For the Parents

The main thing we value in this room is doing our best.  Art is a subject that can be frustrating for some if they believe they are not artistically inclined.  My main focus here is introducing students to new subject and ways to make art.  The wide variety is to help students find the area they are comfortable and confident in.  We also use other subjects here in art also.  We have a world map that we look at frequently.  Math, writing, and reading make an appearance here as well.

 Students make about one project each month.  Sometimes there are two.  Art work is sent home after it gets graded and is done on display.  There are time when I may keep the work a bit longer when we have art shows.  During our school art show every student will have a piece of work displayed.

 Art Club is available for our 3rd Graders in the Spring.  It is every other week incase we need time for buy more supplies, drying time, and in case you need a week were you need your child.  This is were we explore activities that are too expensive for a whole grade or just work better in smaller groups.  As an extracurricular their best behavior is expected.

 If you have any question please feel free to email me josepht@sasd.k12.pa.us

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