Bridgman Elementary School

"Together, challenging our children to succeed."

Mrs. Green's Art Room

Bridgman Elementary Art Program Goals:

To explore art created by various artists and cultures

To experience multiple methods and techniques of creating art

To experiment with the elements of art and principles of design

To develop fine motor skills

Looking in the Mirror

All students are creating self-portraits. Each grade level is focusing on a different artist and his or her work. Kindergarten students are learning about Vincent Van Gogh, while first graders are learning about Rembrandt. Second grade students should be able to identify art work by Pablo Picasso. In their self-portraits they are including two different views in one piece of work, like Picasso would do at times. Third grade students read about Pop Art and Andy Warhol. Fourth graders are being like Frida Kahlo by using symbolism in their self-portraits.

Artsonia

Have you had a chance to see Bridgman Elementary's online gallery? Check it out: http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=18494. Everyone who turned in a permission slip should have received an email to create an account. If you turned one in but have not received an email, please email me (jgreen@bridgmanschools) with the correct email address.

Hallway Squares

Former BES students who created a square for the bus hallway may pick up their piece from the art room. The square were taken down during construction. I tried to save as many as I could. (Not all of the squares made it.) If you would like yours returned, please email me.

Upcoming Arts Events

Looking for something to do? Check out these area events...

Krasl Elementary Art Show

This annual show will be held at the Box Factory for the Arts. Show opens February 24th with the reception on Saturday, February 26th. Students and their families will be contacted if their art work is in the show. Come support the Bees and see the wonderful work our students created!

Supporting the Arts

There are many (and very inexpensive) ways to help support the art program at Bridgman Elementary School!

Become an Art Angel: We are always collecting various items such as paper towel tubes, empty butter containers, and even newspapers. If you have something unusual to share, don't hesitate to ask!

Donate empty printer cartridges or cell phones: Send in your empty printer cartridge or used cell phone to the art room. Every empty printer cartridge we turn we earn points. We then can redeem points for technology in the art room.

Artsonia: Visit our online gallery and purchase art work with your child's work on it. All proceeds benefit the BES art program. More information will be sent home throughout the year.

Mrs. Green's French Room

Kindergarten through fourth grade students explore the French language and the cultures who speak it throughout the world. Students are assessed twice a year based on growth in three areas: speaking skills, listening skills and cultural knowledge. Third and fourth graders also are assessed on their writing skills in French.

First Quarter Lessons: All students have learned how to say hello, introduce oneself and say good-bye. In addition, all students have learned the colors and are able to count. Kindergarten and first grade students should be able to count to 10; second grade students should be able to count to 20; third grade students should be able to count to 50; fourth grade students should be able to count to 100.

Second Quarter Lessons: All students have learned classroom parts and family members.

What does the French report card mean?

This year students will be assessed throughout the entire school year, as in years past. Instead of having two report cards, one for each semester, students will receive a final report card at the end of the school year. This report card will reflect all of the skills and concepts students learned and mastered throughout the school year..