Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Warner Girls’ Leadership Academy! I’m Mrs. Rostankowski, and I’m thrilled to return as your child’s Visual Arts teacher. With years of experience teaching art in a variety of schools and settings, I’m passionate about guiding students on a creative journey filled with exploration, expression, and growth.

This year, we’ll dive into a wide range of art forms and mediums, encouraging each Wildflower to develop her unique artistic voice through choice-based art activities. Student work will be regularly showcased in our hallways and shared on Class Dojo to celebrate their creativity and accomplishments.

What We’ll Learn – Ohio Visual Arts Standards

Our art curriculum is aligned with the Ohio Learning Standards for Visual Arts, which focus on:

• Perceiving and Responding: Observing and interpreting visual art using appropriate vocabulary
• Producing and Performing: Creating original artwork using various tools, materials, and techniques
• Historical, Cultural, and Social Contexts: Exploring how art reflects and influences cultures and time periods
• Valuing the Arts/Aesthetic Reflection: Reflecting on personal and peer artwork to develop aesthetic awareness
• Connections, Relationships, and Applications: Understanding how art connects to other subjects and real-world experiences

Art Room Supply Donations (Optional)

To support a vibrant and enriching art experience, we welcome donations of the following items:

• Tissues/Kleenex
• Clorox-type disinfecting wipes
• Ziploc-type storage bags
• Hand soap

Your generosity helps us keep our art room clean, organized, and well-stocked for creative exploration.

Communication

I’m connected to all homerooms on Class Dojo as Ms. Rostankowski. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

📧 Email: katie.duke@clevelandmetroschools.org

I’m excited to begin another year of artistic discovery and can’t wait to see what our wildflowers create!

Warmly,
Mrs. Katie Rostankowski
Visual Arts Teacher
Warner Girls’ Leadership Academy