ART

Central Elementary School

ART Mrs. Sousa, Teacher

During art classes, students are introduced to many different cultures, artists, and styles of art. The students also have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including clay, plaster, inks, paints, markers, and crayons just to name a few. The focus of the lessons is to develop each child's creativity, to enhance eye/hand coordination, and to spark an interest in the arts. Each lesson also incorporates the National Visual Arts Standards.

Fourth Grade Artists created Clay Food for their Restaurant Design Unit

Special Activities

During the fall, Fourth Grade classes have the wonderful opportunity to go to the Allentown Art Museum to participate in the Discovery Arts program. At each visit, they are introduced to a different facet of the museum and create an art project based on their discoveries and information gathered.

In the spring, scholarships to the Baum School of Art are available to students in the third, fourth, or fifth grades. Mrs. Sousa is looking for students who show an interest in art, put forth good effort in art class, complete classwork and homework assignments for their teachers, and display positive behavior. Keep your ears open for more information given during art class!

Created by a Second Grade Artist studying Pop Artist Andy Warhol

Student Artwork on Display

Student artwork is on display throughout the school year on bulletin boards throughout the building. A district-wide elementary school art show takes place in the spring at the Allentown Public Library. All are welcome to attend and view the excellent display of talent our students possess.

Throughout the school year, opportunities arise for students to have artwork submitted for various contests and competitions. If a student's artwork is chosen, an information sheet and permission slip will be sent home and must be included with each submission. If the artwork was chosen as an award winner, a notification letter will be sent home.

Created by a Third Grade Artist studying Georgia O'Keeffe

Coming Soon...

In the near future, students will be spending part of their art class time on the computer researching art and artists, participating in on-line art activities, and creating art. Until that opportunity arrives, listed below are links to some exciting on-line art activities. Have Fun!