Attention 3rd Grade!

You are invited to become a member of

SMART Kids!!

Smart Kids provides enrichment experiences in science, math and art. Smart Kids is a five week program designed to provide students with 30 minutes of individual interactive computer math / science tutorials and 30 minutes on an art related project.
· Space is limited to 15 students, so register ASAP!

· The 5 Wednesday meeting dates are: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27

. Meeting Time: 3:35pm – 4:45 pm

If you are interested in having your child participate in this program, please have your child return the Parent Permission Slip below to Mrs. Bailey no later than Tuesday, January 29^th.

Looking Forward to Holiday Crafts?

If so, here are some FREE holiday art craft workshops for the family!!!

Festival of Art at the Creamery Art Center

Dates / Time

Friday, December 7th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday. December 8th, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, Springfield, MO

Holiday Crafts for Kids at the Nature Center

Dates / Time

Saturday. December 8th 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Springfield Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Avenue, Springfield, MO

NOTE: Bring a large paper bag, an old sock, and materials that can be recycled!! Please call 888-4237 to register.

Donations needed for Upcoming

Weaving Unit

The art class needs your help!!  Monday, Dec. 3rd, several grade levels will begin a unit on weaving. If you have any lace, braid, rick-rack, hem/seam tape, yarn, braid, florist ribbon, gift wrapping ribbon, etc. that you would like to donate before Dec. 3rd, our students would greatly appreciate it. Your donations will make their weaving projects special!!!

What’s happening November 17th and 18th?

The Art Train is coming to Springfield!!!!!

Traveling to communities across the United States, Artrain USA is America’s Hometown Art Museum. A nonprofit organization, Artrain USA’s mission is to enrich lives and build communities through the arts. This is an art museum housed in vintage rail cars that travels our nation’s railroads. Artrain USA brings world class art exhibitions and art education programs to communities and their residents and delivers exceptional opportunities for learning, growth and art appreciation. Artrain USA received the 2006 National Service Award for Museums by the Institute of Museum and Library Service. Artrain USA is presented by the Commercial Club of Springfield. For more details please read the following:

Artrain: Springfield, MO

Date 11/15/2007 – 11/19/2007

Hours Saturday 11/17 from 10 – 5pm & Sunday 11/18 from 11 – 6pm
Cost FREE
Location Onboard Artrain USA
Springfield, MO
Website http://www.springfieldmogov.org/community/artrain/

Description

Visit Artrain USA to tour Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture and interact with local demonstrating artists. Artrain USA will be located at the tracks under the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, on Historic Commercial Street. Visit the above web site for more local information on the Springfield visit of Artrain USA.

Congratulations!!

to students of winning poster designs in the 4th Annual Josh Thompson Poster Contest sponsored by St. John’s Burn Center and the Sunshine Run.

1st Place–Nicholas Martinez

2nd Place– Mackenzie Bouse

3rd Place–Andrei Gradinariu

During the first quarter, every Willard Central Third and Fourth grade student completed a unit on poster design. Students studied the history of posters and observed several examples of early handbills, signboards, and posters. Art students read, discussed, and wrote about posters. Each student then created a poster design for the Fourth Annual Josh Thompson Poster Contest. This annual Willard / Springfield community contest was organized by a Willard 6th grade teacher in memory of Josh Thompson. Josh was a Willard student who suffered severe burns to 80% of his body in a gas explosion. The purpose of the contest is to educate students about fire safety. Winning poster designs are on display in the Burn Center at St. John’s next to a photograph of Josh.