The mission of the Art Department at Oakridge is to provide a safe, enriching and respectful environment in which all children will develop the conceptual skills, creativity, craftsmanship, and attitudes necessary to make personally meaningful works of art.

Oakridge Art Teacher

Ms. Allison E. Platz, MAT

allison.platz@apsva.us or on Twitter @PlatzArtClass

To access art class curriculum resources please visit the Platz Art Class website!

@PlatzArtClass

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

Equity is on our minds and this is our opportunity to make a change. Full article: https://t.co/ItR4EuFCAF Thank you @MsAnduze for sharing this with me. @OakridgeConnect @APSArts https://t.co/qoy0vJxxwt

Published May 29, 20 10:03AM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

@perezartlove @APS_ATS @APSArts I found this tribute to ATS teachers while walking around my neighborhood yesterday and thought of you! #APSawesome https://t.co/Yb0Qh6MIAd

Published May 15, 20 8:49AM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

@OakridgeConnect @OakridgeSpecial

Published May 15, 20 8:45AM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

B is for Building: Mr. and Ms. Platz are working on BUILDING a tiny vegetable garden for our patio! #oakiewave Follow along with the Oakridge Spirit Calendar at our website: https://t.co/L2eRD1H6JU (only accessible with APS log-in). https://t.co/h6meMQX6Q9

Published May 15, 20 8:43AM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

@SwansonMSArt @APSArts Awe, thank you! This was a totally new way to model my thought process, but I think it’s so valuable for students to see.

Published May 13, 20 9:54AM

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Local Art Resources for Parents

• Arlington Artists Academy
• Arlington Arts Center
• The Art League of Alexandria
• Smithsonian
• THEARC
• Workhouse