We still need volunteers for when we go back, whenever that is!?
Parents can reach out to us at laurelartinaction@gmail.com . We are working with Principal Rubalcaba and brainstorming ideas on how to get art to the kids. Right now they are so busy learning new online curriculum that he couldn't commit. We hope the art supply goodie bags you received with the first day packet will help encourage the kids continue a love for art until we can get back on campus.
Thanks!!!
Lisa Azar and Johanna King
Art in Action Program Chairs
Parents can reach out to us at laurelartinaction@gmail.com . We are working with Principal Rubalcaba and brainstorming ideas on how to get art to the kids. Right now they are so busy learning new online curriculum that he couldn't commit. We hope the art supply goodie bags you received with the first day packet will help encourage the kids continue a love for art until we can get back on campus.
Thanks!!!
Lisa Azar and Johanna King
Art in Action Program Chairs
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Laurel Elementary is proud to offer the Art in Action Art Program, a comprehensive, visual-art curriculum designed around the works of the Great Masters. The unique spiral curriculum, introducing and reinforcing concepts through the 9 program levels, gives students a solid foundation in drawing, painting, and sculpture techniques. The multifaceted lessons teach art appreciation, art history and art techniques, developing students’ critical-thinking skills, creativity, visual literacy, and self-esteem, as well as an appreciation of other cultures. Now in its 21st year at Laurel, the Art in Action program is aligned with California and National Visual Arts Standards, and is fully funded by the Laurel PTA.
At Laurel Elementary, the Art in Action program includes monthly art classes taught by trained parent volunteers given in our dedicated art room. Parents lead children through a guided discussion and hands-on art project, drawn from the Art in Action program curriculum, exposing them to a variety of artistic media, including watercolor, clay, and oil and chalk pastels. Laurel students create more than 4000 pieces of art throughout the year, which are displayed in our own school library; various locations in San Mateo, including Mollie Stone’s and the Hillsdale Library; and at the Annual Art Show during the school’s Open House. We are incredibly fortunate to have this program available to our children, which would not be possible without your support. Thank you! How can I get involved? Success of the program depends on parent support. Each classroom needs a parent leader (docent) and assistants. No art experience or background is needed to become a docent or an assistant, just a helpful set of hands and a desire to make art a positive experience for all. Docent: The docent is a trained parent that leads the discussion and art project. The training is one three hour, grade-specific workshop given at the Art in Action corporate offices in Menlo Park. This, coupled with a detailed lesson book, which outlines both the discussion and specific instructions for the art lesson, and interactive, online lessons and videos available for each lesson, is all you need to lead your classroom’s art lessons. Assistant: Assistants help the docent prepare, set-up, clean-up and assist the children with each art lesson. What is the time commitment? Lessons occur about once a month, during the school day, in our dedicated art room. Each lesson is 1.5 to 2 hours total, including set-up and clean up. The Art in Action Organization
Art in Action is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing visual arts education to the classroom. Art in Action fosters the educational development and creativity of children across America through innovative visual arts programs and communities. They believe that a quality art education is critical for every student's preparation for success in the 21st century, and actively assist schools in implementing a comprehensive, standards based visual art program. |
Art in Action Lesson Google Calendar
Art Room Wish List
Art in Action Program Volunteers
Program Coordinators: Lisa Azar & Johanna King Kiln Coordinator: Joanna Mendicino Curator: Brittany Rhodes Community Hangings: Maggie Berkshire & Erica Dooley Contact the team: laurelartinaction@gmail.com 
It is a Laurel tradition to have an end of the year Art Show to display a masterpiece for every Laurel student. We were not on campus at the time of the planned in-person art show, but we continued the tradition online! Enjoy the show!
Lisa Azar and Johanna King, Laurel Elementary Art in Action Team | ||