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What is SPARK?
SPARK is Cherry Chase Elementary School’s parent-led visual arts program. The program follows a five year cycle, and is offered to Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Over the course of five years, students take an art-themed journey guided by curriculum and explore six fun lessons learning about and creating art. Each lesson introduces an art concept (like line, shape, or color) and highlights diverse artists and their engaging art.
Program Goals
- Inspire student’s creativity and self-expression
- Introduce students to diverse artists and cultures
- Build confidence through hands-on projects
- Foster appreciation for art in everyday life
Parent Volunteers
SPARK is run entirely by Cherry Chase parents. No art background is needed – just enthusiasm! Lesson guides and supplies are provided. Come to one of the training meetings (see below) or reach out to SPARK@cherrychasepta.org to get started.
2025-26 AY Training Meetings
| Lesson | Docent Training Dates
(Mondays at 7pm in the Multi) |
Lesson Teaching Window | Lesson Description |
| September 23 | Orientation for all SPARK volunteers | ||
| 1 | September 23 | 9/23 – 10/24 | Theme: Your Artist’s Signature – Line and Emotion
Medium: Oil Pastel, Tissue paper Artists: Paul Klee, Julie Mehretu, Jean-Michel Basquiat |
| 2 | October 27 | 10/28 – 12/5 | Theme: Your Face, Your Story – Shape & Identity
Medium: Construction paper Artists: Faith Ringgold, Henri Matisse |
| 3 | December 8 | 12/9 – 1/23 | Theme: Your Feelings – Color & Mood
Medium: Tempura Paint Artists: Alma Thomas, Sonia Delany |
| 4 | January 26 | 1/27 – 3/20 | Theme: Texture & Touch
Medium: Oil Pastel, Water color Artist: Van Gogh |
| 5 | March 23 | 3/24 – 4/29 | Theme: Your World – Imagination & Space
Medium: Magazine Collage Artists: Salvador Dahl, Rene Magritte |
| 6 | May 4 | 5/5 – 6/5 | Theme: Your Legacy — Storytelling
Medium: Tempura, and mixed media Artists: Frida Kahlo, Amy Sherald, Hung liu |
Themes
AY 2025-26 – Year 1 – You, the Artist
AY 2026-27 – Year 2 – Art through the Ages
AY 2027-28 – Year 3 – Art Techniques
AY 2028-29 – Year 4 – Art Around the World
AY 2029-30 – Year 5 – Art with Purpose
…and then it loops back to Year 1 in 2030-31 and so on.
Questions? Please contact us!
Email the SPARK team at SPARK@cherrychasepta.org.
Thank you for SPARKing creativity
at Cherry Chase!
