Monday, March 17, 2008

6th Grade and exciting community and district art contests!!

The 6th grade had a busy week of ISAT testing and also started some new areas in art.
We have been working on drawing and cartooning skills. As part of on going units, the 6th grade has reviewed the basic elements of art and their relationship to a work of art. We have discussed how the elements of art are used in famous master paintings and major works of art.

Several Lakeview 6th and 8th grade students have entered their drawings of Dr. Seuss characters in the PTO Art Contest. Students are awaiting the results of the contest for the Center Cass School District Fund Raiser called Horton Hears a Who! which took place this Sunday.

Also, in the area of new contests in the community the Downers Grove Women's Club has just announced the arrival of the Jr.High Art Contest for 7th and 8th grade art students of District 66 and District 58.

Any 2-D or 3-D work of art is eligible for the contest.
Awards will be presented and winning artwork will be displayed at the Downers Grove Public Library in May.
All artwork from Lakeview Jr. High will be picked up the morning of April 8th.

Stop by the Lakeview Jr.High art room as soon as possible to get an entry from and more detailed information about this exciting community event!!