Dear Parents,
A few announcements that I am really excited about! First, I heard from a very good friend and artist, that she is doing some amazing art classes with the King County Libraries! Though sometimes difficult from a fine-motor-skills perspective, I think that even if your child is not exactly 10 years old, with your help, they could find some success with some of these techniques. I am hoping that she will come to my classroom again this year and teach us as well!
I will be going to the Skyway Library program on Saturday, November 17th down in Renton if anyone else wants to join me!
This is such a great way to learn about a beautiful culture and history, and it even involves math!
A few announcements that I am really excited about! First, I heard from a very good friend and artist, that she is doing some amazing art classes with the King County Libraries! Though sometimes difficult from a fine-motor-skills perspective, I think that even if your child is not exactly 10 years old, with your help, they could find some success with some of these techniques. I am hoping that she will come to my classroom again this year and teach us as well!
I will be going to the Skyway Library program on Saturday, November 17th down in Renton if anyone else wants to join me!
This is such a great way to learn about a beautiful culture and history, and it even involves math!
Here is her message:
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A'Salaam-o-Alaikum
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A'Salaam-o-Alaikum
(Peace be upon you)
I hope you all are doing well,
I am working with the King County Library System this Oct-Nov for their Make series. I will be teaching 3 different workshops: Islamic Geometric Art, Art of Arabesque: Watercolor Workshop, and Patterns of Persia: Watercolor Workshop. I have listed all the details below.
All workshops are for ages 10 to adult, if you are interested in attending any of these workshops, you can register to save your spot @ kcls.org/events.
Islamic Geometric Patterns
Geometric patterns are one of the major components of Islamic art and one of the most iconic. Learn about the foundation of Islamic geometric patterns and how to construct them using just a compass and ruler.
Ages 10 to adult
Carnation Library- Wednesday, October 17th- 4:30-6:00pm
Kingsgate Library- Tuesday, October 30th- 7:00-8:30pm
Algona-Pacific Library- Monday, November 12th- 12:00-1:30pm
Kirkland Library- Tuesday, November 13th- 6:30-8:00pm
Arabesque Art
Islamic art has three major components: calligraphy, geometric patterns and arabesque. Arabesque art is a form of decorative art consisting of rhythmic linear patterns with abstracted floral and vegetal foliage. Learn to draw an arabesque pattern with step-by-step instructions and paint with watercolor.
Ages 10 to adult
Des Moines Library- Saturday, November 3rd- 11am-1:00pm
Vashon Library- Sunday, November 4th- 1:00-3:00pm
Enumclaw Library- Saturday, November 10th- 1:00-3:00pm
Lake Hills Library- Monday, November 19th- 4:00pm-6:00pm
Patterns from Persia
It is often said that Islamic art reached it's peak of perfection in Persia. Learn how to replicate and paint a star-shaped Persian tile pattern using geometry and arabesque motifs.
Ages 10 to adult
Skyway Library- Saturday, November 17th- 2:00-4:00pm
Bellevue Library- Tuesday, November 20th- 4:00-6:00pm
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In other news, a flyer just went home regarding our Harvest Party! Please contact Mandy Balsiger if you want to join in on the fun!
Thank you all for returning the permission forms for my grad school work!
We have been doing so many interesting things in class, I hope my slow newsletters haven't stopped your children from updating you.
In Reading, we have been studying the work of other students to model how to write character analysis essays about the books we are reading, and learning to think deeply about these characters through analyzing a story called "Miss Awful" by Arthur Cavanaugh.
In Social Studies/Social Emotional we have been working on learning about different perspectives, and how people can see a situation very differently. Students were making some good connections with the "discussions" during some of the football and soccer games at recess.
We also watched some really informative videos on the Growth Mindset, and have been learning about how we can change our mindset to see opportunities in our struggles, instead of being weighed down by them.
In Science, we have started a problem-solving challenge! You can see find the worksheet here, but needless to say, the room is messy, and the kids are having a great time! Some areas that students have struggled with are creating a wheel and axle, and how to make a good zip line. It is so interesting to see how each group interprets the problems and designs solutions a little differently!
In Math, 4th graders just finished up their unit on multiplying and dividing decimals, while 5th graders will be taking their assessment on Block 2: Integers next week!
I am so proud of all of the 5th graders who are running for student council, and for all of those who are running for representatives as well. I know they ALL have the potential to be amazing leaders!
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, or would like Mandy's email (I didn't want to post it on a public blog!) to volunteer to help at the party!
All the best,
Mrs. Hart
________________________
In other news, a flyer just went home regarding our Harvest Party! Please contact Mandy Balsiger if you want to join in on the fun!
Thank you all for returning the permission forms for my grad school work!
We have been doing so many interesting things in class, I hope my slow newsletters haven't stopped your children from updating you.
In Reading, we have been studying the work of other students to model how to write character analysis essays about the books we are reading, and learning to think deeply about these characters through analyzing a story called "Miss Awful" by Arthur Cavanaugh.
In Social Studies/Social Emotional we have been working on learning about different perspectives, and how people can see a situation very differently. Students were making some good connections with the "discussions" during some of the football and soccer games at recess.
We also watched some really informative videos on the Growth Mindset, and have been learning about how we can change our mindset to see opportunities in our struggles, instead of being weighed down by them.
In Science, we have started a problem-solving challenge! You can see find the worksheet here, but needless to say, the room is messy, and the kids are having a great time! Some areas that students have struggled with are creating a wheel and axle, and how to make a good zip line. It is so interesting to see how each group interprets the problems and designs solutions a little differently!
In Math, 4th graders just finished up their unit on multiplying and dividing decimals, while 5th graders will be taking their assessment on Block 2: Integers next week!
I am so proud of all of the 5th graders who are running for student council, and for all of those who are running for representatives as well. I know they ALL have the potential to be amazing leaders!
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, or would like Mandy's email (I didn't want to post it on a public blog!) to volunteer to help at the party!
All the best,
Mrs. Hart
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