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Back to School - The Modern Apple
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Back to school reminds me of giving a shiny apple to my teacher on the first day of school. This tradition dates back to the 16th century when teacher's salaries were not enough to live on, so parents gave them food they had grown. The tradition continues, but today  apples also remind us of the modern schoolroom with computers. The 5th grade Art in Action lesson about Winslow Homer's Civil War-period schoolhouse celebrates the idea of apples for the teacher and illustrates a time when barefoot children attended one-room schoolhouses. Today computers are basic to learning. As we celebrate our 30th year at Art in Action, we are proud of the many advantages of our curriculum, including the online lessons now available on iPads and cell phones!
-Judy Sleeth, Executive Director
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Fall Training Begins-Sign up now!
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Attendees learn how to teach art lessons, convey key concepts, work with art materials and integrate online learning resources.
Practice the art project and share it with your children or students. Share tips and information with fellow teachers, parents and educators. Build and expand your Art in Action community.
Register now
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Product Feature - The Complete ARTbox
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 Need back-to-school supplies? The Complete ARTbox has all the paint and art supplies necessary for each grade specific lesson. No prep work or extra time needed. Just pull out the lesson specific kit and you have everything ready to go! To view descriptions and full details on all ARTboxes click here.
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Scholarships Available
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 SanDisk Community Sharing has awarded us a grant to bring the Art in Action program to 25 new classrooms in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Act now to be considered for this great opportunity. For more information or to apply click here. |
Friends of Art in Action Tours
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Jasper Johns, Flag, 1954-55
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As we celebrate our 30th year,
please join us to share
these very special private tours.
Rodin Sculptures
- Sept. 13, 2012 - Cantor Arts Center
Stanford University
Jasper Johns:
Seeing with the Mind's Eye -
Nov. 10, 2012, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Rembrandt's Century
- Feb. 2, 2013 -de Young Museum, San Francisco
China's Terracotta Warriors:
The First Emperor's Legacy
- March 23, 2013 - Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
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Welcome New Schools
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Francis Scott Key Elementary School (San Francisco, CA) is bringing the entire K-8 curriculum to 21 classrooms and 631 students in addition to custom on-site training.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Newhall, CA) is also bringing the entire K-8 curriculum to their school and approximately 324 students. This school was referred to us by another Bay Area Catholic school. Learn how your school can receive a $150 referral too!
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Advocate For Art Education
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Arts In Education Week: September 9-15, 2012 
In July 2010, the U.S House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring the week following the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. Find out some ways to celebrate at Americans for the Arts.
The August 8th issue of Education Week, noted that N.C. Gov., Beverly Perdue, signed legislation to include arts education for all teacher-candidates in elementary education programs. Read more about the action on their blog.
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E-magination is a monthly art resource for teachers and parents to connect with current happenings at Art in Action, museum shows, events, and teacher resources. Art in Action advocates for all children to have access to a quality art education. Submit articles or give feedback. Subscribe. See previous newsletters.
Copyright 2012 Art in Action
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Thank you Google Grants
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We thank
for their generous increase in support to reach more schools, teachers and parents using Google's AdWords™ advertising.
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Art in Action Volunteers Get the Big Picture
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Palo Alto summer volunteers, Helen Ygartua and Alice Wang, contributed over 100 hours while gaining a deeper appreciation for bringing our arts education program to children. To learn how you can volunteer click here.
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| Book of the Month | |
by Debra Dean
This book reminds us that even in wartime, there is beauty. Set in Leningrad during World War II-it echoes the destructive siege of the mind and memory of an elderly Russian woman, Marina, suffering from Alzheimer's. Shifting between 1941 Leningrad and present-day Seattle, Marina takes us back to the Hermitage where she was a teacher and guide.
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