Emily Dematatis

So proud of Wheaton Woods artists who participated in the #MCPS Down County Community Art Show ! The closing reception of was a fantastic event celebrating the creativity of many MCPS artists! It was wonderful to meet some families in our community ! 🎨🖌️🖼️✨@WWESPrincipal1

WWES hosted our inaugural Arts, Culture & Creativity event! The purpose was to bring together community & 2 elevate the artivist work of our 🎨teacher, @Ms_Dematatis ! Thankful to those who were able to contribute & celebrate! @MCPS @CSconnect_MCPS @MCPSTitleI

Arts, Culture, & Creativity Week at Wheaton Woods ES 🤩 @WWESPrincipal1 @Ms_Dematatis @CSconnect_MCPS @MCPS

@taty_pineda1 Love this! 👏🏻Your son is so lucky to have you ❤️

Sometimes I wonder what the world would look like if we met autistic individuals with more humanity and less expectations. Because connection shouldn’t depend on someone being “easier”—it should inspire us to be better. 💙♾️🧩 —Taty (Autism mama fighting for a better world)

My favorite part of the MCPS Down County Art Show was connecting with the community & seeing students’ feeling proud their work! Our artists are talented at Wheaton Woods!

So proud of Wheaton Woods artists who participated in the #MCPS Down County Community Art Show ! The closing reception of was a fantastic event celebrating the creativity of many MCPS artists! It was wonderful to meet some families in our community ! 🎨🖌️🖼️✨@WWESPrincipal1

More messages to change the world by 5th grade: If you could change the world with a message, what would you say? @WWESPrincipal1

5th graders created an artwork in response to the question “if you could change the world with a message, what would you say?”They learned about artivism (using their art & actions to create change) & about different children creating positive change in the world @WWESPrincipal1

2nd grade artists designed a mask to represent their culture. We learned about how masks can be used in different ways, different masks created around the world & symmetrical balance. They also made connections to their learning about different cultures & civilizations in reading

At Wheaton Woods S.T.R.E.A.M/Curriculum Night, families engaged in art activities at the art station that connected to mindfulness and literacy. They created affirmation paintings and mindful breathing sticks! Loved seeing families enjoying art & wellness together @WWESPrincipal1

In honor of MLK’s Week of Service, 5th grade artists at Wheaton Woods learned about Dr. King & then created cards to express their appreciation for some of our community partners who regularly volunteer and donate to our school! We are grateful for partnerships! @WWESPrincipal1

@MsBaylin28 Awww yay ! Thank you❤️ so glad to hear that! I love seeing them too😊

@Ms_Dematatis My kids loveeeeee this project, and are beyond excited to see you every week!

Wheaton Woods artists were inspired by the story “The Dot” to transform a dot into something new. We analyzed the art of different artist who incorporate dots into their art & represent their culture. Then many students chose to represent their cultural background in their art

More The Dot inspired art !

Kinder artists at Wheaton Woods read the story The Color Monster & our school’s focus on Zones of Regulation to create a monster collage that represents a feeling and Zone of Regulation. We also talked about strategies to manage big emotions & help get into the “green zone”!

@480Cares @MCPS @OSTMontgomery @ThomasTaylorEdD @brendawolff1 @CMJawando @mcpsequityteam Such powerful work! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 love to see student voice being elevated!

Today our Boys to Men scholars took part in an @MCPS Budget Equity Focus Group, sharing real feedback on their school experiences and what students need to succeed Their leadership and honesty will help shape future MCPS decisions. Proud of these young men for using their voice

Kindergarten artists at Wheaton Woods are using their knowledge of lines & letters create an artwork with lines & letters. We are supporting letter naming fluency & letter formation in art ! This will become a painting next week😊@WWESPrincipal1

Every child is an artist at Wheaton Woods! Students created artwork of their name to express their unique identity.🎨Affirming identities & building relationships is the foundation to a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable to take intellectual risks 😊

In the Wheaton Woods art room we are starting off the year by building relationships, affirming identities, cultivating a sense of belonging, co-creating a positive art class community, & growing as artists! 🐾🖌️🎨🖼️@WWESPrincipal1

Wheaton Woods Elementary School started their first day with nothing but smiles, high-fives, and excitement in the air💙 See more joy from day one: mcpsmd.info/3HuLcIJ #MCPSFutureReady

@SummitHall_SDT Yay!! Congratulations! You’ll be amazing !

New adventure requires a new handle! I’m so excited to jump into this new role and be a part of the Summit Hall ES community! 💛💙