For the 2009-2010 school year, students at Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES) will have the opportunity to have Art as a part of their curriculum once again.

Mrs. Jeannine Curl, a paraprofessional at the school and a local artisan, has taken on new responsibilities as the art teacher for Grades K-5 and has the opportunity to work with each of the students once a week or once every six days.

Mrs. Curl is a very gifted and talented artist and has brought a new excitement and enthusiasm to the halls of JCES with the daily buzz of what is going on in the art room each day. Students and parents have been very supportive and complimentary of the new program and the positive impact it is having on students.

Students are being shown a wide variety of media and have been given a host of new experiences as they have been given the opportunity to express themselves through art. Upon entering the room, one is quickly overtaken by the sights and sounds of creativity in the air. A glance to the front of the classroom reveals the following statement, "Life is a painting … cover the entire canvas by using all of the colors of the rainbow."

The students of JCES are being exposed once again to all the colors of the rainbow through an exciting new Art program. Parents and members of the community are invited to stop by the school, peak in the window, or open the door and experience the world of art at JCES!

New programs always have needs and with the budget cuts, this one is no exception. Listed below are items that are needed for art projects or you may have some items that you would like to donate: recyclable items: light bulbs (blown), plastic coffee containers (Maxwell House/ Folgers), Coke bottles (16 oz. or smaller), bottle caps (metal or plastic) CDs (scratched), cardboard oatmeal containers, coffee creamer containers (cardboard), baby food jars and lids, stamps (old ones on letters), old card fronts (Christmas, birthday, etc.), light switch covers (wooden or plastic), cloth (any kind), sewing thread and needles (any kind or color), and necklaces/ bracelets/broaches (old or broken with beads or stones).

Items for donation: black chalkboard paint (spray on or brush on), magnetic tape rolls; clay pots (medium size and smaller), embroidery hoops and thread, ceramic tiles (any size or color), 4 x 4 white ceramic tiles, Marbles (round), decorative marbles (flat on one side rounded on the other), dry goods (rice, grits, and noodles), Velcro (sew on and stick on),food coloring (all colors), Ritz dye (any color), wrapping paper (all kinds), gift bags (assorted), light switch covers (wooden & plastic), smooth stones (found in craft & garden section), white cotton wash cloths (inexpensive), yarn (any color) and wood - luaun or plywood 4 x 8 sheets or smaller.