ART LITERACY
Art Literacy is a highly successful art education program across the Beaverton School District that introduces students to various artists and their work, helping students to develop an understanding of art history and expand their creative abilities through hands-on art projects.
Each classroom has an Art Literacy volunteer who presents a pre-designed educational program to the class. Students learn general biographical information about a featured artist, learn about his or her work, and experience a hands-on art project. You do not need to have any art or art history background to be an Art Lit presenter! Attend fun, interactive meetings (morning or evening, 5-6 times during the school year, about 1.5 hours in length) where you’ll receive training so you can present the artist to your students and lead them in hands-on production.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips add an important dimension to a child’s educational experience, and broaden their understanding of the lessons learned in the classroom. The NRCO funds field trips for all students, including transportation costs and admission fees. Field trips vary from year to year, but in the past have included such locations as the Oregon Zoo, the State Capitol, a walking tour of downtown Portland, Children's Theater plays, World of Speed, Junior Achievement and BizTown.
OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (OBOB)
Third, fourth, and fifth graders will be given the opportunity to join our voluntary reading competition. Students read books from a list, teams battle by answering questions about the reading, and possibly go on to compete with other schools.
PRODUCTION TEAM
The Production Team works in the copy center/workroom to complete projects for teachers or staff. Projects may include photocopying, die-cutting, collating and assembling booklets, and more. Training will be provided. This program results in better use of copy machines, provides a generally available resource to teachers, and provides a volunteer opportunity for those who enjoy the camaraderie of being in the workroom with other parent volunteers.
