Our students have been very busy these past weeks in the Arts Lab!

The end of the school year is upon us and Northside students are working hard to finish up their projects!

Kindergarten, First and Second graders have been learning about legato and staccato sounds. After singing a song about worms, we used imaginary worms to paint lines that show what a legato sound and a staccato sound might look like. Keep an eye out for this project and ask your little one to show you the difference between the two!

Third graders have finished their volcano models and we will be making them erupt next week! What will cause a bigger reaction: baking soda and vinegar or Mentos and diet coke?

Fourth graders have finished their “5 Dots” projects and Fifth graders are almost done with their leaves that will be attached to our tree mural. Each leaf has a word etched into it that helps to sum up our student’s fifth grade year. Be sure you check out this amazing project located next to the cafeteria!

In the next few days, your student will bring home a portfolio of their work for the semester. Take a few moments and go through their pieces. Have them tell you what they learned or what they remember from each project. It has been a pleasure working with your children and I can’t wait for next year!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or e-mail me.

1. Listen carefully
2. Follow directions
3. Work quietly and allow others to work
4. Respect others and equipment
5. Only positve comments and helpful remarks are allowed

1. Praise!
2. Participation in hands-on activities
3. Work in The Studio
4. Choice Day