Dear Families,
Welcome to November! I continue to be incredibly impressed by the hard work and engagement I see from the students every day. Thank you for your continued partnership!
This past month, students learned about and examined self-portraits by famous artists. We looked closely at how artists use elements like color, light, shadow, and expression to convey identity. Students applied those observations as they planned and created their very own self-portraits. This project challenges them not only artistically but also encourages self-reflection.
As students complete their self-portraits, they will also write a brief artist statement explaining their artistic choices and sharing how their portraits reflect who they are. This gives students an opportunity to think more deeply about their work, communicate their ideas, and share a little more about themselves. Finall, they will plan to present their pieces to the class. I look forward to seeing their creative masterpieces!
In October, students successfully learned the “Make a Table” strategy, which helps students organize information to find patterns and solutions.
This month, we will begin a comprehensive review of all the problem-solving strategies they've learned so far this year to ensure they have a strong toolkit for any math problem solving challenge!
I am excited about the learning opportunities this month holds!