Welcome to www.parcellsartroom.com! This site was created to provide information to parents of students in Mrs. Makowski's art classes and to showcase the art work of students at Parcells Middle School. Be sure to visit the site throughout the year for updates and additions. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Makowski about the site or class information. Thanks for visiting!

Contact Mrs. Makowski
EMAIL: Stefani.Makowski -at- gpschools.org

Parcells Middle School is part of the Grosse Pointe School District
Click here to visit the Grosse Pointe Schools site
Click here to visit the Parcells Middle School site


Student grades will be posted on Pinnacle and updated on a weekly basis.
Grades are based on:

  1. meeting project requirements
  2. class participation
  3. effort & reflection
  4. craftsmanship

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"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." - Pablo Picasso

10 LESSONS THE ARTS TEACH - Elliot Eisner

  • The arts teach kids to be more tolerant and open.
  • The arts allow kids to express themselves creatively.
  • The arts promote individuality, bolster self-confidence, and improve overall academic performance.
  • The arts can help troubled youth, providing an alternative to delinquent behavior and truancy while providing an improved attitude towards school.*

* Information provided by Americans for the Arts