Art Art Art

We have been learning about Picasso, Matisse, Seurat and Dali.... What amazing artists!

Ask your K-5th child about pointillism, cubism, surrealism and collage... 

6th graders are working on the Treasure series and reading "Among the Hidden".... an amazing novel! 

We continue doing logic problems each day.... They really stretch our brains! 

September 7, 2011

Mrs. Mann’s Class Newsletter       

1^st – 5^th

     We will be beginning our “Race Around the World” soon.  Our first stop will be the Philippines.  I have really enjoyed having “our” kids for a whole day.  It has been nice being with them.  We try to hit all academic areas while they are in the classroom.  We have read some interesting books including one about Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.  We have “Matisse Artists” in our classroom!  I love the enriching activities.  We do logic problems each time they come, as well as a challenge math activity.  We will focus on a science or social studies theme.  We have been discussing art history.  We will be moving on to the Philippines shortly. 

     The projects have been great.  I love to see these creative minds at work.  They are displayed around the room.  I love them! 

    

6^th

     We have been working in the Treasures Reading series and reading a wonderful novel entitled, “Among the Hidden.”  This book was written by Margaret P. Haddix.  She is awesome!  We have weekly FCAT and selection tests.  These have been graded and handed back to your student.  They are kept in their Reading binder.  I am enjoying “our” kids immensely!  They are amazing at logic problems!  Remind them to read for 15 – 20 minutes each night.  They are required to have 25 A.R. points by the end of the 9 week period.  The Reading Log should be signed on Thursday night, because I check them each Friday.  Thank you for signing the planner each evening. That is a great way to communicate with each other! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email.  473-4844 or klmann@mail.clay.k12.fl.us.  Check out the blog, too:  http://kheshappe.blogspot.com

Thanks so much!  
Kim Mann