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!

To celebrate Arbor Day, students in the gifted class planted 16 trees donated by the Soil and Water Conservation. Trees were planted around the new walking track and in one of the classroom gardens. Students and the teacher were very excited when Mr. Land came to help them plant the trees.


Mr. Land helps students plant some trees.

"We need to water these trees, right?"

"This is so much fun!"

Students put mulch in the holes, as well as the big, earthworms.

Mr. Art tells the students how to plant the trees.

Students plant trees around the walking track.

"THIS IS HARD WORK."

A Crepe Myrtle is planted.

The dirt is very hard. We hope the trees survive.

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL

RIF(READING IS FUNDAMENTAL) is a wonderful program offered to the students at our school. From three to four times a year, the students are allowed to choose a free book to take home. The students love these book distributions. To celebrate the season of Valentine's Day, our theme was, WE LOVE TO READ! We are so thankful to the Junior League who make this book distribution possible.

Mr. Yarbro, from Southside Baptist volunteers to stamp the books.

"I am proud of my new book!"

"Yes, you can take the book home!!"

"I can't wait to show my MOM and DAD!!"

"I like this book!"

Melody loves her book!

Thanks, Junior League of Jackson!

"Show me your book!"


Mrs. Beard has as much fun as the kids!