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November, 2009 NUTCRACKERS! Once again, we are going nutty over nutcrackers. Just ask your little artist! See us on kidslovenutcrackers.com as the featured school! INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S ART EXHIBITION For the second year, we have sent artworks to Japan to be judged in the 40th International Children's Art Exhibition. Last year, we had SEVEN winners- we hope to have more this year! Twenty-eight incredible pieces were sent by these students: Jade Trent, Evelyn Mendez, David Seymour, Vanessa Tobeck, Mariam Habhab, Lauren Lee, Preston Nysetvold, Viviana Guerra, Livi Feher, Leah Day, Florelle Binoya, Kennedi Hoard, Joshua Contreras, Savanna Mays, Ebony Hall, Amy Ideozu, Lily Moron, Precious Marmolejo, Spencer Hammett, Aaliyah Davis, Alexis Davis, Ariana Wheeless, Loreana Rios, Chris Byers, Athena Hoang, Brooklyn Rounds, Matthew Prahl, and Lina Seymour. Good luck Gator Artists! MISSION:10,000 ROCKETS! My students are participating in Mission: 10,000 Rockets! sponsored by Microsoft and Bing. By integrating science into our art program, we are eligible to win one of eight $5,000 prizes! Also, student artworks may be chosen to be published in a commemorative book. Check out our fabulous rockets on our artsonia site. October, 2009 ARTWORK FROM HOME Students may bring in artwork that they have created outside of my classroom. I will be glad to upload it to Artsonia. Artworks can be dropped off in the green "Art In" box in my room. After I have uploaded it, I will put it in the "Art Out" box where it can be picked up. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DISPLAY Visit Round Rock ISD's Performing Arts Center during October to see Gattis artwork. You will find it in the side glass case. Our fabulous "Recycle Sculpture" and other 3-D pieces are on display. September, 2009 STARBUCKS A new display of student work is on display at the Starbuck's inside the Round Rock Outlet Mall. Artists are given a coupon for a free drink. Thanks, Starbuck's! WELCOME BACK! This is going to be a great year in art class. Last year was awesome- ending with our seven ICAE winners! Parents, if we have not met, please stop by the art room to say hello! May, 2009 WORLD COMPETITION SEVEN winners in the International Children's Art Exhibition, judged in Japan! PETER MAX Fifth graders studied the contemporary art of American artist Peter Max. They created "Liberty Head" paintings in his style. Ms. Staten presented paintings and notes from four students to Mr. Max at an exhibit in Austin. He was very touched by the works of Dasha Chalenko, Alex Cornett, Jazmine Figueroa, and Daniel Nguyen. What an honor! April, 2009 EDUCATIONWORLD.COM Visit EducationWorld.com to see an article about Artsonia that features the Gattis art program! EARTH WEEK To recognize and celebrate Earth Week, my classes will work collaboratively to make a box sculpture in the style of American artist Louise Nevelson. Bring in your old "stuff" to add to our recycle sculpture! March, 2009 GALLERY NIGHT AT GATTIS!!! Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30. EXHIBIT AT A+ FEDERAL CREDIT UNION See Gattis artwork on display at the Round Rock location on Mayes Street. February, 2009 TREASURES OF THE TEXAS COAST Ask Ms. Staten for information on this contest. Entries are due March 2. You can win some great prizes! www.texasadoptabeach.org RRISD ELEMENTARY ART EXHIBITION The 2009 exhibition is on display at the Round Rock Performing Arts Center (PAC) from February 13 to 26. The opening reception is Tuesday, February 17, 5:30-7:00. KIDS LOVE NUTCRACKERS WEBSITE Gattis is the featured school on www.kidslovenutcrackers.com! Check it out to see precious pictures of our artists and our artworks! T-SHIRT SALE!! Each year, Round Rock ISD visual art department offers a special t-shirt design to celebrate the incredible work created by our students. The shirts will be ready in March to observe National Youth Art Month. Be part of the celebration by ordering shirts and aprons. The shirts are $8.00 and all orders are due by February 13. Make checks payable to Gattis Elementary and turn in to Ms. Staten. CARDS FOR KIDS Gattis students will make special Valentine's Day cards for children in Austin area hospitals. The project is sponsored by Mix 94.7. January, 2009 NUTCRACKER MUSEUM We are honored to have 17 pieces of artwork currently on exhibit at the Nutcracker Museum in Leavenworth, Washington! Students with pieces on display are Shaylah Dame, Mindy Candia, Alex Cornett, Alexandria Rabadi, Dasha Chalenko, Zachary Smith, Nya Williams, Alyssa Forcier, Florianne Binoya, Zane Helmstetler, Tristan Sullivan, Danzi, Gabriel Martinez, Marlena Gaitan, Gus Leander, Olivia Feher, and Lily Moron. Gattis students will also be featured on the museum's website soon! December, 2008 CRAYOLA.COM Twenty-one Gattis students are featured in the 2008-09 Crayola online Art Exhibition at Crayola.com. Up to 10 winners in each grade will be chosen to be published in the 2008-2009 Crayola Art Book. First, second, and third place winners will receive cash prizes and publication in the book. Winners will be announced in the spring. Good luck to the following students: Florelle Binoya, Jacob Norris, Emma Juren, Elise Arzola, Lexie Cooper, Kevin Dooley, Janice Faada, Gabriel Martinez, Sofia Orozco, Kaitlynn Ray, Hannah Lucky, Evelyn Mendez, Gabriella Alvarez, Alyssa Forcier, Joel Gutierrez, Loreana Rios, Moriah Rogers, Jade Trent, Kara Barfield, Kaleb Mussa, and Evan Perez. Go to Crayola.com to see the exhibit! November, 2008 INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S ART EXHIBITION For the first time, Gattis is participating in the 39th annual International Children's Art Exhibition! Based in Japan, it is considered to be the most prestigious event in the world for children's art. 24 artworks have been sent to Japan to represent our school. Pieces from the following students will be judged: Kara Barfield, Carli Bolger, Alex Cornett, Alexandra Rabadi, Alyssa Forcier, Loreana Rios, Kamil Thompson, Jade Trent, Nya Williams, Natalee Geren, Bethany Hill, Austin Robichaud, Jesus Titsworth, Aldrian Widjaja, Michelle Silva, Tristan Sullivan, Jenna Wroten, Lexie Cooper, Gabriel Martinez, Sofia Orozco, Roberto Rios, Olivia Feher, Emma Juren, and Lily Moron. We will get results in May. August, 2008 Hello Gattis! I am really happy to be here this year! There are lots of exciting things coming in the Art Department. Very soon, each student will have an online art portfolio. Parents, grandparents, and friends will be able to see what the students are creating at Gattis by visiting the site. Stay tuned for more information about that! I am new to Gattis and to Round Rock as well. I have one son- he is attending Southwestern University in Georgetown where he is playing soccer. Please stop by and and say hello. I look forward to getting to know the Gattis families. Donna Staten
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