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Artistry And Smiles At Sandy Hook School Art Show

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jun 09, 2018 12:00 AM

The main hallway at Sandy Hook Elementary School was decorated with student artwork created throughout the school year for its art show evening on May 24.

The event was originally scheduled for the evening of May 16, but it was postponed due to the storm the day before.

Art teachers Jean Walter and Kim Hossler greeted students and their family members as they arrived. The school also hosted a book fair in the main lobby during the evening.

Artwork on display included "Comic Strip Style Self Portraits" by fourth graders, "Fanciful Frogs in Colorful Camouflage" by kindergarten students, and "Clay Emoji Bas Relief" works by second graders.

As students walked down the hallway with their parents and siblings, they pointed out artwork they created or artwork their friends created this school year.

Sandy Hook Elementary School second grade student Jocelyn Schwartz is lifted by her father Kris Schwartz so she can point out her "Cubist Faces" drawing on display at the school. (Bee Photo, Hallabeck)

Sandy Hook Elementary School first grade student Makenzie Fregoe points at a pink and purple clay dog creation on display for the school's art show. (Bee Photo, Hallabeck)

Sandy Hook Elementary School first grader Vincent Yanni and his sister, fourth grader Jianvanna Yanni, stand with art teacher Kim Hossler at the school's art show on May 24. (Bee Photo, Hallabeck)

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