Johnson Jungle
Art, Guidance, Library, Music, P.E., & Spanish
Jennifer Flynn (Visual Art), Whitney McKay (Guidance Counseling), Marie Zimmerman (Library), Alyssa Vanderpool (Music), Nick Behymer (Physical Education), Julie Dashley (Spanish)
Read blog posts, see pictures, and view resource information for every grade!
Kindergarten students are learning to take their time as they look at an artwork, and it's amazing what all they see! Students have explored different drawing and painting materials, and most recently have been experimenting with blending oil pastels. After looking at Johannes Vermeer's artworks, we considered objects from inside and outside to include in our artworks. Students even recognized how the artist Vermeer showed light coming through a window in his paintings. After looking at Jasper Johns' artwork, Three Flags, we discussed how we can draw objects in our art many different sizes - small, medium, and large, and we can fill the page with our ideas.
When asked, "What does it mean to be inspired?" A Kindergartener responded, "It means when you see something, it gives you an idea." EXACTLY! What an inquisitive, thoughtful bunch of kindergarteners we have here at Johnson. What inspires you?
Jennifer Flynn
K-5 Visual Art Educator
2nd grade Art Class Quote:
Boomer: "Because it helps us learn about our world."
5th Grade - Due Sept 29
Theme: "Kentucky Agriculture/Horticulture" (ex. crops, livestock, flowers, plants). Use any medium on 8.5x11 paper. Winning posters will be on display in the Family Court Courtroom! (Winners will get to visit the courthouse on November 3, receive a certificate, tour, and refreshments.) TURN IN ARTWORKS TO MRS. FLYNN by Thursday, SEPT. 29th!
TWO OPTIONAL ART CONTESTS!
4th & 5th - Due Oct 19
I received information about an upcoming art competition sponsored by the art and scholarship department of the Fort Thomas Woman's Club. For questions contact: Amy Hamilton at ahamilton9@earthlink.net
Theme: ANIMALS
Grade Levels: 4th-8th. Limits: Three submissions per child.
Medium: All mediums are welcome. Exhibit Date: Nov. 6th from 2pm-5pm.
TURN IN ARTWORKS TO MRS. FLYNN by Oct. 19!
1st Grade Guidance with Ms. McKay
JOhnson is a CARING school
The entire school is focused on the character trait of CARING this month. Students watched the video above during the morning announcements which demonstrated how caring can be contagious!
Here is the definition of caring that we use at Johnson:
“Caring means showing kindness and concern for others. Together with compassion and empathy, it is the foundation for positive relationships with others. This month we ask that you identify caring behaviors that you see in your child/student and reinforce them. Johnson is a CARING school.”
CHARACTER CHAINS!
Whitney McKay
Guidance Counselor
2nd Grade Library with Mrs. Zimmerman
Students in 2nd grade have been learning about the Super 3 Research method by completing a STEM challenge. They researched how to make an object that could float in water, and then used MakerSpace materials to create the object.
Library Media Specialist
Mark your calendars:
Digital Etiquette
Digital Citizenship
5th Grade - AUTHOR VISIT
5th grade students will be meeting with author D.J. MacHale on September 28th to discuss his latest book, Curse of the Boggin.
3rd Grade Music with Ms. Vanderpool
You can write your own lyrics!
Books will be published and printed the week before Halloween.
Preschool Beats
Honor Veterans
4th Grade
Alyssa Vanderpool
K-5 Music Educator
4th Grade Physical Education with Mr. B
4th grade has been working on a Cooperative Games Unit.
The game pictured is "Scooter Soccer."
Cooperative activities are an integral component of quality physical education. Physical education is a unique discipline, where young people are expected to move rigorously, work often in pairs and groups, and improve their physical skills and fitness levels. To accomplish these goals, students must learn to trust one another, communicate effectively, develop positive relationships, and work together to solve problems and achieve common goals.
K-5 Physical Education
4th & 5th Grade Spanish with Señora Dashley
In fourth and fifth grade we having been practicing describing our hair and eye color in Spanish. In the examples, we made a pic collage and wrote about our eye color and hair color. Next, we will add audio and make a class book!
Julie Dashley
K-5 Spanish Educator
Online Art Exhibits
Coming soon! We will soon be adding to our digital portfolios on Artsonia. Visit Johnson's Gallery to see artworks.
ART ROOM Donations
We appreciate your donation of any of the materials below.
- Paper Plates (used as palettes for paint mixing)
- Patterned/Decorative Paper (for collages)
Thank you for supporting our student art studio!
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Cincinnati Art Museum Family Painting Event
Art in the Making: Landscape Painting
October 15, 1–3 p.m.
Families will journey through the woods to explore the special exhibition, Van Gogh: Into the Undergrowth, before creating a landscape painting with the help of a special guest artist. Designed for children ages 6–12 accompanied by an adult. Members: $5 per person, General public: $10 per person. Reservations required. Visit the Cincinnati Art Museum website for more information.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - NOV 19
Introduce the whole family to this charming musical story, Peter and the Wolf, on
Sat. November 19, 2016 | 10:30 AM
Every part of our orchestra helps bring this adventure to life, from the friendly bird, cat and duck (flute, clarinet and oboe), to the big, bad wolf (French horns)!
Visit the Family Fun Zone to try orchestra instruments, make a craft and more! Open pre-concert starting at 9:30 am and immediately following the concert.
Cincinnati Art Museum - REC
Rosenthal Education Center: Open Tues – Sun, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Rosenthal Education Center (REC) is the new art education space inside the museum. Through dedicated interactive exhibition and studio space the collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum is brought to life for children of all ages. The REC encourages families to discover the Art Museum’s collection in a fun, immersive, hands-on and safe manner through a variety of experiences.
Cincinnati Children's Museum
REGISTRATION
Members: $8 per child, per session*
Non-Members: $10 per child, per session*
Space is limited. Register online or call (513) 287-7001.
OCTOBER 2016
Gourd Lamps
Create a lamp out of a gourd by designing a pattern, cutting holes and decorating.
October 15
Pumpkin Pin Art
Using a pumpkin as our canvas, we will create wonderful works of art with pins, string and a variety of other materials.
October 22
Jedi Academy
Create a working light saber and practice your Jedi moves as you apprentice with Obi Wan Kenobi.
$18 Member; $20 non-Member
October 29