If you have an opportunity to visit Preston Hollow, then you'll notice a collection of constellations done by students from various grade levels (study of lines and texture), reproductions of Matisse's La Gerbe by Kindergarten and First (study of color and organic shape), and Kindergarten's rainbow portraits (study of colors of the visible spectrum). Coming soon a new collection: masks for Dia de los Muertos (study in cultural art focusing on warm colors, symmetrical balance, and form) and for our Kindergarteners symmetrical butterfly sculptures (form, symmetrical balance, and warm colors). Also the creation of a designated art display area - this will really highlight and showcase our student work. Special Thanks to our amazing PTO board members for making that possible.
This week saw us starting our Day of the Dead project. Students from first through fifth began their work on a masks. Students are also learning about color families (specifically this week - Warm Colors). Feel free to question your children about them. Hint - Warm colors: Reds, Oranges, and Yellows and Cool colors: Greens, Blues, and Violets. Select masks will be chosen for display for Dia de los Muertos on Monday November 2. Our Spanish teacher (Mrs. Coxen) and I will be setting up a Selfie station (Frida Kahlo style) and a Day of the Dead Alter.
Coming this month, Spanish Maestra Señora Coxen and I are working together preparing your children for Dia de los Muertos. The students will be learning the cultural significance and practices of Day of the Dead.
We will be building an altar to Frida Kahlo (a Mexican artist the students are studying in art), using the elements learned in Spanish class about a traditional day of the dead altar. Students will then decorate the halls and masks with papel picado and calaveras. A selfie station will be set up by the Spanish office and the La Catrina door for students to dress up like Frida Kahlo. Please ask your kids about what they've learned and what they've drawn and worked on in Art and Spanish as it relates to this unit. Many of our students have already added an amazing understanding of this beautiful holiday, sharing their own experiences from home. If your family celebrates Dia de los Muertos, please feel free to comment on this post and share with us your family's experiences. I look forward to working with everyone on this unit of study. Welcome to Preston Hollow Elementary's Parent Conference Night!!! The Specials team is awaiting all parent arrivals by the gym. Ms. Brooks, Ms. Coxen, Coach M., and myself (your favorite teacher-Mr. Matlock) are all excited to visit with all parents.
Looking forward to the brand new year and all the wonderful projects that we will be doing in Art Class this year. Posted in the halls now are works by various grades about constellations, Kinder and First grade pieces inspired by Henri Matisse, and Kindergarten artworks studying colors of the visible spectrum.
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