Waiting to be planted…

We are so excited to plant our pinwheels on Monday!!

Leverett Elementary Art Room

 

It’s a new year

Starting out our school year with the concept of peace ties in so nicely with our discussion of rules and classroom expectations.  Students have learned and discussed why we even have rules in the art room.  The two main reasons discovered were, to keep everyone safe and to help us learn better.  So far this year, most classes have gone over these expectations and logical consequences that go along with rules.  We have also worked to finish our pinwheels for our upcoming celebration.  Hope to see you there!

Students have also helped to create a LES family tree in the main hallway across from the nurse’s room.  Each student has designed a hand by coloring it shades of one color from our color wheel and cutting it out to form the leaves of a tree.  I’ve also added an excerpt from the book Only One You by Linda Kranz.  I plan to focus more on this book with various projects throughout the year.  Some owls have also been added to the bulletin board and hope to make an appearance on future school newsletters.

Next, we will begin a study of sunflowers. Each class will create a piece of art with the sunflower as our inspiration.  We will utilize different drawing materials across grade levels and see how many different ways we can display their beauty in our hallways.

Pinwheels for Peace

Each year I like to start the school year by celebrating International Day of Peace.  The students at LES are busy making their pinwheels for this colorful celebration.  We will be gathering out front of the school with our community to share our desire to have a peaceful school year on September 25, 2017 from 9-9:30.