Day 24 (390)

Whew!  What a whirlwind!  As I was putting all the art pieces up, I realized that tape I used wasn't great and watch as art pieces floated to the ground like fall leaves.  I basically ended up taping over half of the art up again.  (I'll count tomorrow how pieces I actually put out when I take it all back down.)
         The highlight of the night was announcing the winners of the art contest.  I had interested students submit a picture of a book character, cover, or scene.  We're going to make a big mural in our renovated  library.  I ended up choosing 16 winners instead of 10.  The look of pride and happiness on their faces was awesome.
         The frustrating part of tonight was that art seemed to be the after thought or background to this Social Studies night.  In the past, the word art would be added to the note letting parents know, not this time.   When parents were told during the program what to expect of the evening,  viewing the art was also omitted.   Too much work by my students and self makes this not sit well with me.
          So after a 13 hour day, I made a snail.

Peace and fabulousness.