

Mills Art Newsletter
10/9/23
Amazing Mills Artists and Families!
We hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the fall season! As we dive deeper into the school year, we wanted to take a moment to update you on some important announcements and exciting events happening in our art classes!
School Wide Collaborative Mural using Concentric Circles
Big Thank you to Kalai Perumal, Molly Kinneyand Tabitha Manning who made this display possible!
Original Works Fundraiser Deadline Approaching!
Please be on the lookout for an Original Works order form that will be coming home with your child on ⭐November 14th.⭐ This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your child's artistic talents and support our school. Please note that you will only have until
💥November 27th💥 to place your order, so be sure to mark your calendars!
Original Works Order Deadline
All Original Works orders must be completed by Midnight Nov. 27th
Monday, Nov 27, 2023, 11:45 PM
2nd Grade Art Showcase in January!
We are thrilled to announce that our 2nd grade classes will be working diligently towards an art showcase in January. Our theme this year is "Art is Magic". Our talented students will be working on their projects very soon and we cannot wait to see their creativity shine.
If you or anyone you know happens to be a magician, we are currently looking to hire one for the upcoming art showcase event. Please reach out to us if you have any recommendations or if you are interested in this exciting opportunity.
Current Creations! 🎨🖌️
PK (Tipton)
Learned about Dandelion seeds and their journey to become flowers
PK (Trueheart)
Learned about Dandelion seeds and their journey to become flowers
Kinder (Tipton)
Used the element of line and creating a colorful abstract work of art and added a personal touch with a heart and handprint in school colors
Kinder (Trueheart)
Used the element of line and creating a colorful abstract work of art and added a personal touch with a heart and handprint in school colors
1st Grade (Tipton)
Inspired by Henri Matisse, students “drew with scissors” by creating fishbowl collages
1st Grade (Trueheart)
Inspired by Henri Matisse, students “drew with scissors” by creating fishbowl collages
2nd (Tipton)
Learned about the cultural importance of Cherry Blossoms in Japan, China and the United States using watercolor and painting techniques
2nd (Trueheart)
Learned about the cultural importance of Cherry Blossoms in Japan, China and the United States using watercolor and painting techniques
3rd (Tipton)
Learned about how to be an Entomologists by drawing insects “zoomed in”
3rd (Trueheart)
Learned about how to be an Entomologists by drawing insects “zoomed in”
4th (Tipton)
Learned about the cultural significance of dots and circles by designing their own hand and personally significant symbol with concentric dotted lines
4th (Trueheart)
Learned about the cultural significance of dots and circles by designing their own hand and personally significant symbol with concentric dotted lines
5th (Tipton)
Learned about the science behind Optical illusions and how they trick our brain by using the elements of line, value and color to create their own optical illusion
5th (Trueheart)
Learned about the science behind Optical illusions and how they trick our brain by using the elements of line, value and color to create their own optical illusion
Finally, we want to celebrate the amazing progress we have observed in our students' art skills already! We have been working on various techniques and projects, and it is truly remarkable to witness their growth. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work.
As we move forward, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued partnership. Your support and involvement play a vital role in your child's education, and we are thankful to have such amazing families in our classroom. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value open communication and believe it is essential for the success of our students.
Thank you once again for your ongoing support. We look forward to a fantastic year filled with artistic achievements and memorable experiences.
💜💙 Ms. Tipton and Ms. Trueheart 💙💜