Past projects 3
Calligraphy Supplies for Art and Fine Motor Skill Practice
Funded Nov 16, 2024Thank you so very much for your assistance with providing these students with the supplies to learn a little about Calligraphy, the history of writing, and themselves. The students were very excited to use the dip pens to learn their names in cursive and many went on to practice their names with a flourish to create lasting signatures. The students enjoyed the meditative practice of trying calligraphy and were excited to compare and contrast their efforts with one another.
After all the work they put in to researching careers and creating real resumes to use as adults and learning to pay taxes, the students enjoyed simple reward of pretending to sign their name on loan documents or for home ownership documents. They created marks that represented themselves and practiced to get those signatures just right. The dip pens and ink on sulphite paper made it feel special and important. Far more important than simply trying this with a ballpoint pen, where the students could revert to printing their names. Trying out cursive was a fun new challenge for these students and many of them will take their handwriting capabilities more seriously as they move forward in life, writing essays and long answers in tests for Cambridge and the ACT.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Bramblett
Digital Media Supplies for Cool Video Creation
Funded Mar 27, 2024Thank you so much for your donations to our Digital Media and Design class! We've used the Microphone and the tablets for the Cambridge assessments for this class. Many students could not have finished their projects without your help.
We have been using these items in our Mac lab and on our bring your own devices to create avatars, animations, illustrations and more. Using these new technologies has opened the possibilities for what art means to the students and I am so excited that you were able to help provide these essential tools to them.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Bramblett
This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 2 other donors.Bay Walls
Funded Jan 13, 2023We've been using the paint and supplies funded through your generosity to create Murals in the main building of Cutler Bay Senior High. They have been cheering up students and teachers alike. When they first saw the shipment of paint, the students were extremely excited and motivated to go out and work on their projects! Being able to help open the boxes and take stock of the new equipment and paint was a special moment.
Students planned their designs or Master Studies of famous works, gridded to enlarge, and transferred their images to their assigned walls. Then they were free to paint the image, using the new supplies. As the students begin to finish their murals, they are signing their murals so that they can leave an indelible mark on their school, a place where they have made so many memories through their high school years.
These mural students hope their contributions will be enjoyed by younger students for many years to come, and will serve as physical and spiritual landmarks to help them find their way.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Bramblett
This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 6 other donors.