International Dot Day

 International Dot Day

In September, Western Elementary celebrated International Dot Day! Students in grades K-6 created dot artwork based on the story "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds. Kindergartners created dot collages. First grade made drawings where they began with a dot and then turned it into something. Second grade created collages that began with four dots and they made their dots into something. Third grade made zentangles that centered around dots. Fourth graders incorporated 3D techniques into their dot artworks. Fifth and sixth grade transformed 9 dots into objects for our collaborative dot mural. All grades also were given 1/4 of a dot to decorate for another collaborative dot mural. 

Kindergartners adding their dots to the dot mural 

 

 

Third Grade Zentangle Dots

 

Collaborative Dot Mural

4th Grade 3D Dots

 

Kindergarten Dot Collages

First Grade "What can your dot be?"

 

Second Grade " What can you do with 4 dots?"

The Dot Mural in process

 

Welcome to our new Blog!

Welcome to the blog of Western Elementary Art! 

This blog was designed to allow parents, teachers, students and everyone else to see all the great things we have going on in the Western Elementary art room! 

Background Info

Western Elementary is located in the small town of Latham, Ohio. We serve students in grades K through 6. The student population is around 475 in grades K-6. Students in grades K-4 receive 45 minutes of art class once a week. Students in grades 5 & 6 receive art for 45 minutes once a week with one class receiving an extra 45 minutes a week on a rotating basis. 

Teacher Info

Miss Wendy Ellis has been the elementary art teacher at Western since 2005. She earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University and her Master of Arts degree from the Ohio State University. 

Contact Info

Any questions or inquiries can be sent to Miss Ellis at wellis@westernlocalschools.com