Hold On to Your Sketchbooks
The end of the semester is this Friday, January 26. Please make sure that your child brings their sketchbook home to be stored in a safe place, rather than leaving it in their lockers. Even if your child didn't sign up for Art for next year, there is always the possibility that they may be enrolled in Art in the future. Per the signed blue form, students are still expected to have their sketchbook. All students that received a sketchbook in the 6th grade are required to hold onto their book for the next two years.

Upcoming Art Contests
1. The Arc Maryland organization is sponsoring an Art Contest. The theme is "Together We're Better."  This contest aims to raise awareness of the value and importance of unity and inclusion and promote awareness of disabilities. See Mr. Jones for details and specifics of the contest. Monetary gift cards will be awarded for the first, second and third place winners and the school. Submission deadline is Thursday, February 1.

2. The Maryland State Department of Education is celebrating "Digital Learning Day" on Thursday, February 22 by collecting student digital photos. If your child enjoys taking photos, they can submit a recent photo reflecting Maryland life along with a 3-5 sentence description. For more details, contact Mr. Jones. Submission deadlines is Friday, February 16.

3. Columbia Association is sponsoring a Choose Civility Poster and Video Contest. The theme is "Choose 2B Kind." See Mr. Jones for details and specifics. Submission deadline is Sunday, March 25.