La Quinta Cove

Cove students of Mrs. Healey have a terrific “found art” exhibit in the reception area of City Hall.  There are 26 works of art created by my (now former) fifth grade students.  They will be on display until mid August.

Mrs. Healey (a Cove resident herself) writes:
The pieces are unique in that they are made from recycled school paper towel dispensers. These stainless steel dispensers were destined for a landfill, so I asked to have them before they were disposed. They were replaced by the (battery operated) hand sensored dispensers (a district wide-project). 

One class focus this spring was “Media Influences the Public”.   Students learned about the types of media, where folks get their news, and how the public has been influenced throughout history. 

Fast forward…the show, which is titled “Think Outside the Box, Ideas for a Better Planet” came about.  The assignment was to choose a topic (we brainstormed a bunch) which you feel strongly, and research it.   There was writing connected to it, and an oral presentation as well.  Once the students handed in a summary, and a drawing, they were given a box.  The idea was sell your idea through your art.  INFLUENCE the public that views your art piece. And what they did with them, was amazing!  Students chose a variety of topics from social issues to environmental concerns.  Some took on controversial subjects, some are painfully personal,  and others are just plain amusing. Now it’s out for the public to see.

  I encourage you to see for yourself.

CBS 2 came to take some video for their “Eye on the Desert” show for the 6:45 p.m broadcast Wednesday evening.  They will also upload it to their website.  Everyone can see the video soon at www.kpsplocal2.com .