More Art Expressions!!!

Students in the afternoon Art Expressions class enjoyed learning about artist, Gail Pittman and viewing some actual plates from her collection. Students then designed their own plate to send to Gail Pittman. This ART ACTIVITY is inspired by some of the Professional Development gained from A4MA. We are excited to participate in A4MA, a grant from the Ford Foundation!

A friendly smile in the hallway from Mrs. Johnson!


Having snacks before the painting begins.

YMMM! Thanks parents for the snacks.

Eager to begin painting.

Let the CREATIVITY begin!!!



THIS is the beginning of a great creation!



Charlie has flowers on her mind!

Such precision by Jaci!

Guess who will clean up?????

J'Merica (spell) is the youngest and the quietest in the group!

Marissa is very precise!

DADS SPEND TIME AT OUR SCHOOL

The week of February 16 was very exciting as the dads, granddads, and uncles visited our school and spent time with the students. Dads were a great help as they monitored the cafeteria, stood in the hallways, helped children into the cars and onto the buses. The staff and students loved having our dads at school. The children of those dads were especially proud to have their special person at school. We look forward to seeing more and more of our dads at school.



DADS stop for a brief moment to take a picture.


Mr. Mullen proudly greets this dad.

Smiles are on the faces as the Dads enter the building.

"I KNOW I CAN DO THIS!!!"

Conversation before duty in the hall.

DADS wait eagerly to hear instructions.

Performing for Wal Mart

The Fourth Grade Open Door Students were asked to perform for the Black History program at Wal Mart on Hwy. 18. Students were very excited to perform. These are a few of the pictures taken on that day. We will post more as they come in. Performances included a stepping and miming routine by Jason and Jemuel; a solo by Se'Lah;and a group routine called "What a Wonderful World". GREAT JOB, KIDS!!! YOU made our school SHINE and the audience loved you!! Performing Arts are encouraged at our school, an A4MA school!!!

Anthony, Bradley, and Jemuel anticipate the performance.

STEPPIN' to the BEAT!!!

Performance by others!

An excited crowd!!

Anthony, Bradley, Tiana, Se'lah, Dekiya, Kiarra, and Jemuel.
Not pictured (Jason)

Art Expressions Class led by Mrs. Land

ART EXPRESSIONS CLASS began in February and the students were very excited. This class is led by Mrs. Land as an inspiration from "Ask for More Arts"! On one afternoon the students designed plates after learning about artist, Gail Pittman. The students created Valentine people to use for RIF, and they have created tissue paper pictures in the style of author,Eric Carle. A special thanks to the parents who provide refreshments. We have 21 students who stay for art on Tuesday afternoons. Keep your eyes on this BLOG for pictures by the students.


Put on the aprons before you paint.

Our Valentine people.

Putting HAIR on the Heart person.

We are proud of our Valentine people.

Khalil is putting his heart into this task.

"I want to help, guys!"


"I do like this class!"

Creative Expression

Creative Expression/A Big Part in the Curriculum Strand, Communication, in the Gifted Program
Mr. Art visits and does a story using a paper sack about a Ship Captain. Students have fun practicing MIMING activities.
The favorite activity for the students is called "Four Corners". Students take on the roles of several characters with several different stories. THEY LOVE IT!!!


Mr. Art in his Captain Hat!!!


"Let's MIME!"


Khalil entertains the students!


Armand thinks this is a lot of fun!