Findley Art Literacy

Join your child in the classroom for a hands on art lesson provided by Findley PTO and Beaverton School District

Art Literacy is a district-run, volunteer-supported art education program. Learn more at Beaverton Art Lit

Volunteer Opportunities

Leading Art Lit Lessons

Have a coffee and meet other parents from your grade at our training meetings. No art experience needed! We will teach you everything you need to know. Art Literacy projects will be presented to you at our training sessions. We will give a tutorial on how to check out our school's 'Art Cart' and how to best coordinate lessons with your child's teacher and your support volunteers. This is an enriching way for both student and parent to get involved in the classroom!

Supporting Art Lit Lessons

Support volunteers for Art Literacy assist in the classroom by setting up project materials, helping with clean up and assisting students who need help or have questions. The most important part is to show enthusiasm for all of the students' artistry. It's rewarding to see what they create. Once you sign up as a support volunteer you will be contacted by the Lead volunteer who is in charge of your classroom overall.

Volunteer for one or as many lessons as you can!

Training Schedule for Lead Volunteers

2025/2026

SEPTEMBER 25th: Grandma Moses- Colored Pencil Drawing

NOVEMBER 6th: Georgia O'Keefe- Painting on Canvas

JANUARY 13th: Grant Wood- Marker Parody Drawing

FEBRUARY 19th: Margarita Azurdia- Geometric Collage

APRIL 2nd: Eric Carle- Mixed Media Collage

MAY 7th: TBD

Art Literacy Expectations

No art background is required and all art materials are provided.

Volunteers are needed for every classroom in each grade level for the following roles:

Lead Volunteers

Responsible for:
- - - Attending the Art Lit trainings
    - Scheduling presentation dates with your teacher
    - Reserving the Art Cart for your classroom
    - Communicating scheduled Art Lit lessons with your teacher and support volunteer
    - Present the art lesson to your class and direct Support volunteers in their tasks

Support Volunteers

Responsible for:

- - - - Assisting the Lead volunteer in the classroom
        This varies with each lesson but can include washing paintbrushes, handing out paper, wiping tables, cutting out stencils, etc.
        Encouraging students about their artwork

There are six opportunities to help out throughout the year. Schedules will vary depending on the grade level. Sign up for more information and to get connected to your classroom.

All volunteers will need to be registered through the Beaverton School District volunteer management system. The school will not allow entry to the classroom until you are registered. You can apply here: BSD Volunteer Link

Deidra Trusley (Findley Art Lit Co-Coordinator)

artlitfindley@gmail.com

We Believe Art Literacy:

Helps students to think creatively and problem solve, both which help prepare them for the future.
Helps students learn how to observe, something naturalists, climatologists, writers and doctors need to know how to do.
Encourages students to form mental images - an ability chemists, engineers, architects, designers and inventors use to think up new ideas!
Celebrates many perspectives. Students learn to value diverse views and cultures, something ever important in a global society.
Has the unique ability to communicate ideas and emotions of the human spirit, connecting us to our history, traditions and heritage.
Helps students to realize there are many ways to see and interpret the world.

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