McCarthey-Dressman Academic Enrichment Grant

            In 2007, Linwood Elementary School’s Fine Arts Department was awarded $8,800 for “Arts Beyond the Classroom”.  This grant was written by Mr. Jack Mitchell, music teacher and Ms. Tam Nguyen, visual art teacher, to fund extracurricular programs before and after school to enrich student’s academic success.  Being an A+ (arts integrated) school, the arts are a whole school approach to reach all students to become successful.  The grant provides for several art programs that include: drum team, hip-hoppers dance group, band, honor choir, and art club.  These programs take the students “beyond” the classroom to tap into their creative thinking skills, which will take them further in academics and in life.  Research shows that students, who are involved in school, are more eager to succeed and become life-long learners.  Since 2007, the Fine Arts Department has participated in over 50 citywide and local events and activities involving students in these programs.

            “Arts Beyond the Classroom” has been funded again for our second year of the grant for $8,800 to continue reaching more students to become successful thinkers. We are planning on another great year and building partnerships with the community to promote our goals.

 Upcoming events/activities:

Art fundraiser with Square 1 art-October

Respect Diversity Art and Poetry Contest-January

Radiant Peace International Education Awards-April