Our students are working hard on their typing skills in our Mavis Beacon Program! I am so proud of them!
Bailey Smith |
John Matthew Sledge |
Alyssa Rochelle |
Mary Grantham McCreary |
A peek into the PDS Computer and Art classes
First, each student drew a design on a piece of Styrofoam. Next, we made crayon rubbings to make sure the lines in their designs were deep enough to make great prints.
Students rolled on printing ink and then used a brayer or roller to rub the back of the styrofoam and transfer the ink to construction paper.
I wish you could've heard the squeals of delight as each student peeled off the printing plate to reveal beautiful artwork!
An exciting opportunity awaits Mississippi families! I am thrilled that our very own Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson will be hosting an exhibition of original masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Degas and other French artists!
The show will be on view until January 10, 2021. We've been learning about several of these artists in art class. For details and a preview of few of the exhibition pieces go to the museum website at www.msmuseumart.org. In an effort to promote social distancing the museum requests that tickets be bought in advance, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays k-12 students are admitted for free.
The holidays are coming soon! Let me encourage you and your family to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity only a short drive away!