Walker Elementary Art
Grades Kdg.- 4
Terri Bradshaw
I'm looking forward to an exciting year in our studio art classes!
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
The art schedule changes with each "day off" ! Your child will have art class on the same "letter day" all year. If you know the day your child has art, you can be sure to dress them in "play clothes" that won't be a problem when it comes time for messy art activities! Your child is welcome to use an art shirt, but that will be kept in their locker and brought to class each week - I will not send students back to their locker for art shirts.
ARTSONIA.com is an on-line art museum that I use to share student work. Every Walker student K-4 has an ARTSONIA account where ALL artwork is shown! The only way for the artwork to be "viewed publicly" is for a parent/guardian to log in and unlock the account. This web site is free to use! All correspondence is through your e-mail and must be "OK'd" by the adult. This keeps the children safe at all times, wether they are writing "art messages" to each other, or adding "artist statements" to their art portfolio. If you've already given "permission" for your child's account, that "permission" is still in effect and you may view at any time. Kindergarten and "new-to-Walker" students must be given "permission"! Watch for an ARTSONIA permission letter to come home with your child, fill it out and return it to school. ARTSONIA well send you a contact e-mail with a security code for you to log in. It's that easy!
Check it out: www.artsonia.com
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
The art schedule changes with each "day off" ! Your child will have art class on the same "letter day" all year. If you know the day your child has art, you can be sure to dress them in "play clothes" that won't be a problem when it comes time for messy art activities! Your child is welcome to use an art shirt, but that will be kept in their locker and brought to class each week - I will not send students back to their locker for art shirts.
ARTSONIA.com is an on-line art museum that I use to share student work. Every Walker student K-4 has an ARTSONIA account where ALL artwork is shown! The only way for the artwork to be "viewed publicly" is for a parent/guardian to log in and unlock the account. This web site is free to use! All correspondence is through your e-mail and must be "OK'd" by the adult. This keeps the children safe at all times, wether they are writing "art messages" to each other, or adding "artist statements" to their art portfolio. If you've already given "permission" for your child's account, that "permission" is still in effect and you may view at any time. Kindergarten and "new-to-Walker" students must be given "permission"! Watch for an ARTSONIA permission letter to come home with your child, fill it out and return it to school. ARTSONIA well send you a contact e-mail with a security code for you to log in. It's that easy!
Check it out: www.artsonia.com