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Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VAPA)
The Visual and Performing Arts Academy provides students with a strong academic program that develop the skills necessary to have prosperous careers in the visual and performing arts.
Calendar of VAPA Events 2008-2009
Smithsonian Field Trip for Painting Class on Dec. 11
Kristen Thomsen's painting class is taking a field trip to the Smithsonian Museum of American Art and Portraiture on Thurs., Dec. 11. Parents are asked to send written permission to the teacher by Wed., Dec. 10.
Students will leave during 4th period on Dec. 11 and will miss their three afternoon class periods. Students must obtain permission from each teacher of the afternoon class period he/she will miss.
Students will receive a guided tour from a museum docent and should bring $5 for Metro fare, and additional money for lunch. There is a Chipotle and a McDonald's restaurant close to the museum. Admission to the museum is free.
Field Trip Schedule
10:10 -- 10:30 a.m. Walk from AEHS to Wheaton Metro
10:30 -- 11:00 a.m. Take Red Line Metro from Wheaton Station to Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station
11:00 -- 11:30 a.m. Arrive at Gallery Place. Lunch at Chipotle / McDonald's
11:30 -- 12:00 noon Drawing in the Contemporary Galleries
12:30 -- 1:30 p.m. Museum tour led by docent
1:30 -- 2:00 p.m. Red Line Metro from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro to Wheaton Metro
2:00 -- 2:20 p.m. Walk from Wheaton Metro to AEHS. Students will be dismissed from AEHS.
Parents/guardians are welcome to come along on the field trip. Call Ms. Thomsen at (301) 929-2200 for further information or e-mail at Kristin_A_Thomsen@mcpsmd.org.
We invite anyone interested in a fun, fast, easy and tax deductible way to help the choir raise funds for a trip to New York City by making a donation to our upcoming silent auction. Donated items are a great way to promote your own business or the business you work for! Gift certificates, florists, spa treatments, photography, house goods, day care, jewelry, and themed gift baskets are fantastic ideas--not to mention an amazing way to get involved! Accountants could offer tax services, cleaning ladies could offer a day of house cleaning, and YOU can offer a skill, hobby, or even a piece of artwork you have that you don’t have wall space for!
If you are interested in getting involved- promoting your business- or simply doing a great thing for a great group of kids, contact Judi Sheffer at sjsheffer@aol.com.