Young Artists of Kalamazoo County

Congratulations to all artists who made it into the Young Artists of Kalamazoo County Exhibition at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts!

1st Grade Mondrian Masterpieces

Our 1st graders from St. Monica and St. Augustine studied the artist Mondrian.  His clean lines and simple color palette make for some outstanding artwork.  Nice job 1st grade artists!

St. Augustine Artists Create Amazing Abstracts

Our St. Augustine 3rd graders took on this project with heart and soul.  We discussed and figured out the differences between realistic and abstract artwork.  Students took their feelings and emotions and let it out in paint.  The results are nothing short of excellence.  Great job 3rd graders!

KIA Youth Art Show

Congratulations to all of the artist who have made it into the KIA art show this year!  There are so many wonderful artists at our schools, it was a tough selection process.  Whether you are in the art show or not, please join us this Saturday, February 4th from 2-4pm at the KIA for the grand opening of the Youth Art Show.  Admission is $5 and they will be serving some refreshments and appetizers.

Look at this website for more info:  http://www.kiarts.org/event.php?menu_id=3&page_id=3&calendar_id=1&event_id=140


Artwork will be displayed from February 4th - 22nd.

In Need of Parent Volunteers

Parents-

I have a ton of beautiful artwork to put up and would love your help!  If you have an hour or two to offer before, during or after school, please let me know.  I am at St. Monica in the mornings and at St. Augustine in the afternoons.  I have found it hard to keep both schools current with just one person.  There are still Warm and Cool Colored Leaves up and it is now snowing!  My goodness.  Those are the first to go!  Hope to hear from you soon!

Thank you,
Ms. Presley

P.S. The best way to contact me is through my St. Augustine e-mail.  :)

St. Augustine Students Collaborate with The Spirit of Kalamazoo

Our first graders and Middle School Green Team paired up to create ornaments to adorn The Spirit of Kalamazoo's holiday tree and shop.  The Spirit of Kalamazoo is a new store that sells Kalamazoo spirit wear and Kalamazoo themed items.  They also sell Plainwell ice cream!!!  Yum! Please stop by the shop to see our students' artwork and support local business.  The staff is amazing and if you haven't had their ice cream...be prepare to get addicted!  

 

Look for this sign!  It is right next to the Rave Cinema in downtown Kalamazoo.

Go inside and you will find a beautiful tree filled with first grade and Middle School artwork made by our very own St. Augustine artists!

A close up of some of the hard work and creativity that was put into the project.

Way to go first graders and Middle School Green Team!  Your ornaments turned out amazing!

Thank you The Spirit of Kalamazoo for your support!

I Love My Art Teacher T-Shirts!

Just in case you wanted one!  Love it!

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St. Augustine in Need of Sharpies!

St. Augustine family, we need your help!  All of our black sharpies are running out and there is not enough room in the art budget to get new ones at this time.  We use these all the time in our projects. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!  (PS:  Thank you Houseman family for already donating!)

Conferences for St. Augustine

Conferences are coming up!  Please stop by the art room on November 10th from 4 - 8 pm to here about your child's progress.