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Sharing our year at TRSFor our Grandparents and Grandfriends

Another yearspent learning and discovering. More smiling faces are returning to campus.We hope you to see yours again soon.The challenges associated with the pandemic are still present and while some of our events have been able to be re-vitalized, unfortunately, our beloved day of sharing the campus with all of you was not able to return in 2022.As you may know from your grandchildren, The Raleigh School has been in session all year. This is a wonderful accomplishment, and we credit our ability to have school each day to our teachers, children and parents.Once again, we are sending our electronic booklet as a glimpse into the way learning has continued through projects and play at TRS. The exceptional art program provides wonderful visuals for you to enjoy, as do the pictures of smiling community members.Kindness, compassion and human connections have been on display all year, as we continue to find joy in the simple things!We have Grandparents & Grandfriends Day on the calendar for 2023; until we can invite you back to campus as a large group, please enjoy the creations from happy children.We continue to wish you good health and time with family.The Raleigh School Community

KindergartenWatercolor HeartsHeart stencils of varying shapes, sizes and types were available for the children to choose from for creating Valentine cards. They paired off and helped one another to steady the stencils while tracing. The hearts were then painted with watercolors, using the damp-on-damp method. “Invisible painting” came first, fully covering the hearts with water. Next, colors were added and allowed to feather into one another.Students mastered the technique beautifully. Finally, the painted hearts were cut out and collaged in various combinations on colorful background papers.

KindergartenMagical Winter ScenesThese mixed mediapieces made us ready for some fun in the snow! The process was a lengthy one, beginning with a horizon line drawn to determine the areas for sky and snowy hills. Chalk pastelswere blended with a slight echoing of the sky colors cast on the snow. Colorful, patternedpapers for the trees added a bit of whimsy to the compositions. ClaireEthanNoraCharlotte S.MillyLakeTysonTeddyKaiOakesKaraFletcherCorwinRosieLylaJosephNoahSamanthaBeaLibbyEddieCameronCharlieBlakeParkerVeraJulietGrantTideBraydenGenevieveApolloMatthewLucySadieAndersonAmayaMilaChanningLaylaCharlotte R.DecaturMaxRiverZaneFinn

First GradeCityscapesAs a part of their studio experience, the children learn about different cultures and the wide variety of living circumstances. We discussed humankind’s evolution, from early nomadic hunters to colonization to urbanization. We then made societal distinctions between urban, suburban and rural living.Our project focused on urban existence. The concept of a panoramic view was woven into the planning of each cityscape. Preliminary sketches were the “blueprints”. The children first chose a background color which would establish the time of day and season. They could also incorporate weather elements such as snow, rain, etc. Artstix were used to create colorful buildings in an overlapping fashion.

First GradeSpooky SilhouettesThese mixed media pieces began with yellow and red tempera paint, slowly blended to create an ombre effect with areas of orange. These became the sunset backdrop for a collaged silhouette scene. Black paper was the only option for drawing, cutting and assembling the images for the composition. The spooky scenes came to life with pumpkins, trees, bats, cats, ghosts, tombstones and other eerie things that go bump in the night!ElikaRyanMaxTessWilliamCailinHutchGemmaChloeRosieSeanLucyEllaEvanMaxAlexanderLibbyPressleyZoeJaceEmersonAlexMaconSebastianAriAliciaAyaJoelAsherDylanGabrielaNicoAnayaJeevanWilliamEvelynFinnJocelynCharlotteJuniperHenryDamoonMia

Second GradeAquatic ScenesThese mixed media compositions began with preliminary contour sketches in pencil. Simple images of various types of fish were studied for the renderings. The imagery required proportional enlargement. Free creative reign was given with color and patterns. Techniques of blending, underlayingand overlaying were employed. Experimentation with both opaque, (dark) and translucent, (light), use of the watercolors was required. Blending was also encouraged. An ocean for the fish to inhabit was made by first “invisible painting”; applying water on the paper; and using the watercolors for a “washy” effect. Aquatic plant life was the next consideration to be overlaid with colored markers. Finally, the fish were attached to the background using 3D O’s which created a relief sculpture effect to the painting.

Second GradeDessert DrawingsThese observational drawings beganin pencil. The students chose a dessert to study for their preliminary sketch. Close attention to contour and details were essential. The students explored techniques such as blending and texturizing with Artstix.The illusion of depth was created through shifts in color, valueand shading. Color mixing was encouraged. The final renderings were quite realistic.EmmyHollyGraysonNathanHollynHenry H.EmeryAmayaCharlotteMaryFlorenceDrewMeiFionaEnderLaineyReaganCeCeLeahCastineJakeDriscollHenry H.AyaanNoraEverettAudreyEvaGriffinYasinDeclanRyanKenzieGriffAaronJohnShailenRebeccaLeoCharlieAniCalDJDylan

Third GradeConcentric Line LandformsThese landscape drawings served as an introduction to the exploration of landforms. We focused on twelve broad categories of land and water formations.The students chose a landform to sketch, beginning with a clear horizon line to establish the foreground, middlegroundand background. Perspective was used to indicate that objects will appear smaller at a distance. The imagery was then accented with concentric lines and patterns in each section of the scene, creating an abstract sense of motion in the landforms. Achieving balance between areas of patterns was essential in order to keep the composition cohesive.

Third GradeAfrican Fon Cloth DesignsInspiration came from African Fon Cloth banners. Still practiced in the Nigerian/Benin culture today, the story cloths use symbols which meld historical fact with fictional fantasy. Today they serve as a pictorial history lesson.Comparisons are made to the quilting traditions of Colonial America. Students chose Fonsymbols to combine and draw onto black paper. The symbols were placed in a balanced patternusing limited colors indicative of the region. ZoeClaireFranklinRyderAddisonColeRadeenArabellaEliRyanJulianaRobbieEricMiraCatherineCamilleRemyBenEttaAndrewMilaMaddoxLizaCharlieJamesonLaraLillianSusanCallanRashiKianLeahAdamHollisAnnabelleMadelineEvanIshaanCorneliaCarolineSaganBryceLincolnJuliette

Fourth GradeFood SculpturesThe students used colorful plastalina to model these food sculptures. The basic food groups were discussed before striving to create a balanced meal. The concept of culinary ARTS was also noted; the fact that presentation is a key component for a chef’s creations. Variety of color, texture, shape and sizewere all to be considered during the process. Using various tools, they learned to mold, shape, mix colors and add textures to the clay. Both additive (adding clay to clay) and subtractive (carving away clay) methods were employed. These pieces are deliciously realistic!

Fourth GradePanamanian MolasThis colorful tradition of fabric art is prevalent in both Central and South America. Mola designs usually involve folktales, and are sewn on pillows, wearable garments and wall hangings. The imagery is rich in both symbolism and allegory. The children could choose a specific mola design or create their own. They “painted” the patterns with yarn and glue. The intricacy of the designs made the gluing process a test of manual dexterity and patience.JohnTyRachelHayesNicoScarlettLilly GraceCarterJoshuaAmeliaAlexAlexaCollinOliLydiaDaniyahGigiEthanTysonAudrianaThomasLexiSophieBenjaminCharlieNoahBrynnEleanorVioletAliSophiaLilyAudreyEmmaEmilyMaddenOliviaAdamDelaneySilaMaripazPhineasArjunClaire

Fifth GradeThaneeya McArdle Tile PaintingsThe works of artist and author, ThaneeyaMcArdle, were the inspiration for these foamcore tile paintings. McArdle’sabstract, organic paintings have been impacted by world travels, particularly to middle eastern countries. As a young, female American artist who is making a living through her creativity, McArdle is a great example for our students. Mandala designs and Zentangle patterns were explored by the 5thgraders this year, both of which have influenced the paintings of McArdle.

Fifth GradeNature StudiesColored pencils were used to subtly enhance the primarily gray ebony pencil studies. The students came to understand that it is the addition of highlights and shadowsthat creates an illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface.JackGabriellaAustinLexiKaiMaddyBennettJayIsabellaJacobLiamKatherineBlakeRachelConnorKorbinRubyJillianPattersonLolaJonesMaxAryaClementSophieNolanQuinnOliverAveryTylerCharlieAlexEvieAvniMarlaenaHarrisonJuliaNoahImmanuelJacobAshlynnAhryckSophiaRyan

2s MWF / 2s TTHParent ChildMrs. Parker / Mrs. Cox Mrs. EisenstadtDr. Gilleland• Anna R.• Adrian• Tucker• Albert• Zara• Alex• Tuck• Safiyyah• Miles• Theo• Anna B.• Camille• Howie• Bass• Lola Gray• Jacob• Lily• Elena• Bodie• Elias• Wellesley• Chelsea• Bosworth• Ruby• Madison• Gemma

2s TTH Half DayMs. GarrigaMrs. Gyovai• Maxton• Kennedy• Elijah• Evie• Grayson• Oscar• Declan• Oliver• Abigail• Anthony

2s/3s MWF Half DayMs. KirchnerMrs. Woodbury• Blair• Charlie• Zoya• Alara• Leo• Kensie• Molly• Kaylee• Kamaya• Rumi• Piper• Adriana

3s MWF Half DayMs. KirchnerMrs. Sherali• William• Arthur• Nathaniel• Pepper• George• Jacob• Nicholas• Louise• Kaleigh• Lucy• Edwin• Josie• Hayden• Naomi• Lainey

3s MWF Half DayMs. GarrigaMs. Gyovai• Jory• Asa• Spencer• Emerson• Aurora• Delaney• Winnie• Charles• Luke• Kinsey• Harrison• Silas• Grayson• Elle

3s TTH Half DayMrs. PratherMrs. McGrath• Lainey• Maddie• Allie• Alicia• Isabel• Tad• Talia• Florence• Oscar• Aden• Caroline• Naomi• Elise• Daniel

4s MWF School DayMrs. PratherMrs. McGrath• Jasper• Reed• Aurora• Dev• Sofia• Liam• Rey• Nora• Amilia• Ainsley• Micah• Adalyn• Simon• Avery• Jaya• Anja

4s M-F School DayMrs. HeamesMrs. DeMoss• Aziz• Madeleine• Kennedy• Ayla• Simon• Penelope• Andrew• Reed• Lily• Jay• Nyla• Olivia Grae• Wilder• Claire• William

4s M-F Half DayMrs. EisenstadtMrs. Casino• Mason• Wyatt• Wesley• Mason• Joshua• Sophia• Ollie• Raniya• Caroline• Maxine• Lilly• Killian• Breck• Jude• Beckett• Finch

Thank You For The New Books

Thank You For The New Books

Thank You For The New Books

Wishing you time and experiences with your grandchildren in the coming days. They love you!Looking forward to seeing you sometime soon.