Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski, Van R. Butler Elementary School

Van R. Butler students enjoyed Jump Rope for Heart, benefitting the American Heart Association. VRB received a plaque for last year’s donations, which totaled $17,897.14. This school year, students raised almost $13,000. The top fundraiser was Adler Nation, who raised $615. Way to go VRB students!

Rosemary Beach Foundation invites you to celebrate arts in education.  Please join us for our spring events:

·         Music in Pictures** Student Art Exhibition:  March 7 – April 20, 2016 (Amavida Coffee and Tea, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, and Coastal Branch Library)  Visual interpretations of classical music were created by talented artists (Kindergarten – 12^th Grade) from 16 Walton County Schools.  372 images are displayed.  Stop by the exhibition locations and vote for your favorite painting. 

·         Music in Pictures Student Awards Ceremony:  Sunday, May 1^st, Freeport High School, 2 pm  Festivities include student artwork screening (slideshow of 372 paintings inspired by classical music), awards presentation, classical music performances, instrumental petting zoo, and photographs. 

**Presented by Rosemary Beach Foundation, the Annual Music in Pictures is an educational art initiative and juried art contest open to ALL students in grade K-12 in the Walton County school system – both public and private. Created in collaboration with professional musicians and university faculty, Music in Pictures promotes creativity, encourages lifelong appreciation of symphonic music, enhances learning and provides educational enrichment. 

Music in Pictures also includes classroom presentation, live performances by Florida State University musicians, professional development workshops for teachers and an Awards Ceremony. 

Attachment:  Additional information on the 2015/2016 Music in Pictures program and contest winners

Our thanks to Walton County art teachers and students for participating in the 5^th Annual Music in Pictures. 

Please contact me if you need additional information. 

Malayne DeMars

Rosemary Beach Foundation

PO Box 611306

Rosemary Beach, FL 32461

850-231-7382

*ROSEMARY BEACH is a registered trademark owned by Rosemary Beach Holdings, LLC and is used with permission pursuant to a license from Rosemary Beach Holdings, LLC.

Submitted by Angela Vance, Emerald Coast Middle School

Emerald Coast Middle School students and PSA contest finalists Reese Branton and Alyssa Sutton are a singing duo, better known as “Storm Singers”.  The Florida Division of Emergency Management selected the singers as 1st Place Winners in the 2016 Severe Weather Awareness Week Video PSA contest for middle school students. 

Reese Branton and Alyssa Sutton created a song with unique lyrics and rhythm highlighting information on tornado safety for their PSA.  The duo filmed the PSA in their Media Class at ECMS, taught by Ms. Angela Vance.  The PSA titled, “Storm Singers” is posted on Kids Get a Plan Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/KidsGetAPlan.  The students will receive prizes and perhaps an opportunity to participate in media/promotional events or ceremonies and interviews.  The winning video will be professionally re-produced and used by the Division in the statewide public awareness campaign.