Your Art by Me orders were delivered yesterday and we have started sending them home. Please check your order carefully for accuracy, as we need to let them know within the next week or so if any mistakes were made.
Thank you so much for your orders! Our profit was close to $1000 and we are eager to begin ordering new super, duper art easels for the classrooms.
Thanks so much to all the families and the staff who came out to Barnes & Noble Tuesday night. We had a great time reading, singing, and dancing in the children's book section. It was a great kick-off to our annual book fair. (Unfortunately I forgot my camera, so here are some pictures from my phone.)
The book fair continues through Monday, November 15. If you forget your voucher, you can just tell them at the register that you want your purchase to count toward Sharon Baptist Weekday School's book fair. Thanks for your support!
We have placed the Art By Me product samples on a cart outside the office -- so if you haven't placed your order yet and would like to see what various items look like, be sure to stop in!
Orders are due tomorrow, Wednesday, October 20 -- or by the end of this week at the latest. Thanks so much for supporting us through this fundraiser!
Art By Me preview magnets are going home this week. Maybe you got yours today. So -- I thought I'd give you a little preview of the artwork and what went into making it. (And maybe a few gift suggestions, too...)
Toddler 1
The wings are the children's handprints and the flowers were made with their little fingers. (Wouldn't these make cute Christmas ornaments? I bet the grandparents would love them!)
Toddler 2
Here the children's handprints were turned into flowers and the bees and ladybugs were made with their little fingers. (What fun little bag tags these would be to hang on the diaper bag that they take to church and school!)
2A
I'm sure you can tell that the butterflies are made with the children's hands and the little flowers and bees are their fingerprints, but maybe you didn't notice that the butterfly body is made with the pinky side of the child's hand. (Wouldn't these make cheerful little garden flags?)
2B Tuesday/Thursday
See the 2A description for this one. :) (If not a garden flag, maybe a cute paperweight for grandma's desk?)
2B Monday/Wednesday/Friday
These colorful little frogs started with the children's palm print. The teachers added the legs and then, when all was dry, the children came back to add the eyes and tummy spots with their fingerprints. (What dad wouldn't love a frog covered organizer cup corralling his pens on his desk at work?)
T3
T3 tried their hand at painting pig faces using brushes at the easel, then added the nose and mouth details and the sticker eyes. These are truly "art by ME" projects and I always enjoy seeing each child's interpretation of a pig face. (I also think it would make a really cute apron to give as a gift -- perfect for those who barbecue or host pig pickin's!)
3B
Palm prints were turned into colorful caterpillars. The antennae are prints of the whole finger, the flowers are finger prints, and the sun is fingerpainted. (These bright and cheery pictures would make a really cute tote for carrying books back and forth to the library. Kind of makes you think of the classic childrens story, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".)
3C
3C and 3B used the same methods for their artwork. (And, if a tote bag is not your style, I bet you'd never lose your keys again if they were on a colorful caterpillar keychain!)
T4
Instead of using paint, T4 formed sunflowers and bluebirds with pieces of construction paper, adding grass with green markers. (Having a mug sporting this colorful design could make it feel like summer all year long!)
4C
4C made their colorful artwork in the style of Eric Carle -- making random painted designs on paper that was then cut into pieces to form the rooster. Additional color was added with glued on tissue paper squares. (When I think of roosters, I think of kitchens -- so wouldn't these make great potholders?)
4D
4D's underwater scene features palm print fish along with curved pinky finger seahorses. Starfish, seaweed, fish fins, and seahorse tails were fingerpainted -- fish spots and bubbles were added with fingerprints. (This watery theme would make really great handtowels for the kids' bathrooms.)
TK
Since the TK class spends time observing the big maple tree in the courtyard, it makes sense that their artwork would focus on a tree through the seasons. The children spent days using paintbrushes to render their trees and all the seasonal details. (The seasonal trees would make really cute notecards and bookmarks to give as gifts -- or to keep for yourself!)
Art By Me is usually one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. We will use the money generated from your orders toward the purchase of some super-duper easels for the classrooms to use. We love that by purchasing the preview magnet ($5) or by ordering other items showcasing your child's artwork, that you are able to capture a bit of your child at this age in a tangible sort of way. We do this project at the beginning of the year to assist you in shopping for Christmas presents -- the items make great gifts for grandparents and other special relatives and friends.
We know that everyone's money is limited and most of us have had to tighten our belts a lot in recent years, so whether you choose to purchase just the preview magnet, make a large order of items for yourself or for gifts, or have budget constraints that make it impossible for you to make any extra purchases right now, we thank you for your support of the weekday school and for sharing your little artist with us!
The weather cooperated and we did get the individual black & white photos taken on the playgrounds.
However, our sibling shoot scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed until next Thursday, March 18. Same time. Same place.
Thanks for your support of this fundraiser!
We had to wait out a few rain showers.
And sometimes there was a short wait while another class was finishing up on the playground.
Then, there were just the usual challenges that come with taking photos of young children.
And there were some cute moments, too.
Nothing like a little sisterly love to warm the heart.
Even though the weather looks to be pretty rainy tomorrow, we are still planning to go on as scheduled -- waiting out rain showers as needed. Those signed up for the afternoon sibling shoot will be contacted if plans change.
Thanks for your support of our final fundraiser!
Don't forget!
Our Book Fair at the Morrison Barnes & Noble store is today and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17 & 18). If you forget your voucher, just tell them you're there for our school when you check out at the cash register. And thanks for your support!
Art by Me magnets were sent home last week. If you haven't received yours yet, your child should be bringing it home the next time he is at school. We were thrilled with the way the artwork translated into magnet form!
Come inside this week to see samples of some of the products available to order.
We have them on a cart across from the office. Your child's artwork makes wonderful Christmas presents for grandparents, dads, and others who love your child. And, of course, every mom needs a mug or notecards with their child's art on it!
On a related note, you should have received a slip of paper that explains there was a mix-up in the Art by Me order forms we received. If you need help making sure your order is done so that we understand it, just stop by and Kim, Jackie, or Janelle will be happy to help you.
Thanks for your support of this fundraiser!
Thought I'd give the parents a sneak peak of the artwork that is being submitted to Art by Me.
If you're new to the school and unfamiliar with this fundraising program, each child in each class completes a work of art that is sent to Art by Me (in Concord, NC) and returned to us in the form of a magnet. We will send the magnet home, along with instructions and an order form, giving you the option of paying for the magnet and perhaps purchasing other items showcasing your child's art. This is a great opportunity to get a little Christmas shopping done for the grandparents and other people who love your child. Items to order include things like notecards, aprons, t-shirts, mugs, and so much more. Really, there's something for everyone. Of course, if you don't want the magnet and don't want to order something that is fine. Just send the magnet back to us. No problem at all.
Since we're working with young children here, they did get a little help with their pictures. As you look at the sneak peaks below, you'll notice that some are handprints that have been embellished a little. Believe me, your child's hand is going to grow quickly and those little handprints are going to be very precious to you in the years to come! The older children had guidance with their work, but the placement of pieces is pretty much their own. Our goal is to come out with a product that will cause you to fondly remember these golden years in your child's life.
So, here they are by class:
TODDLER 1 — Angel
TODDLER 2 — Flowers
2A — Butterfly
2B MWF — Butterfly
2B TTh — Butterfly
T3 — Pig
3B — Caterpillar
3C — Caterpillar
T4 — Flower and Bird
4C — Rooster
4D — Ocean Scene
TK — A Tree for Each Season
Sure hope that gets you a little excited to see your child's magnet come home!
The artwork is being sent to Art by Me on Monday. The magnets are scheduled to be returned to us the week of October 19. Then your orders will be due to us by October 30 and the fulfilled orders should arrive at the school around December 3.
Thanks for your support of our school — and thanks to the moms who came in to help with the artwork and to the teachers who worked so hard to make sure everything was completed on time!
