Enfield Street School News ESS Nov 2019 Newsletter | Page 7

ENFIELD STREET GAZETTE
WHAT’S THE BUZZ AT ESS!
Hello, from the Art Studio, hopefully your
child considers art a very exciting and
unique class!
Much of Art class revolves around using
materials, developing skills and, the
blending of collaboration with invention.
Students are learning about proper
handling and storage of materials,
specifically brushes and wet paintings.
In Art class, the goals are to have fun, try
and fail, and try again, and to get along with
others. The rules for the room are:
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Enter Calmly
Look and Listen
Whisper, Share and Take Care
Clean Up and Line Up
When classes follow these rules the Art
room is an open space for creativity, self-
exploration, and valuing our friends.
As projects find their way home, please try
and find a chance to celebrate the work. If
your child can do all the talking about the
project, you win! A piece of artwork on
clear display in the home can bring huge
confidence and pride to your child. We
eagerly welcome volunteers, donations and
questions; hope to see you at conferences!
Respectfully,
The Art Department
Library News
Mrs. Sadosky
Your child visits the school library once a
week with their class. At that time they
hear a story, learn about what the library
has to offer them, and they are allowed to
check out two books. Books are due back the
following week.
We’ve learned about taking care of books we
borrow by reading “What Happened to
Marion’s Book” by Brook Berg. “Bunny Cakes”
by Rosemary Wells taught us about patience,
creativity and determination. In “Going
Places” by Peter Reynolds, Maya showed us
now to think outside the box.
Birthday Book Club forms were sent home
with every child. With a $15.00 donation, a
book will be purchased in honor of your child.
A special bookplate will be placed on the
inside cover with a special message from
you. Your child will be the first one to check
the book out and it becomes a permanent
part of our library’s collection. It’s a great
way to acknowledge your child’s birthday.
(Just a reminder, if your child does not have
a plastic bag for his/her books, may I
suggest a large zip lock bag. There are many
damaged library books due to spills in
backpacks, which results in a bill being sent
home.)