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A Creative Start to 2019!

After 3 weeks away for the holidays, we were able to start 2019 with a great event.   Our 4th and 5th grade students were invited to spend the day at New Tech High School for a joint project sponsored by Adobe software.  The high school students worked with our kids to design an art piece to be used at the upcoming display for the Napa Lantern Parade (Friday, Jan. 18).  Our students were able to document the process using their brand new 1:1 iPads (courtesy of our magnet grant).   Our hosts at New Tech planned a busy day of collaboration and creativity.  It's always amazing to see what kids can come up with when we get out of their way and let them use their skills and talents to create.  The high school students were patient and encouraging with their elementary buddies and allowed them to use their ideas to add to the project.










Our students took pictures and video to tell their "story" of the day using Adobe spark software.  This was a great opportunity for our kids to use and build their communication skills.  It took some courage for them to speak up and confidently share their ideas with their new high school friends, but if there's one thing our IB students know how to do; it's to talk about their thinking! 

I had the added pleasure of being able to visit with many of our former Bel Aire Park students and even a few of my Mt. George kids too!  How great to see the progress they've made and who they've become.  A huge thanks to New Tech High and especially art teacher, Lisa Gottfried, who organized the project and invited us to participate.  Here's to a new year full of possibilities!

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