Calling for Entries to the Art Expo 2014!!

Do you like drawing or painting at home?  Are you practicing techniques at home that you have learned in class?  

Mrs. Wine is currently accepting entries for the "On Our Own" section to the 2014 Art Expo.  To submit an entry for consideration, bring any pieces of art you have created at home to Mrs. Wine.  Make sure your full name and class number are on the back of each art piece.  All artworks must be on unlined paper and must be at least 8 1/2 x 11 inches.

Pieces that are selected for the Art Expo will be mounted and displayed.  Pieces that are not selected will be returned prior to the Art Expo.  Pieces that are selected for the Art Expo will be returned in June with the other artworks from the exhibition.

If you have any questions you may submit them to Mrs. Wine at ewine@schools.nyc.gov or you may ask her in class.  Thank you!!!!!! 

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Friday, February 28th was the final day of the third marking period.  Parent teacher conferences will be held Tuesday, March 11 with both an afternoon and an evening session scheduled.  Please mark your calendars.  I look forward to meeting with you.

Extra Credit at the Movies!!!!!

Now playing in theaters everywhere....

"It would be an impossible mission; with the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell, how could these men possibly hope to succeed?"  

Based on a true story. Directed by and starring George Clooney.  In theaters beginning February 7, 2014.(Rated PG-13)

View the movie trailer by clicking the link below:

Go see the movie.  Bring your ticket stub to Mrs. Wine and receive 5 extra credit points added to the single grade of your choice.  Write a movie review to earn an extra 5 extra credit points!!!  Send written reviews to ewine@schools.nyc.gov or bring a copy of your written review to class.

New Grading Period

The third marking period of the school year has begun.  Seventh grade classes have switched.  Homerooms that had music first semester have now moved to art class.  All new classes have met and received information to share with their parents.

Parent letters need to be signed and returned no later than Friday, January 17.  Each student is expected to have a pocket folder with ten sheets of loose leaf and a pencil for every class session.  A participation grade on being prepared with these supplies will be taken during the second class session this week.

Winter Break!!!!

I hope that all of my students and their families enjoy your winter break.  Students of all grades can click on the links at the top of the page to find current extra credit opportunities.  In addition, all 7th grade students have winter break projects that are due the first day they return to class.  Detailed information on these projects can be found on the 7th grade page.  Students need to complete only one of the two projects.

The marking period will end on Friday, January 3.  After this, seventh grade students who currently have art class will be moving to music class for the remainder of the year.  Sixth and eighth grade students will remain in art class.

Projects and Parents

All classes are finishing up drawing projects.  New information and updated extra credit opportunities will be posted within the week.

Report cards will be distributed next week.  Most students have been working very hard and your parents will be pleased with your progress in art.

Parent - Teacher Conferences are Thursday, November 14.  Parents have two options: 1 - 3 pm and 5 - 7:30 pm.  I will be available in the art room, 312 to meet with parents, view student work, and discuss your student's progress.  I look forward to seeing you then.

New Information and Extra Credit Options Posted on Grade Tabs!!!

     The first weeks of school are off to a GRREAT start!!!!  Click on the grade level tab at the top of the page to see the latest information about your new drawing project.  You can share the class Power Point presentation with your parents and explain to them what you are learning in art.

     There are also three extra credit opportunities for each lesson.  You may choose the one you like best or do all three!!!!  Extra credit for each project must be completed and submitted by the end of the project.  New opportunites will be posted when we begin new lessons!!