Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to Room 206! As your childs teacher for the next semester, Id like to share information about
the art classroom, culture and activities at Huntington Middle School! As parents, your involvement and
understanding of your child's experience is crucial to their success in school.
To start off, Ill talk about what your student will be studying in my class. This class is an introduction
into art appreciation as well as preparation for higher level art classes. The elements of art will be studied
and applied to personal expression in two and three dimensional projects. Students will explore the
creative process through projects and by studying individual artists and art movements throughout
history! Well take a look to the Kelso community for inspiration and share art from world cultures and
learn steps in analyzing and critiquing artworks.
Art Club is every Monday, all year long. I encourage students to enter art contests, participate in the
middle school art show and district-wide art shows, and we also participate in community events such as
the Happy Dentistry Paint the Parking Lot event. Some of these activities involve bravery in showing
artwork to a large audience. Parent support and encouragement are vital in making these events
successful and fun! If youre interested in participating in Huntingtons art world, please contact me!
Im really looking forward to the wonderful weeks of teaching, working and learning from an energized
group of students. Exploring the creative process allows students to use their minds in different ways;
developing new methods of thinking and propelling an adventurous attitude towards their work.
I appreciate your support. All of us, working together, can make this a terrific experience. Please sign the
form attached and return it with your child. If you have questions, suggestions or concerns, please feel
free to contact me via email (brooke.eckelberry@kelsosd.org) or phone (360) 501-1740.
P are nt L e t te r
EVERY DAY, PLEASE BRING ...
Pencil.
Sketchbook
Respectful Attitude.
H
u
n
t
i
n
g
t
o
n

M
i
d
d
l
e

S
c
h
o
o
l

V
i
s
u
a
l

A
r
t
s

C
l
a
s
s

A rt F e e

The art fee for the semester is $12.
This will buy your student a
sketchbooks, clay, and painting and
drawing supplies. The Art Fee needs to
be paid for students to receive their
sketchbooks. If you have concerns
regarding the fee, please contact Ms.
Eckelberry or the office at 501-1700.
1. Be RESPONSIBLE: Be on-
time to class; prepared with
pencil and notebook.
2. RESPECT Yourself, Others
and the Art Materials. Use
tools appropriately. Respect
property. Keep hands and feet
to yourself. Be safe. Be
cooperative.
3. RESPECT the Differences.
Degrading Racial, Ethnic,
Sexist, or Homophobic
Remarks are NOT Welcome
Here.
4. Be SAFE. Please follow
directions and ALWAYS clean
up.
5. Work Quietly use time
wisely. Challenge yourself to
be productive.
6. NON-NEGOTIABLES
No Unkind Words
No Cell Phones
No Opting Out
Be havi oral E xp e ct at i ons
Please visit the Art Class Website at
http://huntingtonart.weebly.com/
Ms. Brooke Eckelberry
500 Redpath
Room #206
Kelso, WA 98626
Tel: 360 501 1740
E-mail:
brooke.eckelberry@kelsosd.org
Huntington
Middle School
ART SHOWS
Winter Middle School Art Show
Expo Center Art Show
As these events come closer I will be sending out
more details. Every student is encouraged to submit
a piece of artwork for the show/s. If youre
interested in helping, please let me know.
ART CLUB
We will meet on Mondays, afterschool,
from 2:30 - 4:00.
ALL Huntington students are welcome to
participate at any time. There isnt a time
commitment, and you dont have to sign
up. COME BY RM. 206 and have FUN!

ART ACTI VI T I E S
Our Mission is to
educate, provide
support, and expect
all students to meet
or exceed grade
level expectations.

SAFE
RESPECT
RESPONSIBLE
Ms. Brooke Eckelberry
Cl as s room P ol i ci e s
In order to provide the best possible learning environment for your budding artists, we will be
discussing our guidelines for behavior in the first days of class. This allows every student the
opportunity to manage his or her own behavior and will be in effect at all times.
REWARDS: Appropriate behavior will be reinforced with participation points, special activities
and privileges within the classroom. Each student has the right to work in a positive learning
environment. If a student chooses to break a rule, the following consequences will be imposed.
CONSEQUENCES: Violation of classroom and school handbook rules will result in loss of
privileges, morning detention, a call/email to parents, and/or referral to administration. Severe
misbehavior, such as fighting or harassment will result in the immediate removal from the
classroom for the duration of the period or as long as the school administration may determine.
Creativity takes
courage.
Henri Matisse
Hello!
This will be my fourth year teaching at
Huntngton Middle School, and what fun
its been! Im originally from a small town
in Montana. Its been wonderful getng
to know the community of Kelso. Im
pleased to contnue working with Kelso
Students and families. This year will be
full of adventures into creatve projects,
art shows and messy creatons. Thank
you for your contnued support in the
Arts!
Ms. Eckelberry
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Parent/Gaurdian and Student, please sign below and return this page only to the teacher. Student
will have similar information on their course syllabus, which they will keep for reference.
I have read the course syllabus and understand the requirements for successful completion of Visu-
al Arts Class.
Please sign below and return to instructor.

Student Signature _____________________________________________ Date ___________
Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________ Date ___________


VIDEO AND PHOTO AUTHORIZATION (For Educational Purposes)
This section is granting permission for Ms. Brooke Eckelberry to use video or photos of your child on the
classroom website and/or The Daily News. Do not sign if you dont want your childs name or picture
published.

Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________ Date ___________