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On Monday June 6, Dover Sherborn Middle School held their Annual Arts Festival from 3 p.m. – 5:30 pm.
The event featured visual art displays, poetry readings, and performances from DSMS Jazz Bands, and several small break-out vocal groups. In addition, there was a student-led fundraising initiative from the CAG (Community Action Group) Empty Bowls, which featured hand-made ceramic cups filled with lemonade and iced tea for a $10 donation.
All proceeds went to Project Bread, which is a non-profit that believes that people need a hand up, not a handout – the best help is close to being invisible. They believe in increasing dignity, decreasing shame and offering sustainable solutions.
Project Bread helps with community-based solutions, health center programs for children and adults, community supported agriculture, school breakfasts, chefs in schools, chefs in head start, and building sustainable food systems and informing public policy.
“It is always wonderful to see the local community come together and celebrate the creative efforts of all our students here at the middle school,” said DSMS art teacher Cathy Simino. “My students are always so proud to show off their work to family and friends. The event highlights the importance of educating the whole child and how the arts play an important and necessary role in the lives of all.”
In addition, “Be the Change,” a book that was created to benefit the Oakland Superheroes Mural Project was on sale for $20.
A few of the books, which showcase much of the DSMS art from this year and quotes from famous people and our DSMS students is still available. To purchase a copy, email Cathy Simino at [email protected].
A number of teachers and staff helped make the event a success, including Tom Duprey, Band Teacher, Geoffrey Herrmann, Choral Teacher, Cathy Simino, Art Teacher, Laura Mullen, English teacher, Allison Rice, Social Studies Teacher, and many more teachers and staff who helped bring this important event to life.
