Show

Come see the amazing art and fabulous talent show performers in the 8th Annual Talent & Art Show tonight at 6:00 at Yowell Elementary School!  This is a WHOLE SCHOOL art show.  There are almost 700 pieces of art on display, and 16 performing acts! You won't want to miss this fun night.  See you there! 

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April Artists of the Month

Congratulations to the follow Yowell students on earning this months "Artist of the Month" title.  

Kindergarten: Skylar Pebenito Orange 

1st Grade: Aly Meadows

2nd Grade: Brailey Jenkins

3rd Grade: Jack Deal

4th Grade: McKenna Norrod

5th Grade: Reno McNeal

Keep up the amazing artwork stallions! 

Celebrate Youth Art Month

March is Youth Art Month and there is a lot to celebrate!! In the next month or so, Yowell Elementary School will participate in three art events, showcasing our students amazing artwork! I hope you can come join the fun!

Art Event #1:

Culpeper County Public Schools is hosting the Youth Art Show at the State Theater this year.  Gallery hours will be Monday, March 21st through Thursday, March 24th, 10:00 am-2:00 pm.  Thursday, March 24th, the art teachers will able available at the State Theater to meet and greet with students and families during the reception.  Reception hours are Thursday, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.  Light refreshments will be severed.  Art will be on display from all 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools.  

Art Event #2:

Yowell Elementary School's 8th annual Talent & Art Show!  The talent show will showcase 14 preforming acts by students AND artwork by every student in the school.  That's almost 700 pieces of art that will be on display!! The Talent & Art Show is April 14th, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.  Donations are welcome to benefit the YES Field Trip Fund.  Adults = $2.  Kids = $1.  

Art Event #3:

Yowell Elementary School's 2nd annual Art Auction.  Back again this year by popular demand, the art auction!  There will be approximately 50 pieces up for auction this year.  Funds raised will benefit the YES Technology Fund.  The Auction is April 28th.  Bidding will begin at 6:00 pm sharp! 

Yarn painting

Ms. Guiffre taught 5th grade students about the Huichol culture and yarn painting. 

Yarn painting is and important art form in the Mexican culture of the Huichol people.  Many of the paintings had religious significance and some depicted legends or told stories of village life.  Yarn paintings were traditionally made by men, by pressing yarn into warm beeswax that had been spread onto wooden boards.  The border was made first, then the figure or  figures were outlines and filled with yarn of a contrasting color. 

5th grade students created their own symbols in their artwork, and used a similar process as the Huichol people to paint their picture using yarn. Check out their artwork below! 

March Artists of the Month

Congratulations to the follow stallions for being chosen March's Artists of the Month:

Kindergarten- Aaron Brown (Mrs. Gomez's class)

1st grade- Faris Gutierrez (Mrs. Nicholson's class)

2nd grade- Izzy Lowe (Mrs. Franklin's class)

3rd grade- Layne Stull (Miss Cook's class)

4th grade- Emily Shiflett (Miss Radic's class)

5th grade- Josie Clewell Clancy (Mrs. Leighty's class)

Stop by the art room tomorrow to pick up your prize! 

February Artist of the Month

Congratulations to the following students for being named February's Artist of the Month: 

Kindergarten- Attia Nunley in Mrs. Clark's class

1st Grade- Elijah Larkin in Mrs. Slater's class

2nd Grade- Christopher Borja Gomez in Mrs. Buckalew's class

3rd Grade- Cat Constantini in Mr. Koch's class

4th Grade- Jheneya Cotton in Miss Van Leer's class

5th Grade- Kevin Orndorff in Miss Mc Math class

Once Upon A Starry Night...

5th grade students studied artist Vincent Van Gogh and his painting "Starry Night".  They used tempera paint to recreate the famous painting and then added a short story or poem to go along with their art.  Check out their masterpieces below! 

January Artist of the Month

Congratulations to the following YES students who were chosen to be January's Artist of the Month! 

Kindergarten- Lanie Naccorato (Mrs. Butterfield's class)

1st Grade- Dawson Parker (Mrs. Nicholson's class)

2nd Grade- Sanai Chevalier (Mrs. Noel's class)

3rd Grade- Cherokee Sterightiff (Miss Cook's class)

4th Grade- Braden Capellini (Mrs. Lucas's class)

5th Grade- Jasmine Flores (Miss Hixson's class) 

Ceramic Unit

3rd, 4th and 5th grade students LOVED the clay unit we did in December!  They learned about the basic hand-building techniques, slab, pinch and coil.  3rd grade students created coil hearts.  4th grade students created slab castles, and 5th grade students created gargoyles.  Check out their work in the pictures below! 

December Artist of the Month

Congratulations to the following amazing artists who were chosen to be the December Artists of the Month! 

Kindergarten- Abigayle Ventura (Mrs. Gomez's class)

1st Grade- Andrew Valdivia (Miss Van Ness's class)

2nd Grade- Catherine Lomis  (Mrs. Price's class)

3rd Grade- Tiana Wesley (Mr. Brink's class)

4th Grade- Jazmin Brock (Mrs. Lucas's class)

5th Grade- Anna Klinger (Miss McMath's class)

November Artist of the Month

Congratulations to the following amazing artists who were chosen to be the November Artists of the Month! 

Kindergarten- Joseph Cardenas Chavarna (Mrs. Lichwa's class)

1st Grade- Gracie Weimer (Miss Shamey's class)

2nd Grade- Brandon Ramirez (Mrs. Koch's class)

3rd Grade- Jaden Lam Lemus (Mrs. Ward's class)

4th Grade- Ian Cavanaugh (Mrs. DeGraff's class)

5th Grade- Brittany Fitzgerald (Mrs. Carder's class)

Perspective Landscape

Fifth grade students created a fall landscape picture that demonstrates the understanding of one-point perspective.  They had to add at least 1 detail to each area of the background, middle ground and foreground as well.  Students used markers, chalk and water to create their landscapes.  

2015 Square 1 Art

Look for Square 1 Art packets in your child's Tuesday folder today! 

Square 1 Art is a fundraiser that can take your child's artwork and turn it into great products for you to purchase!  These products are wonderful keepsakes and gifts for family and friends, and also make great GIFTS.  Your child has been busy making beautiful artwork that can be made into many fun products such as magnets, t-shirts, mouse pads, ornaments and much more! The money raised from this fundraiser will help to support the art department at Yowell Elementary School.  

Looking Ahead...

• Look for your child's Product Catalog to come home in October 20th Tuesday folders. 
• You will be able to see your child's artwork on the front cover and on the FREE set of stickers. 
• All orders are due November 9th.  No late orders will be accepted. 
• Orders will arrive to the school before winter break! Watch for future details!

Square 1 Art is a wonderful fundraiser that celebrates your child's artwork along with helping our school! Check out some sample products below or stop in the art room! Also check www.square1art.com for more information. 

October Artist of the Month

Congratulations to the amazing Yowell Stallions who were selected to be recognized as the October Artist's of the Month! 

Kindergarten: Lorelei Davis 

1st Grade: Ricky Olson

2nd Grade: Julius Strother

3rd Grade: Audrey Mangampat

4th Grade: Gloria Martinez 

September Artist of the Month

Congratulations to the following Stallions on earning the honor of September's Artist of the Month! 

Kindergarten- Alexis Watson

1st Grade- Rodney Brown

2nd Grade- Jordan Lopez

3rd Grade- Angel Velasquez Portillo

4th Grade- Skylar Stull

5th Grade- Bailey McEvilly

Keep up the great work in art class! 

Faces of Yowell

During the first week of art class, students created a self portrait using only one color. We talked about how color can effect a person's mood and help to describe our emotions. Check out the beautiful faces of our Yowell students below!!