Thanks to all parents and friends who
attended the Beverly Cleary School Auction!
We'll see you next year!
Mr. Edler and Mr. Short's 7th Grade Classes
BOTTLE CAP TABLES
Who says pop doesn't come in glass bottles anymore? They may not be easy to come by, but each 7th grade class rose to the challenge of collecting the metal caps used to make these end tables.
The iron bases were custom made by local company Delia, and complement the bottle caps perfectly. Their 16" x 16" size make them ideal for a refreshing drink! Each table is 24 inches tall with the bottle caps set in resin.
For indoor use only.
Parent Contact: Julie Jetton julie.jetton@gmail.com
MS. TELLIS AND MR. CRAIG'S 5TH GRADE
MANDALA
Show is the handmade cover of the fifth grade Mandala Book.
The pattern of creation:
The word "mandala" is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to mean "circle," a mandala is far more than a simple shape. It represents wholeness, and can be seen as a model for the organizational structure of life itself--a cosmic diagram that reminds us of our relation to the infinite, the world that extends both beyond and within our bodies and minds.
Describing both material and non-material realities, the mandala appears in all aspects of life: the celestial circles we call earth, sun, and moon, as well as conceptual circles of friends, family, and community.
"The integrated view of the world represented by the mandala, while long embraced by some Eastern religions, has now begun to emerge in Western religious and secular cultures. Awareness of the mandala may have the potential of changing how we see ourselves, our planet, and perhaps even our own life purpose."
(From Mandala: Journey to the Center, by Bailey Cunningham)
The 5th grade students were taught how to create their own Mandala by Ms. Tellis.
They cut out a circle, broke the circle down into quarters, create their design on 1/4, traced the pattern into the other segments, black lined their design, and filled in with color.
The finished Mandala's will be 'published' in a hand bound book and used to decorate the frame of a magnetic board.
Show is the handmade cover of the fifth grade Mandala Book.
MS. O'BRIEN'S SIXTH GRADE MORNING CLASS
ORIGAMI COLLAGE
ori·ga·mi
Pronunciation: \ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē\
Function: noun
Etymology: Japanese, from ori fold + kami paper
Date: 1956
: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes ORIGAMI
The finished origami is displayed in two shadow box frames with contrasting mat board backgrounds.
ori·ga·mi
Pronunciation: \ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē\
Function: noun
Etymology: Japanese, from ori fold + kami paper
Date: 1956
: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes ORIGAMI
The 6th grade morning class with Ms. O'brien had the opportunity to learn a couple of basic origami folding techiniques with parent Suzanne Bock.
They learned how to fold Hawaiian Shirts and Samuri Hats. The origami will be displayed in showbox frames.
The finished origami is displayed in two shadow box frames with contrasting mat board backgrounds.
Parent Contact: Suzanne Bock sbock@standard.com
Ms. HEWIG'S SIXTH GRADE MORNING CLASS
LEAF RIMMED FIREPIT
The iron leaves have been welded around the rim of the firepit in a random and natural pattern.
What could be better than to cozy up around this wonderful custom firepit...on a cool evening. Break out the firewood...roasting sticks...and marshmellows!
The 6th grade students drew their interpretation of a variety of indigenous leaves. The leaves were copied in metal by local metal artist Marion Gilliland, http://www.marsue.com/ . ...copied the fine details of each leaf that each student drew.
The iron leaves have been welded around the rim of the firepit in a random and natural pattern.
Parent Contact:
Ronda Joseph josephr@hasson.com
MS. ROSS AND MS. TANNER'S FOURTH GRADE CLASSES
FUSED GLASS GARDEN TRELLISES
The two fourth grade classes will be making a pair of metal garden trellises. The trellis frames are black clothing fixture grid frames, donated by BC Graphics. The frames are 24"wide and 84" high,with 3" x 3" squares or grids'. There will be legs attached to the bottoms, that will be able to be inserted into the ground to keep them upright.
The students will create 2 1/2" fused class squares using donated/leftover glass. The fused glass squares will be fitted into grids on the fixture frames, with copper wire. The fused glass will be made with the assistance of local artist Jennifer Wells. http://www.jenniferwellsdesign.com/
Students each created their own small piece...and then collaborated in small groups to create larger fused glass pieces.
The two fourth grade classes will be making a pair of metal garden trellises. The trellis frames are black clothing fixture grid frames, donated by BC Graphics. The frames are 24"wide and 84" high,with 3" x 3" squares or grids'. There will be legs attached to the bottoms, that will be able to be inserted into the ground to keep them upright.
The students will create 2 1/2" fused class squares using donated/leftover glass. The fused glass squares will be fitted into grids on the fixture frames, with copper wire. The fused glass will be made with the assistance of local artist Jennifer Wells. http://www.jenniferwellsdesign.com/
Students each created their own small piece...and then collaborated in small groups to create larger fused glass pieces.
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