Energy Star Certified
Dorothy Fox Elementary School is a member of the District’s Energy Star family. Fox earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.
Artist-in-Residence at Fox
History of Artists Brought to Dorothy Fox Classrooms by the PTA Run-for-the-Arts Program:
2019-20
- Self-Portrait Relief Clay Tiles: Karie Oakes
- Imago Theater Assembly
- Class Field Trips to the Portland Art Museum Grades 3
2018-19
- Drawing, Watercolor Pencils: Chloe Hight
- Sky Art Fox: Daniel Dancer
- Chinese Acrobats Performance
- Opera to Go Assembly
2017-18
- Weaving Warm Up: Peggy Ross
- Merengue: Dance with Joy
- Ghanaian singer, drummer and dancer Chata Addy and Susuma Band performance
2016-17
- Clay Sculpture (Slab, Coil, Pinch Animal Figurines): Karie Oakes
- Digital Photo Collections: Lisa Bauso
- Journey Brazil Performance
- Class Field Trips to the Portland Art Museum Grades 2-4
2015-16
- Unit Souzou Taiko Drumming
- Opera to Go Assembly
- Fox Head Painting School Installation in the Cafeteria
2014-15
- Oregon Children’s Theater
2013-14
- Oregon Ballet
- Storytelling Assembly: Will Hornyak
2012-13
- Chata Addy African Drumming
- Tears of Joy Puppet Theater
- Imago Theater Assembly
2011-2012
- Clay Tiles with Diane Jacobs Artist in Residence
2010-11
- Painting on Canvas with Elida Fields Artist in Residence
2009-2010
- Photo Literacy with Julie Keefe Artist in Residence
2008-2009
- Tile Mosaics with Artist in Residence