Late September, my school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Last week, the whole school took the day to celebrate their accomplishments and give back (and there was thankfully time to squeeze in some art). The entire student body came together to create a small monochromatic blue tile, for three large paper quilts. Depending on their grade, students wrote/illustrated things they love about their school, including some of their favorite memories, school traditions, and proudest accomplishments. My tile said how much I appreciate the teachers, who helped me assemble the quilt at the final hour, just in time to hang them that night before students returned to school the next day. I feel honored to be a part of this community!
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AuthorKara Rutledge is an elementary art teacher in Philadelphia and recently earned her Masters in Art Education with an Emphasis on Special Populations from Moore College of Art and Design. Archives
September 2017
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