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<div> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <div></div> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">(May 18, 2012) <span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 18pt; "><strong><em>Thank you, Art Show Volunteers!</em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 18pt; "><strong><em><br /></em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; ">W</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; ">h</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; ">at a fabulous evening it was! I could not be more proud of our Artists and their work - the school truly shines. And the smiling, shining faces on Wednesday evening were just priceless. A huge T</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; ">hank you</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; "> goes out to our Parent Volunteer Community....many hands DO make lighter work and I appreciate all of your efforts to make sure our Annual Spring Art Show was spectacular for our kids. Special <strong>THANK YOU</strong> to: Kim Socha, Sue Bisson, Mrs. Dudley, Mrs. Gordan, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Nick and Team, Chuck Cook, Meredith Cook, Morgan Guinta, Stephanie Ferro, Michelle Robinson, Cindy Rolla, Kim Gilroy, Brenda Lombardozzi, Kim Rouleau, Cinzia Broketa, Maria Zaens.</span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; "><br /></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; ">If you were unable to attend, feel free to check out the <strong>2012 Spring Art Show Video</strong> with link on left of page! </span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; "> </span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">(April 29, 2012) <strong style="font-size: 18pt; color: #0000ff; "><em>Welcome Back! After School Hours this week....</em></strong></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong style="font-size: 18pt; color: #0000ff; "><em><br /></em></strong></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 19px;">I hope all students enjoyed a relaxing Spring vacation! I look forward to getting back in our groove in the Art Room. We have a little over two weeks until the <em>Annual Art Show</em>...an evening that showcases the artist in every child.</span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><br /></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600; "><strong><em>Annual Art Show</em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600; "><strong><em>Wednesday, May 16th from 5 - 6:30 pm</em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600; "><strong><em><br /></em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><strong>5th/6th Grade Artists</strong>, are your masterpieces complete? If not, please plan on after school hours this week on <strong>Thursday, May 3rd from 2 - 3:30 pm</strong>. It is expected that your pieces be completed and this is the second session I have offered. If you are unable to attend, and need to complete your piece, please see me to make special arrangements. <br /></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Thanks so much.</span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">(April 16, 2012) <span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #800080; "><strong><em>SAVE the DATE!</em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; ">First, the Auction was a total blast this past weekend...and a great success! Thank you to all who supported the event. If you weren't able to attend this year...mark your calendar for next year! Mrs. Dudley (and her team!) work magic and it's an awesome way to mingle and enjoy our fabulous Parent Community - while, most importantly, supporting our children. </span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; "><br /></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px;"><strong>What's happening next in the Art Room? </strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px;">Many, many thanks to our amazing Parent Volunteers! </span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px;">We've already begun the process of preparing masterpieces for the....</span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px;"><br /></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #800080; font-size: 18pt; "><strong><em>Annual Spring Art Show</em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #800080; font-size: 18pt; "><strong><em>Wednesday, May 16th</em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #800080; font-size: 18pt; "><strong><em>5:00 - 6:30 pm</em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">(April 4, 2012) <span style="font-size: 18pt; color: red; "><strong><em>Parents!</em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: red; "><strong><em><br /></em></strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; ">I hope to see you at the </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; "><strong>Auction Event</strong> ~ </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff; "><em>Vote for our children - the Stars & Stripes of our future</em></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; ">.</span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; "> The Auction is always a super night & such a fun way <strong>to support </strong></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; "><strong>our awesome school community</strong>! </span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; "><strong>Check out the link on left</strong> for updates of the Art Projects in progress....get ready for the 'Live Auction.'</span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; "><em>Mark your calendar for April 14th @ 6:30 pm!</em></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"> (March 26th) <img border="0" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrose.gif" alt="" /> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong>After School Hours for 5th & 6th Grade Artists!<br /><br /></strong></span><img style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; PADDING-RIGHT: 8px; PADDING-TOP: 8px" id="il_fi" src="http://www.ovimagazine.com/logos/art_4418.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="" /><br /> </p> <div v:shape="_x0000_s1026"> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>Date: Monday, March 26, 2012</strong></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong></strong></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>To: 5</strong></span><span style="POSITION: relative; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; TOP: -0.45em"><strong>th</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>/6</strong></span><span style="POSITION: relative; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; TOP: -0.45em"><strong>th</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong> Grade Artists & Parents</strong></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong></strong></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>From: Mrs. Holleran</strong></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong></strong></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>RE: Self-figures in Action – after school hours</strong></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong></strong></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br />We have spent several weeks completing self-figure sketches & a means to </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">showcase these works in 3D. Some were not able to complete their masterpieces </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">in the allotted time – no worries. I am making myself available on Thursday </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">afternoon, this week, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>March 29</strong></span><span style="POSITION: relative; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; TOP: -0.45em"><strong>th</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong> from 2-4 pm.</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> Students should report to the Art </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Room, unless they are typically in after care. If in after care, please report to the </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Cafeteria to check in first. </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>Let me know if I should plan on your attendance.</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Thank you.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">J<br /></span></div> <div></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br />p.s. I will evaluate whether additional days will be necessary after this week.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> </span></div> <div></div></div> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />(March 15th) <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face9.gif" /> <span style="COLOR: #0000ff; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong>Class Auction Project Updates <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face9.gif" />!</strong></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: #0000ff; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong><img border="0" alt="IMG_0659.jpg" src="IMG_0659.jpg" /><br /></strong></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: #0000ff; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">We are in our groove for the fast-approaching, fun-filled <strong>Annual Fundraising Auction Event!</strong> </span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><em><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Console'; COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>M</strong></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Console'; COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>ark your calendar for evening of April 14th...</strong></span></em></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><em><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Console'; COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>V</strong></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Console'; COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>o</strong></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Console'; COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>te for our children...the stars and stripes of our future.</strong></span></em><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> </span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Each class basket of donations (we thank you for your contributions!!) will be accompanied by a Class Art Project...priceless. </span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The artists are at work....and masterpieces will be born. </span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">What can you expect?</span><span style="COLOR: #339966; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">PreK: </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>Go Green! Save the Earth - A garden-themed hand-painted child's Rocking Chair</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">. Color-block base will be accented with nature-inspired thumbprints made by your little cherubs. <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmile.gif" /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">K - <strong>Explore & Discover Life! - Oversized Canvas Painting featuring flower faces created by K artists, "The flowers of tomorrow are the seeds of today."</strong></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1st - <strong>Reading is a treasure.</strong> - Photo Art featuring our 1st Grade smiles... <strong>Faces & Figures will spell out 'READING' in a framed piece.</strong></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2nd - <strong>Art is a treasure</strong>. - <strong>Woven Wall Hanging featuring Art Reflections on watercolor.</strong> Each 2nd Grade Artist contributes his/her reflections on art. They will be recorded on watercolor painted strips, and woven into a vibrant wall hanging.</span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3rd - <strong>Healthy Choices Help Us Grow</strong> - <strong>Oversized Painted Canvas featuring whimsical 3D hand-painted miniature wooden chairs</strong>...will bring joy to your kitchen! </span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">"A good cook knows it's not what is on the table that is important; it is what is in the chairs."</span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">4th - <strong>Family First. Family Fun </strong>- <strong>Abstract Art Storage Box featuring vibrant hands painted by our 4th Grade Artists</strong>. "All hands on deck for family fun."</span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">5th - <strong>Music is a treasure.</strong> - Instrumental Photo Art - <strong>Guitar turned Art</strong>. 5th Grade Artists turned on their groove for a photo shoot. Guitar will feature their fabulous faces 'n eclectic embellishments - a work of art for any room in your home.</span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">6th - <strong>Be fit. Be Active.</strong>- <strong>Oversized Painted Canvas reflecting the active lifestyles of our 6th Graders</strong>. A color block base will be accented with B&W pencil sketches done by our young artists. </span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Watch for photos coming soon!</span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong style="COLOR: #339966; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><br /></strong></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong style="COLOR: #339966; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><br /></strong></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong style="COLOR: #339966; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" />WELCOME BACK! </strong><img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" /></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">CONGRATULATIONS</strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> to <strong>Anna Tenn in KP</strong> - our Vacation Art Work Raffle Lucky Winner! She went home with an overflowing basket of art supplies. <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face6.gif" /> I was so thrilled to be greeted this morning with so many amazingly creative masterpieces. </span><span style="COLOR: #008000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>Check out just a small sampling of what came in! Click on the link to your left 'Vacation Art Work'</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">, and enjoy the 'Gallery' outside the Library if you visit the Book Fair this week. Here's to more 'dumping the electronics' (every now and then) for creative fun...and using your gift - imagination! Life is all about balance...remember that!</span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">What's happening over the next few weeks in Art Class? We have our <strong>Auction Class Art Projects</strong> on the radar... (can't wait to get those started...</span><span style="COLOR: #800080; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">mark those calendars</span><span style="COLOR: #800080; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">, </span><span style="COLOR: #800080; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">P</span><span style="COLOR: #800080; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">arents, for the fast-approaching <strong>Auction Event on April 14th</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">!). We are also wrapping up <strong>Curriculum Fair Art Integration projects</strong> (PreK Outer Space, K Australia, 1st Ocean Life, 2nd Rain Forest Animals, & 3rd Paper Mache Globes); and our 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Artists are putting their time & skill to Self-Portraits & Self-Figure pieces that will be unveiled at the </span><span style="COLOR: #0000ff; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>Annual Spring Art Show</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">. <strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: #ff6600; FONT-SIZE: 14pt" class="Apple-style-span"><strong>(Save the date! May 16th from 5 - 6:30 pm)</strong></span></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /><br /></p> <p align="center">(Feb. 23rd) <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmile.gif" /> <span style="COLOR: #993366; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong>HAPPY SCHOOL VACATION</strong></span><span style="COLOR: #993366"><strong>!<img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmile.gif" /></strong></span><br /><br /><br /><img style="WIDTH: 759px; HEIGHT: 1017px" border="0" alt="2012-February-Note-Home.jpg" src="2012-February-Note-Home.jpg" width="759" height="1017" /><br /><br /><br /></p> <p align="center">(Feb. 17th) <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emthup.gif" /> <span style="COLOR: #339966; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong>Congratulations to our 5th Grade Artists! <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emthup.gif" /></strong></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Our 5th Grade Artists recently participated in a National Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest that was sponsored by our local Hooksett Garden Club (Thank you, Mrs. Donais!). While all submissions were over-the-top fantastic, a very special </span><span style="COLOR: #ff00ff; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>Congratulations</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> to our 3 Finalists:<br /></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1st Place </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <strong>Haley Shackford</strong> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">(her poster competes now at State Level)</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2nd Place </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>Teddy Morrissey</strong></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3rd Place </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <strong>Olivia Maietta</strong> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">(not available for photo)</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></span></span></p> <p align="center"><img border="0" alt="IMG_0112.JPG" src="IMG_0112.JPG" /><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center">(Feb. 15th) <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" /> <span style="COLOR: #ff00ff; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong>What's Happening in Art Class? </strong></span><img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Catholic Schools Week was fun-filled and Grandparents enjoyed the fabulous treasures our young artists created. With our continued focus on our Elements of Art, artists (Primary Grades) will also be working on projects for the upcoming Curriculum Fair in April, large class art projects for the Auction Event in April, and of course, more masterpieces for the Art Show in May. </span><br /></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><br /></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Currently, we have a variety of curriculum-integration art projects in progress, or on the horizon, including: Outer Space, Australia, & Rain Forest Animals to name a few. Our 3rd & 4th Grade Artists are honing their Self-Portrait skills; and 5th & 6th Grade Artists are creating fabulous self-figures and will showcase their works in exciting and imaginative ways. Photos will be shared soon!</span></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center">(Jan. 18th) <img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" /><span style="COLOR: red"><strong>Reminder for 5th Grade Artists<img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" /><br /><span style="FONT-SIZE: 19px" class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></span></strong></span><span style="COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Please remember to bring in a photo of yourself in an action position. You will need it for class on Wednesday, January 25th. Skiing? Running? Playing Basketball? Swimming? If you are unable to find a photo, <strong>please notify me before class next week</strong>. Thank you.</span><span style="COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /></p> <p align="center">(Jan. 9th) <span style="COLOR: #33cccc; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong>Catholic Schools Week<img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrainbow.gif" /></strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><br /></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong><br /></strong>Catholic Schools Week is fast-approaching. It will take place during the week of January 30th, and the 2012 theme fits perfectly with our school's mission: Faith, Service & Academic Excellence. All artists will be directing their love and creativity into special pieces, these next few weeks, to be shared with Grandparents who are in attendance on Grandparent's Day. More to come!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></p> <p align="center">(Dec. 31st) <strong style="COLOR: #800080; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Happy New Year!</strong><strong><img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" /></strong></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>5</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>t</strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>h Grade Artists </strong>- The deadline is fast approaching for the <strong>Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest</strong>. All posters must be complete by Thursday, Jan. 5th to submit to Mrs. Donais. Please be prepared as we will use our class time on Wednesday, Jan. 4th. Please also note, for those that need additional time, <strong>I will be available after school on Thursday, Jan. 5th until 4:00 pm.</strong></span></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center">(Dec. 22nd)<strong> </strong><strong style="COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Merry Christmas</strong><strong style="COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">! </strong></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Wishing all artists a peaceful Christmas and a fun-filled school break. </span><img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" /> </p> <p align="center"><strong><br /></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><br /></strong></p> <p align="center">(Dec. 14th) -<strong> </strong><strong style="COLOR: #3366ff; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">6th Grade Artists - Reminder</strong></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Please bring in a photograph of yourself, in an action position if possible, for next week's Art Class on December 22nd. Skiing? Playing Basketball? Fishing? Dancing? Rock Climbing?.... I can't wait to see. We will continue on with our Edgar Degas Unit - focusing on the figure and movement. </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Thank you </span><img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmile.gif" /></p> <p align="center"><strong><br /></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><br /></strong></p> <p align="center">(Dec. 1st)<strong> - </strong><strong style="COLOR: #339966; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">What's happening in Art Class?</strong></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">With the Art Fundraiser, Pumpkin Service Project, & Church Holiday Fair behind us, artists will now focus on a little bit of Art History and Seasonal-project-fun before the Christmas Break. </span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Our 5th/6th Grade Artists will observe works by Edgar Degas with a focus on the figure and movement. Our 5th Grade Artists will also have the opportunity to participate in a Poster Contest featuring Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl (Thank you, Mrs. Donais!). Artists will demonstrate their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles. I will be looking for their application of the elements of art in their design, and I look forward to seeing their gifts shine. </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Link: </span><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conservationeducation/smokey-woodsy"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conservationeducation/smokey-woodsy </span></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">This will be completed by early January.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Our 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Artists are completing a unit on Giuseppe Arcimboldo, an Italian painter known for his fascinating portraits in fruits and vegetables. One-of-a-kind Harvest Portraits will fill the School Gallery soon! They will then create Christmas-themed Stained Glass-like pieces for our school windows. </span><img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face6.gif" /> <br /><br /><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Our PreK - 1st Grade Artists will apply their elements of art through literary-inspired works including: </span><u style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><em>Harold and The Purple Crayon</em></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">, </span><em style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><u>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</u></em><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">, </span><em style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><u>The Snow Tree</u></em><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> and more....!</span></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><strong style="COLOR: #ff6600; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Meeting House Pumpkin Winners are Announced!</strong></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Residents of the Meeting House Assisted Living Home were thrilled to see the 6th Grade Pumpkins arrive in their dining hall. Check out 'OCTOBER -Meeting House' to see the fabulous creations. They have observed with a critical eye and have recently announced their favorites. </span></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">CONGRATULATIONS (yay!) to our following 6th Grade Artists:</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1st Place Taylor Pratt</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2nd Place Stephanie Borrelli</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3rd Place Katelyn Howe</span></p> <p align="center"><br /></p> <p align="center"><br /></p></div>
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