Commack Students Create a Lasting Legacy for the School Each Year

The second grade students at Wood Park Primary School in Commack create a lasting legacy for the school each year. This year’s Legacy Project is a cooperative endeavor based on the book, “Only One You,” by Linda Kranz.  Each second grade student chooses a two-color theme to paint on his/her ceramic fish. These fish will become a unique and colorful part of a SOLE Mates installation, “A school of fish, a school of friends.”

The SOLE Mates artwork are hand-built clay tiles created by the children using the soles of their shoes to add texture and pattern. These tiles are placed together to create beautiful images.  Other Sole Mates projects include an apple tree and outdoor scenery in the main lobby of the school.

Kathy Russell works with the Wood Park children on similar legacy projects through the PTA’s Arts in Education program. Past creations also include a student mailbox and beautiful mobiles in the cafeteria.

In photo, Calista Park and Gianmarco Arnone.

Story & photos Brenda Lentsch.