Hands-on learning in art at Anderson

The students at Anderson Early Childhood Center had hands-on learning with clay recently. Their art teacher, Beth Ann Smith, along with many parents and volunteers, helped the students have a positive experience making pinch pots and fish. Pre-school students made their pinch pots from terra cotta clay and used pencils to draw designs onto the pots. Kindergarten students made their fish sculptures from white clay and finished them with underglazes. The pottery will be glazed and fired in a kiln and put on display in the annual art exhibit. The art exhibit will be held at Anderson from April 2 through April 30.

Anderson students learn from public servants

Students in Mrs. Angela Yoder’s preschool class recently enjoyed visits from members of the Brownsville Fire and Police departments. For letter “F” (f) week, the firemen shared fire safety tips and how important it is that the students not fear firemen in case they need to be rescued. For the letter “C” (c), Lieutenant Willis, father of one of Mrs. Yoder’s students, shared how cops strive to keep our community safe. They also enjoyed getting behind the steering wheel of a cop car.

Anderson students learn about Black History

The students in Ms. Tiffany Newbill’s computer classes at Anderson have been learning about Black History for the entire month of February. They have been learning about important people and events ranging from Dr. Carter G. Woodson (the founder of Black History Month) to President Barack Obama. Ms. Tiffany has collected more than 175 articles, photographs and posters during her 12 years of teaching.