New policy on portfolios- This year student work will not remain in portfolios for the duration of the school year, so you can look forward to art coming home while excitement levels are high! Student sketchbooks which we refer to as “Visual Journals” will serve to take the place of the portfolios’ intended purposes: to help develop student reflection, critical thinking, a sense of process, and responsibility for learning and growing. Note: Some work may be held temporarily to be celebrated and displayed in the halls of OTE, on our Art webpages, and in district and community showcases throughout the year! Volunteer Opportunities- If you love art and are interested in getting involved, please contact us! You can also look for a Volunteer sign-up sheet in the main hallway outside of Art Room 406. We can always use help with displays, materials prep, and the Youth Arts Month Exhibit in March. Perhaps you have creative talents of your own to share with classes!? Let us know! “Art to Remember”- You can support the art program in a win-win service to be offered later in the fall called “Art to Remember.” You will have the opportunity to have your child’s original artwork reproduced on a variety of products. Keep this in mind as gifts for the holidays or any occasion!