Art in Action
Overview
The Art in Action is a special program, typically taught by parent volunteers (and in some cases, teachers) throughout the school year. The Art in Action curriculum is fun to learn and easy to teach, even for non-artists.
A PTA Chairperson coordinates this program. Parent volunteers provide Art in Action to the classrooms for which they signed-up.
The Art in Action program flexibility will complement any classroom environment. Much thanks goes to the parents who make this amazing program possible!
Let us know if you can volunteer - thanks!
Information About Volunteering
About Art in Action
Each year, Sutter Elementary School participates in the Art in Action ("AIA") program for all grade levels, TK - 5.
AIA empowers Sutter students by providing access to quality and meaningful arts education that helps prepare them for future success.
The multifaceted lessons develop students’ critical-thinking skills, creative confidence, hands-on skills, visual literacy, self-esteem, and an appreciation of other cultures.
How it Works
The PTA announces the program at the start of the school year and gives parents the opportunity to sign up as AIA classroom volunteers. If you did not see the announcement, please email the PTA about your interest in volunteering: sutterPTAinfo@gmail.com. Thanks!
Parents work directly with their designated teacher(s) to select 2-3 art projects and schedule them accordingly throughout the school year.
Once projects are selected, parents will assist teachers on each designated art day to host a lesson, after gathering materials and supplies for the classroom.
Art in Action Curriculum
AIA classroom volunteers will work with their designated teachers to select projects from the website www.artinaction.org. If you are an AIA classroom volunteer, you will be given the website's login/password information.
If you have questions about logging in, please ask the Art in Action PTA Chairperson or email the PTA at sutterPTAinfo@gmail.com (ask to be put in contact with the Art in Action Chairperson).
Art in Action Supplies
AIA supplies can be gathered by using either classroom supplies and/or borrowing supplies located in the Sutter Elementary School copy room.
If you need help with copy room supplies, please contact the Art in Action PTA Chairperson (or email the PTA at sutterPTAinfo@gmail.com to be put in contact with the Art in Action Chairperson).