Richmond Art Gallery Field Trip

Yesterday our class got to go to the Richmond Art Gallery for a Field Trip! First, we got to spend some time viewing the artwork in the Gallery--Roots and Elders by Evan Lee.  This show included scannings (like photos) of ginseng (meaning human roots), pencil drawings of older women in Richmond, and a continuous photo stream of construction work in Richmond.

Here we are learning about the gallery works and the idea of a still life.

After finishing in the Gallery, we went into the studio area.  Here we donned our aprons and with a little instruction, started sketching fruit. 

This process seemed so promising that even our volunteer drivers decided to try their hand at some drawings.


Joseph proudly shows off his drawing.


Such serious concentration from everyone.


This is Faith's sketch.  What a beautiful example of what we were instructed to do.


After finishing our sketch, we transferred it onto canvas, and our teacher showed us about mixing colors.  We also learned about tints and shades.  By looking at the fruit on our table, we saw how light and shadow makes the fruit look round and 3-D.  Armed with all this new information, we started to paint.  We each had a pallet of Acrylic paints and a few paintbrushes.  Here is Miss Leonard hard at work shading grapes.


Another adventurous mom trying out her artistic skills.


Happy painters.....well, mostly happy painters.  If you look closely, you can see the paintings in progress!


Cousins hard at work!  The paintings are looking great!!


Happy Painter!


Jack (the almost-birthday boy) hard at work.  A special thank you to Carrie our photographic helper!  Miss Leonard was very focused on her painting and finishing in time!


Sharing pallets and giving advice.


A lovely artist finishing up.


Tory doing some great shading.


The whole crew working hard.  What a great looking bunch!


Gabe working on his blue tablecloth.


Charity working hard.  She is so detailed in her work!


After leaving the Art Gallery we walked to Minoru Park, where we spent the afternoon.  Here we had the whole end of the park to ourselves.  We ate a picnic lunch and played games.


This game of elimination got serious!  I'm glad we had some good and impartial judges! <wink>


And then there was the drama of trying to get a group picture......


Tory, you are looking particularly lovely.....picture ruined....


Ava, seriously?......picture no good.


And then it got really out of hand.....I never did get a good group picture....Oh, well, I guess craziness is a good representation of us....


We had a wonderful day and are so thankful for the good weather and the super time we had.  A special thank you to our volunteer drivers and all the parents for getting your students to school early. 
As to the finished artwork, it will be on display at the BCA Evening of the Arts in June.  We hope you can all make it to the even to view our masterpieces. 

--Miss Leonard

Rodeo Day Fun

The Cloverdale Rodeo has nothing on BCA Rodeo Day! We had Cowboys, Lassos, and Bandanas galore!! Our class looked great and had 100% Participation--Rewards coming soon!!

Not sure if these boys are represent the strong arm of the law or a band of outlaws.....(Maybe a little of both!)

 

But lookout! These cowgirls look like they mean business as well!

Or maybe they are just having fun!

 

Howdy, Gals!

 

Getting a little rowdy!

 

Staging a little street disturbance....I think if we had been allowed to have weapons, a "shoot-out would have been next on the agenda!

 

 

Yeeee Haw!!! Good times, folks!

'Till Next Time, Pardner!

--Miss Leonard

May Student Of The Month--Anais

Congratulations to our May Student of the Month--Anais!  This is not how she usually dresses! This was taken on Rodeo day.  She has great class spirit in addition to all her other awesome qualities!

Anais is a Wonderful Student.  She has wonderful work habits, and her home and classwork is always neat, complete, and correct.  Anais is always attentive in class.  She learns quickly and enjoys helping others.  Anais is respectful to all teachers and other students.  She is a very strong example of a believer and is not afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right.  I am so glad that I got to know Anais in my class this year, and even more excited that she will be in my class again next year.  Anais, thank you for all your hard work and effort.  You are amazing!

--Miss Leonard

 

 

What identifies you?

We had a visitor this morning.....in his jacket he had a crow bar, a glass cutter, and pliers.  He was wearing all black and had on gloves.  His jacket collar was turned up and he was even wearing sunglasses so it was hard to see his eyes.  A robber?......

No, it was Brother Richard.  We identified him as a robber because of what he was wearing.   He asked us, "As a Christian, what does your hair, your clothes, and your personality identify you as?"

 

1 Timothy 4:12

--Miss Leonard

Rocket Launcher Competition Prep

Our Monday Fun Science Experiment today was a homemade rocket launcher.  A little PVC Pipe, a 2-liter bottle and you are in business!  Today, we launched a bit of a lame rocket that Miss Leonard had made with a pop bottle lid, paper, and duct tape....but everyone had great ideas of how to make it better.  SO, the assignment for next week: make a rocket of your own.  The students can work in groups or as individuals.  Next Monday, we will have a contest to see whose rocket goes the furthest....and try to figure out why!
 
 Joey got to stomp the first rocket.  It went the furthest--in the picture it is the little dot in the clouds over the church (it really didn't go as far as it looks!)

Here we are talking about what makes a good rocket and what would have made this go further.

Heading out to grab the rocket before it even hits the ground.

Our last shot with a wet, soggy rocket straight up into the air.  It had to be our last, because a two-footed jump burst our bottle!  Until next time....

--Miss Leonard

(With a special thanks to our guest photographer-Zackary)

Casual Day Color Teams

For Casual Day this time, the students chose colors to represent their teams.  They dressed up in the color, made signs, decorated, made hair bands, etc.  It was a great day for team spirit!  Here you see the Scorpions in black.  According to them, Black is dangerous and goes with everything!

The Spring Flings chose pink.  They covered their desks with pink, made name tags, constructed pink paper origami bows, etc.  Good times. 

The 3 Peas in a Pod chose the "non-color" white.  They also had signs and creatively made tissue hair flowers. 

Go Team Blue.  When we took into consideration clothing and team spirit, this team came out on top--First place to the Mighty Monkeys!  They even had crepe paper streamers, blue duct tape, and as you can see, they also had some pretty fearful false mustaches and paper folded hats.  Don't ask me how they managed to keep up with all this and their school work!

Good job to all the teams! What a fun day!

--Miss Leonard

Spring in the Park--Sand Volleyball

Well, you can see the rain clouds moving in, and we felt a few sprinkles....but we took advantage of the sun today and went to the park for PE.  The students enjoyed some free time, and then we played a game of "beach" volleyball (with a jump rope for a "net"). 

Good Serve, Gabe!

 

Back over the net!

 

Bethany serves the ball.

 

I think the cry on this one was...."NOT mine!"

 

Jack sizing up to hit the ball and helping his team to win. 

 

Only one complaint was heard today......"We didn't have time to play soccer!"  I guess we will have to save that for next time!

 

--Miss Leonard