PHOTO GALLERY: Norton High School Art Show

Students submit over 1,000 pieces.

Students from all levels of art submitted over 1,000 pieces of work for the Norton High School Art Show that took place Wednesday, May 2. All year long, everyone who has taken an art class this year built up their portfolio of work for the occasion. The Art Honor Society helped set up the make-shift gallery in the high school cafeteria.  "I'm very proud of my students," said art teacher Robin Lewicki. "I love the show. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it. It's a big night for the kids." To see a sampling of the art on display, scroll through the photo gallery above.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Art Program at Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home Inc

Seniors thrive under direction of Ben Macomber and Sue Talavera.

Thanks to former art teacher Ben Macomber and activities director Sue Talavera, seniors at Daggett-Crandall Newcomb Home can exercise their motor skills by painting. The program launched in the beginning of the year, and seniors at the nursing home have already showed that they have not lost the ability to create beautiful works of art. Residents in their 80s and 90s thrive during the program. "When they're painting, they can do whatever they want," Talavera said. "They haven't lost their independence." With each session, Macomber gives the class a theme. He will show the class an example of his own art, and give them simple instructions on how to recreate the painting and make it their own. Macomber has been working with different art …

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Norton High Painted Tiles to Go Digital

Current and former students will soon be able to claim their tiles.

Two Norton students have worked to preserve one of Norton High School’s legacies, the painted ceiling tiles. Every year for at least the past three decades, seniors paint a ceiling tile at the school, leaving a little bit of themselves behind for future students to look upon as they stroll through the halls. But with the impending renovation and addition, the tiles will have to be removed and replaced to make way for new heating and sprinkler systems. Rob Butler and Jared Marvel, both 18, are digitally preserving the ceiling tiles and murals one by one as their senior project. The senior project is part of an elective course designed to benefit the community in some way. Butler thought of the project based on a conversation he had with …

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7:29 am on Friday, June 8, 2012

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Art and Activity Courses offered at New Testament Christian School

Sign-up period drawing near.

Once a quarter, students at New Testament Christian School, Norton, have the opportunity to sign up for an art or activity period course which includes a community service project, art, physical fitness and photo editing. “These quarterly, two-hour enrichment courses provide students with an opportunity to participate in a hands-on creative way of learning and serving the community in which we live," said administrative assistant Lisa Carvalho Students in the Community Service class found satisfaction by participating in a school-wide food drive to benefit Angel’s Hands, a street ministry in Attleboro.  “Students coordinated the food drive which yielded eight grocery bags full of food to be shared with families in need in the Attleboro …

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Norton Middle School Students Unveil Mural [VIDEO]

First mural at the school.

This year at Norton Middle School, several students worked hard to turn an ordinary wall into a beautiful, eye-popping mural. The piece was unveiled Monday night at a School Committee meeting. “It was totally created by the students,” said art teacher Sally Greer. Back in October Greer was approached by assistant principal Ronnie Goldstein, who wanted to do something positive for the school and brighten it up. Together they thought of a mural. They used some plywood and made a frame. Greer told her art classes about the mural. Many ideas were submitted by the students, and between Greer, Goldstein and Mr. Michael Kramer, they chose the winners who could pick a friend to help paint. Artists selected were eighth-graders Hannah Patalano, …

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Norton Residents' Artwork on Display at MMAS

Morini Gallery presents “Artist’s Journey.”

Check out the pieces for real at the Mansfield Music and Arts Society. The gallery features artists from Mansfield, Foxborough, Norton, Sharon, Easton, Franklin, Attleboro, Taunton, Middleboro and Cumberland.

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N.E.E.D. in Need of Young Artists

Program seeking students for Norton Embracing Educational Development fundraiser.

N.E.E.D. Inc., Norton Embracing Educational Development, will be conducting the Square 1 Art fundraiser again this coming school year as one of the annual fund drives. Elementary students will create their artwork during art class. Middle school students, who choose to participate, can create their art as an after school activity. "This is a lot of fun, as well as rewarding for the children to see their final products turned into memorable keepsakes and/or gifts," said Sheila Mackie in a press release. This is N.E.E.D.’s largest fundraiser of the year, receiving 33 percent of the proceeds of the products purchased. Square 1 Art will turn your child’s artwork into products such as mugs, aprons, sketch books, tote bags, magnets, etc. …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: March 21

Your Patch Facts for the day.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1.)  Principal Lynne Brennan of New Testament Christian School is hosting a morning series of parent coffee hours for each of our grades. Please check the schedule below for your student’s grade and plan to join us for a brief time of fellowship with the other parents in your child’s class. We look forward to sharing a cup of coffee and muffins with one another while also sharing the good things God is doing in our children’s lives. All meetings will be from 8:15 to 9 a.m. in the principal’s office. RSVP through the school …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: March 4

Your Patch Facts for the day.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1.) The annual Kathy Bailey Memorial Basketball Game will take place 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Norton High School, 66 W. Main St. Who will win? Norton teachers or your police officers? This game sells out every year. Get tickets for $8 at all Norton schools or call 508-328-8164. Want to know more? Read Kevin Labounty’s story on this event. For more information e-mail petefam4@comcast.net. 2.) Trinity Bar & Restaurant, 184 W. Main St., will host Executive Express-O 8 to 8:45 a.m. This month's topic is "How Do You Get Maximum Value …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: March 1

Your Patch Facts for the day.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1.) The Friends of the Library monthly meeting will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 68 E. Main St. All are welcome. 2.) EPOCH art exhibitors are wanted. For more information contact Gloria O’Brien at 508-285-3355. 3.) Homeschool: Basic Botany 101 - Trees will take place at Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, 1417 Park St., Attleboro, March 1, 8, 22 and 29, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join Master Gardener Kathi Gariepy on a journey through the forest. Topics include cell structure, winter tree identification using classification keys and habitat …

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