America's Got talent Coming to DC, register NOW

NBC'S "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" is coming to Washington D.C. and they want to see YOUR Talent! Auditions are being held November 5th and 6th 2011! WHERE: Washington, DC Convention Center 801 Mt.Vernon Place, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 WHEN: Doors open by 8 a.m. - Doors close at 7 p.m. *Be sure to secure your place by pre-registering for an Audition and for more information go HERE.

5th Grader Muralists!!!: Want to go to Monster Mash II?

5th Graders just ended a unit on creating murals. Some 5th graders asked me where they could participate in other group mural projects around the city. Here is one happening this Saturday. I assume this is not a drop off type situation. Click HERE to go directly to the site of origin.

October 29 2011 from 10am to 5pm
Garfield Park, Washington DC

[directions and location info]

PAINT a mural. Because of the limited space, the spots will be assigned. Please contact us if you would like to paint a large mural. There will be open community area, where everyone can create a smaller piece.

Featured Muralists: YOU, Alex Merritt, Ben Tolman, Brandon Hill, Chanel Compton, Colon:y, CRI, DAHM, DECOY, DELVE, Dennis Toy, El Toro, HKS181, Jay Hudson, JAZI, LIGHTUP, Joe Meier, Khadijah Wilson, Laura Elkins, Dana Moor, Brea Ellis, Sebi Harrigan- Labarca, Juan Lopez, Julian Strodel, Kelly Towles, Leon Rainbow, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, NEBSI, Nose Go, PORE, REI XXI, Rosina Teri Memolo, STER, Tim Rodgers, VICE

DANCE and have fun with your friends. Urban Artistry will be at Monster Mash with bboys/bgirls, poppers, dancers and performance artists of all types in celebration of revitalizing this space. Music all day by DJ GOLD!

SKATE the spot. The Bridge Spot has ben one of the most popular skate parks for thousands of skaters around the area. It features all rams and equipment built by the skaters. Our friends from Skatepark of Baltimore will be skating with us all day!

DRESS as a monster. Wear your Halloween costume for the entire weekend. Our friends and sponsors already have candy ready for all of you and a costume contest with prizes!
PLAY in Garfield Park. This is a beautiful park with a large playground, great for picnics, games…
BRING friends, family, picnic food, play clothes, games, toys, candy, good mood…

Garfield Park

Location: 2nd Street SE and Virginia Avenue SE, Washington, DC under Southeast Freeway overpass. Closest Metro is Capitol South (Blue and Orange Lines)
Size: the main wall is 200 feet wide
Since: 2011

The paved area under a Southeast Freeway, also known as “Bridge Spot,” is heavily used by skaters and as a basketball court. It is adjacent to Garfield Park playground and tennis courts. We teamed up with The Friends of Garfield Park to curate the walls to create a colorful space full of art.

Prek art/scientists create scary skeletons

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Thank you VERY MUCH to the mystery parent for our HUGE cigar box donation....we will use them all soon!!!

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Urgent recycled item need in the art room: MAGAZINES!! drop them off either in the art room OR the office with a label attached so it makes it to me

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2nd Graders in Ms. Schaefer's class mache their puppet hero heads. Pictures of their heroes due next Thursday

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1st graders paint their mammal and baby paintings

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OCT 31 DEADLINE: The National Geographic International Photography Contest for Kids - Winner gets a trip to Costa Rica

WHAT: The National Geographic International Photography Contest for Kids invites children to enter their photographs in four categories: animals, people, scenery, and humor. Maximum award: a trip to Costa Rica for the Grand Prize winner and up to three of his/her immediate family members.

ELIGIBILITY: legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) between the ages of 6 and 14 on October 31, 2011.
DEADLINE: October 31, 2011. Click on link below for more details.
MORE INFORMATION: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/contests/photo-contest/

Mr.Welsh's kindergarten class create prints from their individual stamp designs they created last week.

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2nd graders in Ms. Stephens class mache their puppet heads....pictures of their heroes due next week Wednesday!!

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1st grade: Enlarging our sketches and getting ready to paint next week

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