Art Studio Newsletter
Lincoln School Fall 2014
Welcome to Art Lincoln Lions!
My name is Mrs. Boster and I am the new art teacher here at Lincoln School. I come to you with 5 years of teaching experience and I look forward to creating art with you. We have a variety of projects lined up for the first 9 weeks including: Careers in Art, Art Appreciation, Elements and Principles of Design, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Arts of the World and 3 Dimensional work.
Important Information
All students are expected to bring the following to class:
* A positive attitude
* $3.00 Art Fee
* Pencil with Eraser (8th Grade Only)
* Single Subject Notebook (8th Grade Only)
**NOTE** Grades K,2,4, and 7 will have fees collected at the beginning of the Spring Semester
I WILL NOT see 6th grade this year.
Donations Welcome!
Do you have some "junk" to get rid of? Before you throw it away, check this list! The art room is always in need of the following items, so if you have them lying around we will gladly take them off of your hands!
* Wallpaper samples
* Magazines (school appropriate please)
* Buttons
* Ribbon
* Newspaper
* Yarn
* Clean Nylon Stockings
* Wood Scraps
* Beads
* Old Calendars with Neat Pictures
* Fake Flowers and Vegetables
* Vases
* Art Books
Thank you for bringing variety to the art room!
Art Room Rules
* Ninja Entrance (Enter and Exit Quietly)
* Raise Hand (for Questions, Answers, and Participation)
* Follow Directions
* Be Sweet (Respect Self, Others, and Artwork)
* Volume Control (Level 0-2)
* Sparkling Clean Up (Everyone has a Job)
Art Room Expectations
* My work shows effort.
* I am on time with my materials.
* I use self control.
* I am in my seat and quiet.
Grading Policy
1. Creativity- Ideas are original. Goes a step beyond.
2. Design- Learning Objectives have been met.
3. Technique- Craftsmanship is neat and clean.
4. Work Habits- Stays on task, honest effort is shown.
5. Following Directions- Completes the activity as asked.
Mrs. Boster
Email: sarah.boster@evsc.k12.in.us
Location: 635 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States
Phone: (812) 435-8235