1. Otter Lake Elementary Art Program
Otter Lake Elementary Art Program
Art in the Classroom Grade Level Coordinators:
Erica Johnson / Kindergarten Ellen Maruyama / Grade 3
Sara McMahon / Grade 1 Heather Smythe / Grade 4
Renée McCabe / Grade 2 Michelle Selb-Sack / Grade 5
Art Adventure Committee:
Megan Baumler
Krista Dickenson
Jill Macioch
Ellen Maruyama
Renée McCabe
JJ Parker

2. OLE’s Art Program History
1995 – loss of a full-time art teacher; dedicated OLE families set out to
create new art offerings.
Today – OLE has four art programs:
White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA)
Six annual art classes
taught by WBCA’s Community Art Instructors
Resident Artist –
Lisa Servatius*
STEM-inspired art
classes in October
Art Adventure*
(AA)
MIA’s annual art
program taught by volunteers in November
Art in the Classroom*(AITC)
Monthly art classes,
beginning in December,
taught by volunteers
* PTA-funded

3. OLE’s Art Program Objectives
To educate students about the basic art concepts of line, shape,
texture, color and art appreciation.
To bring these concepts to life through creative projects, classroom
discussion and individual expression.

4. OLE’s Art Program Website

5. OLE’s Art Program Website
Includes all AITC lesson plans and discussion tips for each concept (line, shape, texture, color) organized by grade level
Concise project descriptions, helpful hints and special instructions, recommended books to support the lesson, power point presentations, etc.
Art examples exhibiting specific concepts
Artist information/bios
Grade Level Coordinator and Class Lead contact information
Art Room calendar

6. Art Adventure (AA) / Overview
Program created by Minneapolis Institute of Art
Discussion-only in classroom to explore global art / art appreciation
concepts
Lesson consists of three 45-min to 1 hr discussions - November 2016
Training at MIA: Two day and two evening dates available in October
Committee:
Megan Baumler
Krista Dickenson
Jill Macioch
Ellen Maruyama
Renée McCabe
JJ Parker

7. AA / Roles & Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
COMMITMENT
AA Committee
Liaison between OLE and
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Schedule classes*
Schedule training for volunteers
Collect/drop off MIA props
AA Volunteers
(Picture Person)
Attend MIA training**
Review program booklet
Lead 30 to 45-min discussion with students
1 hour, 3 times
Nov 2015 ONLY
* Coordinate with teachers’ and volunteers’ availability.
** Suggested and EXTREMELY helpful, but not mandatory

8. Art in the Classroom (AITC) / Overview
Monthly lessons focus on a single concept (line, shape, color or texture / clay) and include a project with hands-on art time.
Can be take place in the classroom or the Art Room (based on room availability).

9. AITC / Roles & Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
COMMITMENT
AITC Grade Level Coordinators
Contact for grade-specific
questions and concerns
Plan art projects
Create lesson plans
Order supplies
Provide art sample
Assist Classroom Leads as
necessary
4 to 5 hours
per month
AITC Grade Level Coordinators:
Kindergarten / Erica Johnson Grade 3 / Ellen Maruyama
Grade 1 / Sara McMahon Grade 4 / Heather Smythe
Grade 2 / Renée McCabe Grade 5 / Michelle Selb-Sack

10. AITC / Roles & Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
COMMITMENT
AITC Classroom Lead
Primary contact for
each classroom
Schedule classes*
Review online lesson plan
Room set-up and clean up
Lead class discussion
Assist students
2 to 3 hours
per month
AITC Classroom Volunteer
Help with set-up and clean up
Cover for Classroom Lead if not
available
1 to 2 hours
* Coordinate with classroom schedule and, if wanted, Art Room availability

11. OLE’s Art Programs – Scheduling
AA (November)
Committee schedules with teachers 30-min. to 1-hour lessons
Committee contacts volunteers to assign classroom dates/times
AITC
Classroom Lead schedules the lesson dates based on classroom and Art Room availability. Most lessons CAN happen in the classroom.
The Art Room is shared with WBCA, Extended Day (before and after
school) and teachers as they need it throughout the year.
All clay lessons and painting lessons held in the Art Room if
at all possible.

12. Thank you so much for your time and commitment to OLE’s Art Program
Thank you so much for your time and commitment to OLE’s Art Program. We could not bring art to our students without you!