Cage Elementary and Project Chrysalis: Read, Write, & Create after school program funded by CASE

The 2009-2010 Read, Write, & Create Art! Program at Cage Elementary was for grades Pre-K through 5. The students studied the creative concepts and techniques of famous artists. Diego Rivera, James Denmark, and Wassily Kandinsky were among the artists included in the program.

The students shared their after school art with their school day teachers. This "learning connection" served as a bridge between school day and after school hours.

Mrs. Annel Monreal, Cage K-5 Ancillary teacher participated in “learning connection” and made these comments when interviewed about the program:

“I believe this class provides a great opportunity for students to express their artistic abilities. The teachers are great with the students and always encourage them to be creative, especially when they come across a concept that is difficult to understand. They also provide a safe environment where students are allowed to make mistakes without being embarrassed. I always hear both teachers encourage and then say something like, ‘that piece is very creative. I like the way you drew that and how you used your colors.’ The teachers have always provided positive reinforcement even when the students doubted themselves!”

We would like to thank CASE which is a part of Harris County Department of Education for funding this After School Initiative program, Cage principal Dr. Jose Covarrubia, Ebony Blacklock, after school coordinator and Read, Write, & Create Art! teachers Reginald Sidney and Francisco Montes.

CASE AFTER SCHOOL INITIATIVE IS FUNDED IN PART BY: