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Tuesday January 7, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025 - Grades 1-3
Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025Hello, Ni hao, & Welcome! I’m excited share my Art Program and teach PCS students for the Winter Art Club!It will be an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (7 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3We will travel on an amazing journey, learn about different countries,cultures, festivals, artists, and create amazing Art Creations. Children willpaint, draw, collage, stencil, build, weave, and print. Projects may include:Fun, Festive Holiday Art and Ornaments, Enchanted Trees Stamped on a Paper Quilt, Chinese Dragon New Year Art, Weaving a Kente Cloth, African Clay Bowl Sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, and more! Explore lots of different materials, techniques, learn new skills and have Fun! New adventures & new art created each session. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):December 10th & 17thJanuary 7th, 14th, 21st & 28thFebruary 4th Make up dates:  February 11th & 25th TIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 7-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 13 COST: $199($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22ndGRADES 4-6 Hello, Xin Chao, Ola, & Welcome! I am excited to continue sharing my art Program with PCS students and teach the Winter Art Club! It will be a fun, new Global Art Adventure! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, and welcome new challenges. Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Please read and review with your child.Please note that this class is geared to 4th-6th graders.We will continue to learn about different countries, cultures, festivals, artists,and create amazing art creations. Children will focus on a variety of art -including sculptures, paper quilts, mosaics, paintings, calligraphic art, etc.We will paint, stamp, design, collage, print, sculpt, and construct! Projects may include- fun & festive holiday art, Chinese New Year art, black & white paper sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, Greek inspired monogram mosaics, Neuro Graphic art, Mardi Gras masks/Brazil, Picasso art and more! New adventures & new art projects created each session. Discover the world one at a time!DATES (Thursdays):December 19thJanuary 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thFebruary 6th, 13th & 27thMake-up Dates: March 6th & 13thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22nd!Questions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place, so everyone can have fun, use lots of materials,learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for thatday, free from distraction.~Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in classtowards other students, teacher, and art materials. Please use art materialsappropriately.~ Please clean up your area when finished with your project. Please put yourpaint brushes in the sink and throw away garbage. When finished, youmay color or free draw or create a small project with left over materials.~No texting or using phones during class unless in an emergency orpermission is given.~ For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as agroup. If you need to leave earlier, please let the teacher know.I am looking forward to your child creating amazing art, improving skills & learning lots of new things that they can share with you! - SusanABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
Thursday January 9, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025 - Grades 4-6
Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025Hello, Ni hao, & Welcome! I’m excited share my Art Program and teach PCS students for the Winter Art Club!It will be an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (7 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3We will travel on an amazing journey, learn about different countries,cultures, festivals, artists, and create amazing Art Creations. Children willpaint, draw, collage, stencil, build, weave, and print. Projects may include:Fun, Festive Holiday Art and Ornaments, Enchanted Trees Stamped on a Paper Quilt, Chinese Dragon New Year Art, Weaving a Kente Cloth, African Clay Bowl Sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, and more! Explore lots of different materials, techniques, learn new skills and have Fun! New adventures & new art created each session. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):December 10th & 17thJanuary 7th, 14th, 21st & 28thFebruary 4th Make up dates:  February 11th & 25th TIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 7-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 13 COST: $199($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22ndGRADES 4-6 Hello, Xin Chao, Ola, & Welcome! I am excited to continue sharing my art Program with PCS students and teach the Winter Art Club! It will be a fun, new Global Art Adventure! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, and welcome new challenges. Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Please read and review with your child.Please note that this class is geared to 4th-6th graders.We will continue to learn about different countries, cultures, festivals, artists,and create amazing art creations. Children will focus on a variety of art -including sculptures, paper quilts, mosaics, paintings, calligraphic art, etc.We will paint, stamp, design, collage, print, sculpt, and construct! Projects may include- fun & festive holiday art, Chinese New Year art, black & white paper sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, Greek inspired monogram mosaics, Neuro Graphic art, Mardi Gras masks/Brazil, Picasso art and more! New adventures & new art projects created each session. Discover the world one at a time!DATES (Thursdays):December 19thJanuary 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thFebruary 6th, 13th & 27thMake-up Dates: March 6th & 13thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22nd!Questions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place, so everyone can have fun, use lots of materials,learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for thatday, free from distraction.~Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in classtowards other students, teacher, and art materials. Please use art materialsappropriately.~ Please clean up your area when finished with your project. Please put yourpaint brushes in the sink and throw away garbage. When finished, youmay color or free draw or create a small project with left over materials.~No texting or using phones during class unless in an emergency orpermission is given.~ For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as agroup. If you need to leave earlier, please let the teacher know.I am looking forward to your child creating amazing art, improving skills & learning lots of new things that they can share with you! - SusanABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
Tuesday January 14, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025 - Grades 1-3
Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025Hello, Ni hao, & Welcome! I’m excited share my Art Program and teach PCS students for the Winter Art Club!It will be an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (7 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3We will travel on an amazing journey, learn about different countries,cultures, festivals, artists, and create amazing Art Creations. Children willpaint, draw, collage, stencil, build, weave, and print. Projects may include:Fun, Festive Holiday Art and Ornaments, Enchanted Trees Stamped on a Paper Quilt, Chinese Dragon New Year Art, Weaving a Kente Cloth, African Clay Bowl Sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, and more! Explore lots of different materials, techniques, learn new skills and have Fun! New adventures & new art created each session. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):December 10th & 17thJanuary 7th, 14th, 21st & 28thFebruary 4th Make up dates:  February 11th & 25th TIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 7-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 13 COST: $199($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22ndGRADES 4-6 Hello, Xin Chao, Ola, & Welcome! I am excited to continue sharing my art Program with PCS students and teach the Winter Art Club! It will be a fun, new Global Art Adventure! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, and welcome new challenges. Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Please read and review with your child.Please note that this class is geared to 4th-6th graders.We will continue to learn about different countries, cultures, festivals, artists,and create amazing art creations. Children will focus on a variety of art -including sculptures, paper quilts, mosaics, paintings, calligraphic art, etc.We will paint, stamp, design, collage, print, sculpt, and construct! Projects may include- fun & festive holiday art, Chinese New Year art, black & white paper sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, Greek inspired monogram mosaics, Neuro Graphic art, Mardi Gras masks/Brazil, Picasso art and more! New adventures & new art projects created each session. Discover the world one at a time!DATES (Thursdays):December 19thJanuary 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thFebruary 6th, 13th & 27thMake-up Dates: March 6th & 13thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22nd!Questions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place, so everyone can have fun, use lots of materials,learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for thatday, free from distraction.~Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in classtowards other students, teacher, and art materials. Please use art materialsappropriately.~ Please clean up your area when finished with your project. Please put yourpaint brushes in the sink and throw away garbage. When finished, youmay color or free draw or create a small project with left over materials.~No texting or using phones during class unless in an emergency orpermission is given.~ For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as agroup. If you need to leave earlier, please let the teacher know.I am looking forward to your child creating amazing art, improving skills & learning lots of new things that they can share with you! - SusanABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
Thursday January 16, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025 - Grades 4-6
Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025Hello, Ni hao, & Welcome! I’m excited share my Art Program and teach PCS students for the Winter Art Club!It will be an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (7 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3We will travel on an amazing journey, learn about different countries,cultures, festivals, artists, and create amazing Art Creations. Children willpaint, draw, collage, stencil, build, weave, and print. Projects may include:Fun, Festive Holiday Art and Ornaments, Enchanted Trees Stamped on a Paper Quilt, Chinese Dragon New Year Art, Weaving a Kente Cloth, African Clay Bowl Sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, and more! Explore lots of different materials, techniques, learn new skills and have Fun! New adventures & new art created each session. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):December 10th & 17thJanuary 7th, 14th, 21st & 28thFebruary 4th Make up dates:  February 11th & 25th TIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 7-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 13 COST: $199($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22ndGRADES 4-6 Hello, Xin Chao, Ola, & Welcome! I am excited to continue sharing my art Program with PCS students and teach the Winter Art Club! It will be a fun, new Global Art Adventure! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, and welcome new challenges. Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Please read and review with your child.Please note that this class is geared to 4th-6th graders.We will continue to learn about different countries, cultures, festivals, artists,and create amazing art creations. Children will focus on a variety of art -including sculptures, paper quilts, mosaics, paintings, calligraphic art, etc.We will paint, stamp, design, collage, print, sculpt, and construct! Projects may include- fun & festive holiday art, Chinese New Year art, black & white paper sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, Greek inspired monogram mosaics, Neuro Graphic art, Mardi Gras masks/Brazil, Picasso art and more! New adventures & new art projects created each session. Discover the world one at a time!DATES (Thursdays):December 19thJanuary 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thFebruary 6th, 13th & 27thMake-up Dates: March 6th & 13thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22nd!Questions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place, so everyone can have fun, use lots of materials,learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for thatday, free from distraction.~Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in classtowards other students, teacher, and art materials. Please use art materialsappropriately.~ Please clean up your area when finished with your project. Please put yourpaint brushes in the sink and throw away garbage. When finished, youmay color or free draw or create a small project with left over materials.~No texting or using phones during class unless in an emergency orpermission is given.~ For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as agroup. If you need to leave earlier, please let the teacher know.I am looking forward to your child creating amazing art, improving skills & learning lots of new things that they can share with you! - SusanABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
Saturday January 18, 2025
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Father-Daughter Ball - Additional Child - Session 1
Father/Daughter Ball                 Our annual Father-Daughter Ball is back!This acts as our annual fundraiser for our Cheering program. Two time slots are availablePlease note that once you register, being able to switch will be dependent upon availability. If the time slot you wish to switch to is full, you will be put on the wait-list. We will cap at 100 couples per session - Once full you will be put on a wait-list.You will register for the event under your child's name. If you have more than one child attending, you will register the first child under the session you'd like to attend, and any additional children you will add "Additional Child" to your cart under the session options. Each additional child is $5If the main account holder is different than the parent/guardian attending the dance, please specify whom will be bringing your child(ren) to the dance when prompted after you add your items to your cart. Food and drinks will be provided. DJ and photo booth!You can use the photo booth and have some fun photos taken and sent to your phone OR, visit the photographer and get a professional photo taken. All couples will receive a free digital download. DATE: Saturday, January 18thTIMES:Session 1: 3:30pm-5:30pmSession 2: 6:30pm-8:30pmCOST: $20 per couple$5 for each additional child (make sure to add that to your cart!) Please do NOT use account credit as form of payment - Thank you! LOCATION: Poland Community School GymGRADES: PreK-8th (no exceptions) NOTE: We understand not all households have a father-figure in the home. Another adult is more than welcome to attend  :)Formal Dress ExchangeBack again will be our Formal Dress Exchange! If you would like to save money and "shop" for a gently worn dress for the Father-Daughter Ball, then come to our Formal Dress Exchange!This is free. DATE: Friday, January 10thTIME: 5:30pm-8:30pmLOCATION: Poland Town Hall - DownstairsTO DONATE A DRESS:If you have clean, gently worn formal dresses (youth sizes & adult sizes), we are taking donations! Please drop off to our Recreation Office between the hours of:8am-4pm
 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Father-Daughter Ball - Session 1
Father/Daughter Ball                 Our annual Father-Daughter Ball is back!This acts as our annual fundraiser for our Cheering program. Two time slots are availablePlease note that once you register, being able to switch will be dependent upon availability. If the time slot you wish to switch to is full, you will be put on the wait-list. We will cap at 100 couples per session - Once full you will be put on a wait-list.You will register for the event under your child's name. If you have more than one child attending, you will register the first child under the session you'd like to attend, and any additional children you will add "Additional Child" to your cart under the session options. Each additional child is $5If the main account holder is different than the parent/guardian attending the dance, please specify whom will be bringing your child(ren) to the dance when prompted after you add your items to your cart. Food and drinks will be provided. DJ and photo booth!You can use the photo booth and have some fun photos taken and sent to your phone OR, visit the photographer and get a professional photo taken. All couples will receive a free digital download. DATE: Saturday, January 18thTIMES:Session 1: 3:30pm-5:30pmSession 2: 6:30pm-8:30pmCOST: $20 per couple$5 for each additional child (make sure to add that to your cart!) Please do NOT use account credit as form of payment - Thank you! LOCATION: Poland Community School GymGRADES: PreK-8th (no exceptions) NOTE: We understand not all households have a father-figure in the home. Another adult is more than welcome to attend  :)Formal Dress ExchangeBack again will be our Formal Dress Exchange! If you would like to save money and "shop" for a gently worn dress for the Father-Daughter Ball, then come to our Formal Dress Exchange!This is free. DATE: Friday, January 10thTIME: 5:30pm-8:30pmLOCATION: Poland Town Hall - DownstairsTO DONATE A DRESS:If you have clean, gently worn formal dresses (youth sizes & adult sizes), we are taking donations! Please drop off to our Recreation Office between the hours of:8am-4pm
 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Father-Daughter Ball - Additional Child - Session 2
Father/Daughter Ball                 Our annual Father-Daughter Ball is back!This acts as our annual fundraiser for our Cheering program. Two time slots are availablePlease note that once you register, being able to switch will be dependent upon availability. If the time slot you wish to switch to is full, you will be put on the wait-list. We will cap at 100 couples per session - Once full you will be put on a wait-list.You will register for the event under your child's name. If you have more than one child attending, you will register the first child under the session you'd like to attend, and any additional children you will add "Additional Child" to your cart under the session options. Each additional child is $5If the main account holder is different than the parent/guardian attending the dance, please specify whom will be bringing your child(ren) to the dance when prompted after you add your items to your cart. Food and drinks will be provided. DJ and photo booth!You can use the photo booth and have some fun photos taken and sent to your phone OR, visit the photographer and get a professional photo taken. All couples will receive a free digital download. DATE: Saturday, January 18thTIMES:Session 1: 3:30pm-5:30pmSession 2: 6:30pm-8:30pmCOST: $20 per couple$5 for each additional child (make sure to add that to your cart!) Please do NOT use account credit as form of payment - Thank you! LOCATION: Poland Community School GymGRADES: PreK-8th (no exceptions) NOTE: We understand not all households have a father-figure in the home. Another adult is more than welcome to attend  :)Formal Dress ExchangeBack again will be our Formal Dress Exchange! If you would like to save money and "shop" for a gently worn dress for the Father-Daughter Ball, then come to our Formal Dress Exchange!This is free. DATE: Friday, January 10thTIME: 5:30pm-8:30pmLOCATION: Poland Town Hall - DownstairsTO DONATE A DRESS:If you have clean, gently worn formal dresses (youth sizes & adult sizes), we are taking donations! Please drop off to our Recreation Office between the hours of:8am-4pm
 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Father-Daughter Ball - Session 2
Father/Daughter Ball                 Our annual Father-Daughter Ball is back!This acts as our annual fundraiser for our Cheering program. Two time slots are availablePlease note that once you register, being able to switch will be dependent upon availability. If the time slot you wish to switch to is full, you will be put on the wait-list. We will cap at 100 couples per session - Once full you will be put on a wait-list.You will register for the event under your child's name. If you have more than one child attending, you will register the first child under the session you'd like to attend, and any additional children you will add "Additional Child" to your cart under the session options. Each additional child is $5If the main account holder is different than the parent/guardian attending the dance, please specify whom will be bringing your child(ren) to the dance when prompted after you add your items to your cart. Food and drinks will be provided. DJ and photo booth!You can use the photo booth and have some fun photos taken and sent to your phone OR, visit the photographer and get a professional photo taken. All couples will receive a free digital download. DATE: Saturday, January 18thTIMES:Session 1: 3:30pm-5:30pmSession 2: 6:30pm-8:30pmCOST: $20 per couple$5 for each additional child (make sure to add that to your cart!) Please do NOT use account credit as form of payment - Thank you! LOCATION: Poland Community School GymGRADES: PreK-8th (no exceptions) NOTE: We understand not all households have a father-figure in the home. Another adult is more than welcome to attend  :)Formal Dress ExchangeBack again will be our Formal Dress Exchange! If you would like to save money and "shop" for a gently worn dress for the Father-Daughter Ball, then come to our Formal Dress Exchange!This is free. DATE: Friday, January 10thTIME: 5:30pm-8:30pmLOCATION: Poland Town Hall - DownstairsTO DONATE A DRESS:If you have clean, gently worn formal dresses (youth sizes & adult sizes), we are taking donations! Please drop off to our Recreation Office between the hours of:8am-4pm
 
Tuesday January 21, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025 - Grades 1-3
Global Art Adventure - Winter 2024/2025Hello, Ni hao, & Welcome! I’m excited share my Art Program and teach PCS students for the Winter Art Club!It will be an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (7 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3We will travel on an amazing journey, learn about different countries,cultures, festivals, artists, and create amazing Art Creations. Children willpaint, draw, collage, stencil, build, weave, and print. Projects may include:Fun, Festive Holiday Art and Ornaments, Enchanted Trees Stamped on a Paper Quilt, Chinese Dragon New Year Art, Weaving a Kente Cloth, African Clay Bowl Sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, and more! Explore lots of different materials, techniques, learn new skills and have Fun! New adventures & new art created each session. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):December 10th & 17thJanuary 7th, 14th, 21st & 28thFebruary 4th Make up dates:  February 11th & 25th TIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 7-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 13 COST: $199($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22ndGRADES 4-6 Hello, Xin Chao, Ola, & Welcome! I am excited to continue sharing my art Program with PCS students and teach the Winter Art Club! It will be a fun, new Global Art Adventure! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, and welcome new challenges. Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Please read and review with your child.Please note that this class is geared to 4th-6th graders.We will continue to learn about different countries, cultures, festivals, artists,and create amazing art creations. Children will focus on a variety of art -including sculptures, paper quilts, mosaics, paintings, calligraphic art, etc.We will paint, stamp, design, collage, print, sculpt, and construct! Projects may include- fun & festive holiday art, Chinese New Year art, black & white paper sculpture, Jim Dine 3D LOVE ART, Greek inspired monogram mosaics, Neuro Graphic art, Mardi Gras masks/Brazil, Picasso art and more! New adventures & new art projects created each session. Discover the world one at a time!DATES (Thursdays):December 19thJanuary 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thFebruary 6th, 13th & 27thMake-up Dates: March 6th & 13thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than November 22nd!Questions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place, so everyone can have fun, use lots of materials,learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for thatday, free from distraction.~Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in classtowards other students, teacher, and art materials. Please use art materialsappropriately.~ Please clean up your area when finished with your project. Please put yourpaint brushes in the sink and throw away garbage. When finished, youmay color or free draw or create a small project with left over materials.~No texting or using phones during class unless in an emergency orpermission is given.~ For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as agroup. If you need to leave earlier, please let the teacher know.I am looking forward to your child creating amazing art, improving skills & learning lots of new things that they can share with you! - SusanABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.