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!!! 

Out Of This World ART!

Second and third grade students just finished the "outer space art" unit and created planets and rocket ships! 

Second graders used colored pencils, chalk, charcoal and construction paper to create the planets.  They learned basic shadow and highlight techniques to make their planet look three-dimensional.  

Third graders designed their own rocket ship and used tempera paint to fill in the color.  They added warm colored streams for the fire during blast off! 

Take a look at the "Out Of This World ART" 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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Keith Haring Movement Figures

Second graders studied the artist Keith Haring and movement in art.  Keith Haring first started making art in the subways of New York City, using chalk.  He is most known for his simple figure images and showing movement in art using lines. 

Students used construction paper, glue, and sharpie marker to create their artwork. Each students made a series of 3 mini movement figures.  Check out the students interpretation of Haring's work below! 

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! 

Egyptian Landscape

In second grade, students learn about Ancient Egypt in Social Studies class.  Ms. Guiffre taught an art lesson that helped students bridge their social studies and art knowledge.  In this lesson, students learned about the desert and the landscape of Egypt.  They identified and created a background, middle ground and foreground using paint and torn paper. They added pyramids and camels to their collage as well.  This lesson was adapted from another great art educator, Cassie Stephens.  

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! 

3D penguins

Second grade students listened to the story I Am Small by Emma Dodd.  The story is about a small penguin and his adventures in the world.  We decided to bring the main character to life by creating a three-dimensional sculpture!  First, students used newspaper and masking tape to build the base of their penguin.  Next class, they used "art goo" (paper-mache) to create the sculpture.  On the last day of this project, students add the final touches with tempera paint, googly eyes and a scarf!  

The small penguins turned out so cute!  

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

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) 

Native American Dream Catchers

Second graders finally finished their Native American Dream Catchers that we started back in November! Students learned about Native American art and the significance of dream catchers to the culture.  

I know they can't wait to take them home and have sweet dreams over the winter break! 

Van Gogh Sunflowers

Second grade students learned about the artist Vincent Van Gogh and his "14 Sunflowers" painting.  Using tempera paint and oil pastel, they created their own still life painting.  If you see a 2nd grader around Yowell, ask them their favorite fact about Van Gogh.  Their answers might surprise you! 

"He cut off his ear!  I wish he didn't do that."

"He wasn't rich and only sold 1 painting his whole life."

"Vincent and his brother Theo argued a lot."

"He showed lots of brush strokes in his work to show his feelings." 

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)

Fall Landscape

Second grade students learned about the art of printmaking in this project.  Students drew a fall landscape on 1/2 of their paper using oil pastels.  Next, they used a ruler to "print" the image as a reflection on the other 1/2 of their paper.  Students used blue watercolor paints to fill in the sky and water area.  The last step was to add leaves to the trees!  Take a look at the beautiful fall landscapes below! 

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.