Patriotism was on display at Milton School January 25. Fifth graders created art, researched famous American landmarks and people, and sang patriotic songs for the Art Across America presentation. The program was created by second-year art teacher Kristin Castaldi. To top things off, Milton PTO members provided a “native” luncheon for the students that included patriotic fare like apple pie and ice cream.

 

By Sarah Varney

 

Patriotism was on display at Milton School January 25. Fifth graders created art, researched famous American landmarks and people, and sang patriotic songs for the Art Across America presentation. The program was created by second-year art teacher Kristin Castaldi. To top things off, Milton PTO members provided a “native” luncheon for the students that included patriotic fare like apple pie and ice cream.

 

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“Each child was asked to create an artistic representation of their research on an important American figure, building, or national landmark,” explained Ms. Castaldi.

 

Abraham Lincoln and the Statue of Liberty, played by Nicholas Roach and Francesca Murdoch, welcomed parents and guests. Nicholas sported a Sharpie-made black beard that he hopes will fade by the time he enters college.

 

It was clear the students’ research dug deep. When asked for the most interesting fact she discovered, fifth grader Julia Koester, who researched and depicted Betsy Ross, remarked, “She had three husbands and they all died before her!”