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Welcome to the Westlake Arts Program

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Celebrating 28 years of Arts Excellence

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Westlake’s parent Arts Committee is dedicated to supporting the visual and performing arts at Westlake Elementary School.  We are proud that Westlake Elementary School is the recipient of the California Department of Education's 2016 Exemplary Art Education Program Award.

The Arts Committee celebrates 28 years of collaboration between parents and faculty collaborating together to ensure a well-rounded program of arts is available to our students. 

​Westlake Elementary arts education is supported by Parcel Tax P & J (for K-5 visual art, 3-5 music, and after school band program), and the PTA and Westlake Families support K-5 dance, K-2 music, art materials, art assemblies, art coordinator, Family Arts Night, etc. Westlake Art Program is recognized by the California State Visual and Performing Arts Standards, as part of the comprehensive core curriculum. The Arts Committee strives to augment the district's arts program to include K-2 music and K-5 dance instruction as well. 


​We are lucky to have our own faculty in Visual Art, Music, Dance/Movement.  Read more about Westlake Art programs that are funded by the Westlake PTA and supported by the Art Committee

Parents

Art Parents along with the Art Committee enrich our children's artistic experience with supplemental programs and events. See the Art Committee Meeting Schedule below.

Programs

  • Music Programs for K-2nd grade
  • Dance and movement programs (Folk, African, Capoeira, Hip Hop)
  • Art materials (including paints, paper, brushes, clay)
  • Special arts assemblies
  • Virtual Talent Show
  • ​5th Grade Culminating Mural Project
  • On-site part time arts coordinator

Events 

  • ​Family Arts Night 
  • ​Winter Artisan Fair 
  • Dance Informances
See Westlake Student Art at the ​Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's 2022 Sea Stars Gala
Westlake Art Program by Grade
GRADE
Programs
TK/Kindergarten
½ year Visual Art; 14 weeks Creative Movement, Fall 2022;  14 weeks General Music, Spring 2023
1st
½ year Visual Art; 14 weeks Creative Movement, Fall 2022; 
14 weeks General Music, Spring 2023
2nd
Full year of Visual Art; 14 weeks Creative Movement, Fall 2022; 14 weeks General Music, Spring 2023
3rd
Full year Visual Art, ½ year General Music; 14 weeks Capoeira
4th
Full year of Visual Art, full year of General Music; optional after school band; 14 weeks Hip Hop
5th
Full year of Visual Art, full year of General Music; optional after school band; 14 weeks Hip Hop Dance; Special 5th Grade Culminating Art Project
2022/2023 Art Program
How you can get involved:
  • Share your great ideas at the Arts Committee meetings 
  • Become a Classroom Art Parent (see below for description)
  • Help chair an art event
  • Supporting arts related activities
  • Donate art supplies
  • Keep an eye out for art supply wish lists!
Contact:
Suzie Blackburn | Site Art Coordinator 

​Karina Scarborough & Divya Sharma | Art Co-Chairs

2022-2023 Art Committee Meetings

​All meetings will take place at the lunch tables on the upper playground.
  • Mon. Sept. 12, 2022; 3:00PM
  • Mon. Oct. 3, 2022; 3:00PM
  • Mon. Nov. 14, 2022; 3:00PM
  • Fri. Jan. 13, 2023; 1:30PM
  • Mon. Feb. 6, 2023; 3:00PM
  • Mon. March 6, 2023; 3:00PM
  • Mon. April 17, 2023; 3:00PM​
  • Mon. May 15, 2023: 3:00PM

Classroom Art Volunteer Role Descriptions 
  • Assist with teacher-led art projects if needed (outside of art class with Julie Nolte)
  • Highlight and support kids to enter the Reflections Art Contest, which is held in October
  • Organized class Auction Artwork (Art Parent Coordinator will provide guidance and deadlines)
  • Recommended to attend Arts Committee Meeting once a month.
  • Time: Approximately 1-2 hours a week focused mainly Jan-Mar in production of Class Auction Art​
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If you have questions about any of these roles or want to volunteer for your child's class we welcome your questions! Email the Art Co-Chairs Karina Scarborough and Divya Sharma, or ask your child's teacher.

Westlake Elementary School
1000 High Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

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      • Talent Show
      • 5th Grade Art Project
      • Day of Dance
    • Enrichment Programs >
      • Chess Club
      • Young Scientists
      • Science Fair
      • Math Night
      • Math Mondays
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      • Coffee&Community
      • Back to School BBQ
      • Movie Nights
      • Bake Sale
      • Spooky Story Night
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      • Popcorn&Popsicles
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      • Winter Artisan Fair
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    • Donate >
      • Local Sponsors
    • Fundraising Programs >
      • Drive for Schools
      • Farm Fresh CSA
      • AmazonSmile
      • Minted Giving
      • Artsonia Gifts
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      • Dining for Dollars
      • New Leaf eCards
      • Goodwill Truck
      • Walk-A-Thon
    • Your Donations Support
    • Corporate Matching
    • Spring Auction >
      • Auction
      • Auction Prize Donations
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    • Spirit Wear