This informative evening is planned for Wednesday, June 6th, and will feature class projects, text books and an opportunity to find out what kids do and learn about in the 5th grade. Parents will receive a helpful packet that summarizes the subject matter and gives some tips for summer learning activities.

Watch for the colorful flyer going home with your child this week.

On Friday, May 11, 2012 Our Lady of Perpetual Help School presented “Kaleidoscope of Art” a student art exhibit displaying the creativity and ability of the 312 students at the parochial school. While so many other schools are cutting fine arts programs OLPH School is expanding programs. “Art is an integral part of elementary school education,” says OLPH principal Steffani McMains. “Art balances the curriculum, allowing the development of the whole child. We are thrilled to offer OLPH students the opportunity to express themselves in this way.”

Art teacher, Victoria Wick received a grant earlier this school year to purchase a kiln, which further advanced the art program by adding ceramics to the curriculum. OLPH students have opportunities to express ideas, opinions, and judgments through their own art production or in discussion of other works. Wick says, “Our students are the next generation of professional artists. They create works that will reflect and shape the world to come.” Wick has developed an art curriculum that encourages appreciation of aesthetics, group and individual creativity, communication, knowledge and understanding of cultures, aesthetic literacy, and analytical thinking skills, developed through experiences in art criticism and appreciation.

The Kaleidoscope Art Exhibit was the perfect celebration of student accomplishments. Visually it was beautiful and demonstrated the talent of the students. Plans are already in motion for another exhibit in the 2013 school year.

Wells Fargo presentation for FYB