I have not been very diligent in posting pictures here in the last rushed month of school. I have not taken many pictures, but we made it. Awards ceremony is finished, report cards are sent home, and the last day of the 2013-2014 school year has come to an end. It had been a great one. Thank you to all of you that supported and worked with us this year. This has been a truly great group of students.
Have a wonderful summer and God bless you all.
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Jack--5/6 Class Citizenship Award Winner
Abigail--Winner of the 5/6 Class Dilligence Award
Congrats to all those who won awards for their efforts and hard work.
--Miss Leonard
Discovery Bay--Elementary Grad Trip
--Miss Leonard
Friday, 23 May 2014
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
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!)
Or maybe they are just having fun!
'Till Next Time, Pardner!
--Miss Leonard
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!
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!
--Miss Leonard
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
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
Wednesday, 30 April 2014
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
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?"
--Miss Leonard
Monday, 28 April 2014
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!)
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)
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