{"id":14832,"date":"2026-03-10T15:10:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/?p=14832"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:04:18","slug":"shelton-park-elementary-students-walk-the-red-carpet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/shelton-park-elementary-students-walk-the-red-carpet\/","title":{"rendered":"Shelton Park Elementary students walk the red carpet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shelton Park third grader Emma Sasaki and classmates\u2019 artwork focused on the movie \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Cindy Butler Focke<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Shelton Park art teacher Kaylee McKibben welcomed students, including fourth-grader Alannah Wulfsberg, to the school\u2019s inaugural Red Carpet Art Show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The red carpet was rolled out for Shelton Park Elementary students March 3.<\/p>\n

Dressed in sparkly formal wear, art teacher Kaylee McKibben welcomed many of the approximately 400 students and their families to the evening\u2019s inaugural Red Carpet Art Show.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re a star!\u201d she told each young artist upon arrival.<\/p>\n

Fourth grader Alannah Wulfsberg shook McKibbens\u2019 hand and entered the show. \u201cI feel like a celebrity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Since the beginning of the school year, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students worked with a variety of mediums to create two- and three-dimensional art.<\/p>\n

They created drawings, paintings, ceramic sculptures, recycled collages, and more. Grade levels focused on different movie themes.<\/p>\n

All were on display.<\/p>\n

Second grade teacher Kristin Sheely said students couldn\u2019t wait to show off their masterpieces.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were so excited to bring their families,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Pre-K and kindergarten\u2019s movie was \u201cPeter Pan,\u201d while first graders\u2019 work portrayed \u201cCinderella.\u201d\u00a0 Second and third graders\u2019 artwork was based on \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon\u201d and fourth and fifth graders paid homage to \u201cAlice in Wonderland.\u201d<\/p>\n

The movies came to life in the hallways. Artists and their families strolled through the show and snapped photos. Many dressed the part and enjoyed free popcorn.<\/p>\n

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Tinker Bells Saylem Elswick, left, and Magnolia Scott were excited to show off their artwork during the Shelton Park Red Carpet Art Show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two Tinker Bells \u2013 Saylem Elswick and Magnolia Scott \u2013 raced to \u201cNeverland\u201d to find some of their artistic creations. \u00a0They examined a table covered with clay ceramic stars.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere\u2019s mine!\u201d exclaimed Saylem, a Pre-K student. The girls excitedly explained how they made the bright yellow stars with rolling pins and cookie cutters.<\/p>\n

Andreea Catana came as \u201cAlice.\u201d The fourth grader said she enjoyed the \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d art projects, including making a tiny 3D room and furniture out of paper, a teacup from clay and a vortex hue painting of spiraling colors of pink, black and white. \u201cAlice falls through a tunnel,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

In the “Cinderella” hall, Kara Cowan and her daughter Abigail received small plastic \u201cglass\u201d slippers as souvenirs. Cowan said Abigail enjoyed the art projects, especially making pumpkins out of clay.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are loving this art show,\u201d she said. \u201cSo much thought and detail went into tonight; it\u2019s beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n

McKibben thanked the students for their hard work and the teachers and staff who helped bring the red carpet event to life.<\/p>\n

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Shelton Park fourth and fifth graders created tiny 3D \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d-themed rooms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cArt in the community is so important,\u201d she said. Students should be proud of their uniqueness and creativity, she noted.<\/p>\n

She said her inspiration came from her parents, both educators, and a former teacher, who once held a similar art show event.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just want to make art fun,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Principal Sara Mendez applauded McKibben\u2019s creative vision and said art is a vital part of learning. \u201cIt\u2019s important for kids to be well-rounded,\u201d she said. \u201cThey should feel proud of their work artistically and academically.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everyone was a winner. On the way out, each artist received \u201cThe Golden Gallery Award.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Shelton Park kindergartener Daniel Cadigan dressed as Peter Pan for the school\u2019s Red Carpet Art Show. His mother Christina Cadigan came as Captain Hook, while little sister Emmy was Tinkerbell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Alice in \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d fell through a tunnel. Andreea Catana and her fourth grade classmates created spiraling vortex hue paintings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shelton Park fourth and fifth graders made teacups out of clay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The halls of Shelton Park Elementary were filled with students’ movie-themed artwork March 3 at the school\u2019s Red Carpet Art Show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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