Artists of the Month: MARCH

Grade 2: Greta Bach, Ms. Bloom's Class

Grade 5: Emma Nordengaard, Ms. Driscoll's Class

The March artists are awarded for taking brave creative risks in their art making. They confidently tried new things, persevered through mistakes, and created artworks that are specially meaningful to them. They spent class time quietly engaging with friends, lending a helping hand without being asked, continuously sharing acts of kindness, respecting the studio space and their classmates, and most importantly... making art that they are excited about!! Congrats Greta and Emma, you are making SES proud. 

The March standout class was selected for working like our Friendly Fortune and Super-Star Sugar cookie characters. This month, Ms. Pratt's class worked together as kind, caring, and respectful classmates. They always helped their friends while working, and while cleaning up their space even if that meant completing an extra task. As a group they continue to make an extra effort to support each other and create a studio environment that is happy, creative, and fun! Well done, Ms. Pratt's class. Keep up the great work!

Artists of the Month: FEBRUARY

Kindergarten: Miles Harrington, Ms. Alegi's Class

Grade 4: Graham Simmons, Ms. Gerner's Class

The February artists are awarded for: 1) their focus and concentration during work time, and 2) for working to be the best teammates they can be. Throughout February, Miles and Graham have supported their classmates in many ways. They offered advice when it was needed, they made sure they weren't distracting others from getting their best work done, they were kind and made friends smile, and they helped their table with extra cleanup tasks. We are so lucky to have both of these artists on our team! Congrats Miles and Graham, you are making SES proud!

Standout Class: Ms. Howland's Class (K)

The February standout class was selected for working like our Safe Sprinkle and Outstanding Oatmeal cookie characters. This month, Ms. Howland's class worked together to carefully use tools and materials, to treat the studio space with respect, to be positive classroom leaders, and to use their best expected behaviors. Well done, Ms. Howland's class. Keep up the great work!

Artists of the Month: January

Grade 1: Henry O'Dell, Ms. Tully's Class

Grade 3: Bela Beg, Ms. Hauser's Class

The January artists are awarded for the warm, kind, and helpful attitudes they bring to our collaborative art studio. They help to make our space a place that is happy and welcoming to all. They are motivated artists who show great maturity, focus, and hard work in their daily activities. Congrats Henry and Bela, you are making SES proud!

Standout Class: Ms. Bloom's Class (Gr.2)

The January standout class was selected for their positivity and joy. This month, Ms. Bloom's class brought such wonderful "working artist" energy to the art room. They came into the room excited and ready to get work. Their support of one another is contagious. Well done, Ms. Bloom's class. Keep up the great work!

Artists of the Month: December

Grade 1: Xander Etienne, Ms. Byrne's Class

Grade 4: Vivian Goldin, Ms. Coclin's Class

The December artists are awarded for their support of their classmates, their positivity, and their hard work. They are always there to lend a helping hand, they are respectful, and they show great maturity in dedicating themselves to working towards their end goal. We appreciate that they are teammates in our class. Congrats Xander and Vivian you are making SES proud!

Standout Class: Ms. Coclin's Class (Gr.4)

The December standout class was selected for their teamwork and dedication towards their craft. This month, Ms. Coclin's class showed each other great support. They worked to build each other up and made sure to allow themselves the space to focus while still having fun! Well done, Ms. Coclin's class. Keep up the great work!

Artists of the Month: November

Kindergarten: Sadie Ventrella, Mrs. Greenfield's Class

Grade 3: Brighton Smitobol, Mrs. Lawrence's Class 

The November artists are first awarded for their consistent respect and care towards the art studio space, for their peers in the classroom, and for all others they interact with in our space. Second, they are recognized for taking their time on their projects and stretching their imagination. They put in the effort to make their artworks what they want them to be; they work to create pieces they are happy with and proud of. Congrats Sadie and Brighton you are making SES proud!

Standout Class: Ms. D'Alessandro's Class (Gr.5)

The November standout class was selected for their support of one another. They work together as a team to make the most of their class time. They kindly remind one another of directions and expectations so more focused and inspired artmaking can get accomplished. Well done, Ms. D'Alessandro's class. Keep up the great work!

Artists of the Month: OCTOBER

Grade 1: Eva Ettinger, Ms. Pratt's Class

Grade 5: Anthony Dobranski, Ms. D'Alessandro's Class 

The October artists are awarded for their exemplary participation, experimentation, creativity, and focus in the studio space. These students bravely take risks in their artmaking; they are willing to try again and again when things don't go "right" the first time. They are also supportive of their classmates and always there with a helping hand. Congrats Eva and Anthony you are making SES proud!

Standout Class: Ms. Turner/Sganga's Class, Grade 3

The October standout class strives to find inspiration in and through their artmaking. They are constantly working to be "the best ME I can be". Well done, Ms. Turner/Sganga's class. Keep up the great work!

Artists of the Month: SEPTEMBER

Grade 2: Olivia Haman, Mrs. Bloom's Class

Grade 5: Maya Cloherty, Mrs. Driscoll's Class 

The September artists are awarded for their exceptional kindness towards others, their focus and determination, their daily efforts, and for acting as classroom leaders simply by setting outstanding examples for their peers. Congratulations, Maya and Olivia. You are making SES proud!

Standout Class: Ms. Marino's Class, Grade 1 

The September standout class was selected for their collaboration and collective respect for one another. Well done, Ms. Marino's class. Keep up the great work!