That's a wrap folks...

A Pirates Christmas is over but we still have photo memories of our process! 

Jackson Pollock

Using marbles to recreate Jackson Pollocks paint dripping effect. 

Morning math games

Haiku Poetry

Today we learned about Haiku poetry. We learned that Haiku is a form of Japanese nature poetry. Haiku is a three lined poem that tells of an experience that has made an impression on the poet. A haiku does not rhyme (like a couplet) but it does have a form. It has a total of seventeen syllables in three lines distributed like this:

Here are some Haikus in the making...

Surrealism

Today we learned about dislocation, metamorphosis, and juxtaposition in surrealist art. We then applied our knowledge on these new terms by making a surrealist collage -Dali style.

Musical Information

A Pirates Christmas

Arrrrrrr! The grade 4/5 musical is well underway, as students are working very hard practicing dances, acting and singing! We have also started collecting costumes in preparation of the play. As props and costumes are limited we are looking to the community to help us in borrowing, reusing or collecting any of the materials or clothing listed below:

Thank you for all your support!

Ms long and Room 4

Art infusion!

Finishing up our abstract self portraits!

Its getting snowy...

Some photos from our most recent winter themed art creations! 

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES

Open House Conferences and Book Fair 

Thursday evening and Friday morning next week:

Dec. 4th from 4:30 - 7 PM

Dec. 5th from  9 - 11:30 AM

We cannot wait to see you there. 

Special guest today

We learned how to play the special wooden spoons today! We listened to so many different types of music, and learned the rhythms for each. That was wonderful, thank you Mr.S and Madame Havixbeck!

Dali field trip

Arts Infusion

Beautiful abstract art by room 4. Working with Jackson Pollocks techniques as well. What a fun day.