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A mosaic artist, Mr. Justin Ayala, will be in residency at Pine Street in January and February, 2011, and will work with each and every student to produce a mosaic on the wall opposite our library, just beyond the rotunda area. This project is funded in part by a grant from South Central Pennsylvania PaARTners at Millersville University and in part by our Elementary PTO.

The theme of our mosaic is “community,” in keeping with Palmyra’s 250th anniversary. Last spring, interested students submitted drawings, which have been used by Mr. Ayala as inspiration for his design. The residency begins on January 5th with an assembly program. Students will learn about how mosaics combine mathematics, history, and science, as well as over two thousand years of culture and tradition, to tell stories through tiled images.

Every student will work with Mr. Ayala during one of his/her art classes. During the thirteen days of tiling, Mr. Ayala will need 8 adult volunteers per day (4 in the a.m., and four in the p.m.) to assist students with placing tiles in the mosaic. Our PTO Parent Representatives will be sending home a copy of the schedule and requesting that you respond if you are able to help. We appreciate any time you can give to our students for this project. If you can be available during the school day, please consider volunteering for a shift. I’m sure you will find it to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

The residency will conclude with a celebration on the evening of February 15th, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. I hope you will join us as we unveil our creation. I look forward to sharing this experience with you and your child(ren).

Pat Bachman