Aug 30th - Sept 3rd

What a grreat time we are having celebrating our 1st holiday of the school year, Labor Day! What is Labor Day all about anyway? Well, we learned that although Labor Day is a Federal holiday which celebrates workers there are some professions that must stay open 24/7 such as our police and fire departments, 911 operators, and our hosipitals. We also learned which professions take the day off such as our schools, post offices and banks. Some activities included: community worker collages, assembling eddilble fire trucks, playing games such as musical chairs, whose balloon is biggest, and boiled egg "roll". So on your day off remember the different ways to celebrate this holiday with your friends and family. Next week we will celebrate another holiday...GraNdPaRenTs DaY!

What a grrreat first week back! I enjoyed getting reaquainted with everyone and meeting some new Arp Tigers! Our 1st assignment was to create a painting giving me an insight to something you did over the summer break. It was fun and insightful to listen to how much fun you and your families had over your vacation. Many of you went to Galveston, South Padre, Six Flags, The Villages, Hurricane Harbor, and Sea World. Others had fun with friends playing hide-and-go-seek, going fishing, playing video games, jumping on the trampoline, and going to see the Texas Rangers play some good 'ol baseball. These and many more adventures were demonstrated through your paintings. This assignment was successful giving me a great opportunity to welcome each of you back. As we move forward, please remember to pay $5 towards the 2010-2011 Art Class. Next week, we will learn about Labor Day by creating different crafts to celebrate our 1st holiday of the school year! Check back periodically to see pictures taking during class time. Thanks for a super 1st week of school!

YAY! Welcome Back and welcome newcomers to Arp Elementary. You are going to have so much fun! Come prepared to get messy as you learn! Looking forward to seeing you!