<![CDATA[Mrs. McCue's Art Website - Blog]]>Sat, 25 May 2013 10:52:43 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Isabelle Beers, Art Teacher for a Day 2013]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 13:03:02 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2013/05/isabelle-beers-art-teacher-for-a-day-2013.htmlOn Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Johnson School had a very special day with fifth grader Isabelle Beers as acting Art Teacher for the day.  Students learned all about Claude Monet, the founder of the Impressionistic Art Movement with it’s philosophy based upon expressing one’s perceptions and over sense of nature within their artwork. All of the students thoroughly enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors creating their chalk pastel plein-air landscapes inspired by Monet’s famous masterpieces and overall style.  Thank you, Isabelle, for the terrific lesson idea and amazing art experience for all!
]]><![CDATA[Recycle Poster Contest District Winner, Julia Krepsztul]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:10:33 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2013/04/recycle-poster-contest-district-winner-julia-krepsztul.htmlOn Wednesday, April 24, Johnson School's Fourth Grader Julia Krepsztul was honored at the Regional HRRA ceremony for the Annual Recycle Poster contest.  She was declared the 2nd place winner for the Region and was awarded a certificate, gift, and savings bond.  Her poster was one of 2089 participants and 11 municipalities.  Her poster and all other district winners were displayed in full color in this past Sunday's NewsTimes.  Way to go Julia!!
]]><![CDATA[Recycle Winners Honored at Board of Ed Meeting]]>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:34:53 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2013/03/recycle-winners-honored-at-board-of-ed-meeting.htmlTonight the Johnson School Recycle Poster winners were honored at the Board of Ed meeting.  Each student received a ribbon and was recognized for her fine effort and artistic achievements by their families, teachers and principals, the Board of Ed members, Dr. Smith, Dr. Jordan, and First Selectman Mr. Knickerbocker.  It was a fantastic evening for us all!
]]><![CDATA[After School Art Spring 2013]]>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:01:50 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2013/03/after-school-art-spring-2013.htmlAfter School Art is back for the spring.  Students will enjoy painting on an unusual surface such as a birdhouse, wooden frame, tray, plaque, or other item of their choice.  They will strengthen their drawing and painting skills while developing their own creative compositions.  Download the form here.  Forms are due by Wednesday, March 27, and classes start April 22nd.
]]><![CDATA[Recycle Poster Contest Winners 2013]]>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:02:28 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2013/03/recycle-poster-contest-winners-2013.html Congratulations to the following 4th & 5th Grade Johnson School students who were named district winners in this year’s Recycle Poster contest. 

In 4th Grade, Julia Krepsztul (1st place), Sela Domkofski (2nd), and Kenedy Cherniske (3rd). 
In 5th Grade Lily Kappes (1st place), Puneet Sidhu (2nd), and Sarah McKay (3rd). 

The winners will be recognized on March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Board of Education meeting. 
In addition, Julia is also a regional winner and will be Recognized at the Regional Awards Ceremony.  She will attend another special ceremony on April 24 in Danbury.
Great job everyone, and thank you for the excellent participation! 
]]><![CDATA[Youth Art Celebration 2013]]>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:52:46 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2013/02/youth-art-celebration-2013.htmlMarch is Youth Art Month, and is a time when educators across the nation promote the visual arts and art education in our country.  Congratulations to the following R.M.T. Johnson School students, Isabella Donatucci, Nicholas DeLuise, Isabelle Beers, Emelin Garcia, and Killian Mead, who have had an outstanding work of art selected to be a part of the 2013 Connecticut Art Educator’s Association Youth Art Celebration.

The CAEA Youth Art Celebration is a K-12 art show for all students in Connecticut.  Their work will be on display at the West Woods Upper Elementary School in Farmington CT from March 4- March 23, 2013.  The show reception will be on Saturday, March 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m.  
]]><![CDATA[Poster Contest Opportunities]]>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:30:02 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2013/02/poster-contest-opportunities.htmlThere are two wonderful contest opportunities that the Johnson School artists are being encouraged to participate in these days. Parent support in these extra-curricular activities is very appreciated, and is a wonderful opportunity to get creative with your son or daughter.
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Doodle 4 Google - Your youngster could win a $30,000 scholarship to the college of their choice!  Learn more by checking out the contest site here.
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Recycle Poster Contest - Students learn a great deal about the importance of recycling through this Regional contest.  Check it out here.  Make sure to scroll down to the "2013 Annual Recycle Contest / Bethel Entry Form"
Thank you for supporting your child in their artistic endeavors!
]]><![CDATA[Art Walk 2013]]>Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:11:02 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2013/01/art-walk-2013.htmlArt Walk 2013 will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Johnson School.  If you are interested in supporting this special event please contact me.  There are many things to accomplish to make this a successful showcase for our young artists. 
]]><![CDATA[After School Art Dates Revised, yet again...]]>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:32:38 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2012/11/after-school-art-dates-revised-yet-again.htmlDue to today's Early Dismissal and cancellation of all after school activities, the last two remaining days for After School Art Session 2 will be Tuesday December 4th and Tuesday December 11th.  ]]><![CDATA[After School Art Session 2 Dates Revised]]>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:19:14 GMThttp://www.mccueart.com/2/post/2012/11/after-school-art-dates-revised.htmlDue to this week's storm, the dates for the second session of after school art will be Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27, and December 4th.  Feel free to contact me with any questions.  Get ready for a great time!
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