Van Rensselaer Elementary’s annual Art Show treated visitors to a truly unique culinary sensation this year! Centered around the delicious theme of "Van Restaurant," the hallways were transformed into a visual feast during the school board vote.

Under the guidance of art teacher Mrs. Thomas, our incredibly talented student-artists produced magnificent creations that looked so realistic, they left viewers craving a bite!

The stunning exhibits were organized by grade level, showcasing a wonderful progression of creativity:
Pre-Kindergarten

• Mrs. Forrest: Pizza Party
• Mrs. Mooney: Taco Tuesday
• Mrs. Chenot: Lollipops & Ice Cream

Kindergarten

• Ms. Deso: Berries 4 Sale
• Mrs. Fisher: Watermelon Collages
• Mrs. Hadden & Mrs. Shankar: Birthday Cakes
• Mrs. Lane: Farmer’s Market Baskets

1st Grade

• Mrs. Agans + Mrs. Shankar: Frosted Sugar Cookies
• Mrs. Blake: Popsicles
• Mrs. Jones: Picnic Ants
• Mrs. Kyer: Chef’s Aprons

2nd Grade

• Mrs. Bloomer & Mrs. Spencer: Popcorn Buckets
• Ms. Clum: Giant Ice Cream Cones
• Mrs. Lindemann: Breakfast is Served
• Mrs. Wyman: Pizza Paper Collages

3rd Grade

• Mrs. Kerr: Paper Mache Pretzels
• Ms. Gentile: Created Paper Lunch Plates
• Mr. Nunziato: Pop-Tarts

4th Grade

• Mrs. Alix-Hansen: Clay Pizzas
• Mrs. Dominy-White & Mrs. Gillis: Cheeseburger collages
• Mrs. Endres: Fruit Weaving

5th Grade

• Mrs. Alonzo: Mini Pies
• Mrs. Crouch: Ice Cream Cones
• Mrs. Mooney & Mrs. Cooley: Toilet Paper Breakfast Food Sculptures

6th Grade

• Mr. Endres: Melting Popsicles
• Mr. Gray: Snack Attack
• Mr. Quinn: Yummy Food Stuffies

A huge thank you to Mrs. Thomas, our incredible classroom teachers, and all the community members who came out to support and admire the hard work of our young artists!