A rehabilitated art room is fostering creativity and success among Menands students this school year.
Summer upgrades for the room included new furniture and floor repairs that make it a more “inviting” classroom.
“The biggest take-away from the work is that the kids have more creative space and can move around more freely, working together and being creative,” said art teacher Ryan Gottcent.
Superintendent Jennifer Cannavo said furniture and repairs to the floor in the room make the learning and artistic environment a real, well, piece of art.
The room had been rehabilitated nearly a decade ago, but the furniture wasn’t included. Prior to the new desks and chairs, students were sitting at former cafeteria tables with benches.
Students said they appreciate the upgrades.
“I like the tables because they are better to paint on,” said Lena Luke, a second grade student.
Classmate Kainat Muqeet offered even more praise.
“I like everything about the room,” she said.