About the
Art Program
Welcome to
Crabapple Lane Elementary! My name is
Dana Siewert and I will be your child’s art teacher
this
year. I am very passionate about the
art program at Crabapple Lane Elementary and its artists.
Every
student at Crabapple Lane Elementary receives art once a week. During this time period
many aspects
of art are covered. Throughout the
year, students experience several types of media that
include
clay, paint, pastels, and markers to name a few. Since we will be exploring some media that
may get a bit messy, you may want to consider sending an art smock (old,
button-down shirt) to help protect their clothes. This is optional.
With each
media, students learn new skills and techniques that enable them to build on skills
they have
learned in previous years. While
learning new and exciting techniques, the students also
encounter
information about artists, different styles of art and even art from other
cultures. Not only
does your
child learn to create and respect art, but also how to analyze and discuss
art. The art program is designed to
allow the students to get as many experiences with art as possible while
building important creative and critical thinking skills. Lessons are planned according to the Georgia
Performance Standards to ensure your child gets the most out of his/her art
experience.
I am able to
provide these many opportunities to our students due to your support of our PTO
and the Fine Arts. We will once again
participate in Art to Remember and have a Students’ Art Exhibit. Please look for more information to come on
these events.
I look
forward to working with our Crabapple Lane artists this year!
Thank you in
advance for your support,
Dana H.
Siewert
Art Teacher