Welcome! I have had the privilege of teaching since 2003, but this will be my second year as the art teacher at Jeffrey Clark. Every child that enters my room is an artist with unique abilities. I love watching their little faces light up when we get creative and sometimes even a little bit messy in the art room. So always remember to DRESS FOR A MESS ON ART DAY!
Fun Facts About Mrs. Thomas:
My favorite colors are green and purple.
The sea turtle is my favorite animal.
My family loves Baltimore sports, but I support Philly teams, too!
I would like to learn how to crochet and embroider.
I enjoy spending time with my family! We enjoy game nights and exploring new places together.
What Will We Learn in Art? We will learn about the elements of art: line, color, shape, texture, value, form, and space. We will become familiar with the color wheel which includes primary and secondary colors along with warm and cool colors. We will practice how to properly use different art supplies and we will learn about some famous artists, both past and present, too!
Art Room Rules:
Always Try Your Best
Respect Each Other and Your Teacher
Take Care of Your Supplies
Inside Voices Please
Stay On Task
Turn Mistakes into Masterpieces
If a student has difficulty following the art room rules, we follow the Code of Conduct.
Fun Websites for Kids:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: #MetKids
Get (Virtually) Messy like Jackson Pollock
Art Room Wish List:
We use a wide variety of supplies in the art room throughout the year. If you'd like to donate to the
art room, please consider an item listed below or reach out to Mrs. Thomas directly. Thanks!
Unscented Baby Wipes (We can ALWAYS use these for quick clean ups!)
Clorox Wipes (These are handy for when Mrs. Thomas has bigger messes to tackle.)
Elmer's Glue Sticks (We can never have enough!)
Yarn (Beautiful bright colors are always appreciated!)
Other Supplies to Inspire Creativity: Stickers, Washi Tape, Googly Eyes, Post It Notes, Fabric Scraps, etc.
Contact Info:
Email: thomasj@eastgreenwich.k12.nj.us
Phone Number: 856-423-0613 Ext. 2166