Howe Manning Conferences

December Conferences

Please note that I will be available to the Howe Manning Art Room 

on Wed. and Thurs. afternoons from 1 - 3:15 pm for parent conferences.  

Feel free to pop in and say hi or contact me to schedule a different time.  

Thanks!

November Mystery Artist

Mystery Artist Facts

I am known by two names.

I was a renowned Native American basket weaver.

I was a member of the Washoe people of Northwest Nevada.

I primarily used willow in the construction of my baskets.

Submit your guess in the envelope at school or in the comments section below! 

* Include your first name, last initial, and class code ONLY for online guesses (ex. George S., 5Ha)

deCordova Museum Visit

My First Field Trip!

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to accompany our third grade on their class field trip to the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA.  It was a beautiful day and so great to be able to look at sculptures and other works of art through their eyes. I hope to be invited on another one!

October Mystery Artist

Hi Everyone, we have a special Halloween themed 

mystery artist for you this month. 

Enjoy!

Mystery Artist Facts

1. I lived from 1852 - 1913
2. I was a Mexican printmaker and engraver.
3. I used skulls, calaveras, and skeletons to make political and cultural comments on my country and the world.
4. I am best known for my calaveras (skulls) works, which often appear in costume.

Submit your guess in the envelope at school or in the comments section below! 

* Include your first name, last initial, and class code ONLY for online guesses (ex. George S., 5Ha)

September Mystery Artist

Mystery Artist Facts:

1. I am an author and illustrator of children’s books.

2. I am best known for my children’s books about “authentic learning, creativity and self-expression”.

3. One of my books has been published in over twenty languages, as well as in Braille, and sparked an international movement.

4. I have also created two award winning short films.

Submit your guess in the envelope at school or in the comments section below! 

* Include your first name, last initial, and class code ONLY for online guesses

(ex. George S., 5Ha)

Mystery Artist is Back!

It's Mystery Artist Time

Each month we will feature a different mystery artist.  Students can research and discuss who the artist is with friends and family.  Guesses can be entered on the mystery artist board or by entering a guess online in the comments section below each mystery artist post. A monthly winner be selected from all correct guesses.  Read more about it below!

June Mystery Artist

Hi Everyone!

We're in the home stretch and that means this is the last mystery artist for the year.  

This month the mystery artist is already in your head!

Tell me what you know!

Tell me one artist you learned about this year and one fact about them.

That's it! No excuses....submit your entry today!