On Tuesday, three art classes visited the Hall Art Foundation in Reading, Vermont to see the exhibits Andy Warhol: small is beautiful and Susan Rothenberg: In New Mexico. Ms. Gravel’s AP Art History class, Ms. Jimerson’s AP Art class and Ms. Piana’s Drawing class toured the exhibits, saw the outdoor sculpture installations and participated in Visual Thinking Strategies with Ms. Piccoli when looking at Warhol’s Flowers. Charlotte Nunan, a senior in AP Art and a gallery attendant at the Hall Art Foundation gave a special presentation on Warhol’s The American Man (Portrait of Watson Powell), 1964. During her presentation, she explained the commission, the silkscreen painting process and how the paintings are hung in a grid. On working at the Hall Art Foundation, Charlotte said, “I’ve really enjoyed working at the Hall Art Foundation these last three years. I think it’s a great opportunity to be close to art and get a feel for the contemporary and business side of the art world. I always love seeing the new exhibits that come in each year, exposing me to new artists and artistic styles! As I’ve worked at the Hall Art Foundation, I’ve met lots of interesting people and connected with them about the art around us.”
Vermont Teen Leadership Safety Program did a visual safety belt survey
Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free!
The Earth Beat Club at Woodstock Union Middle High School is supporting a vehicle idling reduction effort at our school. All persons operating vehicles at the school should adhere to the following guidelines:
When waiting for students to be picked up, all engines should be shut off.
All drivers should turn off engines when they arrive at school and when they expect to be parked for more than 30 seconds.
When in a line of vehicles back from the school entrance at dismissal, we encourage drivers to stay in their positions with engines shut off and have the student come to them. If drivers must slowly move toward the school entrance, please turn off engines and restart. Note that restarting an engine uses only 10 seconds worth of fuel. Also note that, according to the U.S. DOE, starters are overbuilt and can be started up to 10 times a day with no additional wear: https://anl.app.box.com/s/sfwulyouom8cllqwzqhg07ecc99y5m7z
If idling is necessary for temperature control, for any defrosting issues or more than 75 degrees with frail elderly, infant or pet passengers in the vehicle, please restrict it to no more than a few minutes.
We are implementing this policy to reduce the students’ exposure to air toxics emitted in the exhaust of idling vehicles. Idling vehicles contribute to air pollution and emit air toxins
which are pollutants known or suspected to cause respiratory illnesses, cancer, or other serious health effects over time. Additionally, idling wastes energy and contributes to climate change.
We encourage you to eliminate unnecessary idling not only at our school but anywhere you are waiting for more than 30 seconds. This simple change will improve the air we breathe, as well reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and fossil fuel use that contribute to climate change.
Thank you for your support!
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Location: 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock, VT, USA
Phone: 8024571317
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