Welcome to the Hornet Art Studio!  I am Mrs. Herek, the elementary Art Teacher and I'm very excited to share my love of art and creativity with the Discovery and Explorer students this upcoming year.  Students will be attending visual arts class every 6 days and each class will run for 50-minutes. 

• Each year, we start with a Self-Portrait along with our fundraiser.  The fundraiser helps offset the cost of our ceramics unit with the purchase of clay and glazes along with other supplies, materials, teaching aids, and prints that are needed throughout the year. 
• Next 1st through 5th graders head into our annual Smokey Bear/Woodys Owl poster contest.  Additionally, this year, 4th & 5th graders will have the opportunity to participate in a Recycled Sculpture contest.  Both of these contests are VOLUNTARY and are sponsored by the Red Cedar Garden Club.  Details and deadlines will be coming home in October. 
• While the older artists work on graphic design and poster creations, our younger artist learn about the elements and principles of art and begin to explore different materials, methods, and artists.

With each new year, I am alway looking for DONATIONS to help the art studio run smoothly as well as PARENT VOLUNTEERS!  Below is a list of donations that are well used and greatly appreciated in the Hornet Art Studio.  There is also a sign up genius if you would like to volunteer - tasks include filing self portraits, cutting paper for projects, sorting and organizing supplies, cutting and weighing clay, hanging/taking down artwork, labeling artwork - just to name.  Please feel free to email me with any questions regarding the donations or volunteering!

​Donations                                                
Wipes
Paper Towel
Facial Tissue
Large Brown Grocery Bags
Large Paper Plates
Small Paper Plates
Unusable CDs
Volunteer Opportunities
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B45A9A622A7FC1-septemberoctober

Each year, Meemic Insurance company hosts a Masterpiece Art Contest - last year, my 6th grade art class submitted artwork and all the students enjoyed competing.  I will be the sponsoring Foundation Member and our datedline will be Friday, March 22nd - I will be mailing all the artwork on Saturday, March 23rd to make sure the entries are there by the Friday, March 29th deadline.  If you need paper, materials, or supplies please let me know with an email or note from your student.  Meemic will choose over 50 pieces of artwork and winners receive a Chromebook and the art program will receive $300 in art supplies. 

After reading The Castle in the Attic, 4th grade students sketched ideas for several group murals.  The students painted on the windows throughout Explorer which tell the story of William and his journey through this fiction adventure.  

Doodle for Google competition has been released.  Find information at doodle4google.com.  This year's theme is "When I grow up, I hope..."  Students can also pick up an entry from the Art Studio.  There will be a group mailing of entries in March with a deadline of WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th.  See attachment letter below for more information. 

On January 10th, families and students gathered at the Discovery Cafeteria to welcome the follow students as this year's winners of the Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Winners.  Over 200 students entered this year and there were 4 places for each grade level.  There was also recognition for the Sculpture Winners which as established this year for 4th and 5th graders.

Great News...2nd Grader Madeline S's poster was awarded 1st in the State and will move onto Regionals along with 4th Grader Ellie G's sculpture was awarded 1st in the State and will also move onto Regionals.

Other Exciting State News:
1st Grader Hadley E placed 3rd in the state
3rd Grader Faye H placed 2nd in the state
4th Grader Addisen H placed 2nd in the state
5th Grader Olivia S placed 2nd in the state
5th Grader Kate P placed 2nd in the state with her sculpture

What a great accomplishment for all these young artists!