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Making the totems has been a long journey. We had to mold
and put decorations on them. It took us nearly a year to make
the totems. It was awesome to be able to hang out with friends
while making the totems. Mrs.suchy gets the most credit because
she has been a great art teacher and came up with the idea of
the totems ... if you look at the totems outside of our wonderful
school you will see that we all worked really hard on them. It was
fun to have a part in making the totems. My part in making the
totem was to roll out the clay. I loved making the totems it was
very pleasurable. I would like to say a thank you to Mrs. Suchy for
having the totems outside on a very special day, the dedication of
the totems on November 6, 2014.
— Allyssa, 6th grade, Age 11
Today I’m going to tell you about the Totem Poles West Newton
made. I loved making the Totem Poles because one we had so
much fun staying after school with our awesome art teacher, Mrs.
Suchy to paint them. Each one represents something about how
special Indiana really is! Each is very beautiful and unique. For
example one might have pictures of the Colt’s symbol to show
how Indiana is special for their football team. I hope you think it is
as special as I do!
— Rachel, 4th grade, Age 9
Today I’m going to tell you about the totem poles at West Newton
Elementary school. They are putting them in front of the school.
Each and every student helped make the totems. They are there
there to show different cultures of the state of Indiana. These
totem poles are unique and are beautiful. They are made from
a very very strong clay, so it can sit through storms that could
knock down any normal clay. Our great art teacher, Ms. Suchy
helped us make them. Thank you for giving me your time to read
this article about our fantastic totem poles.
— Camryn, 4th grade, Age 9
The totems at west newton are cool It takes a lot of time to get
done. When I see the totems I feel like doors are opening to a
new start. The totems here bring me joy. My journey with the
totems is fun and once you get to see them I bet you will be
blone away. My school makes the best art because of Ms. Suchy
she is the best art teacher ever. The more art we make the more
awesome our school gets. The totems bring joy to our school. The
more art we see our heart will get a head start.
— Tianna, 4th grade, Age 9
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