Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2nd quarter (2008-2009). The materials listed below are each student's personal supplies (for home and school) Supplies we use 2-#2 pencils everyday* 1- PRANG watercolor paint set * 1-school scissors (blunt) 1-12inch ruler* 1-set colored markers* 1-set colored pencils* 1-16 pack crayons and a container (plastic tote or zippered bag) to put in their book bag. The district has provided all of these items for your child, but it is better to have their own materials for their exploration of Art .

As you all know, I will be splitting my school year. First Semester at Granard and Second Semester at Ewing. I hope this is a temporary adjustment, and will be back for a full year of Art  next year. Thank you for your patience and understanding

Art is a vital part of your child's education. I  spent two weeks of my Summer going to school and being a college teacher with the CLIA Institutes at DMA and The Governor's School. I now have Graduate Credit from Stanford University and the College of Charleston. I take these classes to become a better Art Teacher, and to learn the most current techniques. I  also refurbished a 90 foot mural at the CHAPS Museum, and helped build the exhibits for the history museum which is now open to the public. I will teach another watercolor workshop at CHAPS, and put more artwork in the CAVA Artist's Guild Art Show.  We work on our Standardised Test Materials whenever we finish our Artwork. Creativity is the top of Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning and for 34 years I have found ways to best use the right side of the brain. New studies show this can improve overall thinking and may help generate better test scores.

We have the very first Student Gallery on www.knowitall.org  1.)Go to the Website 2.)Go to Artopia 3.) Go to  Sculpture 4.) Go to the gallery

I am eager to continue an  artistic experience for each student. We will explore as many media as time and money permit. I will also explore Art History and have lessons that explore great Art from the past. I look forward to meeting each parent and discussing your child's progress in Art. Feel free to call on me anytime at 489-6833.

 Thanks for your time, and support,

Noah Lindemann (Art Teacher) Granard Middle School