MATH in ART Class?!?!?

Our third and fourth graders have been working on the math concept of transformations (reflection, translation, rotations).  See how these concepts have been applied to the artwork of our students.

Equinox celebrates Dot Day!

Third and Fourth graders in Equinox House celebrate Dot Day by creating herds of elephants that celebrate what is unique about ourselves.

What did I do over the summer?

My family and I shared a great experience this summer traveling through China.  We had an amazing trip!  Here is glimpse of what we did.. :)  Mrs. Baker

Toy Hacking: because your toy is more fun on the inside!

On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Dorothy Alling Memorial Library

was host to another awesome Maker Space workshop that took toys apart to make new ones!  

Check out the movie to catch some of the fun.

E-Textiles: Make It Glow!

Wednesday, July 23rd Dorothy Alling Memorial Library was host to a Maker Space workshop that allowed participants to sew LEDs into fabric and build simple circuits.  Students and adults explored the possibilities of embedding electronics in clothing and fabrics.

Check out the movie to catch some of the fun!

Kellogg's Catchy Cards is back in business!

Williston Central School 3^rd and 4^th grade entrepreneurs are back again.  These students have chosen the theme of “Vermont Landscapes” for this year’s cards.  This integrated unit blends reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and art into ONE incredible learning lesson, and the cards are now ready to go to the printers.  This project is in its 4^th year and has benefitted the Vermont Wildlife Rescue Association, the Humane Society of Chittenden County, and the Vermont Children’s Hospital.  This year, all proceeds will directly benefit Therapy Dogs of Vermont.  You can see student artwork, read their persuasive essays, and order cards online by visiting tinyurl.com/kelloggscatchycards.   

Cards will be for sale at the Williston Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 4^th and Adams Farm Market on Saturday, June 7^th.   

For more information, please contact Michael Kellogg at mkellogg@cssu.org. 

 

VT Birds... an integrated Art, Science, Social Studies, and Literature uint

Check out  a quick movie on this wonderful integrated unit on Vermont Birds.
Many thanks to Vermont Bird Museum (www.vermontbirdmuseum.org) and to Kaleidoscope, Equinox, and Mosaic teachers for collaborating with me on this!