Parents of Art 7/8 students,
I will be sending a notice home with your child regarding the use of x-acto knives in class for their project. Please see a copy of the notice below.
September 16, 2016
To: Art 7/8 parents
Art 7/8 students are working on a lesson inspired by artist
John J. Audubon. They have been working hard on creating bird drawings that are
being filled in with unique patterns. Students will be cutting out these intricate
designs to layer on hand-colored paper. Students will have access to scissors,
but to do more intricate cuts, I’d like them to be able to use x-acto knives.
We will go over safety rules and expectations in class regarding the use of the
x-acto knives to ensure everyone’s safety. Any student not following the guidelines
below will not be allowed to continue to use the x-acto knives and will finish
with scissors.
Listed below are the
safety procedures and behavior expectations the students are expected to follow
in this project.
1. Students must work
quietly and remain seated while using the x-acto knives.
4. Place pads under
the cutting area to protect tables.
5. Hold the x-acto
knife like a pencil.
6. Keep hand that is
not cutting above the cutting area to hold the paper in place and protect that
hand from injury.
7. When cutting
curves, turn the paper with your free hand.
8. Cut only paper
related to the project.
9. No one will be
allowed to leave the room until all equipment is accounted for.
10. Do not bring
x-acto knives from home.
11. Do not remove
x-acto knives from the art room. Hanover County
12. Anyone participating
in unsafe actions will continue the project with scissors.
Please contact me if
you would like your child to opt-out of using the x-acto knives. I have small
scissors that they can use instead. I am available to answer any questions or
concerns you may have.
Thank you,
Mrs. Melanie Kluender
804-723-2260
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