Welcome to Art in the Classroom 2011/2012 Program Objective Educate the students at Otter Lake about the basic art concepts of line, shape, texture and color. Bring these concepts to life through: -Class discussion about past and present artists who emphasize these concepts in their work -Creative projects that demonstrate these concepts, yet allow for individual, student expression

The Program Annual Budget of $2,000 – approx. $3.40/student Volunteer driven Team for 2012: -Katrina Hase -Aimee Kueppers -Janet McManamon -Barb Pletsch -Sarah Solberg -Shannon Tjernlund Team is tasked with research & design of new projects and will serve as grade-level contacts

Organization Grade Level Contacts Classroom Coordinators Classroom Volunteers

New for 2011 / 2012 Grade Level Contacts Are: -Barb – Kindergarten and 2 nd Grade -Janet - 1 st and 5 th Grade -Shannon – 3 rd Grade -Katrina – 4 th Grade -Sarah and Aimee - Clay Grade Level Contacts * Project Research & Planning / Supply Order * Room / Project Set Up & Tear Down * Sample creation * Contact for questions, concerns for specific grades * Project Research & Planning / Supply Order * Room / Project Set Up & Tear Down * Sample creation * Contact for questions, concerns for specific grades

Organization Classroom Coordinators: -Schedule art classes for the year based on your teacher’s availability -Review Lesson Plan online and samples in the Art Room -Room set-up -Lead project discussion and assist students -Primary contact for Grade Level Contacts -Clean-up Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month

Organization Classroom Volunteers: – Assist Coordinator with room set-up – Review Lesson Plan online and samples in the Art Room – Assist students with projects – Assist with room clean-up – Cover for Coordinator if not available Time Commitment: 2 hrs/month

Art in the Classroom Website! Organized by grade level High level project descriptions, helpful hints and special instructions, recommended books to support the lesson, etc. Lesson plans Concept information Artist information/bios Examples of art exhibiting concept taught that month

AITC Website – Home Page

AITC Website – Grade Level Page

AITC Website – Lesson Page

Coordinators: How to Set Up a Class 1.Master Calendar - on the wall, online in the future 2.Contact your child’s teacher to determine a date and time for class each month (e.g., second 10:00) 3.Document this on Master Calendar, allowing for set- up and clean-up time. Note location of class. 4.Class may be held in the Art Room or Classroom depending on project and availability of Art Room

The Lessons Lesson plans and supporting documents will be posted on the AITC website Volunteer Cupboard: -Combination to lock found in kiln room, next to light switch -Hard copies of lessons and supporting documents found in file folders, organized by teacher -All project materials in Volunteer Cupboard unless otherwise noted -Project samples -Please leave Volunteer Cupboard as you find it, put materials away, etc. -If you find that supplies are running low, please get in touch with your Grade Level Contact

Teaching a Lesson 1.Have FUN! 2.Read your materials prior to class 3.Docs posted on website now – hard copies of lessons will be available on or about the 1 st of each month 4.Discuss: -Concept – use supporting information provided -Be Creative!! Use props – e.g., books, posters, wipe board, art from home, music, etc. -Your Challenge: Be mindful of discussion time vs. project time

Clay Each grade will have the opportunity to create a clay project Schedule is already determined, note project calendar – 1 st Grade’s project occurs in October When scheduling your clay project, two dates are required: -Date to create -Date to glaze

Clay Process Overview Project Creation Fire Projects Glaze Projects Distribute Projects to Students 7-10 Day Dry Time Projects Cool (one day)

The Kiln DON’T BE INTIMIDATED! Training will be provided Schedule a 20-minute training session for your grade with Sarah Solberg or Aimee Kueppers PRIOR to your first firing Training must be taken for everyone using the kiln

Miscellaneous Communication: Is key to our success Coordinators, please get in touch with your Grade Level Contact if there are any questions or comments regarding a project Always looking for new project ideas or comments on how we can improve

Contact Page GradeGrade Level Contact Name Phone KindergartenBarb 1 st GradeJanet 2 nd GradeBarb 3 rd GradeShannon 4 th GradeKatrina 5 th GradeJanet ClaySarah ClayAimee