Arts-X-press is a summer arts immersion program for 7th and 8th grade students created by the Pacific Symphony in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair. 150 students are nominated by teachers throughout Orange County to come together for 5 days of creative exploration each summer. The program has two goals: 1) To expose students to all 5 performing and visual arts; and 2) To foster respect for and interest in each student’s individuality, talents, interests, and background.

Monday, July 25, 2016

Hey familia! Alie here, and what a day we had in our creative expression class!
In my class, we have:
Savannah
Matthew
Darlene
Have
Geneva
Jelly
Jacqueline
Lorelei
Anthony
Preciosa
Angel
Ethan
Carlene
Daryn
Genna

Today, we had the chance to really dive into the idea of our theme for the week: Joy!

First, we started our day off by journaling about what we have been experiencing this week at camp. The students talked about the performances they saw, the activities they participated in, and the food they ate. Then, we got into pairs and wrote stories about photos that we saw at the Pageant tonight! The students were encouraged to think out of the box when creating their stories! The stories they came up with were touching, creative, and hilarious!

After that, we talked through the origin of Arts-X-Press and how a sad tragedy in the life of the St. Clair family was used to bring joy to thousands of lives. What an incredible story. I loved watching the students really internalize the concept of joy and how it is more something to be chosen than just a circumstantial feeling.

We are so excited to share everything we have been learning this week with you- we will see you tomorrow! 
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