Lafayette artists are learning about the power of the arts to transmit joy, transform sorrow, change minds, and heal hearts! In Lafayette’s art studio classroom we are not only learning about the elements, principles and media of the visual arts, but are using the arts to gain a greater understanding, depth and richness of language arts, math, science and social studies curricula. We are hoping learning in and through the arts at Lafayette nurtures lifelong learners and creators!

Thursday, September 15, 2016

DOT DAY is About Creativity and the Courage to Make Your Mark... Celebrating with Millions of Kids Around the World Every September 15!!!

A day of happy faces, floating bubbles and  dots of all kinds to represent that we are all creative and we can make our mark in this world and won't give up!

The weather was divine and all 766 students had art hanging in our Lafayette gallery to celebrate our learning and our creativity!!!
Even the teachers and admin got in on the action and celebrated their creativity and courage!!!
And some kids found their own unique ways to show their Dot Day spirit!





I truly LOVE DOT DAY!!! Don't you?
 



Thursday, September 1, 2016

INSPIRING US ALL!!!

Our new Lafayette art room can only be described as SPECTACULAR!  
Full of space and light and truly inspirational!
And complete with new equipment to support our passions here at Lafayette!
 
So, naturally, as we explore what SAMM (Speaking, Acting and Moving Mindfully) looks like in the art room, we are having wonderful conversations about creating an art room climate that feels supportive and empowering... where students feel comfortable experimenting and making mistakes and sharing their stories and expressing themselves fully! 

Of course the fact that DOT DAY is around the corner (September 15!) seems so very appropriate. 

Check out what DOT DAY is all about! Started by a teacher years ago and based on the book "The Dot", Dot Day is now celebrated by millions of students around the world!!!