December Charter Chat

Expressions Charter Chat: December from Jenell Novello

7th Grade Looney Tune Pop Art

7th Grade kicked off the pop Art Unit with Scale Oil Pastel Drawings of Looney Tune characters. These projects ALWAYS deliver helping students gain confidence with their drawing skills. This was a perfect project to lead this group into winter break.

8th Grade Pop Art Post-it Murals

I LOVE the Post-it Note Mural project for many reasons. One, it's a GREAT way to kick off the Pop Art Unit with pixel designs, collaboration and problem solving. Second, it's a 2-day project that leads right into winter break. Third, these murals pack a colorful punch for the Pop Art Exhibit. They are just too darn fun!

7th Grade Enters Unsung Hero Contest

Expressions partnered up with ELA for the 7th grade to participate in the Art Effect Unsung Hero Contest as a culminating activity for the Kindness for Paws Unit. Students selected an animal activist to write their research paper about. They then used they words from their research paper for their Mircography Art Project that they submitted for the contest. These meaningful art pieces are currently being displayed at the North Natomas Library. Way to go, 7th grade!

8th Grade Paints with Lights in the Black Box

The Black Box is the PRIMO spot for light painting and this year we got to use this space! I am hoping that we will continue to be able to use this space for this fun photography project that really tests the limits of collaboration, creativity and problem solving.

7th Grade Hidden Hands integrates Science

7th Grade investigated the science concept of adaptations and camouflage in order to gain a better understanding of environmental factors that impact wild life. They then painted a pattern and attempted to repeat that pattern over their hand to camouflage themselves. I love this project and how it helps students better understand global issues that affect the environment an its inhabitants.