Art News

Happy holidays

Hello everyone and a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to all.  Our Arts Night was a success.  Thank you so very  much for all the wonderful support.  What a fun evening we had.  Tapp middle School Orchestra was awesome, Dowell Singers were wonderful and the entire show was great.  If you did not purchase your child's artwork, you will have the original in hand soon.  I am not sure when the art will be delivered, but as soon as it is, I will distribute the artworks to the homeroom teachers!  I wish all of you a very safe and Happy New Year!

Arts Night - Nov.27th

What a wonderful time of the year.  This weather has been awesome, and I hope the holidays that are approaching are just as awesome!  We have many things to be thankful for this year.  I hope everyone takes time out to reflect on the wonderful blessings in our lives.

On Tuesday is Dowell's big Arts Night.  I hope to see many excited faces.  We were very successful last year and I hope the performances and artwork will be admired by all this year. The students have spent many days on "perfecting" this showcase of talents. 

The art show and sale begins at 6:00PM.  Chorus will begin performances at 6:45.  They will be selling pizza, drinks and treats.  Please stop in for a wonderful evening!

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Art News

Happy almost fall!  I am looking forward to the cooler weather as most of us are.  There is so much happening at school this time of year, the excitement is contagious.  We have our 2nd "Arts Night" coming up at the end of November, so our Dowell artists are busy at what we do best, making beautiful artworks!  Your children will not be bringing any artwork home since it will be in the art show, so please be patient.  The poor walls are vacant too, so they will need the next artworks to be displayed on them.  Maybe in a couple of weeks you might be lucky to see something come your way.

Please keep in mind the Performing Arts forms that have been sent home.  4th and 5th graders will be receiving them soon!  All the other grades have been distributed so please return the permission slip and any donation that you can.  We have our first show on the early release day next week!  Lee Bryan "that puppet guy" is a wonderfully funny and very talented puppeteer!  We are so excited for him to perform "The Big, Bad, Little Red, Pig Show " next Wednesday, Sept.19th.  Mr Bryan is known for his original stories as well as his clever adaptations of classic tales ...with an educational punch!  Don't forget to ask your children about his show. 

Welcome Back!

Wow!  Can you believe it has been 2 weeks since the beginning of school.  I can already tell this is going to be a great year for everyone.  We are busy, as usual, in the art room.  Our preparations for the 2nd "First Art Works" Art Show is approaching.  The BIG day will be Nov.27th, 2007.  Please look forward to the information soon.  The evening will be an experience not to miss!

Also, please know that a Performing Arts form will be coming home shortly with your child.  Once a year Cobb County asks for donations for this wonderful program.  Through this program your child experiences LIVE entertainment!  Please read through the flyer for all the information.  The lower portion should be signed and returned in order for your child to participate in the off-campus trips.

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays

I want to wish everyone a wonderful, safe and happy holiday.  What a great year!  So many things to be thankful for. 

I want to thank everyone again for the help and support on  ARTS NIGHT.  I was so impressed with all the friends and family that came.  The chorus was awesome and the kindergarten was wonderful.  I hope that we can do it again in "07!  Once again, I hope you have a great holiday and Happy New Year!

Arts Night a success!!

EARLY RELEASE - Dec.6, Performing Arts Show

Dowell has scheduled a musical performance for the next early release day, Dec.6th.  "Havana Son" will take students through a musical tour of Latin American countries.  Students will be clapping, singing, dancing and even playing along as Havana Son moves through the musical traditions of each country. 

ARTS NIGHT-Dec.5

We are so excited about our upcoming Art Show. Each student in the school will have a piece of artwork in in our "Gallery-Style" gym. You may purchase your child's framed art and take it home the night of the show. Your participation at the art show is a great way to support your child's creativity.  In addition, a percentage of the sales go directly to your child's art program. The chorus program will have refreshments for sale along with a singing performance, kindergarten will also be performing. Please join us for this exhibition to see your child's masterpiece on display, and to listen to our wonderful Dowell Singers and an awesome kindergarten performance.

Please look forward to several flyers coming home with your child next week!

Performing Arts Donations

Dear Parents,

I had someone ask if the donation for Performing Arts is tax deductible.  Yes, it is and if you need a receipt, please ask the bookkeeper, Linda Walsh. 

We have scheduled another performance for our Dec. 6th early release day, "Havana Son".  The program, "A musical tour through Latin America"  will take students musically, to Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico,  Columbia,  Panama, and Puerto Rico.