Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Waterbury, Connecticut
Welcome to our visual arts gallery on Artsonia. Thank you for visiting and supporting the arts. The money generated through Artsonia will help purchase art supplies for the school.
Artsonia is wonderful for all students. EVERY CHILD is an ARTIST. This program enhances pride, self-esteem and confidence. Thank you for allowing your child to be an exhibiting ARTIST.
PLEASE take note of our school awards. We ranked #1 in Connecticut for the past two consecutive years. Students, parents, guardians, fanclub members, and our principal helped make this happen. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

For more information on student artwork, visit: http://suzannedionne.edublogs.org/
  
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School Gallery
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Browse Art by Grade: Pre-K Knd 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 
Artwork Exhibits - this school year (since July 2012)
 
April Showers (Poetry&Art) by First Grade (22 artworks)
May 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
2 comments posted
no artist statements
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Vegetable Print Flowers by Pre-kindergarten (34 artworks)
May 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
no comments
no artist statements
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Night and Day by Second Grade (39 artworks)
May 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
1 comment posted
no artist statements
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Ocean Landscape by First Grade (37 artworks)
May 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
no comments
no artist statements
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Wassily Kandinsky Abstract Paintings by Third Grade (44 artworks)
May 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
2 comments posted
no artist statements
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Illuminated Letters by Fourth Grade (57 artworks)
May 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
no artist statements
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Ceramics by Pre-kindergarten (16 artworks)
Apr 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
no comments
no artist statements
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Blossoms by Pre-kindergarten (32 artworks)
Apr 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
7 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Poison Arrow Dart Frogs by First Grade (74 artworks)
Apr 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
2 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Send in the Clowns by Second Grade (83 artworks)
Apr 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
12 comments posted
1 artist statement
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The Lawrence Tree (GeorgiaO'Keeffe) by First Grade (74 artworks)
Apr 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
"The Lawrence Tree (1929) was painted by Georgia O'Keeffe during the first summer she spent in her adopted home state of ...
   
5 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Adinkra Prints from Ghana, Africa by Grade Four (94 artworks)
Apr 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
no artist statements
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Eric Carle Hungry Caterpillars by Kindergarten (69 artworks)
Apr 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
13 comments posted
15 artist statements
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Dragons by Second Grade (83 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
9 comments posted
23 artist statements
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Spring Flower Garden by Kindergarten (35 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
6 artist statements
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The City at Night by Pre-kindergarten (32 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
3 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Spring Birds in Chalk Pastel by Third Grade (78 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
4 comments posted
no artist statements
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Birdhouses for Charity by Second Grade (28 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Students painted birdhouses.
   
7 comments posted
10 artist statements
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Pussy Willows by First Grade (57 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
6 comments posted
12 artist statements
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Ceramic Pinch Pots by Pre-kindergarten (52 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
8 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Ostrich Eggshell Mosaics from Namibia, Africa by Grade Five (84 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
1 comment posted
no artist statements
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Leprechaun portraits by First Grade (74 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
6 comments posted
17 artist statements
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Out Like A Lamb by Kindergarten (77 artworks)
Mar 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
11 comments posted
16 artist statements
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Paul Klee Landscapes by Grade Four and Five Art Troupe (9 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
3 comments posted
no artist statements
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Four Season Sectional Drawing by Kindergarten (63 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
8 comments posted
6 artist statements
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Hearts by Pre-kindergarten (16 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
1 comment posted
no artist statements
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Australian Dreamtime Bark Paintings by Fourth Grade (92 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
4 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Heart Shape Butterflies by Kindergarten (78 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
15 comments posted
21 artist statements
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Sol LeWitt Minimalist Artwork by Grade Four (85 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
7 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Abstract Ceramic Sculptures by Second Grade (84 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
19 comments posted
31 artist statements
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African American Heritage Celebrating Artist Bernard Hayes by Third Grade (82 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
10 comments posted
6 artist statements
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Free Hand Drawing of Sponge Bob by First Grade (81 artworks)
Feb 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
13 comments posted
44 artist statements
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Norval Morriseau Native American Paintings by Grade Five (86 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
3 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Doily Drawing/Black History Month by Grades Pre-K,K,1,2 (251 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Students learned about Horace Pippin who drew pictures with colored pencils on fabric doilies.
   
29 comments posted
122 artist statements
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There's A Blizzard Rolling In By Kindergarten (58 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
9 comments posted
30 artist statements
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Space by Second Grade (74 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
16 comments posted
53 artist statements
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Rainbow Crayon Resist by First Grade (20 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Color Spectrum Ellsworth Kelly
   
4 comments posted
9 artist statements
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Turtle Bay (Integrated Art Class) by Third Grade (22 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
6 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Lois Ehlert Shape Cats by Kindergarten (62 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
16 comments posted
52 artist statements
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Polar Bears by Pre-kindergarten (34 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Winter Pictures by Kindergarten (33 artworks)
Jan 2013, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
12 artist statements
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Ceramic Ornaments by Pre-Kindergarten (49 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
6 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Ceramic Ornaments by First Grade (121 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
14 comments posted
42 artist statements
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Leaf Composition in Simulated Texture by Grade Three (75 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
14 comments posted
6 artist statements
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Tribute to Robert Wyland (Contemporary Marine Life Artist) by Grade Five (60 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Clay Pueblo Bowls by Grade Four (92 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
11 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Ceramic Ornaments by Pre-Kindergarten (68 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
10 comments posted
3 artist statements
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Ceramic Ornaments by Second Grade (193 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
20 comments posted
67 artist statements
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Winter Pictures by First Grade (20 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Substitute Teacher
no description provided
   
2 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Reindeer by Second Grade (32 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
4 comments posted
10 artist statements
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Reindeer by Kindergarten (64 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
7 comments posted
32 artist statements
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Ceramic Ornaments by Kindergarten (171 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
12 comments posted
66 artist statements
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Free Drawing by First Grade (8 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
2 comments posted
8 artist statements
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Blazing Banyan by Grade Four and Five Art Troupe (12 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
7 comments posted
no artist statements
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Abstract Sculpture by Grade Four and Five Art Troupe (5 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
no comments
no artist statements
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Day of the Dead - Calveras - by First Grade (82 artworks)
Dec 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
9 comments posted
59 artist statements
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Louise Nevelson Assemblages by Grade Four and Five Art Troupe (12 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Lesson in Value by Grade Four and Five Art Troupe (12 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
4 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Warm and Cool Color Contrast Watercolor by Third Grade (85 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
14 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Indian Corn by Pre-Kindergarten (35 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
4 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Free Drawing Grade by Second Grade (22 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
1 comment posted
3 artist statements
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Pumpkin Patch by Second Grade (44 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Craypas
   
8 comments posted
26 artist statements
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Turkeys by Kindergarten (9 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
no comments
no artist statements
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A Lesson in Texture with German Artist Albrecht Durer by Grade Five (86 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
6 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Contour Line Still Life of Pumpkin and Apples by Grade Four (87 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
4 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Ceramic Snowflakes by Second Grade (130 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
15 comments posted
22 artist statements
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"Cool Waters" Mosaic Ornaments by Second Grade (84 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
16 comments posted
24 artist statements
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Ceramic Stars by First Grade (84 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
4 comments posted
33 artist statements
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Indian Corn by Kindergarten (68 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Tissue Paper (kernels) Leaf Printing
   
15 comments posted
36 artist statements
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Name Designs by Second Grade (22 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Substitute Teacher
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
4 artist statements
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Circle/Line Shape by Kindergarten & First Grade (118 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Substitute Teacher
no description provided
   
14 comments posted
37 artist statements
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Autumn Pictures by Kindergarten (49 artworks)
Nov 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Craypas
   
6 comments posted
15 artist statements
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Panamanian Paper Mola Designs by Fourth Grade (93 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
10 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Design Cut-Out by First & Second Grade (102 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Substitute Teacher
no description provided
   
10 comments posted
70 artist statements
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Rainbow of Colors by First Grade (16 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
We learned about Ellsworth Kelly and the color spectrum.
   
2 comments posted
no artist statements
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Pumpkins by Pre-Kindergarten (68 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Finger painting
   
14 comments posted
3 artist statements
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Pictures based on "Stellaluna" by Kindergarten (59 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
4 comments posted
38 artist statements
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Guatemalan Plate Designs by Third Grade (89 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
24 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Apples by Pre-kindergarten (33 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
11 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Autumn Tree by Kindergarten (81 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
16 comments posted
59 artist statements
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Portraits Based on Pablo Picasso by Second Grade (86 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
19 comments posted
50 artist statements
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Apple Trees by First Grade (70 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
6 comments posted
33 artist statements
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Ceramic Snowflakes by First Grade (21 artworks)
Oct 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
These were made for a community project to raise money through donations for charitable causes.
   
4 comments posted
5 artist statements
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Scarecrows by Pre-Kindergarten (51 artworks)
Sep 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
12 comments posted
3 artist statements
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Papa, Please Get The Moon For Me by Kindergarten (84 artworks)
Sep 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Learning about Eric Carle.
   
28 comments posted
41 artist statements
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Portfolio Portraits by Fourth Grade (94 artworks)
Sep 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
21 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Portfolio Portraits by Third Grade (89 artworks)
Sep 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
33 comments posted
3 artist statements
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Portfolio Portraits by Fifth Grade (65 artworks)
Sep 2012, taught by Nichole Titley
no description provided
   
5 comments posted
3 artist statements
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Owls by First Grade (80 artworks)
Sep 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
17 comments posted
20 artist statements
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Sunflowers by Second Grade (86 artworks)
Sep 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
Students were introduced to Vincent van Gogh.
   
31 comments posted
25 artist statements
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School Drawings for Portfolio by Pre-Kindergarten (69 artworks)
Sep 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
20 comments posted
4 artist statements
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School Drawings for Portfolio by First Grade (81 artworks)
Aug 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
13 comments posted
19 artist statements
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School Drawings for Portfolio by Second Grade (85 artworks)
Aug 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
10 comments posted
12 artist statements
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School Drawings for Portfolio by Kindergarten (83 artworks)
Aug 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
15 comments posted
24 artist statements
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Crayon Resist - The Four Dragons- Summer Enrichment (30 artworks)
Aug 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
2 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Scratch Art - The Four Dragons - Summer Enrichment (31 artworks)
Aug 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
3 comments posted
2 artist statements
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Bugs - Summer Enrichment Program (23 artworks)
Jul 2012, taught by Jason A. Mastrianni
no description provided
   
1 comment posted
no artist statements
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Shadow Puppet Theatre - Summer Enrichment Program (17 artworks)
Jul 2012, taught by Suzanne Dionne
no description provided
   
3 comments posted
1 artist statement
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Artwork Exhibits - last school year (July 2011 - June 2012)
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Artwork Exhibits - 2 years ago (July 2010 - June 2011)
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Ranking grades: 
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for this school year ... state nation
6190 artworks #2 #49
1177 fanclub members #1 #38
905 comments #1 #34
1429 artist statements #2 #23
  overall rank #1 #22
counts updated daily, last updated May 24 at 3:05 am
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Announcements
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School Awards & Honors
  2011-2012 Leadership Award
Ranked #1 in Connecticut (#13 in the nation) for overall participation among all schools
  2011-2012 Art Publishing Award
Ranked #1 in Connecticut (#42 in the nation) for art published among all schools
  2011-2012 Fan Clubs Award
Ranked #1 in Connecticut (#84 in the nation) for fan club signups among all schools
  2011-2012 Comments Award
Ranked #1 in Connecticut (#22 in the nation) for comments posted among all schools
  2011-2012 Statements Award
Ranked #1 in Connecticut (#28 in the nation) for artist statements collected among all schools
view all awards (20 awards in all)
 
Student Hall of Fame
Shown are five randomly-selected students who have entered the Hall of Fame this year.
 Megan7944
awarded on 5/21/2013
 Tyler15535
awarded on 12/3/2012
 Jordan9887
awarded on 1/20/2013
 Elijah2496
awarded on 11/13/2012
 Hayden1858
awarded on 11/13/2012
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Recent visitor comments ...
This is my favorite . Excellent work ! You are a great artist ! I hope you keep it up you never know when they might need you to draw on the cartoons !! -- Jason
left for Jordan9887
Hi nunu your picture looks so nice the pussywillows looked real when I first looked at them that's how good you drew them . You definitely have a talent for drawing keep up the good work ! I love you-- dad -- Jason
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I love your frog on a leaf it is perfect !! Great job Jordan! -- Jason
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Recent artist statements ...
I enjoyed making this frog. I used green paper for the leaf and put green and blue stripes on it because that made it look like a real leaf. I chose the stripes and the spots for the frog because I thought of a blue rain forest frog and I wanted it to look like a real frog.
written by Sarah16959
I love the hair that I chose for this face.
written by Leah2063
I like the shamrock that is on the leprechun's hat.
written by Leah2063
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