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Re: angry parent and paint

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From: Ann Heineman (aheineman_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Fri Apr 20 2001 - 15:31:55 PDT

        It is also a good idea at the elementary level to involve the
classroom teacher. At my school most teachers send home a weekly
newsletter. When I need something done, the teachers are willing to add my
blurb to their weekly list of "to do's." At the beginning of the year I
tell the students that art class is not a fashion show--it's a learning
laboratory. Students need to wear appropriate clothing for art.

                        Ann-on-y-mouse in Columbus
>Dear Parents,

>We'll be doing lots of exciting projects soon that involve materials that may
>stain clothing. Please send your children to school in old clothes (on art
>day) with an old shirt to wear over them. We'll do our best to stay clean but
>accidents sometimes happen as we all know. Thank you for being understanding. 

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