What’s the goal?
 
To enhance the artliteracy of Spicewood students by exposing them to famous artists, their styles and masterworks, and the elements of fine art.  We will integrate aspects of the Learner Profile and Attitudes of the IB Primary Years Program into our discussions and analysis with students.

How are the artists chosen?

Based on a number of factors: 
  1. Recommendation from the art teachers, who try to correlate the artists to classroom study  (please visit Mrs. Raybourn’s blog to see the district curriculum)
  2. Diversity in style, medium, and culture
  3. What the PTA and Spicewood already own, or can purchase reasonably

 

What is your job?
 

To create a two-way conversation by briefly presenting information on an artist, then engaging the kids in analysis and synthesis of what they see .... to 'ask the right questions' to enable them to express visual concepts with words.  In the end, you are equipping kids to use their critical thinking skills whenever they encounter a piece of art!  And we hope they have fun in the process.

  

This program is special because it allows parents to work directly in a “teaching” role with students.

 
NOTE:  You MUST complete the RRISD volunteer application, which includes a background check, before your first date in the classroom.  This must be done every year here.
 
How can I sign up or find out more?
 
 If you’re interested in joining our team, please contact Lena Teffer