School's Evaluation of the Program

Contract Summary
 Contract: 25-26-1142
 District: OCEANSIDE UFSD
 Artist: A+ Author Visits (Laugh-A-Lot Poetry)
 Program: ADVENTURES IN RHYME (Pre-K, K, 1st) - Introduction to Poetry
 Art Form: Literature (LI)
 Grades: PK, KG
 Program Dates: 5/28

Evaluation Summary
 Evaluator: Amy Rauch, VP of Cultural Arts
 Grades: PK, K
 Dates: 05/30/2026
 Submitted: 6/2/2026 9:57:34 AM

Ratings
Rating System: 1-5 points: 1=poor; 2=fair; 3=good; 4=very good; 5=outstanding

5
Artistic Quality of Presentation
Artist demonstrated skill and dedication to their art; repertoire was appropriate and well-chosen for students' age and interest levels; art form was presented in an enjoyable, artistic manner.
5
Artist's Interaction with Students
Artist effectively engaged students in the program; artist listened to student comments/questions and responded appropriately.
5
Educational Quality of Presentation
Artist helped students to understand this art form and the creative process; artist demonstrated relationships between art form and other curriculum areas; artists helped children to see/hear with greater discrimination; artist used vocabulary terms that were within the grasp of students.
5
Student Response to Presentation
Artist engaged students' interest and attention; applause and laughter was genuine and enthusiatic; restlessness was minimal; when invited to participate, students were eager; questions to artists indicated that students understood the presentation.
5
Quality of Presentation
Speakers could be easily heard; performers could be seen; lighting, props and sound effects were effective; costumes were imaginative, colorful and appropriate; elements of surprise and humor were included in presentation; program was well-paced; program began and ended on time.
Would you recommend this program to other school districts?
Yes
Darren Sardelli was a great addition to our preK/K programming this year. He introduced our kids to fun poetry and rhyme. The kids really enjoyed the performance. Darren's books are fun and beautifully illustrated.
Suggestions to artists for improvement:
Please include any additional comments you care to make.
We would definitely have him back!

        
        
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