Sunny Hills Elementary PTA
SCIENCE FAIR The Sunny Hills Science Fair is a noncompetitive annual event, usually held in March. (this year on the 18th) Students are invited to participate by preparing a display of a scientific experiment, collection, research or invention. Guidelines for projects can be found on the Science Fair Entry Form. If interested in being a Science Docent or have questions regarding the Science Fair please contact Michele Jensen, michele@drg.com.
March 18, 2010
For the fair each Sunny Hills classroom prepares and submits a project with the help of a Science Docent. Science Docents are parent volunteers from their child's classroom. Docents work with the teacher to choose a project, complete the project in class with the students, and create a display. Science Docents may also offer assistance in the classroom throughout the year.
Why are the Arts Important?
The Sunny Hills PTA believes the arts are an important part of the learning experience. Participation in the Arts – whether the visual arts, dance, music or theater – engages the mind, the heart and the body. It helps students discover the possibilities within themselves, gives them the courage to try things their way and records thoughts and images that only exist in the mind. It teaches new and creative ways of thinking. The art docent program gives students hands-on learning experiences that are so valuable to their development. It also gives them an opportunity to express their feelings and ideas freely because it is process oriented; this is true creative thinking.
Art Docent Program
The Sunny Hills PTA is excited to continue the Art Docent program. This is a visual arts program designed to allow children more opportunities to explore their art talents through educational art lessons and creative art projects conducted in the classroom and at Art Walks. If you enjoy working with students, then this is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for you. No art knowledge or experience is required. All volunteers are welcome, from those who have no formal art training to those individuals that have an extensive art background.
How the Art Docent Program Works
Volunteers sign up to work in a classroom as an Art Docent. The PTSA sponsors an orientation/training, handbooks, art prints, lesson plans, art reference books, art lesson DVDs, and supplies to enable parents to provide art lessons. Volunteers work closely with teachers to arrange appropriate dates and times for art lessons. Art lessons are conducted once every 4 to 6 weeks. This program promises to be a fun and rewarding experience for the children and volunteers. The art docent Co-chairs are Donna Gelinas and Heather Hildebrant. If you would like to become an art docent or have questions about the program, please email Donna Gelinas @ donna.gelinas@comcast.net or Heather Hildebrant @ heatherhildebrant@yahoo.com
This year we are working to have lesson plans, resources and art walk information online. Link to Lesson Plans Online
Here’s Looking at Art, Kids!
Sunny Hills Elementary Art Walk Program, 2009-10
Monica Rockwell and Gwen Dieker, Program Chairmen
Welcome to the Sunny Hills Art Walks 2009-10 - “Here’s Looking at Art, Kids!” We will be teaching kids the life long skill of how to look. Using a formal framework called the Art Appreciation Guide, students will communicate what they see, compare art, form judgments about the art, and express how the art relates to their life.
We will critique art from several different artists during the year, but are focusing on three major artists who are exhibiting in the Seattle area; Michelangelo, Calder, and Chihuly. Kids are encouraged to see any of these exhibits to apply what they have learned. The art docents have activities that reinforce this year’s theme, but they can also work with students on any other art projects.
Click here to learn all about the Art Walks: Art Walk Document
Resources
Books Available to Use
Prints Available to Use
Supplies Available to Use
Art Element Info (coming soon)
Art Docent Handbook
Lesson Plans
Art at Sunny Hills
Mission Statement
Provide a visual arts education to Sunny Hills students through age-appropriate lectures on art and artists, access to art installations, and hands-on, in-class art projects.
