IN Fox Chapel Area Spring 2018 | Page 14

DMS STUDENTS HONOR SCHOOL BOARD I 1 n honor of School Director Recognition Month, Dorseyville Middle School students wanted to give each of the School Board members a personal memento. They used their artistic talents to create unique handcrafted gifts so that Board members could feel appreciated for the time and talents they devote to the district’s students. All of the handmade items were crafted by sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students and represented what they learn in art class. This included pieces from graphic design, digital photography, ceramics, drawing, metalwork, jewelry, modern crafts, and painting. According to DMS art teacher Nanci Goldberg, the art department and the students truly enjoyed creating and sharing their artworks with the Board. “We love to have the opportunity to 5 2 4 3 12 FOX CHAPEL AREA 1 A quartet of DMS eighth-grade orchestra members performed one of their favorite pieces for the School Board in honor of School Director Recognition Month in January. 2 Members of the DMS Student Government presented each Board member with a handcrafted gift. 3 Students from the Hartwood Elementary School Fifth Grade Band honored the Board in February by playing for them prior to the School Board meeting. 4-6 A sampling of the handcrafted items created by the DMS art students. 6