In October, Ms. Henkes invited talented student painters to help with a book cover mural project to honor Alcott Elementary Librarian, Susan Natividad who passed away suddenly this fall. Susan's family was on hand to unveil the community artwork in the new christened Susan Natividad Memorial Library, MB high students Rayleen Marquez, Kelsey Amann, Rachel Guevera, Jeryn Young, Jayden Pick, Maya Satterberg, and Shanti Topzand. created 7 of the 24 covers chosen by each class to honor Mrs, Natividad and her favorite book, The Giving Tree, was painted by Alcott parents and staff. The unveiling was December 6th at Alcott. Principal Michele Riley was so thrilled with their work that she hopes to have them work on future projects.
In November, Ms. Henke worked with the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego (the nonprofit arm of San Diego Family Magazine) to create a Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them themed tree for their November 16th premiere event. Students Shanti Topzand, Jayden Pick, Maya Satterberg, Franshesca Sanchez, Rachel Guevara and Rayleen Marquez created beastly characters from Newt Scamander's case of characters with impeccable detail from a variety of media. The event, which featured the tree, movie and Harry Potter themed crafts, drew over 250 people and helps fund the publishing of an annual thousand resource magazine for the parents of children with special needs: the Flourishing Families Guide. The SNRFSD is extremely grateful for the time and talent of these young artists.
These projects were created in addition to their curricular studies with their free time and are a testament to the talent and dedication of the staff and student body of MB High.
