In case you haven’t had a chance to come by and see the wonderful things that are going on at St. James Day School, Grandparents’ Day at St. James would be the perfect opportunity! Hope you can join us on February 9th at 8:30. Here is a preview of some of the wonderful art you will see!
In case you didn’t have a chance to come inside to view all the wonderful Christmas artwork done by our students, here’s the second best way to get a peek. ENJOY…
“A little line can go a long way” is the theme we continue to explore in art.
While kindergarten through 3rd graders are using lines to form shapes and pictures to tell a story or related dream or idea, fourth through eighth graders are choosing to portray images of a favorite pet or animal of special interest to them.
The process of discovering just how much of a difference variation in length, thickness, and especially value of an extra line here or there can make is bringing their art pretty close to life.
Seeing the care and kindness the students have for each other plus the cooperation and excitement they have in class for each assignment warms my heart each day.
We have only begun the journey those little lines are taking us, but so far it’s been an exciting one worth taking. I promised you lots of pictures, and here they are!
The first weeks of being new to the St. James campus has brought me great joy, and it seems the students are enjoying themselves as well. Every day I have been greeted with happy, smiling faces all eager to listen to and follow the instructions for each project assigned. When given the go ahead, they proceed with great zeal and begin to apply their own sense of style and creativity in ways I had hoped for and even more.
Kindergarten through 8th grade began two projects using LINES, the first element of art, to personalize their hand-drawn names with ZENTANGLE designs. Next, they paired off to pose, then draw one another as a cartoon or CARICATURE.
I am so sorry not to have pictures to accompany this, my very first blog. I was not aware the possibility was available, but I promise to have lots to view next time around.
I really appreciate all the support from wonderful parents and the enthusiasm and cooperation I have received from each and every student on a daily basis . This is a wonderful place to be for learning and growing, and I am so very proud to be a part of it.