Thursday, December 3, 2009
JOSEPH CORNELL BOX ART PROJECT
Below you will find the rubric for the Joseph Cornell Box Art project, created by the children (with a little facilitating by me). YOu can click on the image to see it larger:
Monday, November 30, 2009
CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS Holiday cards
We have been working diligantly on creating Citymeals-On-Wheels cards for the holiday season. They are focusing on winter so that we can touch the lives of all people, who celebrate many different holidays. Here are a few that the children have created so far:
Also, don't forget to keep checking your child's artsonia link for updated work. They make Fantastic gifts for the holidays and there is a sale going on right now!
Also, don't forget to keep checking your child's artsonia link for updated work. They make Fantastic gifts for the holidays and there is a sale going on right now!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
A BIG THANK YOU!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by during Parent Teacher Conferences this past Tuesday!
It was great getting to know new faces and getting to see the familiar ones too!
Don't forget to check this blog frequently to see what your child is doing, as well as what is coming up in the future.
Also, please make sure you register your child through the ARTSONIA link (the paper slip you received on Tuesday. You can see their personal, online portfolio of the artwork they will be creating this year. I will let them know when new works are published so you can check it out. There are people who have already purchased gifts from the site a....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
As most of you know, funding for the arts is always the first to go. By purchasing gifts through the Artsonia website, with your child's artwork on them, we receive the much needed funding for our visual arts program (15% of total cost).
Once again, thank you to all of you who have come in and touched base and I'll be seeing you around the building. If you need your child's artsonia screenname and key code or just want to talk, you can always contact me at MSawicki@schools.nyc.gov.
It was great getting to know new faces and getting to see the familiar ones too!
Don't forget to check this blog frequently to see what your child is doing, as well as what is coming up in the future.
Also, please make sure you register your child through the ARTSONIA link (the paper slip you received on Tuesday. You can see their personal, online portfolio of the artwork they will be creating this year. I will let them know when new works are published so you can check it out. There are people who have already purchased gifts from the site a....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
As most of you know, funding for the arts is always the first to go. By purchasing gifts through the Artsonia website, with your child's artwork on them, we receive the much needed funding for our visual arts program (15% of total cost).
Once again, thank you to all of you who have come in and touched base and I'll be seeing you around the building. If you need your child's artsonia screenname and key code or just want to talk, you can always contact me at MSawicki@schools.nyc.gov.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
GRADE UPDATES
Hello All!
Just wanted to keep you up to date with what is going on in your child's grade and what will be going on over the next few months.
If you would like to contribute, send in material, be a part of a class, or do some extra research with your child, please by all means...go ahead!
I welcome any extra info and help : )!
PRE-K is working on their colors and identifying them, as well as developing their fine and gross motor skills. They will be using a variety of materials over the next few months, including crayons, oil pastels and paints, to create masterpieces of their own!
KINDERGARTEN is also working on developing their fine and gross motor skills utilizing many different materials. We have discussed Jasper Johns and have created images using the alphabet. In the coming months we will be focusing on the elements of design such as line, shape and color.
FIRST GRADE has also been working on Jasper Johns inspired artwork, as well as volunteering. They have and will continue to work on cards for the organization Citymeals-On-Wheels. You can see some examples of cards below, in the last post on this blog. First grade will also be focusing on a deeper understanding of the elements of art.
SECOND GRADE has also been working on creating Japer Johns inspired work. In addition to that, they have been working on word art, where they created an image of a word, using only that word. You can see examples of that below in older posts. Some classes have been focusing on artists such as Man Ray as well. For the future months, they will be working on collage and color theory.
THIRD GRADE has finished their work on their word art and has also been involved in the creation of volunteer cards for Citymeals-On-Wheels. Their next unit will be focusing on collage, using a mixed media of materials coupled with more elements of art study.
FOURTH GRADE also finished their word art unit and is now beginning a project entitled THE JOSEPH CORNELL PROJECT. They are researching Cornell and his style of artwork, focusing in on his "box art" and assemblage work. They will be creating their own box art based on a theme they choose. Each child is responsible for bringing in their own objects that deal with their theme. They each have a formal project sheet, which is in their art journal, where the specifics of the project can be found. They should also have notes taken from classroom discussions.
If you have any questions or comments about anything, please feel free to contact me at MSawicki@schools.nyc.gov.
Just wanted to keep you up to date with what is going on in your child's grade and what will be going on over the next few months.
If you would like to contribute, send in material, be a part of a class, or do some extra research with your child, please by all means...go ahead!
I welcome any extra info and help : )!
PRE-K is working on their colors and identifying them, as well as developing their fine and gross motor skills. They will be using a variety of materials over the next few months, including crayons, oil pastels and paints, to create masterpieces of their own!
KINDERGARTEN is also working on developing their fine and gross motor skills utilizing many different materials. We have discussed Jasper Johns and have created images using the alphabet. In the coming months we will be focusing on the elements of design such as line, shape and color.
FIRST GRADE has also been working on Jasper Johns inspired artwork, as well as volunteering. They have and will continue to work on cards for the organization Citymeals-On-Wheels. You can see some examples of cards below, in the last post on this blog. First grade will also be focusing on a deeper understanding of the elements of art.
SECOND GRADE has also been working on creating Japer Johns inspired work. In addition to that, they have been working on word art, where they created an image of a word, using only that word. You can see examples of that below in older posts. Some classes have been focusing on artists such as Man Ray as well. For the future months, they will be working on collage and color theory.
THIRD GRADE has finished their work on their word art and has also been involved in the creation of volunteer cards for Citymeals-On-Wheels. Their next unit will be focusing on collage, using a mixed media of materials coupled with more elements of art study.
FOURTH GRADE also finished their word art unit and is now beginning a project entitled THE JOSEPH CORNELL PROJECT. They are researching Cornell and his style of artwork, focusing in on his "box art" and assemblage work. They will be creating their own box art based on a theme they choose. Each child is responsible for bringing in their own objects that deal with their theme. They each have a formal project sheet, which is in their art journal, where the specifics of the project can be found. They should also have notes taken from classroom discussions.
If you have any questions or comments about anything, please feel free to contact me at MSawicki@schools.nyc.gov.
Friday, October 16, 2009
MRS. KLEIN'S 2ND GRADE CLASS
Mrs. Klein's class just finished their work on Jasper Johns. We studied the image A Through Z that Johns painted. Here are their works, inspired by Jasper himself...
(click on the image to make it bigger)
(click on the image to make it bigger)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
ALL GRADES
Students have been working hard on creating cards for Citymeals on Wheels.
We are volunteering our time to put a little joy and happiness into the lives of the elderly and the less fortunate.
Here are some samples of work:
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
2nd & 3rd GRADE WORK
Here are some examples of our second and third graders work!
They did amazing work with difficult words!
Have your child pick theirs out and show you what they've done.
Enjoy...
Melissa Sawicki-Mallien
Monday, October 12, 2009
4th GRADE WORD ART PROJECTS
SO, as I promised, here is some of the artwork the 4th graders have been working on for the past 2 or 3 classes...
The word art project is when you pick a word, then create an image of that word, using only that word. They drew out 3 sketches in their art journals for ideas, picked one, drew silhouettes on one paper, filled their words in on another and then traced in appropriate colors. I LOVE the way they came out and so do they!!!
Melissa Sawicki-Mallien
The word art project is when you pick a word, then create an image of that word, using only that word. They drew out 3 sketches in their art journals for ideas, picked one, drew silhouettes on one paper, filled their words in on another and then traced in appropriate colors. I LOVE the way they came out and so do they!!!
Enjoy....
Melissa Sawicki-Mallien
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
OFF AND RUNNING!!!!!
So, here we go...
We have hit that art road running...
Some updates for your child and their art class....
FOR GRADES 2, 3 & 4 STUDENTS:
We have hit that art road running...
Some updates for your child and their art class....
FOR GRADES 2, 3 & 4 STUDENTS:
- EVERY CHILD MUST HAVE AN ART JOURNAL
- Each child should also have a set of markers, crayons, colored pencils, glue sticks, eraser & regular pencils.
- Please check back regularly to see any updated info regarding your child's class and supplies, if any, that are needed.
For grades 1 and 2 we are currently focusing on Jasper Johns and here is a great link you can use to help your child learn more about Jasper Johns and his artwork:
www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/johns_j.html
For those children focusing on cave art and Gottlieb here is an incredible link to the caves at Lascaux:
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
There have been quite a number of questions as far as where the artwork goes once the children complete it. Any artwork created here in school is going to be photographed and uploaded to this site first, then given to the teacher. Sometimes the teacher hangs them up, sometimes they are sent home immediately. Also, over the course of the school year, I collect artwork that is going to be hung up at our year end International Dinner Party that is held in our Gymnasium in June.
Remember, if you have any questions or anything you would like to share, please do not hesitate to email me at MSawicki@schools.nyc.gov
Thanks for all of your help and support!!!
Melissa Sawicki-Mallien
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!!!!!!
Hope everyone had a happy and healthy summer!
I look forward to an awesome new school year !
Keep an eye out for new posts about upcoming art shows and projects in your child's class.
Something new this year----we will be participating in an online, year round fundraiser, benefiting the art department, where you can purchase items with your child's artwork on it. More info on that to come.....
Hope everyone is well and I'll see you all around : )!
Mrs. Sawicki-Mallien
I look forward to an awesome new school year !
Keep an eye out for new posts about upcoming art shows and projects in your child's class.
Something new this year----we will be participating in an online, year round fundraiser, benefiting the art department, where you can purchase items with your child's artwork on it. More info on that to come.....
Hope everyone is well and I'll see you all around : )!
Mrs. Sawicki-Mallien
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Well all, we have come to the end of another awesome here at PS101Q!
The arts have enjoyed quite a center stage this year with events such as the KidsARtFair, raising $1600 for the art department!!
We have also been lucky enough to enjoy many wonderful assemblies as well as field trips to museums.
I hope your summer will be a great one and here are some websites to keep those little artists busy...
ENJOY!
See you all in September!
CREATE YOUR OWN BOOKS!!!!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
SOME UPDATES
Hi All!
Hope you are all doing well and gearing up for summer vacation!
Just wanted to update you with what is going on during art class...
First things first, our Art/Technology Show
has been set for the
evening of Tuesday, June 9th.
As of right now,
the time is 6:30pm- 8:00pm.
Here you will be able to see your children's artwork that will remain hung up from the International Dinner plus some more work from classes as well.
I think they have changed to name of the International Dinner to something else...
I remember something about Cuisines of the World... Either way, hope you can make it there!
It's a FABULOUS mix of artwork, food, fun and dancing!!
A quick update on what we are working on across the grades:
K is going to be starting their final portfolios...
Grade 1 is working on a variety of projects including observational drawing, junk sculpture, bookmaking as well as clay.
**The first grade art field day will be on Monday, June 8th.**
Grade 2 & 4 are focusing on portraiture & aboriginal art
Grade 6 is involved in an artistic/social experiment in which 75 people all need to interpret the same word (chair). Their presentations are due Tuesday May, 12th and final projects will be on display at both the International Dinner as well as the art/technology fair.
Following this project they will be focusing on their final unit, which will be glass artist Chihuly. Unfortunately we do not have facilities to accommodate a glass studio, but we have the next best thing...a creative art teacher's mind : )
Many of you have asked me about your children's artwork and why it hasn't come home. Decorating the gym is a HUGE task and I keep the artwork so that I can do that.
After the art/technology fair, I will be sending home all of the artwork.
They are then all yours! :)
Hope everyone has a wonderful mother's day and I look forward to seeing you all during the rest of the school year!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
WOW WHAT A SUCCESS!!!!!!!
Hi All!
All I have to say is WOW!
What an AMAZING turnout last night for the arts fair!!
The children's artwork looked incredible in the frames as well as displayed on the tables.
Boy did all of that hard work pay off!!
I think my most favorite part of the event was watching the children as they came into the gym. They were BEAMING when they saw their work in frames!
And that is what it is all about...them.
They are going to be so excited when I tell them that our estimated revenue is $1400!!!!!!
Thanks again to all of you who came out and made a purchase or just came to check out the artwork. It's so great to know that there is so much support for the arts at our school!!
The next event where you will be able to see the children's artwork hung up and displayed will be at our International Dinner in June. A week or so after that will be our Art/Technology Fair where the artwork will be on display again, with additional works by afterschool students, including digital photography. Keep an eye out for the note that will go home with the information.
On a side note--last night, quite a few parents had asked about my personal artwork and where they can see it. I have shown my photography in galleries across NYC & am in shows often. I promised to post the link to my website on here so here it is: www.uniquelychacha.com
Click around & enjoy....
It doesn't get updated as often as I'd like to, with life and work getting in the way : ), but you can definitely see some of my work on there.
Once more, thanks SO very much to everyone for coming out and especially to all of those people who were involved in the setup and take down of the event. It was a success because of the help and participation of all of you!
Thank You from the bottom of my heart!
All I have to say is WOW!
What an AMAZING turnout last night for the arts fair!!
The children's artwork looked incredible in the frames as well as displayed on the tables.
Boy did all of that hard work pay off!!
I think my most favorite part of the event was watching the children as they came into the gym. They were BEAMING when they saw their work in frames!
And that is what it is all about...them.
They are going to be so excited when I tell them that our estimated revenue is $1400!!!!!!
Thanks again to all of you who came out and made a purchase or just came to check out the artwork. It's so great to know that there is so much support for the arts at our school!!
The next event where you will be able to see the children's artwork hung up and displayed will be at our International Dinner in June. A week or so after that will be our Art/Technology Fair where the artwork will be on display again, with additional works by afterschool students, including digital photography. Keep an eye out for the note that will go home with the information.
On a side note--last night, quite a few parents had asked about my personal artwork and where they can see it. I have shown my photography in galleries across NYC & am in shows often. I promised to post the link to my website on here so here it is: www.uniquelychacha.com
Click around & enjoy....
It doesn't get updated as often as I'd like to, with life and work getting in the way : ), but you can definitely see some of my work on there.
Once more, thanks SO very much to everyone for coming out and especially to all of those people who were involved in the setup and take down of the event. It was a success because of the help and participation of all of you!
Thank You from the bottom of my heart!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Kids at the Armory Free Arts Workshops
In a Mega Art Installation by Ernesto Neto
May 14 – June 14, 2009
Family Arts Day Saturday, May 16
Arts Workshops 11 am – 1 pm
Ernesto Neto Artist Talk 1 pm – 2 pm
Arts Workshops 2 pm – 4 pm
Arts Workshops 11 am – 1 pm
Ernesto Neto Artist Talk 1 pm – 2 pm
Arts Workshops 2 pm – 4 pm
Saturday Arts Workshops
May 23, May 30, June 6 11 am – 1 pm
May 23, May 30, June 6 11 am – 1 pm
Acclaimed contemporary artist Ernesto Neto’s largest and most complex installation to date will
overtake Park Avenue Armory’s vast drill hall with an epic work to be touched and sensed by the viewer. On consecutive Saturdays, NYC’s most sought-after teaching artists will lead elementary school-aged children and their parents in artmaking, storytelling, theater and dance through this immersive installation.
overtake Park Avenue Armory’s vast drill hall with an epic work to be touched and sensed by the viewer. On consecutive Saturdays, NYC’s most sought-after teaching artists will lead elementary school-aged children and their parents in artmaking, storytelling, theater and dance through this immersive installation.
You must register for these workshops.
Space is limited so sign up early to guarantee your spot!
New York, NY 10065
Park Avenue Armory is a newly launched organization whose mission is to revitalize
one of America’s historic treasures as a dynamic alternative arts space unlike any
other in New York.
one of America’s historic treasures as a dynamic alternative arts space unlike any
other in New York.
KIDS ARTSFAIR FUNDRAISER AT PS 101!!
TUESDAY
APRIL 21st, 2009
3:30pm -7:00pm
**in the PS101 gymnasium**
It's going to be so much fun!
We have the guitar afterschool performing 2 sets until 4:30pm, as well as a table for arts and crafts and some food donations from parents.
Of course, our children's artwork will be displayed for viewing and will be for sale as well!!
There has been an overwhelming, incredible response for the "kids artsfair" and we are (especially myself) SOOO very excited!
SUPER SPECIAL thanks to the parents arts committee members for all of their help!
20% of proceeds will go directly to benefit the arts department at our school!!
(A Fantastic thing with budget cuts looming)
Hope you to see you all there!!
~~Mrs. Sawicki-Mallien~~
Monday, March 23, 2009
DOODLE FOR GOOGLE CONTEST
6th graders!
Remember that your google submission is due to me by Friday March 27th, 2009.
Remember that your google submission is due to me by Friday March 27th, 2009.
NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED, as they are to be mailed out by
March 28th , 2009.
Only 6 can be submitted from the whole school, so make sure your design is very effective at getting the theme of "WHAT I WISH FOR THIS WORLD " across.
Your submission also needs a statement of about 50 words to accompany it, explaining why you chose the design you did.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!
I hope we have a winner!!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
MRS. HYMAN'S CLASS...
Here are one of the mandala templates I promised to post so that you can study it a little more.
Enjoy!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
CITYMEALS ON WHEELS THANKS US ALL!
Just wanted to share the letter of thanks I received from the Citymeals-On-Wheels coordinator today.
All of the children I see for art were a part of and are still a part of creating gorgeous cards for the home bound elderly of NYC. They should be very proud of themselves for their volunteer service!!!
NEW CONTEST!
For ages 6 - 12....
ARTHUR (the cartoon) is holding a contest to develop a new character for its' cartoon show. You are invited to draw a new character in celebration of Disability Awareness Month.
Go to www.pbskids.org/arthur/allkidscan to download information and entry forms!
The winner will have a guest appearance on the cartoon show, as well as their character on the cartoon!!
Good Luck!
I know we have lots of talented artists out there!!!
ARTHUR (the cartoon) is holding a contest to develop a new character for its' cartoon show. You are invited to draw a new character in celebration of Disability Awareness Month.
Go to www.pbskids.org/arthur/allkidscan to download information and entry forms!
The winner will have a guest appearance on the cartoon show, as well as their character on the cartoon!!
Good Luck!
I know we have lots of talented artists out there!!!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
GO STINGERS SWEET TIME!
HERE ARE THE FINAL PRODUCTS OF THE FALL SWEET TIME
"GO STINGERS!"
You can enjoy these in real life if you attend our home games!
NEW CONTEST!
Students Can Enter Poster Contest from Museum of Natural History:
All students are invited to enter the New York City International Polar Weekend poster contest, run by the American Museum of Natural History.
The theme of the contest is "Climate Change - Why the Poles Matter."
Prizes will be awarded to three winners in these divisions:
K-3rd grade
4th-6th grade
7th-8th grade
and 9th-12th grade.
Winning posters will be displayed at the American Museum of Natural History February 6-7.
For the entry form and more information, visit
http://schools.nycenet.edu/offices/teachlearn/science/Poster_Contest_Why_the_Poles_Matter.pdf
The entry deadline is January 30.
Please email me at MSawicki@schools.nyc.gov if you would like to enter.
All students are invited to enter the New York City International Polar Weekend poster contest, run by the American Museum of Natural History.
The theme of the contest is "Climate Change - Why the Poles Matter."
Prizes will be awarded to three winners in these divisions:
K-3rd grade
4th-6th grade
7th-8th grade
and 9th-12th grade.
Winning posters will be displayed at the American Museum of Natural History February 6-7.
For the entry form and more information, visit
http://schools.nycenet.edu/offices/teachlearn/science/Poster_Contest_Why_the_Poles_Matter.pdf
The entry deadline is January 30.
Please email me at MSawicki@schools.nyc.gov if you would like to enter.
Mrs. Lipow's Class
We are celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year by creating traditional Chinese Landscapes of our own. We looked at many different images of Chinese landscapes and used charcoal and Sharpie's to create our own versions. If you look closely you will notice the tradtional Chinese architecture as well as the Chinese landscape inspired trees and water. Enjoy!
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