For 2019-2020, I will be teaching at Bellflower Elementary (M-TH) and Ridge Elementary on Fridays. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year!

As we start remote learning, please feel free to email me with any questions. nutter@mentorschools.org.

Starting 3/30/20:

Grades K-2: Please check Seesaw every Monday for your art lesson for that week.

Grades 3-5: Please check Google Classroom for your art lesson.

A great list of enrichment art activities to try!

Drawing with Mr. J: AWESOME ideas from Ohio (Art) Teacher of the Year!

Dav Pilkey at Home: Author and Illustrator Captain Underpants

Draw Mo Willems (Lunch Doodles)

Draw Every Day with JJK (Jarrett J Kroscoczka)

Art Hub For Kids

Kitchen Table Classroom: Amazing Art Projects to do at home!

3rd-5th Grade

Learn to Draw Your Hand

Mr. PicassoHead

K-2

"Sesame Street: Three Primary Colors" video and song

Peep of A Different Color

Sculpture Video

Elementary Art student overall assessment is based on the following:

• Knowledge and use of art concepts including the elements of art and principles of design
• Craftsmanship (control of tools and materials)
• Creative Expression (The ability to use memory and imagination for visual expression)

O Outstanding 9.5-10 pts. out of 10

The student:

• Applies elements and principles of design in a highly effective manner.
• Shows superb craftsmanship
• Demonstrates a high level or creativity and originality
• Uses previous knowledge towards new lessons
• Demonstrates ability beyond grade level

S+ Above Average 8-9.4 pts. out of 10

The student:

• Shows some awareness of applying elements and principles of design
• Shows an effective level of craftsmanship
• Demonstrates creativity
• Makes connections to prior learning
• Demonstrates above grade level

S Satisfactory 7-7.9 pts. out of 10

The student:

• Demonstrates an average understanding in the application of the elements and principles of design
• Shows an adequate level of craftsmanship
• Demonstrates some creativity
• Begins to make connections to previous knowledge
• Demonstrates grade level ability

S- Below Average 6-6.9 pts. out of 10

The student:

• Demonstrates less than satisfactory understanding of the elements and principles of design.
• Shows poor craftsmanship
• Shows a low level of creativity
• Has difficulty in making connections to previous knowledge
• Shows below grade level ability

NI Needs Improvement 5.9 pts. or less out of 10

The student:

• Has not adequately completed art work
• Needs improvement in skill and technique application

Satisfactory means that a student is performing at grade level. Please look at the descriptors and understand that a “Satisfactory” does not equate to a “C” grade. Keep up the great work and effort, and remember there is always room for improvement!

Students will also receive a grade for the following indicators:

1. Demonstrate artistic technique and skills appropriate to grade level

2. Demonstrates an understanding of art concepts

These 2 indicators will use the following grading scale:

M-Meets

P-Progressing

NI-Needs Improvement

*Kindergarten and 1st Grade will only be assessed using the indicators.