12-12-11 D is for Dalmatian book cover in Ms. Arnett's 2nd grade class
Friends:
Today was my 6th day of my two-week A is for Alligator: Draw and Tell Tales from A-Z residency at Bissonet Plaza Elementary in Metairie, Louisiana. My first class was in Ms. Naugle’s 4th grade class. She is such an amazing teacher! Congratulations on graduating with your masters this past weekend, Ms. Naugle! Woo hoo for you!
12-12-11 The ever awesome Ms. Paula Naugle, 4th grade teacher
Ms. Naugle’s fourth graders worked on their final versions of their “Z is for Zebra” stories for the class anthology. Look at these zippy zebras!
12-12-11 Z is for Zebra in Ms. Naugle's 4th grade class
Next, I went to Ms. Fury’s third grade class. They worked on “V is for Vulture” and putting their stories in final form. There were some really great artists and writers in the class!
12-12-11 V is for Vulture art and stories in Ms. Fury's 2nd grade class
Then it was on to Ms. Johnson’s Kindergarten class to work on “G is for Giraffe.” The class is so well-behaved and talented. Just look at the front cover of their book, created by Juliette. G is for GORGEOUS!
12-12-11 G is for Giraffe book cover in Ms. Johnson's Kindergarten class
In Ms. Arnett’s second grade class, there were so many amazing stories and artists. Armin was chosen to embellish the book’s cover and I am in love with Nicholas’ story, “My Dog is a Hero.” I mean, how can you not love a dog in a tuxedo?!
12-12-11 Nicholas' story, My Dog is a Hero, in Ms. Arnett's 2nd grade class
After lunch, it was a whale of a time in Ms. Hadley’s class. This first grade class students with great art skills, fabulous penmanship, and incredible creativity. “W is for Whale” and “W is for Wonderful!”
12-12-11 W is for Whale final book cover in Ms. Hadley's 1st grade class
My final class of the day was Ms. Brumfield’s fifth grade class. My time is so short with fifth grade that it is difficult to really work with them. Nevertheless, I have been impressed with the quality of the stories and the art that has come out of these classes.
12-12-11 Final art in progress for F is for Frog in Ms. Brumfield's 5th grade class
This year at Bissonet has been such a pleasure. The students are well-behaved, considerate, and respectful. And, as usual, it’s been a rewarding experience to work with such fine faculty. All around, it’s been such a joyous time. I look forward to two more days of working with my classes, then it’s working in groups for my last two days this week.
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
