Mrs. Spetrino's Art Studio News

Happy New Year!

We're halfway through the year and have so much wonderful artwork to share!

I have been posting student artwork on students' digital portfolios via Artsonia.com. Make sure to check it out to not only see their work before it come home, but to see what they write about it in their reflection.

Mark your calendar for our All School Art Show on May 7th 5:00-6:30 PM. Every student will have a work of art on display. With this in mind, artwork will come home eventually, but I've been gathering some so student can choose the piece to display.

Feel free to reach out to me anytime with any concerns our questions.

Mrs. Jacqui Spetrino

spetrino@mentorschools.org

I will be posting student's artwork in his/her digital portfolio this year. If you do not know what Artsonia is yet please email me and I will make sure you get set up properly.

Students in grades 1-5 will be using Artsonia in class to submit artwork and write reflections on it. If you have not given permission through the link in the email, your child cannot participate. Please do so as soon as possible.

Artsonia is also a great place to buy personalized gifts with your child's artwork on it. The funds generated from the sale will come back to the art teachers to help us purchase supplies for Ridge art students.

Visit our ARTSONIA gallery here

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 20th year of teaching in Mentor, where I will be at Ridge elementary on Mondays and Sterling Morton on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. I also serve as the department chair for elementary art.

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

Email: spetrino@mentorschools.org
Website: https://twitter.com/?lang=en
Phone: 440-255-7813
Twitter: @shortartists