SHARP Literacy

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Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 3rd Street Market Hall, for a night of food and fun! 🍽️✨ Savor delicious small plates crafted by top Milwaukee chefs—all made with McDonald’s ingredients! Plus, enjoy exciting silent auction items and try your luck at our gift card wall. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening! 🎉

In late February, SHARP school year and summer educators participated in our first "Art Educator Professional Development" session. Much like an apple nourishes the body, this session fueled educators with fresh ideas and creative inspiration! They explored how SHARP integrates the arts into workshops, learned best practices for teaching art regardless of their arts backgrounds, and discovered how the arts enhance our STEAM and tech-based learning models. Additionally, they got a sneak peek at our Summer Learning Program curriculum, channeling their inner artist by creating THREE art projects— including printmaking with real onions and apples to create unique patterns. 🍏🎨

Happy Black History Month! Charles Henry Turner was a pioneering zoologist at the turn of the 20th century who made groundbreaking discoveries about the abilities of insects, including their sense of hearing. One of his most remarkable studies showed that honeybees can see colors and recognize patterns! Over his 33-year career, Turner published more than 70 scientific papers exploring the behavior and capabilities of insects, from spiders to cockroaches and wasps. 🐝

Inspired by Turner’s work, first graders are learning about the vital role of honeybees in pollination and how their vision impacts this process. As part of their lessons, students create artwork that illustrates honeybee patterns and anatomy. Through interactive activities, they also explore how honeybees communicate and the various essential tasks they perform in the colony.