Video Demonstrations

Lately, I've been recording my demonstrations before class and using them during teaching. This has helped to be able to clarify things and point out important skills. It's been working out really well! Check out my latest video demonstration: Ms. Vella's Polar Bear Drawing Dmeonstration

2nd Grade Clay Coil Pots

Students in 2nd grade have created these stunning clay pots using the coil method. This was a huge challenge, but the students really stepped up to the plate. They are incredibly well done!

2015 Champlain Valley Regional Art Show

I just got back from hanging our student work at the Champlain Valley Regional Art Show. This exhibit is held every year at the University Mall in South Burlington and includes artwork by schools throughout the Champlain Valley. Artists represented range in age from kindergarteners to seniors in high school. There is such a great deal of variety in the works on display this year; please bring your friends and family to check it out! The Union Memorial School display is located near the Khol's entrance along with the rest of the Colchester School District.

Here is a list of UMS students with artwork on display in this year's show:

2nd Graders - Emily C., Emily F. Janosh, Zoe, Laila, Riley, Addyson, Adam, Shaina, Sierah
1st Graders - Aidan, Kelsey, Ryder, Kate, Freddie, Dylan, Joshua, Wyatt, Patience, Sophia
Kindergarteners - Anya, Leah, Owen, Hayden, Jackson, Anna (KH), George, Anna (KM), Reese, Sophie