Since I have been gone...

The Dragonfly Studio is really taking shape even in my absence.  Mrs. Hamblock has been focusing on the fibers studio, which I am thrilled about.  I am not a fiber artist and I am eager for the students to teach me when I return in the beginning of March!  

Students cut and are sewing little heart pillows from felt.

These young men are making trading cards and books.

Future engineers!

Love his weaving progress!

Pancakes! Pancakes!

On Friday during my normal Power Hour time, I had the pleasure of assisting Miss Wiemer's class make pancakes!  What a great time we had!

The children gave me a wonderful send-off to my upcoming surgery!  I can't wait to hear all the fabulous things Mrs. Hamblock teaches during my recovery!

Inventors Studio Opening

This week, third and fourth grade students earned a new studio!  Inventors Studio consists of recyclable materials I have collected for students to "invent" new sculptures with.  Do you have any materials to offer?  The one rule is the items must be clean!  No one wants to create with dirty materials.  Please rinse and de-label if possible so we may see items in a new light!

Painting foam corners from our new front lobby bulletin boards.  What do you think he is he making?

A computer! (Love the windmill in the background, too!)

These boys were very hard at work on their football field.

I love this guy and will miss him so much next year!

Liquid Tempera gives me freedom!

This week, I introduced the liquid tempera paint in the Painting Studio.  We are learning how to set up and clean up the studio as a team as well.  Ask your child about the ribbon wreath for random acts of kindness in the Dragonfly Studio!  Our goal is to have it covered by the end of the school year!

The painting studio was a popular choice this week for these 2nd graders!

Bead-working in the fiber studio.

These builders are hard at work for their marble mazes!  Problem and puzzle solving skills at work!

Mr. Gray mixed to make his signature gray paint!

He was so proud of his "camo-green!"

I shared with many classes about my upcoming surgery.  I am having a hysterectomy on January 23rd.  My estimated return to work date is March 6th.  I am leaving the studio and my interventionist duties to the wonderful Mrs. Hamblock.  I will be checking in with her throughout my recovery and look forward feeling much healthier!  Thank you for your continued support!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Hope everyone enjoys the warmth of spending time with your families this break!

Morels are perfect any time of the year!

A sparkling white Christmas!

A short special group meeting

I love the coLAR app!  So do these fourth graders!

Too much fun!

Who ordered the full moon the week before Christmas Break?!

As we wrap up the end of second quarter, some students are scrambling to finish their W.O.W. pieces, which were due this morning.  Students have been reminded weekly that they are due and have known about them since the beginning of the quarter and the pending due dates.  That being said, I have received some fabulous artwork this quarter!

My demo this week consisted of how to draw the Grinch.  Many students partook in this drawing activity!

I have taken the Dragonfly Studio class pet, Gumball home for the winter break.  He is happily residing on my daughter's dresser.

I will be keeping him at home for the remainder of the school year.  I have informed some of my classes that I will be having surgery at the end of January.  I will be out of work for six weeks for my recovery, but look forward to feeling much healthier in the near future.  I am blessed to have Mrs. Hamblock stepping in to cover my numerous rolls of art teacher and interventionist.

This morning we had our annual Sing-A-Long!  Great way to get in the holiday spirit!

Hope everyone has a wonderful break!  See you next year!