Be a Part of Teens and Art!

Funded May 9, 2023

Your generous donation has had a huge impact on the students of the West Side Academy! They were so excited as we started receiving our supplies and putting our furniture together made for an amazing morning of teamwork.

Much of our donation was art supplies which we use each and everyday in the classes I teach at the West Side Academy (science and art). Our school year just started but so far in art class students completed an "emoji" project where the had to create emojis based on themselves and their interests. It was an awesome exercise in self expression and students were engaged and excited to be showing the world about themselves.

In the future we have plans for students to design a mural for our school's tranquility room. This is a room where students may go if they need space or a moment to calm down, relax, and reflect. I am very much looking forward to put up their beautiful piece of art that will no doubt make this space feel even more safe and comforting.

Thank you again for everything, it was so so appreciated!!!!!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Panek