Drum Rollll...Diversity

While learning how to overlap, 7th and 8th graders made some very "Handsome Art" embracing Diversity.
Artwork by Lecharles, Kevin, Darrion, Kaelah, Kyana
Shontrell, Linda and Shaquanna related Diversity to their own friendship.



Also in celebration of Black History Month, Kindergarten practiced drawing straight lines and geometric shapes while designing their African drum.
Artwork by Jalaya
Artwork by Darrion
Artwork by Caris
Artwork by Myesha

Our Personal Core Value Birds

5th-8th graders were given the very difficult task or combining features from two different birds to create a make-believe bird. I asked them to choose the birds the represent the two core values that are their greatest strengths. (see previous posts)

Artwork by Malachi: He combined the head of a parrot with the wings of an eagle to make this colorful creature. Which two core values are his strengths? Refer to previous postings for the answer.
Artwork by Justin: He combined the features of a dove and an eagle to make this beautiful hybrid. I especially like how he incorporated eyes and a heart in his design.
Artwork by Rashaye: She chose family and integrity has her two strengths. She used the head of the peacock with the body of parrot. I loved how she added peacock feathers in her border.
Artwork by Kaelah: Kaelah chose Respect and Integrity as her two strengths. Using the feathers from parrots and peacocks, she made this wonderful "Dovecock". Bonus points for the very creative name!

Artwork by Brian: Brian also made up a creative name for his bird. The "Thundagle" combining features of the thunderbird and eagle.

First Quick Draws of the year

We practiced drawing the different types of lines using the wands from the animated series "The Fairly OddParents". Students also learned how to make colorful transfer paper.
Here are some Quick Draws I was especially amazed by.
Quick Draw by Shaquanna
Quick Draw by Linda
Quick Draw by Kamyra
Quick Draw by Kaelah