Welcome Abby Taylor to PCS Art Program!
Thanksgiving Feast in the Art Room was a great success thanks to all who contributed. Pastor Bob Parnell motivated us to live thankful in Chapel this morning. Dain volunteered to share a word of “Thanks to God.” As you can see, Chapel make a difference! So grateful for every one of our God-loving creative kiddos!
NEWS about the 3rd Annual Master’s Edition Children’s Art Contest: Contest representatives will be inviting grand prize winners of each age group to meet and paint with professional published artist, Abraham Hunter this year. (He is introduced in this announcement.) He will share personal tips of the trade with the top 4 winners during the Holiday Open House on November 23rd at the Gallery of Light at Lumberjack Square in Pigeon Forge, TN. If we have winners again like we had last year, they will not want to miss this opportunity.
All 4 Grand Prize winners original paintings will be reproduced into Canvas Giclees. 100% of sales will benefit Lighting the Way Outreach (Smokey Mountains Food Ministry). Winners of each age group will also receive a special custom made trophy showing their extraordinary accomplishment.
Dan’s sweet response to seeing what he inspired for our Musical Murals. His interior painting on canvas with stairs (on left) inspired the view of stairs through hotel window (on right). Both still in progress.
Maddie talking about her inspiration for the window view into the hotel for our musical.
Mrs. Richardson, Elementary Principal, asked 5th graders to paint several uniquely designed mirror frames with elementary colors to be displayed in the foyer. Each mirror will have a biblical truth written on the mirror. As each child or adult walks by, they will be able to occasionally stop to see themselves the way God sees them.
Bri tells us about her “Lloyd”.
Sammie in progress of her Tiger to enter in the Master’s Edition Art Contest next week.
An introduction and demonstration from the Cain sisters.
It’s our hope and prayer that God uses the gifts and creativity entrusted to us to inspire others as He chooses.
Daniel in the Lion’s Den is complete. Excellent job, Maddie and Bri! As the rest of murals for Honduras Children’s Home and School are completed, they will be exhibited for a while before rolled and sent.
Honduras children’s home murals are off to a great start with 2 parts of Daniel’s story, and on far left a sunset view of their mountains. Just not sure what Christian’s new technique is. Just happened to have the camera rolling when he decided to try it out. 😂
Last song for 2017 Worship Team.
Worship Team singing "Mary Did You Know?" First time Mom and Dad got to hear Sweet Mary's voice.
National Anthem by Lena Wilson at PCS Veteran's Day Program after her midnight shift at the mill. 🤗🤗🤗
Oh, the joy of hearing our students talk about God's immediate "Yes" to prayer today. Mr. Pender made an all-school announcement asking every teacher to stop what we were doing to pray with our students, "Ask God to hold off the rain for the construction workers..." God did not delay in answering our request which allowed for much progress on "His" 10 new classrooms. After the work was done, on the way home, the rain return.
Gold Medal Winner and Exceptional Merit, Brooke Uporsky ~ I had the best time in art class this year. This is my second year in art here at PCS, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love being able to express myself through my paintings. I know I can go to my Art Mom, Mrs. Girgenti, whenever i need advice on things ranging from art advice to biblical advice. I cannot wait for my senior year of art.
Silver Medal Winner, Amber Hamilton ~ In the beginning I only took art because my friends were; we wanted the same schedule. I was nervous about having a new teacher. Well, that changed very quickly. I ended up really enjoying the projects, but even more so, enjoying time spent with the teacher. Not only did every student learn about art, but also learned so much about Christ through her example. Over these last 2 years we formed such a wonderful bond! I can't believe I have to say goodbye to the art program. Thanks to Mrs. Girgenti, for all the hard work she does putting together projects, investing in students lives, and prays for each one! I can honestly say, she is one of the most influential people in my life and no matter what, will not be forgotten!
To everyone taking art next year or in the future: As long as you try your best and do what's expected of you, art will be so much fun and "an easy A". Don't worry about being put down. Mrs. Girgenti is the best encourager, she won't let you give up. It's an awesome feeling to have a teacher with such a heart for the subject and students. You can walk in the classroom and just feel overwhelming peace. I can guarantee art will be one of the best classes you will take at PCS.
We give thanks to God for the joy of our creative journey and for the freedom to apply Biblical principles!
Art Production Progress for Fiddler
"Fiddler on the Roof" is our Art Theme to prepare for our play this Friday and Saturday and to help us understand what in the world the Fiddler has to do with this historic play. Here's a funny but true response from Katie (2nd Grade).
Mami was so grateful for the art supplies. Thanks to those who made it possible. Can't wait to see what she does with them. If you missed her story, go to our albums, "An unknown gift almost missed" July 18.
Oh the things Alan has done to motive creativity; or maybe the real deal is to bless our hearts with a smile! All the above is true!
Jack got paint on his shirt~
"Oh, I don't care!"
Your mom might care~
"Oh, she won't! Our washing machine actually gets rid of paint!" (This was a reenactment of Jack's words. He made me giggle!)
