Schools
Student Art Rewarded with Sweet Satisfaction
Middle schoolers received special recognition this week for a downtown art display.
Art teacher Dona Boardman's 6th grade class from the walked uptown Tuesday to take part in a social of recognition at .
Over cake, ice cream, coke and hot cocoa the students celebrated the successful month long display of their at Marelli's.
Art Gopalan spoke about the importance of being an artist. He also congratulated each student individually for their part in the display. Art said "Recognizing and supporting the young students encourages them to
experiment with the arts. They are the next generation of artists in our community."
A bag of candy from Marelli's topped off the field trip for the walk back to the academy.
Here is the students' thank you note:
A Heartfelt Thank You
(sung to "You Are My Sunshine")
We had no sunshine.
{How sad! No sunshine.}
You made us happy
When skies were gray.
You'll never know folks,
How much we thank you.
Hip hip hooray for Marelli's today!
You loved our art work,
{Clay gum and candy}
You put it out there
For all to see.
Mr. Gopalan
Raised our esteem now
You'll see us grin
From ear to ear!
