Mrs. Spetrino's Art Studio News

Happy Fall! It's been a great start to the year! Although it's been a challenge only seeing the students on Fridays, we have made some pretty amazing artwork already this year! When you come in for conferences make sure to check out the showcase and your child's clay self-portrait. They are all very proud of their creation! If you have not seen it on Artsonia yet, make sure you are signed up and attached to your child's account. Feel free to email me with any concerns.

I just sent home a flyer with guidelines for our yearbook cover art contest. Entries are due November 21st. I'm looking forward to seeing all the artwork!

Keep reading below to see what's happening in your child's class.

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather!

Mrs. Jacqui Spetrino

spetrino@mentorschools.org

We just finished a torn paper landscape. This was a great way to introduce the concept of creating depth in a work of art. We built our landscape starting with the background first, and working our way down to the foreground. It was fun to use all the beautiful painted paper we made last year. The end results are even better than I expected!

Students in every will be using Artsonia in class to submit artwork and write reflections on their artwork.

Here is a link to our school's Artsonia site. It is also a great place to buy keepsakes with your child's artwork on it! These make great gifts for moms and grandparents. I just love seeing the students wearing t-shirts that proudly display their masterpiece!

https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=91626

Elementary Art students’ assessment is based on the following:

• Knowledge and use of art concepts including the elements of art and principles of design

• Craftsmanship (control of tools and materials)

• Creative Expression (The ability to use memory and imagination for visual expression)

• Demonstrates and understanding of artistic concepts

• Demonstrates artistic techniques appropriate to grade level

O Outstanding 9.5-10 pts. out of 10

The student:

• Applies elements and principles of design in a highly effective manner.

• Shows superb craftsmanship

• Demonstrates a high level or creativity and originality

• Uses previous knowledge towards new lessons

• Demonstrates ability beyond grade level

S+ Above Average 8-9.4 pts. out of 10

The student:

• Shows some awareness of applying elements and principles of design

• Shows an effective level of craftsmanship

• Demonstrates creativity

• Makes connections to prior learning

• Demonstrates above grade level ability

S Satisfactory 7-7.9 pts. out of 10

The student:

• Demonstrates an average understanding in the application of the elements and principles of design

• Shows an adequate level of craftsmanship

• Demonstrates some creativity

• Begins to make connections to previous knowledge

• Demonstrates grade level ability

S- Below Average 6-6.9 pts. out of 10

The student:

• Demonstrates less than grade level understanding of the elements and principles of design.

• Shows limited craftsmanship

• Shows a low level of creativity

• Has difficulty in making connections to previous knowledge

• Demonstrates below grade level ability

NI Needs Improvement 5.9 or less out of 10

The student:

• Has not adequately completed art work

• Needs improvement in skill and technique application

I am excited to begin my 22nd year of teaching in Mentor, where I will be at Hopkins elementary Monday thru Thursday and Sterling Morton on Fridays. I also serve as the elementary department chair for visual art.

I pride myself in creating a classroom community where every student feels safe, welcomed and relaxed. I like to try new things so students have the opportunity to work with many different mediums and styles of art. Please feel free to call or email me anytime with your concerns or comments. I want every student to love art class.

Email: spetrino@mentorschools.org
Website:
Location: 9292 Jordan Drive, Mentor, OH, United States
Phone: 440 257-5954
Twitter: @shortartists