Student Show at Olympia Arts Walk

RMS student artists will be showing their recent Modified Blind Contour drawings at the Olympia Arts Walk this Friday, Oct. 2nd. Be sure to check out the fantastic art work.

Starting Sketchbooks on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Sept. 29th we will be making Marbleized paper for the sketchbook cover. Marbleizing paper is a technique in which artists float paint on top of a starchy water solution called sizing. Once the paint is floating the artists may use combs or bamboo sticks to create swirled patterns. When the desired pattern is achieved the artist then dips a sheet of paper onto the painted water surface to transfer the paint on to the paper.

Here are some examples of marbleized paper.

Look for your child’s sketchbook in their Navigation 101 binder during student lead conferences in November.

Britannia Tour for 2011

Hey Everyone,

I am starting to plan for the Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales tour for the summer of 2011.

Here is the itinerary-https://www.eftours.com/eLiterature/DBD/G/TBS.pdf

If you are interested in going on the 2011 Britannia tour we will have an informational meeting on Oct. 14th at 6 pm in the Ridgeline Middle School Art Room. The sooner you sign up for the tour the smaller the payments and easier to earn money using fundraisers to pay for the trip.

If you have any questions please email Ms. Baar at embaar@gmail.com.

*This tour is not affiliated with Yelm Community Schools.

Please pay the $5 Art Fee

Please pay the $5 art fee in the Front Office. Ms. Minor will collect all fees. Make checks out to RMS. Cash must be paid in the exact amount.

Car Wash for Italy Fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 27th

There will be a car wash on Sunday, Sept. 27th at the Yelm Rite Aid from 9 am to 5 pm for the 2010 Italy trip.

*The Italy trip is not affiliated with Yelm Community Schools.

New date for contour line drawing final for 8th grade

Due to the emergency drill on Thursday, Sept. 24th the 8th grade classes will have an additional day to finish their portfolios. The final for the contour unit will be on Monday. Remember to wear clean socks and your favorite pair of shoes.

Art Club starts on Tuesday Sept. 29th

Please stop by the art room to pick up an Art Club Permission slip, description of art club activities and a calendar of art club events and field trips.  You can join art club any time of the year. There will not be an activity bus this year so all transportation is the responsibility of the parents/guardians. Art club will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:15 to 4:15. There will also be a field trip once per month on Saturdays starting in November. The fee for the club is $10 per semester or $20 for the year.

*Go to the Art Club page on this blog to see a more in depth description of art club activities, dates for meeting times and field trips, and the art club permission slip.

Eighth Grade Final Drawing tomorrow

Eighth graders remember to wear your favorite shoes tomorrow. Also, please wear clean socks. You will be taking off your shoes to draw them during class.

Ninth grade Final Contour drawing tomorrow

Ninth graders remember to bring in a small object to draw for your final contour drawing. You may bring in a cell phone, i-pod, zune, or MP3, however, it must be off. The more complex the object the better the drawings turn out. Remember, it must be school appropriate. If you have any questions refer to your school handbook.

7th, 8th, and 9th grade Portfolios Due today

We are finishing up the portfolios today! Please make sure your rubric is turned in with your portfolio. The rubrics are worth 10% of your final grade. Great job today everyone. If you need extra time feel free to come in before school or during lunches to finish your work.