Dove for Respect (Polite and Peaceful)

A dove is to symbolize "Respect". Doves are usually a sign of peace, and if everyone is respectful, we will have peace.

Artwork by Pablo Picasso

Artwork by Malyn: The two core values that she chose for her strengths were respect(dove) and integrity(peacock)
Artwork by Shontrell. Shontrell chose respect (dove) and eagle (persistence) for her two strengths.

Owls for Accountiblity (Responsible and Wise)

The K/1st grade made owls in honor of "Accountability". Owls are presented as very wise and responsive animals. It is always the smart to do what you know needs to do done. We are learning to be responsibility and try our best in everything we do. Doing the best you can is victory in itself.

Artwork by Shaquanna
Artwork by Sydni
Owls by Donnie and Ava

Peacocks for Integrity (Good Principles and Morals)

The 2nd and 3rd graders made peacock collages in honor of "Integrity". Everyday, our morals are being challenged. At Schmid, we are learning to become good decision-makers. We want to make the right decisions, that will make us proud of ourselves. Peacock's are known for their beautiful feathers and being very proud animals.

Artwork by Shamiya


Artwork by Charlesa

Artwork by Linda
Artwork by Donye


Artwork by Deshaun

We got it Covered!

For the covers of our sketchbooks, 3rd and 4th graders chose a "Fun Font" to write their name and could surround it with anything they wanted.
Artwork by Michael
Artwork by Cody
Artwork by Xavier
Artwork by Nijah

We love our Grandparents!

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For our Grandparent Celebration last month, we decorated the lunchroom with a clothesline. Our clothesline is very special because the details of the clothes are drawings of our grandparents and stories about why we love them so much. It was a team effort. Some classes cut the clothes, some decorated them, and others pasted on the details. Each class helped making the paper chains, streamers, and paper flowers. Together we made the lunchroom very colorful.

The Kindergarten and 1st graders helped by coloring in our sign that said "We love our Grandmommy and Granddaddy!"

"R" by Lynell, "A" by Caris, "D" by Rashad, "M" by Jalaya
"A" by Olivia

Pants by Allen
Dress by Erin Jackson
Drawings by Malik and Shamaria
Stories by Tynia and Justin
Drawing by Jadore
Bear by Shaquanna and story by Malyn

Off to a good start

Students who used their time wisely and finished early, have time to do a free draw. I am already excited to see more! I am very impressed.
Free Draw by Donye
Free Draw by Shamaria
Free Draw by Cydney
Free Draw by Khiya
Free Draw by Darrion
Free Draw by Lecharles

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