Connie Jamele, Art
THANK YOU!!!!
I can not express how grateful I am for the amount of support that I received from MTRS, students, their families and many others gracious volunteers to make Draw 4 a Cure a success this past Saturday. It was a wonderful experience and because of your selflessness, we raised nearly $2,000 that will be donated to St. Judes Children's Hospital!
THANK YOU!!!
With much appreciation,
Ms Jamele
ART STARS of the Week!
I am very proud to announce the ART STARS for the Mona Lisa project:
5th Grade - Olovia VanBuskirk
6th Grade - Sheila Klemm
7th Grade - Alexandrea Papadelias
8th Grade - Connary Kennedy
Congratulations and Great Job!!
*This week, students will begin their paintings that will be in honor of St.Judes children's Hospital and will be on display at the fundraiser on Sat. May 12th! Come out and support a great cause and see a wonderful art show at the same time!
March 27, 2012
This week, grades PreK-5 will be learning to draw various Disney characters such as Woody from Toy Story and Mickey Mouse while 6-8 will complete there Mona Lisa Portraits and mount them on a presentation board.
MARCH 22, 2012
I MADE MY FAMILY TREE!
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March 20, 2012
Hi All,
This week in art, grades 6-8 will be continuing work on their Mona Lisa Griding projects while PreK-5 will create colorful and fun masquerade masks. There will be After school Art Club for grades 1-3 today at 2:30pm.
Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
March 13, 2012
Hi All!
Grades 5-8 will be continuing their hard work on the Mona Lisa Portraits while the younger grades will be creating fun "Start Mobiles" out of popsicle sticks, yarn and stars. We will be having art club for grades 4-6 this Thursday, March 15th at 2:30. We are also still looking for volunteers and donations of all kinds for the St. Judes Children's Hospital Benefit on Saturday, May 12th from 1-5pm. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Jamele at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thank you and Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
Feb. 28, 2012
This week in art class, grades 6-8 will be continuing their work on their Mona Lisa griding projects while the younger students are introduced to Modern artist, Piet Mondrian and his use of primary colors within lines and boxes.
THE DRAW 4 A CURE FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT ST. JUDES CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS TOWARDS THE EVENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LENDING A HAND, PLEASE CONTACT MS. JAMELE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
THANK YOU!
Ms. Jamele
February 23, 2012
This week, grades PreK - 5 will be creating personalized family trees out of green and brown construction paper, while grades 6-8 will take the next 3 weeks to learn and implement a griding technique to replicate Leonardo DaVinci's "Mona Lisa".
ART STARS of the Week!
The students that were chosen to be ART STARS for the clay project were:
4th Grade: Page Smith
5th Grade: Thellie Enna
6th Grade: Michaels Diaz & Kyra VanHouten
7th Grade: Claire Connelly & Kaitlyn Flanagan
8th Grade: Katlynn Lund
CONGRATULATIONS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!
HELP MOTHER TERESA REGIONAL SCHOOL RAISE MONEY FOR ST. JUDES CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL!!!
MTRS will be holding a benefit on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in the gymnasium to raise money for St. Judes Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. The name of the event is "Draw 4 A Cure". It will be a carnival-style fundraiser that will feature face painters, live bands, food, guest speakers and the main attraction, THE ARTISTS! Each person will be asked to make a $10 donation at the door and that will give them access to everything at the event, including one portrait sketch drawn by one of the volunteer artists. Below you will find a flyer with all the detials. Please feel free to pass it along. If you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering or making a donation, please contact Ms. Jamele at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Thank you so much for your support!
This Week
Students in grades PreK-2 will create fun caterillars out of construction paper and various materials while grades 3-8 will have the opportunity to represent MTRS in a Fire Prevention Poster Contest!
jan. 31, 2012
Hi All,
Students had a lot of fun with clay and pine combs last week. Here are a few photos to share of their projects:
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Jan. 24,2012
Students will get an early start and get into the Valentines Day spirit by creating beautiful Valentine Mobile Decoration. They will be using construction paper, yarn and hole punchers and will be given a demostration from me on its assembly. Have a wonderful week!
January 17, 2012
This week in the art room, grades 4-8 will be finshing up their clay creations by painting them while
grades PreK-3 will be painting beautiful decorations out of pine combs.
Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
Art Show at MTRS Christmas Bizarre
ART STARS!
Hi All,
We are implementing something very exciting in the art room. At the completion of every project, one student will be chosen to be the "Art Star". This award is based purely on effort and involvement. After chosen, that student will be presented with an Art Star Certificate in class and an additional one will be displayed in the hallway outside of the art room. I am very proud to announce this weeks recipients from grades 4-8:
Grade 4: Sean Egan
Grade 5: Eryn Knapp
Grade 6: Devon Adams
Grade 7: Valicia Stoeckel
Grade 8: Lauren Pepsny
CONGRATULATIONS!
This week, grades 4-8 will be exploring and having fun with clay, while grades PreK-3 will be creating wintery snowmen friends.
Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
Happy New Year!
Hi All!
Happy New Year and Welcome Back! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends and laughter.
This week will be a fun one for the students. Grades 4-8 will be learning sketching techniques and will be partnered up with each other to use as live models. They will also be introduced to charcoal pencils and blending tools to further assist them in their realistic approach to live drawing.
Pre K - 3 will be enjoying this cold weather while creating fun penguins out of construction paper and various materials.
All the Best in 2012!
Ms. Jamele
WHAT’S NEW IN THE ART ROOM?
Hi All,
The older students have had a great time exploring techniques of various artists. Last weeks lesson on Pablo Picasso provided each child with the opportunity to sketch each other as they took turns being the model for everyone to draw and then "abstract" them the way Picasso would.
This week, the students will be introduced to Post Impressionist, Paul Cezanne, who is best known for his use of light and color on still life such as fruit and vases. Everyone will replicate this style of art by sketching fruit and then painting the subject matter. As always, students are required to record the artist biography and history and technique in their art journals as a part of their final grades.
The younger children have assisted me in preparing for the holidays by creating festive decorations such as, ornaments, handmade snowflakes and santa faces.
Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
November, 29, 2011
This week, students are going to be Ms. Jamele's little helpers in preparing for this Saturday's Christmas Bizarre! We will be making Christmas snowflakes, decorating candles and putting the final touches on the display boards for the art show. Just a REMINDER that artwork will be on sale as a fundraiser to benefit St. Judes Children's Hospital. See you Saturday!
Ms. Jamele
We Love Art!
Costume Contest!
Trunk or Treat Fun!
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Trunk or Treat Fun!
December 15, 2011
Hi All,
The students have been hard at work with so many different techniques in the past few weeks. Grades 4-8 were introduced to French Impressionaist Painter, Georges Seurat. He is best known for his famous painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island" and his technique consist only of dots. The children had a wonderful time implementing this style and created some beautiful pieces of art that will be displayed at their first art exhibit on December 3rd. The younger students have had a blast creating zebras on paper plates and puppy puppets out of brown paper bags.
Next week, the students will learn about Picasso and embark on a fun journay of abstract and modern art.
Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
Christmas Cards!
Attention Parents!
The Art Room will be doing something very fun and exciting for the holidays this year! Your child will be creating their own Christmas Card! They will be designing their unique card next week and order forms will be sent home this week to be returned by Tuesday, November 1st. So, if you would like to have Beautiful Black-on-Ivory Cards created with your child as the artist this holiday season, please have your order forms in or contact me with any further questions.
Thank you!
Ms. Jamele
October 25, 2011
Hi All!
This week in Art Class, grades PreK-3 will get into the Halloween spirit and create their own pumpkins using construction paper and pipe cleaners. These festive projects will decorate the art room for the rest of October.
Grades 4-8 will be continuing to work on their Kelly Rae Roberts inspired paintings. They are responsible for typing out the qoutes and/or lyrics that they would like to incorporate in their piece and bring them to class next week. This project is due next week. I look forward to seeing the end results.
Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
October 13, 2011
Hi All,
This week, Pre-k-3rd Grade will be creating their rendition of "their backyard". This will be accomplished by using popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners and construction paper. Each student will build their own house and add windows, a door and a roof along with bushes and trees for the yard.
Grades 4-8 will continue to work on the Kelly Rae Roberts inspired Qoutes painting project. If they have not chosen a quote yet, they were asked to research one for homework as well as work on preliminary sketches so they are prepared to begin painting by next class. As always, they were also to record the new projects artist and technique in their art journal. Please be sure the bring your art jouranl to every class.
Thank you so much and Happy Creating!
Best,
Ms. Jamele
Students Create Cards to Send to St. Judes
George Braque Inspired Newspaper Collage
Students Learn about Jackson Pollack
I Made My Own Twin!
October 6, 2011
Hi All,
So much has been happening in art class this week. Our older students have submitted their Braque inspired Collages for their first grades as well as their art journals. If they did not hand in a journal entry, their final project grade was affected. They were also introduced to this weeks artist, Kelly Rae Roberts. She is an artist who creates inspirational paintings using acrylics, oils, colaage and ink. HOMEWORK REMINDER: Each student was informed that they are to research and bring in a quote that they would like to incorporate into their painting next week. They should also have an idea of the subject matter that they would like to focus on.
All students just completed beautiful Get Well Soon cards for a special little girl who is currently at St. Judes Children's Hospital in Memphis , TN. She will be so thrilled to open so many beautiful gifts from our school. The children were so helpful that we decided to have an "Art Auction" at our Christmas Bazarre in December and have all proceeds benefit the hospital. Further details will follow.
Pre K-5 will be creating their own "Springy" people this week. This is a fun project in which each child draws a person, decorates them with yarn hair and other materials and attaches them to paper-made springs. Let the bouncing begin!
That's all for now. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
September 27, 2011
Hi All,
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
Grades 7 & 8th completed their newspaper collage portraits today and also handed in their art journal for their first grades. Some students were given extentions to Thursday due to absence, so please do not forget to bring your projects to me. The remainder of the students watched a brief demostration on video, then experienced the technique of Jackson Pollock's "drip technique". They were then asked to record this lesson in their art journals.
The next project will be the same for all of the grades this week. We will be creating cards and/or handmade presents for children at the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. After all have been completed, I will have them shipped to the hospital directly by next week.
I look forward to another great week!
Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
September 23, 2011
Hello All! The past week has been a very fun and creative one in the Art room. The students were introduced to artist such as George Braque who is inspiring the 6th, 7th and 8th graders Newspaper Collage Portraits (Due Sept 29th) and this week we will be learning about Jackson Pollack and mimicing his "Drip" technique for grades 2-5. Pre-K-1st grade will be creating their own personal Primary Color Mobiles. We will also have a lesson on colors followed by a fun interactive game to learn about artists and their genres. A few reminders: we will be working with paints in most of the classes next week, so if your child has not brought a smock in yet, now would be a great time. We are also still in need of some art supplies, so if you are in any way able to help, it would be so greatly appreciate. You can contact me for further information. This past Tuesday also marked the beginning of the Art Club! Students created their own stained glass windows and the future projects will be applied towards our first Art Club Student Exhibit. Date to be announced.
Thank you so much and Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
Art Club & Supplies
Hi All!
I would just like to say "Thank you" for an amazing first week of school. It was such a pleasure meeting each and every one of you and I look forward to getting to know you all better throughout the coming school year. Just a couple of announcements: Art Club will begin on Thursday, Sept. 22nd at from 2:30-3:15 for Grades (4-6). These grades will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month, while Grades (1-4) will meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 2:30 - 3:15. Students will be given the opportunity to explore various techniques, artists and take part in mulitple Art Exhibits. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We are also in need of puffy paint, pom poms and plastic car wheels for future projects. If you are able to help the art room out with these supplies, it would be so greatly appreciated. Again, thank you and Happy Creating!
Ms. Jamele
Welcome Back!
I am thrilled to be the new art teacher of the Mother Teresa Regional School. We will be exploring many different techiniques and genres throughout the school year. The students will be introduced to various artists, their biographical backgrounds and the origin of their artwork. Grades 3-8 are asked to keep an art journal to record the vocabulary words, philosophy and personal thoughts on each session. The 6th, 7th and 8th graders are to bring in their own sketch book and/or notebook while grades 3-5 will create their own as a part of their first project. Pre-K and Kindergarten will do a creative rendition of handprints while 1st and 2nd will each be given their own puzzle piece to customize all with the goal of introducing themselves. Grades 6-8 will be doing a unique project inspired by Collage artist George Braque and will need to bring a photo of someone to the first day of class. The photo should be a headshot and easily visible so the students can define details and color variations. All students are asked to bring a smock to class if they do not already have one from last year as well. I look forward to a year filled with curiousity, imagination and fun! See you all in the Art room!
Ms. Jamele
March10,2011
Spring is on its way and so are new art projects!!!
"I am obsessed with lines."-Keith Haring
March Artist of the month is Keith Haring. Art for the People. Kieth Haring's art career began in a very unusual place. His career did not start in art school, a museum or gallery. In the early 1980"s, this artist got his start in the New York City subway!! He began covering black paper panels (that were used to cover old ads in the subways) with white chalk drawings week by week using amazing symbols and mysterious images. Haring's work had become known throughout the world by the time of his death in 1990. His work appeals to all people of all ages. I am looking forward to exploring his work with all of the students.
Art Class Updates: The art room is still in need of sponges, we use the sponges not only for cleaning but for work with clay and sponge painting with the younger grades. Thank You in advance for donations.
Eighth Graders are now working on the colored sandart mandala designs.
Seventh Graders are learning diffrent drawing techniques. They will begin a realistic still life drawing next week using colored pencils.
Sixth Graders still busy with clay pottery.
Fifth Graders will be discovering the ancient culture of The Maya.
Fourth Graders are working on Tissue Paper Masks.
Third Graders are decorating the model magic creatures.
Second Graders are just abou finished with the endangered animals. All students were asked to bring in pictures of the animal they chose.
First Graders The Bugs so far look amazing !!! I will display all in the Spring Art Show.
Kindergarters hard at work on the insect diaramas. The Insect model magic creations they made are wonderful, we willl paint them next week.
Art Elective paintings have begun.
February 24, 2011
ARTISTS AT WORK AT MTRS. The Eighth Grade Instrument drawings ar now on display in the hallway in front of the art room. There are some really nice drawings. Please take a look if you are in the building.
Seventh Graders have finished exploring collage. I will send them home next week. We will now begin exploring diffrent drawing techniques such as contour and gesture drawing.
Sixth Graders have started the clay pottery pieces. We are very much in need of sponges, paper towels, and a box of zip lock bags. The donations are always very much appreciated.
Fifth Grade prints from printmaking are laminated and on display.
Fourth Grade will begin masks next week.
Third Grade Creatures are really looking great!!!! We will be adding special touches this week. I can't wait to display them at the Art Show.
Kindergarten, First , and Second Graders are busy with insect diaramas, Insect drawings, and extinct animal projects.
SECOND GRADERS REMEMBER you will need a picture of your animal for art class. You can print one from the computer or cut out a picture from a magazine. You will need to bring it to artr class next Thursday March 3rd.
February17th, 2011
ART NEWS. The clay has arrived for Sixth Grade !!!! We will begin our handbuilt pottery projects next Tuesday the 22nd. I am asking for donations of sponges (any size) for working with the clay. Also the students will be needing a couple of plastic ziplock bags for preserving their clay. Please have the students bring these in by February 22nd.
KIndergarten has started the "Bug Art Project" as the students call it. They will be creating Insect Diarama Enviroments. Mrs. Flanagan and I have teamed up on this project and we are excited about this. The students will be working with Model Magic, paint and various art materials. Parents we are asking that each child bring in a shoe box by the end of next week. The shoe boxes will be used for the diaramas. We will be displaying these in the Spring Art Show.
First Grade "Looking at Insects under a Magnifying Glass" exploring insects in art using oil pastels to create insect drawings.
Second Grade has completed the popsicle stick constructions. I will send them home next week. They did a great job on these creations. Endangered animal species project coming up.
Third Grade Model Magic creatures in the works. We will begin painting them next week.
Fourth Graders have completed the crayon resist with accent on pattern. They will be laminated and sent home.
Fifth Graders have completed printmaking . Great prints. We will mount these on colored poster board next week for display.
Seventh Grade will next begin contour drawing next week.
Eighth Grade will be graded on their drawings of musical instruments. This was a challenging drawing assignment. There are some excellent drawings that I will display next week. Next we will have some fun with crafts using sand art.
THIRD TRIMESTER BEGINS NEXT WEEK!
February 8, 2011
All art classes for grades Kindergarten-Eighth are busy at work on their current projects. For Sixth grade we are waiting for 25 pounds of clay to be delivered any day now. The original batch was "unworkable." I expect the clay to be delivered by Monday February 14th.
February 1,2011
FEBRUARY ARTIST OF THE MONTH IS THE AMERICAN ARTIST WINSLOW HOMER. Winslow Homer was a self taught artist and was born in 1836. He began his art career as a well respected illustrator for Harpers' Weekly magazine. His honest portrayals of the Civil War have earned him the title of an American Original Painter.
SIXTH GRADE POSTER RELEASE FORMS WERE DUE LAST WEEK. The posters will be picked up this Friday (morning) February 4th. I will accept release forms until Thursday February 3rd.
Dear Parents, Please remember that students being prepared for art class is part of your childs art grade. If your child is not prepared, how can he or she be expected to participate in the art activity. Currently Seventh Graders are expected to bring in found items, pictures, etc. for their collage project.
Eighth Graders are working on their drawings of an "instrumental arrangement" using ebony pencils and charcoal. Next we will have some fun with crafts, sand art creations.
Sixth Grade will be working with air dry clay creating some beautiful hand built pottey.
Fifth Graders are using scratch foam board to explore basic printmaking.
Fourth Grade designs with an accent on pattern will be completed next week. They also used crayon resist technique on this project. I will choose several to be displayed in the Spring Art Show.
Third Grade have completed watercolors. Creating creatures with Model Magic is the next art project.
Second Graders will complete the popscicle stick constructions next week. The students are doing a great job and are having fun.
First Graders have completed their torn paper winter scenes, they are on display in the hallway by the art room. "Bugs Under a Microscope" using oil pastels. Watch out for LOVEBUGS!!!!
Kindergarten self portraits are on display in the hallway. All will be displayed in the Spring Art Show. Look out for beautiful Valentines.
January 11,2010
January Art Class Upates.
Sixth Grade Parents the poster release forms are due in by January 26th. They can be found under parent information on the school web site. I have also printed a few extras, if your child needs one, they can see me in art class.
Eighth Graders are working on sketching in their sketch books which will be graded. We will begin our final drawing project next week using ebony pencils and charcoal. The theme will be musical instruments.
Seventh Graders have completed pouring paint. I will be choosing a few to be laminated and saved for the Spring Art and Music Fair. Seventh Graders will explore the art of collage. They will need to bring in a favorite magazine, newspaper or interesting found objects. I will provide the students with more information next art class.
Sixth Graders Please bring in your poster release forms.
Fifth Graders have decorated the art room with beautiful cut paper snowflakes and will begin printmaking next week.
Fourth Graders Design Accent on Pattern. Crayon resist.
Third Graders will complete name designs. We will begin creating creatures using model magic.
Second Graders Popsicle stick constuction.
First Graders Torn Paper Mosaics.
Kindergarten Look out for self portraits displayed in the hallway. (Net week)
Art Elective is working with water color techniques. Still Life.
Thank You for all donations to our ART ROOM!!
Decmeber 23,2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!! ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!!!!!! A BLESSED, HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!
Just a reminder all of the students Christmas ornaments have been sent home.
When we return to school all of our art projects will resume. Be ready to CREATE ART!!!!
December14,2010
THE HOLIDAYS are truly upon us!!!!
From Pre K 4-Eighth Grade we are busy creating for the Holiday Season. The younger grades will soon be bringing home their holiday creations. Please be mindful that the younger ones work very hard on their Christmas projects so be sure to take care and display whatever it is they are creating for you.
December 1,2010
December artist of the month- ALL of the creative students of MTRS!!!
Aside from our ongoing projects (some which have been put on hold) we are all busy creating various Holiday Projects.
Seventh and Eighth Graders are helping create beautiful holiday gift bags for the Christmas Bazaar on December 11. Some of the seventh grade students decided to take home their tie dye tee shirts.. If they want to display the tee shirt in the Spring Art Show they will need to bring it back to school.
Sixth Grade Parent REMINDER: Please be sure to send in the poster release form in order for your child to participate in The Monmouth County Fair Housing Poster Contest. The form can be found under parent information on the school web page.
THE ART ROOM IS IN NEED OF SPONGES, larger size for cleaning tables, your donation is greatly appreciated. Thank You!
Fifth Graders have created some window decorations for storefront windows in Atlantic Highlands... Check them out this weekend!
Fourth Graders have just about completed the paper mache bowls. Next we will be creating Christmas ornaments.
First, Second and Third graders are already busy like "little elfs" creating decorations and Christmas projects. The art room has begun to look like Santas workshop. They are also busy making shopping bags for the Christmas Bazaar.
Kindergarteners are also busy making Christmas ornaments as gifts. Great little keepsakes.
Welcome to all new art elective students!!! We will be experimenting with watercolor techniques. Action painting next week!
November 23,2010
ART LIVES AT MTRS!!!!
Matisse's artistic career was long and diverse. An accomplished painter,sculptor and graphic designer, he experimented with many diffrent styles of painting from Impressionism to Abstraction, but is best known for his involvement with the Fauvist movement.
Eighth Grade art work on display in the hallway this week. We will begin drawing this week with charcoal and ebony pencils.
SEVENTH GRADE TIE DYE IS AWESOME!!! They will all be displayed in the Spring Art Show. The tee shirts are really colorful and great designs. The shirts will be given back to the students after the art show. Next we will have fun with Abstact Expressionim pouring paint.
Sixth Grade working on the Fair Housing Posters.
Fifth Grade Cuna Indian Molas.
Fourth Grade bowls are almost completed. We enjoyed a dvd on the artist Henri Matisse.
Third Grade watercolors are beautiful, we will be creating tryptics with the leaf watercolors.
First and Second grade Mural completed . It is on display this week in the hallway.
Kindergarten leaf man was sent home last week.
Art Elective begins this week. Watercolor Techniques.
ART CLUB WILL MEET THIS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 23.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING and ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!!!!
November16,2010
Artists at work at MTRS..."Strong emotions call for vivid blues, reds, yellows- Colors to stir the senses"-Henri Matisse on working with color.
We are now onto our 2nd Trimester of art. Again, remember being prepared for art class is part of your art grade. If you are not prepared, it is difficult to catch up.
Sixth Grade parents you are now able to access the information and poster release forms for the Fair Housing Poster Contest on the parent information site, it is listed under contests. This project will be done in art class, it is part of the sixth grade curriculum, however it is not mandatory that your child enter the actual contest. I do ENCOURAGE all the students to enter. All you need to do is fill out the release form, I'll take care of the rest. Any questions please e-mail me.
Seventh Grade Tie Dye is looking awesome. At least half of the class has dyed their tee shirts.
Eighth grade oil pastel abstacts look great. We will complete these this week. A few were on display at Barnes and Noble this past Saturday at the Book Fair.
Fifth Grade Molas are in the works, very colorful.
Fourth Graders are working hard on the tissue paper mache bowls.
Third grade leaf dance watercolors should be completed this week.
First and Second graders are working hard and having fun working on the mural. We have also been watching and listening to living reef dvds, very soothing while our budding artists are painting.
Kindergarten Leaf People under construction.
Art Elective Exploring Watercolor Techniques.
THE ART ROOM IS IN NEED OF LARGE SPONGES, ALL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
Thank You, Mrs. Dempsey
November 9, 2010
ALL of our artists are hard at work. This week is the end of the first Trimester November12th.
Henri Matisse, a philosopher of color, also chose the simple lines of a child to help us "read" what he thought. From 1947 to 1951, Matisse created the only religiuos commission of his life for a Dominican Order in Venice, France. He considered it "My best piece of work."
Sixth Grade will welcome Mary Lee Gilmore on Tuesday November 9th for our Fair Housing Poster Contest Presentation. The presentation will take place in the art room for sixth graders.
Seventh Graders will begin the dye process for their tee shirts November 9th. Peter Max "Cosmic Posters" are on display in the hallway.
Eighth Graders have just about completed their works of abstraction in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe.
Be sur to check out a small sample of the students art work which will be on display at The Barnes and Noble Fundraiser this Saturday, November 13th.
November 2, 2010
MTRS ARTISTS AT WORK
Last week we had a little Halloween Fun creating in the Art Room, but now we are back to making art!!!!
November Artist of the Month is Henri Matisse. A Leader of The Post Impressionists, a group of artists know as the "Fauves" meaning "Wild Beasts."
EIghth Graders will be creating an abstraction using oil pastels. We have started our sketches.
Seventh Graders -Tye Dye, if you have not brought in your tee shirt by now, this will effect your grade in art! If it is impossible for you to bring in a tee shirt, please come see me. I just recieved a donation of three tee shirts.
Sixth Grade this week we will work with watercolors. Ms. Gilmore will be here next Tuesday for the presentation for the poster contest. This will inspire us and answer any questions the students will have. I will send out permission slips (as required) after the holidays.
Fifth Graders will begin the Cuna Indian Molas. Most of the Paper Mexican Black Pottery will be saved for the Spring Art Show. I will also display in the hallway by next week.
Fourth Graders have begun the tissue paper mache bowls. These bowls will turn out to be very colorful. For Decoration only.
Third Grade did not go on our leaf hunt due to rain, we will do so this week, however we had some Halloween Fun.
Second Grade will begin working on the painting part of the mural. Our ghosts were sent home last week. Our dancing skeletons were traded in for flying ghosts.
First Grade took home their Scary black spyders for Halloween!!! Now we will begin painting the mural using tempera paint and incorporating some found objects.
Kindergarten will be reading the Leaf Man story in class and then will create their own leaf man using leaves of course!! I will send home the owl puppets this week.
Just a Reminder to Parents: I save a lot of the art work from the students to be used in the Spring Art Show. All students will receive their work back after the show.
THE ART ROOM is in need of larger sponges for cleaning tables. All donaations are much appreciated. Thank You!!
October 25,2010
ART NEWS AT MTRS.
All plastic bowls for fourth grade were due last week. Seventh grade Tee shirts for Tie Dye are now due.
Georgia O' Keeffe was born in 1887, when she reached her 80s, she had to give up painting. She had dreamed of living to be 100, but she died in March 1986 at age 98. An American Legend.
Eighth Grade has completed the black/white art deco designs. Now they are creating an abstaction using a single object. This week we will watch a video on Gerorgia O'Keeffe and read about the artist in Scholastic Art Magazine.
Seventh Grade will begin Tie Die. We will watch a great dvd on "How to" demonstrations of tie dye folding techniques. I will also demonstate several techniques. BRING IN YOUR TEE SHIRTS!! This is a great project, lots of fun!!
Sixth Grade Fair Housing Poster Contest. Mary Lee Gilmore from the Fair Housing Dept. will be visiting sixth graders during art class on November 9th. She will make a presentation about the contest.
Fifth Grade will explore Cuna Indian Molas. They will begin with sketching out designs.
Fourth Grade Tissue Paper Mache Bowls.
Third Grade Under The Sea Diaramas were sent home on Wednesday October 20th. Leaf hunting this week for our Leaf Dance Watercolors.
Second Grade started working on a Halloween Banner. Lookout for the "Dancing Skeletons" They will bring them home this week.
First Grade has completed Spooky Scary Black Spyders, made out of styrofoam balls and pipecleaners, they are so proud of their spyders, please be sure to display them for Halloween! I will sent them home on Wednesday October27th.
Kindergarten Pumpkins look awesome!! They were sent home on Thursday October 21st. If you are in the building check out the owl puppets. Happy owl o' ween!!!
Art Club meets this week. Our budding artists will complete their watercolor painting and bring them home.
The Art Room is in need of large sponges. Thank You for your donations.
October 18 2010
ART NEWS At MTRS
"Filling a space in a beautiful way. That is what art means to me."- GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
Eighth Grade will complete the black and white art deco project this week. They will be double mounted and will be displayed at the spring art show. Students will explore the artist Georgia O'Keeffe by creating an abstact work of art using oil pastels.
Seventh Grade posters will also be completed this week. ALL STUDENTS NEED A WHITE COTTON TEE SHIRT FOR TIE DYE. Again being prepared for art class is part of the art grade.
Sixth Graders will recieve information in class this week about The Monmouth County Fair Housing Poster Contest. The poster board will be provided by the Fair Housing Board. Scrim shaw on scratch etch boards will be completed this week.
Fifth Grade will next explore Cuna Indian Molas. After completeing our Black Pottery of New Mexico, I thought this would be a great way to follow up Southwestern Art.
Fourth Grade plastic bowls were due last week October 14th. We will begin the tissue paper mache bowls. Check out the sandpaper prints which are now on display in the hallway by the art room. Fantastic art work. All will be displayed in the spring art show.
Third Grade diaramas look awesome!!! We will collect leaves this week for our leaf dance watercolors.
First and Second Graders have completed the paper mosaic fish and tortugas for their coral reef mural. We are having fun creating Halloween spyders and dancing skeletons. We will decorate the hallway and classroom with our creations. I will send them home in time for Halloween.
Kindergarten owl puppets are on display. Happy Owl Ween!!! Pumpkin painting this week.
Art Elective students are hard at work painting with acrylics. Canvas or Canvas boards were due last month.
Art Club next meeting October 26th. Remember second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Look out for the watercolor silhouttes.
Mrs. Dempsey’s Rubric/Grading Policy
October 11 2010
ART CLASS UPDATES
Remember being prepared for art class is part of the art grade. All students should have smocks. 6th,7th and 8th grades should have sketch pads. Art elective students need canvas or canvas boards.
The Art Club for First-Third grades has begun. We meet from 2:30-3:15. Please be prompt when picking up your child. Art club was filled as of September 23rd. Just a reminder we meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Please remember to pack your child a healthy snack and drink. We are working with watercolors painting a Fall Silhouette.
Artist Of The Month is GEORGIA O' KEEFFE. Her work is a celebration of light, color, and nature. Eighth grade will be exploring her work when their current project is completed.
MTRS ARTISTS AT WORK
Eighth Graders are currently working on the Art Deco black/white contrast designs using exacto knives. They should be completed by next week.
Seventh Graders are working on the Peter Max Posters, and are stuck in the sixties!!! Next project will be Tie Dye Tee Shirts. They will need to bring in 100% cotton white tee shirts by October 26.
Sixth Graders are hard at work with scrimshaw. I am waiting for the Monmouth County Fair Housing Contest Packet. This is a class project and I do encourage all students to enter this excellent poster contest. I will post more information when I recieve the packet, which should be any day.
Fifth Grade is working on the Black Pottery of New Mexico they have begun to etch the designs in with metallic colored pencils.
Fourth Grade has completed the sandpaper prints and they are fantastic! They are now on display in the hallway in front of the art room. They will be mounted and all will be displayed in th Spring Art Show. Great job fourth grade!!! Plastic bowls for paper mache are due by next week October 14th. They will be returned when the project is finished.
Third Grade wll soon complete the under the sea diaramas. Next we will be working with watercolor and crayon techniques creating a fall leaf composition.
Second Grade has just about completed the tortugas ( sea turtles) for the coral reef mural. For a Halloween project, Dancing Skeletons.
First Grade. Mosaic Fish will be completed this week, the fish will be used in the coral reef mural they are creating with the second grade. Look out for scary black spyders for Halloween.
Kindergarten has welcomed the fall with owl puppets. They will be on display this week in the hallway. Pumpkin painting coming up.
Carolyn Dempsey, Art
Hello, my name is Carolyn Dempsey and I am your child's art teacher. I have been teaching elementary and middle school art for over twenty years. I graduated from Brevard College in 1975 with an A.A. degree in Fine Arts concentration. After graduation I attended the Art Students League in New York City concentrating in life drawing and painting, exhibiting and selling work in local galleries. I then decided to switch gears and pursue art education. I attended Monmouth University (then Monmouth College) taking art education classes, contemporary crafts, and fine arts. I taught at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for 13 years and began my art teaching career at Mother Teresa Regional School when they opened in 2006. In addition to teaching art I held the position of Art Director for Boys/Girls Club of America. (1978-1980) .I have also aided in both Pre-K and Kindergarten, as well as substituted for all grades. We have a wonderful art room at Mother Teresa and the students and myself are very appreciative of OUR ART ROOM!