Here are some things to know about Art Class that are important to know! 

1. Every student in 1st through 5th grade needs a sketchbook. A 9x12 in spiral sketchbook is preferred. Other styles are also fine, but please try to keep it around a similar size. 
2. Art shirts are important for helping to contain messes. You can use an oversize old shirt. Other art shirt options are also fine, as students have used aprons, smocks, and backwards button-ups in the past. 
3. All of the artists at Immaculate Conception Elementary School, St. James Elementary School, and St. Mary's Elementary School have an online artwork portfolio through the website artsonia.com. Artsonia contains many wonderful art resources in addition to hosting art classroom creations from schools all over the world. They have project videos and lesson plans made by art teachers, cool art ideas to do at home, and a wonderful fundraising gift shop that donates 20% from each item purchased back to the students' school art room. Participation in this site is not required but it is a great way to view, share, and comment on student artwork as they create it and keep track of their developing artistic journey. 
I especially enjoy whenever families let me know how they use Artsonia to share projects with students extended family members. It is a big hit with grandparents!

What are the kids making?

Kindergarten - Secret Christmas Project
1st Grade - Snowscapes
2nd Grade - Wise King's Journey
3rd Grade - Value Scale Collage - Clay Coil Pots
4th Grade - Printmaking - Gothic Cathedral Drawing
5th Grade - Nativity Scene

If you need to contact me please email me using either email address below.

I travel between Immaculate Conception Elementary School, St. James Elementary School, and St. Mary's Elementary School so email is the easiest way to reach me.

HLAROSE@REGISCATHOLICSCHOOLS.COM  or  HLAROSE@CASE.K.12.WI.US 

Thank you to all who donate used or new items to the art room at your child's school! I appreciate all of you. Feel free to email me if you have a question about donating items for art projects.

I would love to accept donations of polar fleece with an area of at least 8inx8in as well as chunky/heavy weight yarn. 

Immaculate Conception Elementary Artsonia   St. Mary's Elementary Artsonia    St. James Elementary Artsonia

The links attached to each school name will direct you to the Artsonia landing page for the listed elementary school. Check out all our great artwork!