Adams Art Program

Just before school started I got a phone call from a girl named Melanie, an Americorps Vista working at Adams Elementary this year.  She was looking for help in starting an art program at Adams, and I was, of course very excited to try and help.  I haven't done as much as I would like to, but I'm happy to have been involved at all.  I don't need to get on my soapbox today about how important it is for our kids to have art in school, because all my readers know that, right???  

Anyway, I was beyond flattered to receive the award of Adams Volunteer of the Year for my help getting the art program rolling for grades 1-3.  Rachel Hall received the same award for working with grades 4-5.  It was very humbling, and I didn't feel like I truly deserved it at all.  There are so many amazing volunteers at the school, and Melanie is far more responsible for the success of the art program than I am.  So I was really honored.
Here are Bennett and Hannah Gibson, trying out a project before it is presented to the 1st graders next week.  They are learning about Eric Carle's cool collages.
And here I am with Heather Albee-Scott and Melanie Champagne after receiving my award from the school board.  These girls are absolutely amazing, and  I am so glad they work at the school my children attend.  Not to mention they have become my great friends!  It is so great to be part of this community within the school.  Our family has really benefited from getting involved and seeing the great people who work with Bennett.  (And soon Owen!)  Jason serves on the community council, which has been pretty interesting for him too.
It is nice to feel like you have something to offer, even if it's something small.