Hello Art Docents!

Things we’ll cover today: Supplies Working with co-docent(s) and others at the same grade level Scheduling lessons and Art Room Lesson plans available: books and online! Art of Discovery Hanging artwork Artsonia Trainings Reflections and Family Art Night

Supplies Everything in cabinets and labeled If you need something that’s not available, send request to Casie at for approval BEFORE Check requests must be submitted with receipt and signed off by Casie and VP of Programs. If you find something usable or empty – go ahead and toss it. Take of what we’ve got – if you take something into the classroom, please bring it back promptly. Please keep the art room clean.

Working with co-docent(s) and others at the same grade level If there is more than 1 docent for the class, just meet and decide who’s role will be what. Work with others in same grade level It’s up to you guys! Just communicate what’s works best for all.

Scheduling lessons and Art Room Reach out to the teacher for best days/times Coordinate with other docents Art Room schedule is in the office. Make sure to schedule set- up and clean-up time. Clay: Remember to schedule kiln time too.

Lesson plans available: books and online! One hard copy per docent team per class – teachers also have a copy Meet the Masters vs. Arts Attack Available online via a company called “Cubby”. No log-in required and links will be sent and posted on the PTA website MTM PowerPoints and associated prints/props Kindergarten: 1 st Grade: 2 nd Grade: 3 rd Grade: 4 th Grade: 5 th Grade:

Art of Discovery What is it? Coming Early this year! Dec. 1 st to Dec. 13 th Training is Saturday, October 18 th from 1pm-4pm at Bellevue Arts Museum (4 can go). Trainers train in November

Hanging artwork Lots of wall space this year, please hang the kiddos work up. Make it as fancy or not as you want. Put the kids name under their masterpiece. Take a picture of the displayed artwork and to Jenn at with teacher’s name. Please add the card that says “Your donations to the Apollo PTA made this Art Project Possible…..” The teachers have them.

Artsonia Online gallery, products can be purchased with students artwork on it. Permission slips have gone home. No names on the artwork before taking a picture of it. Take the pictures and send to with list of who’s artwork is which students. Class lists with screen names to be If unable to do this, please let us know.

Trainings District Training Sat. 10/11 at Newcastle Elementary– many classes sign-up at: ArtEast Trainings at least once a month – check your for updates and sign-ups What types of trainings are you interested to have here at Apollo?

Reflections and Family Art Night Friday, November 14 th 6PM-8PM Plug Reflections contest (and Art Night) – 6 categories Watercolor/salt art project Come! Reflections contest entries due Monday, November 3 rd

QUESTIONS???

THANK-YOU Art Docents!