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<channel><title><![CDATA[MS. MCCUE'S ART SITE - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:29:43 -0500</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[The Annual State Fire Prevention Poster Contest is Back!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-annual-state-fire-prevention-poster-contest-is-back]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-annual-state-fire-prevention-poster-contest-is-back#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:25:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-annual-state-fire-prevention-poster-contest-is-back</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Every year students have the opportunity to create a poster design with the theme of Fire Prevention. &nbsp;This is an annual initiative that I participate in with our town fire marshal, Mr. Tom Galliford. &nbsp;Fourth grade participates as an option, typically outside of the art room. &nbsp;Fifth graders do the contest as a class assignment in Art. &nbsp;So, if you notice your children talking more about Fire safety, dangers, preventative&nbsp;measures, creating a meeting place, practici [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Every year students have the opportunity to create a poster design with the theme of Fire Prevention. &nbsp;This is an annual initiative that I participate in with our town fire marshal, Mr. Tom Galliford. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Fourth grade participates as an option, typically outside of the art room. &nbsp;Fifth graders do the contest as a class assignment in Art. &nbsp;So, if you notice your children talking more about Fire safety, dangers, preventative&nbsp;measures, creating a meeting place, practicing a fire drill...&nbsp; their introduction to the contest may be why. =)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><a href="https://www.mccueart.com/uploads/9/9/3/9/9939965/fire_prevention_packet.pdf">fire_prevention_packet.pdf</a>. The packet that students may use for information and inspiration is&nbsp;located&nbsp;here.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The informative Fire Prevention videos that the students have seen in Art class are also located here;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiIGMWRKfQI" target="_blank">Video 1</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBpdTVVL-Ko" target="_blank">Video 2</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Please support our school initiative in teaching our children how to be safe in the event of a fire related emergency. &nbsp;Thank you!!</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Annual Recycle Poster Contest is Back!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-14th-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-14th-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:22:17 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-14th-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[Recycle Poster Contest Information&nbsp;Every year thousands of local artists participate in this wonderful contest to promote and encourage recycling. &nbsp;This is a Regional contest that includes 13 participating municipalities. &nbsp;Click here&nbsp;for complete information about the contest held by the&nbsp;Housatonic Resources Recovery Agency.Directional Video LinkThe Entry form and Template is herePosters must be&nbsp;submitted to Ms. McCue&nbsp;by Wednesday, November 13,2025Information n [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><u><strong><font size="5">Recycle Poster Contest Information</font></strong>&nbsp;</u><br />Every year thousands of local artists participate in this wonderful contest to promote and encourage recycling. &nbsp;This is a Regional contest that includes 13 participating municipalities. &nbsp;<a href="https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest/" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;for complete information about the contest held by the&nbsp;<a href="https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest/" target="_blank">Housatonic Resources Recovery Agenc</a><a href="https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest/" target="_blank">y</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><a href="https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest/" target="_blank">.</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/1010963716" target="_blank">Directional Video Link</a><br /><br /><a href="https://hrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Entry-Form-and-Template-2025.pdf" target="_blank">The Entry form and Template is here</a><br /><br />Posters must be&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mccuet@bethel.k12.ct.us">submitted to Ms. McCue</a>&nbsp;by Wednesday, November 13,<br /><strong>2025<br /><br /><font size="4">Information necessary for the entry form is below.</font></strong><br /><br /><font size="4">Town of: &nbsp;Bethel<br />Local Coordinator: Ms. Rebecca Lacey-Aubin<br />Coordinator's E-mail: LaceyR@Bethel.k12.ct.us<br />Participating Teacher: Homeroom Teacher/McCue</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Annual Fire Prevention Poster is back!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-annual-fire-prevention-poster-is-back]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-annual-fire-prevention-poster-is-back#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:17:24 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-annual-fire-prevention-poster-is-back</guid><description><![CDATA[Every year students have the opportunity to create a poster design with the theme of Fire Prevention. &nbsp;This is an annual initiative that I participate in with our town fire marshal, Mr. Tom Galliford. &nbsp;Fourth grade participates as an option, typically outside of the art room. &nbsp;Fifth graders do the contest as a class assignment in Art. &nbsp;So, if you notice your children talking more about Fire safety, dangers, preventative&nbsp;measures, creating a meeting place, practicing a fi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Every year students have the opportunity to create a poster design with the theme of Fire Prevention. &nbsp;This is an annual initiative that I participate in with our town fire marshal, Mr. Tom Galliford. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Fourth grade participates as an option, typically outside of the art room. &nbsp;Fifth graders do the contest as a class assignment in Art. &nbsp;So, if you notice your children talking more about Fire safety, dangers, preventative&nbsp;measures, creating a meeting place, practicing a fire drill...&nbsp; their introduction to the contest may be why. =)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><a href="https://www.mccueart.com/uploads/9/9/3/9/9939965/fire_prevention_packet.pdf">fire_prevention_packet.pdf</a>. The packet that students may use for information and inspiration is&nbsp;located&nbsp;here.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The informative Fire Prevention videos that the students have seen in Art class are also located here;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiIGMWRKfQI" target="_blank">Video 1</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBpdTVVL-Ko" target="_blank">Video 2</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Please support our school initiative in teaching our children how to be safe in the event of a fire related emergency. &nbsp;Thank you!!</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Recycle Poster Contest is Back!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-recycle-poster-contest-is-back]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-recycle-poster-contest-is-back#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:49:35 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/the-recycle-poster-contest-is-back</guid><description><![CDATA[Recycle Poster Contest Information&nbsp;Every year thousands of local artists participate in this wonderful contest to promote and encourage recycling. &nbsp;This is a Regional contest that includes 11 participating municipalities. &nbsp;Click here&nbsp;for complete information about the contest held by the&nbsp;Housatonic Resources Recovery Agency.The theme for this year is "!"KEEP IT LOOSE"The Rules are hereThe Entry Form is hereThe Template is hereA List of "Keep it Loose" Items can be found  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title"><u style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><strong><font size="5">Recycle Poster Contest Information</font></strong>&nbsp;</u><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Every year thousands of local artists participate in this wonderful contest to promote and encourage recycling. &nbsp;This is a Regional contest that includes 11 participating municipalities. &nbsp;</span><a href="https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest-rules/" target="_blank">Click here</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;for complete information about the contest held by the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://hrra.org/" target="_blank">Housatonic Resources Recovery Agency<span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">.</span></a><br /><br /><strong style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The theme for this year is "!"KEEP IT LOOSE"</strong><br /><a href="https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest-rules/" target="_blank">The Rules are here</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.mccueart.com/uploads/9/9/3/9/9939965/recycle_entry_form.pdf">The Entry Form is here</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.mccueart.com/uploads/9/9/3/9/9939965/recycle_template.pdf" target="_blank">The Template is here</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.millenniumrecycling.com/loose-in-the-bin-not-bagged/" target="_blank">A List of "Keep it Loose" Items can be found here</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Posters must be&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mccuet@bethel.k12.ct.us">submitted to Ms. McCue</a>&nbsp;by Wednesday, November 15,</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">2023<br /><br /><font size="4">Information necessary for the entry form is below.</font></strong><br /><br /><font size="4" style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Town of: &nbsp;Bethel<br />Local Coordinator: Ms. Rebecca Lacey-Aubin<br />Coordinator's E-mail: LaceyR@Bethel.k12.ct.us<br />Participating Teacher: Homeroom Teacher/McCue</font></h2>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[October is FIRE Prevention, Safety, and Awareness Month!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-is-fire-prevention-safety-and-awareness-month]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-is-fire-prevention-safety-and-awareness-month#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:02:40 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-is-fire-prevention-safety-and-awareness-month</guid><description><![CDATA[Every year students have the opportunity to create a poster design with the theme of Fire Prevention. &nbsp;This is an annual initiative that I participate in with our town fire marshal, Mr. Tom Galliford. &nbsp;Fourth grade participates as an option, typically outside of the art room. &nbsp;Fifth graders do the contest as a class assignment in Art. &nbsp;So, if you notice your children talking more about Fire safety, dangers, preventative&nbsp;measures, creating a meeting place, practicing a fi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Every year students have the opportunity to create a poster design with the theme of Fire Prevention. &nbsp;This is an annual initiative that I participate in with our town fire marshal, Mr. Tom Galliford. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Fourth grade participates as an option, typically outside of the art room. &nbsp;Fifth graders do the contest as a class assignment in Art. &nbsp;So, if you notice your children talking more about Fire safety, dangers, preventative&nbsp;measures, creating a meeting place, practicing a fire drill... &nbsp;My unit on Fire prevention may be why :)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The packet that students may use for information and inspiration is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mccueart.com/uploads/9/9/3/9/9939965/fp_poster_contest_21-22.pdf">located&nbsp;here</a>.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The informative Fire Prevention videos that the students have seen in Art class are also located here;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiIGMWRKfQI" target="_blank">Video 1</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBpdTVVL-Ko" target="_blank">Video 2</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Please support our school initiative in teaching our children how to be safe in the event of a fire related emergency. &nbsp;Thank you!!</span></font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poster Contests Recycle and Doodle 4 Google !!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/poster-contests-recycle-and-doodle-4-google]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/poster-contests-recycle-and-doodle-4-google#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:46:08 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/poster-contests-recycle-and-doodle-4-google</guid><description><![CDATA[Recycle Poster Contest Information&nbsp;Every year thousands of local artists participate in this wonderful contest to promote and encourage recycling. &nbsp;This is a Regional contest that includes 11 participating municipalities. &nbsp;Click here&nbsp;for complete information about the contest held by the&nbsp;Housatonic Resources Recovery Agency.The theme for this year is "Recycle Outside the Bin!"The Rules are hereThe Template is hereA list of the top 18 'Not in the Blue Bin' Recyclable item [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><u><strong><font size="5">Recycle Poster Contest Information</font></strong>&nbsp;</u><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Every year thousands of local artists participate in this wonderful contest to promote and encourage recycling. &nbsp;This is a Regional contest that includes 11 participating municipalities. &nbsp;</span><a href="https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest-2/" target="_blank">Click here</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;for complete information about the contest held by the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest-2/" target="_blank">Housatonic Resources Recovery Agency<span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">.</span></a><br /><br /><strong style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The theme for this year is "Recycle Outside the Bin!"</strong><br /><a href="https://hrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Entry-Form-and-Template-2023.pdf" target="_blank">The Rules are here</a><br /><br /><a href="https://hrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Entry-Form-and-Template-2023.pdf" target="_blank">The Template is here</a><br /><br /><a href="https://greenblue.org/top-18-things-you-should-not-recycle-curbside/" target="_blank">A list of the top 18 'Not in the Blue Bin' Recyclable items is here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Posters must be <a href="mailto:mccuet@bethel.k12.ct.us">submitted to Ms. McCue</a> by</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Wednesday, February 22, 2023<br /><br /><font size="4">Information necessary for the entry form is below.</font></strong><br /><br /><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Town of: &nbsp;Bethel</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Local Coordinator: Ms. Deb Demuth</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Coordinator's E-mail: DemuthD@Bethel.k12.ct.us</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Participating Teacher: Homeroom Teacher/McCue</span></font><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Any questions please e-mail me at McCueT@Bethel.k12.ct.us. &nbsp; &nbsp; =)<br /><br /><u><strong><font size="5">Doodle 4 Google&nbsp;</font><br /></strong></u><font size="4">Google's search for the next great Doodler continues with this awesome annual logo contest !!</font><u><br /></u></span><font size="4" style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><a href="https://doodles.google.com/d4g/" target="_blank">Read all about&nbsp;</a></font><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><a href="https://doodles.google.com/d4g/" target="_blank">Doodle 4 Google HERE</a>.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/a99956b0ab5d1566595ad481d04702b02199e776445fec2b442609b27c4509e9a9bb18559892263f93ecf65b451e0f66db334c6f93cde2d90d32a8399bfc1ddf">Download the GOOGLE template HERE</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><a href="https://www.mccueart.com/uploads/9/9/3/9/9939965/d4g_template.pdf">.</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/" target="_blank">How it works<br /></a><font size="4" style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">This year's&nbsp;</font><u style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">theme</u><font size="4" style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;is &nbsp;</font><strong style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">" I am Grateful for ... "</strong><br /><br /><font size="4" style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The winning design gets a $30,000 college scholarship and their artwork displayed on Google's homepage for 24 hours !!</font><br /><br /><strong style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><u>&#8203;Important details:&nbsp;</u></strong><font size="4" style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;OFFICIAL Google Contest Postmark deadline is March 17, 2023.<br />&nbsp;</font><br /><font size="5" style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Posters MUST be handed in to Ms. McCue by&nbsp;<strong>Monday, March 1, 2023</strong>&nbsp;to be sent in the mail with all other Johnson School entries. Or have a family member submit it for you either by mail or email, independently.</font><br /><br /><font size="4" style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Need inspiration? Check out these videos</font><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xfrdrkDZkA" target="_blank">Part One: &nbsp;Imagine</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W82fLngt0P8" target="_blank">Part Two: Create&nbsp;</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCMQvNUkuds" target="_blank">Collection of the Best Google Doodles&nbsp;<br /><br /></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HShq9R9lR1Q" target="_blank">Doodle 4 Google's youngest Winner Sarah Gomez-Lane, 1st Grade age 7<br />&#8203;</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling into 2023 with some Amazing Art & Artists]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/rolling-into-2023-with-some-amazing-art-artists]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/rolling-into-2023-with-some-amazing-art-artists#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:28:08 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/rolling-into-2023-with-some-amazing-art-artists</guid><description><![CDATA[Johnson School artists are working hard with Ms. McCue! We are doing Square 1 Art with all grades and students in partnership with our fabulous PTO!Fifth graders have recently begun Dream Houses. Their house can be traditional or fantasy based, from their imagination or from observation.&nbsp;Fourth graders are finishing their landscapes where they have learned about Space, 1 Point Perspective, and Proportion.And my third graders have started creating Castles!In Addition, this year's Art Show wi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Johnson School artists are working hard with Ms. McCue! We are doing Square 1 Art with all grades and students in partnership with our fabulous PTO!<br />Fifth graders have recently begun Dream Houses. Their house can be traditional or fantasy based, from their imagination or from observation.&nbsp;<br />Fourth graders are finishing their landscapes where they have learned about Space, 1 Point Perspective, and Proportion.<br />And my third graders have started creating Castles!<br />In Addition, this year's Art Show will be Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; Mark your calendars!<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[October is Fire Prevention, Safety, & Awareness Month]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-is-fire-prevention-safety-awareness-month]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-is-fire-prevention-safety-awareness-month#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:52:54 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/october-is-fire-prevention-safety-awareness-month</guid><description><![CDATA[Every year students have the opportunity to create a poster design with the theme of Fire Prevention. &nbsp;This is an annual initiative that I participate in with our town fire marshal, Mr. Tom Galliford. &nbsp;Fourth grade participates as an option, typically outside of the art room. &nbsp;Fifth graders do the contest as a class assignment in Art. &nbsp;So, if you notice your children talking more about Fire safety, dangers, preventative&nbsp;measures, creating a meeting place, practicing a fi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Every year students have the opportunity to create a poster design with the theme of Fire Prevention. &nbsp;This is an annual initiative that I participate in with our town fire marshal, Mr. Tom Galliford. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Fourth grade participates as an option, typically outside of the art room. &nbsp;Fifth graders do the contest as a class assignment in Art. &nbsp;So, if you notice your children talking more about Fire safety, dangers, preventative&nbsp;measures, creating a meeting place, practicing a fire drill... &nbsp;My unit on Fire prevention may be why :)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The packet that students may use for information and inspiration is <a href="https://www.mccueart.com/uploads/9/9/3/9/9939965/fp_poster_contest_21-22.pdf">located&nbsp;here</a>.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The informative Fire Prevention videos that the students have seen in Art class are also located here;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiIGMWRKfQI" target="_blank">Video 1</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBpdTVVL-Ko" target="_blank">Video 2</a><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Please support our school initiative in teaching our children how to be safe in the event of a fire related emergency. &nbsp;Thank you!!</span></font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson School artists are off to a great start!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/johnson-school-artists-are-off-to-a-great-start]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mccueart.com/blog/johnson-school-artists-are-off-to-a-great-start#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 22:57:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mccueart.com/blog/johnson-school-artists-are-off-to-a-great-start</guid><description><![CDATA[Fifth graders have begun the school year with Dream Catchers. They learned about the historical meaning of Dream Catchers in the Native American Culture. The main art concepts we focused on included radial designs, repetition, pattern, and unity.&nbsp; Students also explored zentangles and mandalas as they developed their own original designs.&nbsp; They were invited to explore different ways to color and finish their pieces. I showed them how crayons and watercolors interact and many enjoyed th [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Fifth graders have begun the school year with Dream Catchers. They learned about the historical meaning of Dream Catchers in the Native American Culture. The main art concepts we focused on included radial designs, repetition, pattern, and unity.&nbsp; Students also explored zentangles and mandalas as they developed their own original designs.&nbsp; They were invited to explore different ways to color and finish their pieces. I showed them how crayons and watercolors interact and many enjoyed this resist technique in their works.&nbsp; They are truly off to a fantastic start!<br /><br />Fourth graders started the year off with self-portraits! They learned about master artist Mary Cassatt and the Impressionist Art Style &amp; Movement. We talked about the various ways that students could render and portray themselves. I have to say that I am so IMPRESSED with their first efforts.&nbsp; Their self-portraits reflect their personalities in wonderful ways!! I am so grateful to their amazing art teachers Mrs. Blum &amp; Ms. Kearney for everything they have been taught.&nbsp; I can't wait to continue helping my new artists flourish! Enjoy these beautiful creations!!<br />&#8203;<br /></div>  <div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='663056385579744945-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check out this year's Recycle Poster entries! 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