"My goal is to teach students to be lifelong learners who teach themselves." Mrs. Grim
Each student will learn, discover, experience and explore art to understand cultures, expression and the idea that art involves global skills and knowledge by critiquing, discussing, and creating one’s own artwork.
Email really is the best way to contact me!
Email:
Parents, please use: rgrim@greenvilleschools.us
Students, please use: rgrim@greenville.k12.sc.us
Please put class name / period in the subject, and the concern etc. in the body of the email.
Phone: 864.355.4989
I am a true believer in open communication. If you have any questions or issues that you would like to discuss please reach out via e-mail at rgrim@greenville.k12.sc.us .
I check messages as often as I am able, however email is the most effective and quickest way for me to communicate. I also keep copies of my course syllabi, and other important information for each class on my school website: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/art910 .
I am available for extra help each Tuesday and Thursday morning, from 8:00--8:30. I am available other times by appointment.
I ask that all students bring the following materials to class daily: 9x12 sketchbook, pencil, and eraser. Optional materials include: an apron, and a personal set of art tools (whatever we are using for the project). I will provide space in the room for students to label and store their items in the room if they would like. If your student is unable to get a sketchbook for whatever reason, please either email me or ask your student to speak with me.
Please pay your child’s art class fee (if the class has one) as soon as possible online via our school’s website. I appreciate your cooperation in this. The class fees cover necessary materials for a successful art class. If you have any supplies you would like to donate, I’ve included a list of things we need in our department. In addition to the supplies I will provide, your child should be prepared with a pencil and sketchbook for drawing and note taking every day.
Please discuss with your student the classroom rules, procedures, and policies we cover early in the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to keep the space clean and organized as the art room truly belongs to them. As a steward of your student’s work space I appreciate all the help and support from home you will be providing. I have sent home a sheet for you and your student to look over, sign, and return.
I am happy to excuse your student from class when you pre-arrange his or her absence with the school office. Art is a very hands-on class, work is done in the classroom, and there is minimal if any homework. Therefore I encourage you to have your student in class as often and regularly as possible as many projects are challenging to complete at home. Please understand that your student must make up any class work that he or she misses. If special arrangements will be needed due to long-term illness or other extraordinary circumstances, please contact me. I would encourage all students to turn in any work before their planned absence.
This will be an exciting year at Mann! Thank you for the privilege of working with your student.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Grim
Visual Arts Department
J.L. Mann Academy
-----------------------------I would greatly appreciate donations of any of the following supplies:
Disinfectant wipes (or any wet wipes), Boxes of tissues, Antibacterial hand soap, Paper Towels
If you have something you would like to donate to the Visual Arts Department, but are not sure if it is something we use, please call or e-mail me.