Hello and welcome! This will be your place to learn more about the following courses:

  • Studio in Art

  • Drawing and Painting

  • Advanced Drawing and Painting

  • Art Workshop

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@mrs.comettosart

Mrs. Cometto

About Mrs. Cometto

Mrs. Cometto has been an Art Educator at Alden Central Schools since 1998.  She has now had the joy of teaching in every building and at every grade level of Alden Central Schools!  She is currently teaching Studio in Art, Drawing and Painting, Advanced Drawing and Painting, and Art Workshop at the High School.

Mrs. Cometto is actively involved in many school and community committees and events.  Her main commitment is to creating a high quality art education program that excites the students to learn and that brings out the artist in every child.

Mrs. Cometto received her BA from SUNY Geneseo in Art History, completed her New York State Art Education Certification from Buffalo State College, and received her Masters from SUNY Brockport in Elementary Education Specializing in Arts for Children.  She is currently staying up to date in the field of Art Education and General Education by taking online Masters courses, Teacher Center Courses and working in collaboration with other teachers. 

Mrs. Cometto's own art interests include exploring art museums, watercolor painting, acrylics, pottery, and mural painting.  She loves children and art, making this job a perfect fit for her!

You may contact Mrs. Cometto at 937-9116 ext. 6106/3100 or e-mail her at Email Mrs. Cometto .  She welcomes any questions you may have.

Learning Standards for the Arts

NYS Arts Standards

New York State Learning Standards for the Arts

National Core Arts Standards

Creating:

  • Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

  • Anchor Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

  • Anchor Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.

Presenting:

  • Anchor Standard #4: Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.

  • Anchor Standard #5: Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.

  • Anchor Standard #6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

Responding:

  • Anchor Standard #7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.

  • Anchor Standard #8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

  • Anchor Standard #9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

Connecting:

Anchor Standard #10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

Anchor Standard #11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.