Georgetown Elementary is having an Art Fair! Our art students have been working hard to create spectacular artwork for this fun event. Your child’s artwork will be displayed in a beautiful mat and frame which can be purchased in the frame during the art fair. There will be a make-n-take craft table with holiday cards [...]
Continue Reading 2 comments October 30, 2009
Hello parents and art friends! I want to make you aware of the school funding crisis that we are facing in Michigan. Hudsonville Public Schools cannot survive if there are further state funding cuts to our budget – our schools will see deep cuts to critical programs, services, and valuable teachers. Please read [...]
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Here’s a look at what we’ve been creating in the art room this October – we’ve been very busy. 5th Graders are studying the work of Claude Monet and have been experimenting with his Impressionist style. Their artwork focuses on Monet’s interest in painting the bridge over his pond of waterlilies. Fourth Graders are learning [...]
Continue Reading 1 comment October 25, 2009
Hi Bloggers, this is Mrs. Brouwer! I have lots and lots of hobbies, including weaving, drawing, making little collages, painting – I always have bunches of artistic projects going on at home. But I think my all time favorite favorite hobby is READING. I think reading is very relaxing – when I want to rest [...]
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Big excitement in the art room – our first selections have been made for Hudsonville’s annual Student Art Show. The dates of this year’s art show: April 26 – 29, 2010 Artist Receptions each evening 5:30-7:30 PM Park Elementary Community Room Here are our first selections from Georgetown Elementary – congratulations artists
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Some thoughts from the kiddos at Jamestown and Georgetown Elementary about why we make art!
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Our students are enjoying their Art Room Game Days this week! Following all the art room rules earns us 10 minutes each art day….and when we accumulate enough minutes, we enjoy some games and free drawing time. Our newest art room game is Jenga – it is a favorite of everyone, including Mrs. B! Jenga [...]
Continue Reading Add comment October 2, 2009
