Hello 2018-2019 School Year!

We are about 2 1/2 weeks into the new school year and so far, things are going great! I started the year with a quick survey about students' ideal art experiences and even gave them a quiz about me, so they could get to know me better. I was happy that my returning students remembered my favorite type of art and that I love Harry Potter. I also added a few new things to the room and I'm really please with how they turned out.

This is my color wheel that my husband cut out of wood and I painted. He also made my pencil holder, which so far has been working to make sure pencils get returned. I also made a sign and passes for when students need to leave the room.

Another new addition is this painting. It's my "why." I participated in a discussion group with fellow art teachers over the summer and we all painted our "whys." The idea was to take why we are teaching and put it in kid friendly terms and then create an artwork out of it. I think it is great for my kids to see and also a great reminder for myself on those tough days.

And last, but not least, my favorite addition to the art room, my new betta fish, Sirius. He's named after my favorite Harry Potter character, Sirius Black.

Within in the first week of school, our principal arranged for Casey McQuillen to put on her You Matter Tour concert for the whole school. It was a great show with a great message. Here's a picture from Casey McQuillen. I'm on the left, 4th row in the green tank top.

I'm excited for the new year and the new art we are going to create! One last thing, I created and Instagram account for quick updates. Follow me at: mrslaplanteartclass