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| Letter from the Executive Director
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The Importance of Parental Involvemen t
Remember how excited your child was to have you help in the class-
room? When Mrs. Nelson taught the Art in Action lessons, her son David started to pay attention in class. He was proud of having his mom there. And she learned how David related to his classmates, how the teacher motivated him, and whom he liked to play with. Studies show that when parents are involved in school activities, their child:
· Achieves more
· Has a more positive attitude
· Shows greater pride
The Art in Action Program is structured so anyone can teach the lessons - no experience needed. The lessons provide an art experience that enriches both children and parents. They develop skills and a love of art that families build on by visiting museums and creating art together. Parents report that they learn as much as their child when they teach Art in Action. Thank you parents for being involved.
Judy Sleeth
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Atelier d'Artistes - A Huge Success!
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More than 250 guests enjoyed Art in Action's annual event Atelier d'Artistes this month. Acclaimed sculptor Bruce Beasley spellbound the audience. Students demonstrated a painting project while local artists shared their art and art techniques. San Mateo County Arts Coordinator Dick Sperisen was given special recognition. Guests were very generous bidding on silent auction items and Fund A Need. Executive Director Judy Sleeth and the event committee thank everyone for making this event successful.
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Art Shows Blooming!
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 Excitement is growing as Art in Action schools get ready to celebrate their student artists at their Spring Art Shows. The shows are a culmination of a year of enriching art lessons, hard work by volunteer parents and dedicated teachers, and strong leadership by the School Coordinator. Students are proud to show off their masterpieces, parents are excited to applaud their child's accomplishments, and teachers and principals appreciate the support and dedication from a vibrant arts community. Look for your school's Art Show date |
Art Makes Music Come Alive
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The lesson on Pablo Picasso (Program Level 2) is a perfect way to introduce students to instruments and different genres of music from jazz to classical while learning to master the art of collage.
Did you know that the Art in Action website has over 100 websites to help you integrate art into your core curriculum?
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Art Advocacy -
Parental Involvement in Their Child's Education = Success
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 Parental Involvement Reaps Big Benefits
Edutopia - Parent involvement isn't a luxury -- it's an integral component of student achievement and school reform. Read more
PTA - Parent Involvement
Parent involvement is crucial to the health and
well-being of a child. Parents are the most important
influence in their child's success in school and in life. In this role, they have a fresh opportunity every day to get involved with their child.
Learn more
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Read What Research Says About Parent Involvement in Their Children's Education - Michigan Department of Education 2002 - "The earlier in a child's educational process parent involvement begins, the more powerful the effects." Learn more
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E-magination is a monthly art resource for parents and teachers using the Art in Action program. To suggest events, submit articles, ask questions or give feedback, email us or call 650.566.8339.
Copyright 2010 Art in Action
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6th, 7th & 8th Grade Library Art Shows
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6th, 7th, and 8th grade artwork is on display in nine San Francisco
Bay Area libraries
April 6 - May 5, 2010
Enjoy art created by our young artists.
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Student Artists
Redeemer Lutheran School
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Students from Mrs. Bishop's 4th grade class at Redeemer Lutheran School in Redwood City create sculptures inspired by a lesson on Rodin's "The Thinker."
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Museum Workshop
April 23rd
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Nancy Gallegos of Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula takes her students to the Cantor Museum.
Visit the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford and experience new ways of
seeing art with Judy Sleeth, Executive Director of Art in Action. Judy
is a Cantor docent who knows how to excite young students in a museum. Register here.
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Support Art in Action
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| Book of the Month |
Come Look with Me: Enjoying Art with Children
by Gladys S. Blizzard
This book provides a great way for you and your children to look at art.
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Gallery Highlights
de Young Museum
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Bouquets to Art 2010
The
26th annual Bouquets to Art exhibition returns to the de Young Museum
in April, featuring 150 floral displays interpreting the Museum's
permanent collection.
April 20 - 24, 2010
de Young Museum
Call 415.750.3504
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Got Photos?
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| Art in Action accepts any and all kid's art photos. Email them to us at photos@artinaction.org. We might use them on our website! |
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