We love our Volunteers! Without you, there would be no Great Art program!

How can you get involved?

• VOLUNTEER in the classroom as the lead presenter and/or activity helper. No special art knowledge is required!
• BE a classroom coordinator – create monthly sign-ups, be the scheduling point person with the teacher, and communicate with the volunteers.
• PARTICIPATE in one or all four sessions! The kids love it and you will have a chance to spend time with them during the school day in a fun, creative way.
• ASK your child about the Great Art program and what they learned.
• JOIN the PTA so we can keep the program funded!

Contact the SVES Great Art Program Leads: Maggie Booth and Alexis Estep at SVESPTAGreatArt@gmail.com to volunteer as a classroom coordinator/presenter/activity helper or with any questions.

Thank you for volunteering! Without you there would be no Great Art. The goal of Great Art is to enrich the student's experience with extra art in the K-6 classrooms with an one-hour session scheduled four times a year in October/November, February, March, and April. This session involves a 10 to 15 minute presentation/discussion and a hands-on art activity. The kids love it, and we think you will too!

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions are below.  If you still have a question, email us at svesptagreatart@gmail.com or contact your classroom coordinator.

What is the Presenter responsible for?

• Reviewing the PowerPoint lesson, presenter notes*, and activity material in advance. 
• Picking up and returning supplies (or assigning someone). Arrive 15 minutes early.
• Presenting the lesson.
• Reminding activity helpers to set up during the presentation.  
• Minding the clock for ~10-15 minutes for presentation, ~30-40 minutes for the activity, and remaining time for clean-up. 
• Assisting as an Activity Helper as needed.

*PowerPoint Presenter Notes

• To view the notes, under the 'View' tab select either Notes Page or Normal (underneath the slides move the grab bar up if not visible). 
• Another option, under the Slide Show tab select Presenter View (scroll to read all notes). 
• A copy of the presentation with notes is provided with the activity supplies.

What is an Activity Helper responsible for?

• Reviewing activity material in advance and ideally the PowerPoint lesson.
• Setting up the art activity during the presentation.
• Assisting with the art activity. 
• Minding the clock for ~10-15 minutes for presentation, ~30-40 minutes for the activity, and remaining time for clean-up. 
• Cleaning up and putting all supplies and paper materials together in an organized manner for the presenter to return to the workroom.

Supplies: the who, what, and where

• Who picks up supplies?  
  • The Presenter 
• What supplies are provided? 
  • Everything. The art project materials, a printout of the PowerPoint presentation including the presenter notes, and a printout of the project instructions are on the Great Art cart. The classroom laptop is used for the presentation.
• Where are the supplies?
  • In the teacher workroom located at the beginning of the K-3 hallway. As you enter the K-3 hallway, turn left towards the playground doors, immediately on the right is the workroom. Supplies are immediately on the left on the cart. There is one cart for grades K-2 and one cart for grades 3-6.  

Where and when do we meet? 

Arrive 15 minutes in advance and meet in the classroom or just outside if a lesson is in session. Review your roles and begin set up.

How can I help make the session successful? 

• The students really enjoy the art projects, so mind the clock to allow time for making art.
• Limit questions or discussions if time runs short.
• Have students sit on the floor during the presentation so the art materials can be set up at the desks.
• BEFORE students go back to their seats, explain what the art project is while you still have their attention.
• Relax and enjoy it too!

Do I need special art knowledge? What if a student asks a question I don’t know the answer to? 

No special knowledge is needed. Both the PowerPoint lesson and the project instructions include instructor notes with general information, scripts, and tips. Don’t have an answer? Tell them you are learning too! Ask the other students what they think, have another volunteer do a quick search, or encourage them to check at home or in the library. In the end, you’ll learn too!

How can I contact the other volunteers?  

Select your child’s teacher under the Class & Group menu on the left side of the main page in PTBoard. On the classroom page, near the top center it reads, “Class & Group: Teachers Name (people icon).” Click on the “people” icon for a list of all the members in the class. Click on their email address to create an email. You can also reach out to the classroom coordinator for assistance.

How can I review the powerpoint presentation and project instructions in advance?  

Click on the Great Art “Materials” tab, separated by monthly sessions. Materials will be posted at least a week in advance.

How do I access the PowerPoint in the classroom?  

The teacher will bring up the presentation using the classroom laptop.  

Will the teacher be in the classroom?  

Yes, the teacher must stay in the classroom. Some teachers offer to assist where needed and may help make connections to classroom learning, divide students into groups, etc. Some use the time to catch up on other work. Either way, the presenter is the lead for the session.

Where do I share suggestions or feedback?  

We’d love to hear from you at svesptagreatart@gmail.com or share feedback with your classroom coordinator. Our program continues to grow each year, with successes and bumps along the way. We appreciate your ideas and experiences. 

Each class will be unique: we provide the framework but the variables change with every session. The kids, teachers, and volunteers love the opportunity for the hands-on fun and gain new knowledge along the way. Thank you for making Great Art possible.

Great Art will be presented in classrooms during October/November, February, March, and April.

• October/November/December: Andy Goldsworthy
• February: Kara Walker
• March: Charles Schulz
• April: Van Gogh

• Amazing Earth_Great Art 2024-25 Calendar - Nov - Dec.pdf

• Amazing Earth_Great Art 2024-25 Calendar - October.pdf

• Andy Goldsworthy.pptx

• Goldsworthy Project Instructions.docx

• Things to Know - Goldsworthy.docx

February: Kara Walker

Attention Presenters

Great Art Materials 

Please note: materials will be posted 1-2 weeks before the first GA session

Attention Presenters

Some specific notes about this month:

• March’s session is Charles Schulz. 
• Art project: ​

PLEASE NOTE — it is better to keep the presentation short and allow for more time to work on the art project. Aim for about a 10-15 minute presentation. Feel free to cut and shorten where needed, focusing on the 3 BIG IDEAS. 

The powerpoint presentation covers a lot of material and there is room for class discussion. Specifically, for younger students (grades K-2) keep your audience in mind and skip over information as needed. Focus on the 3 big ideas. Remember to be mindful of the time and allow plenty of time to work on the art project. 

General Information:

• You can preview the Schulz presentation, activity, and our FAQ section on the Great Art PTBoard page (click Great Art).
• Review the presenter notes in the PowerPoint. 
• Paper copies of the presentation with the speaker notes, and the activity instructions are provided in the binder on the Great Art carts.
• The presenter picks up the activity materials located in the teacher workroom.  
• As you enter the K-3 hallway, turn left towards the playground doors, immediately on the right is the workroom. Supplies are immediately on the left on the cart. There is one cart for grades K-2, and one cart for grades 3-6.
• The teacher will bring up the presentation using a school laptop.
• Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to set up.
• Please return all materials promptly.
• Have fun!

We appreciate your help returning all art materials to the carts. Please let us know if anything needs to be restocked or is missing.

Thanks again for volunteering and making Great Art a success!

Contact svesptagreatart@gmail.com with questions.

Great Art Materials

Please note: materials will be posted 1-2 weeks before the first GA session

April: Van Gogh

April is the last month of Great Art. Thank you all for volunteering this year! Great Art would not be possible without your help!

Attention Presenters

Some specific notes about this month:

• April’s session is Van Gogh.
• Art project:

PLEASE NOTE — it is better to keep the presentation short and allow for more time to work on the art project. Aim for about a 10-15 minute presentation. Feel free to cut and shorten where needed, focusing on the 3 BIG IDEAS. 

The powerpoint presentation covers a lot of material and there is room for class discussion. Specifically, for younger students (grades K-2) keep your audience in mind and skip over information as needed. Focus on the 3 big ideas. Remember to be mindful of the time and allow plenty of time to work on the art project. 

General Information:

• You can preview the Van Gogh presentation, activity, and our FAQ section on the Great Art PTBoard page (click Great Art).
• Review the presenter notes in the PowerPoint. 
• Paper copies of the presentation with the speaker notes, and the activity instructions are provided in the binder on the Great Art carts.
• The presenter picks up the activity materials located in the teacher workroom.  
• As you enter the K-3 hallway, turn left towards the playground doors, immediately on the right is the workroom. Supplies are immediately on the left on the cart. There is one cart for grades K-2, and one cart for grades 3-6.
• The teacher will bring up the presentation using a school laptop.
• Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to set up.
• Please return all materials promptly.
• Have fun!

We appreciate your help returning all art materials to the carts. Please let us know if anything needs to be restocked or is missing.

Thanks again for volunteering and making Great Art a success!

Contact svesptagreatart@gmail.com with questions.

• AE GA training session 2024-25.zip

• Templates for coordinators to communicate 2023.docx

• PTB Volunteer Sign Up Guide 2023.pdf

• AE and GA Kick Off Materials - Email.docx

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• SVES Rock Garden 2.pdf

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