The PTA is proud to continue its support of arts instruction for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Through a collaborative effort among administration, teachers, parents and the community, the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) will once again teach art for K-5 during the regular school day. Music instruction is provided through the Cupertino Union School District. Your PTA donations in combination with the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) directly fund these programs 100%.

Please read this brief article on the importance of arts education in the school curriculum, from California PTA.

K-3 Music Program

CSMA’s Music4Schools program gives students a musical foundation through learning musical techniques, as well as music appreciation. They also experience making music with others and performing live. As part of the 20-week music program, music teachers will create lesson plans based on CSMA’s curriculum, which consists of in-depth, skill-building, hands-on, sequential music lessons that meet the California State Content Standards for Music and are appropriate for each grade level.

Eight key concepts will be taught including singing, melody, rhythm, harmony, form, cultural context, creating and playing instruments. At the end of the year, parents, teachers and classmates will be treated to a musical performance.

To learn more about CSMA’s music program, visit their website. 

K-5 Art Program

CSMA’s Art4Schools program consists of in-depth, skill-building and sequential art lessons that meet the California State Visual and Performing Arts Standards for Art.  Lessons are appropriate for each grade level and are taught by professional CSMA instructors who coordinate with each classroom’s curriculum. Lessons are often inspired by a master artist or a cultural/historical context that encourages students to explore topics from other perspectives.

At Stocklmeir Elementary each student will receive 12 art lessons over the year, focusing on drawing and painting, as well as an introduction to ceramics, sculpture and basic three-dimensional concepts. Students develop basic technical skills, as well as learn concepts such as line, shape, value, form and color.

At the end of the year, the students’ works will be displayed in an art show. View the art show at Stocklmeir.

To learn more about CSMA’s art programs, visit their website.  The art teacher for 2025-2026 is Michelle Fedor.