Dynamic Foil Art

This foil art activity has helped us take our creativity to the next level. By using some simple materials, we brought regular wall art to life. With simple pieces of scrape cardboard, ink pens, hot glue, tin foil, sharpies, and a bit of an imagination, we transformed a single image into so much more. Students brainstormed what story they wanted their foil art to tell. From there, they let their imaginations run wild. These pieces of art turned out so bright and beautiful. We can't wait to make more for a special occasion! 

Hour of Code

We have begun to learn the strategies involved with coding, and may I say, "We're Hooked!" This is such an great way to get started learning the basics of computer programming. We have all found tutorials and lessons that are just right for us. This process really allows students to focus on critical thinking skills and work on problem solving. Each task is different and exciting. Hour of Code has made us think outside of the box and we love it!! 

6th Grade QUEST Photography Art Show

6th grade Quest students wrapped up an exciting photography unit by hosting the 1st Annual Photography Art Show. The art show featured the different types of work from the students. The class captured photos of nature scenes, posed subjects, edited black and white photography pieces, and created illusion photos.  We want to thank all who came to view the outstanding work of our MSP students. The class truly enjoyed this unit of study.

I Spy

Creative Photography 

Through our photography unit we have taken some things that interests us and created a new element into our photography study. We all enjoy a good look at an I spy puzzle. So why not create our own with small trinkets that we have lying around the house. Each student arranged the small pieces and parts in any way they pleased onto a white backdrop. They then took a photo and typed out 10 or more things they would want someone else to spy in their picture. We had so much fun doing this and seeing each others finished product! 

Picture This! 

We have started a photography unit of study, and the students are having a blast. Our class was visited by Kristi Harris, a local photographer, who helped get the students started on capturing great pictures. Through her visit, we learned new vocabulary that is used in the photography field, as well as important tips to keep in mind while snapping that perfect picture. We are still working on our collage of photos, but here are a few that we have started with.  

Sweet Genius

Halloween Wars Edition  

Today our class participated in a Sweet Genius – Halloween Wars Edition Competition. Each student was given a large size brownie and as many trips as necessary to the food bar which contained candies, marsh mellows, icing, and etc. This competition started out by having each competitor pick a scroll from a hat which would tell them what Halloween character they would replicate. The creative juices began to flow from there. After a few minutes of brainstorming, the countdown began. Each person had 45 minutes to gather, design, and execute. At the end each student explained and discussed with the judges (Mrs. Vicki and Coach Johnson) what their character was made from and how they executed their product so well. It was a very hard decision, but in the end, our winner of this year’s Sweet Genius – Halloween Wars Edition went to Kamron Billiot who replicated the Halloween scarecrow. Great job to everyone who participated. 

Project Polaris - Mission Complete 

After several weeks of working towards our destination, POLARIS, we have come to a successful completion. Pod members worked so well with one another that they out witted Dastardly Derek and his attempts to make our mission fail. As students worked through complex mathematical tasks, each team was awarded "Star Bucks" that would help buy them supplies to build an intergalactic space station on Polaris. With time running out and fueling running low, pod members put their heads together and got the job done. In the end, each group was able to buy enough supplies to build a very nice space station. I am so proud of these groups and the leadership, creativity, and initiative that they show. We can now all live in intergalactic peace.