Thematic Display

This week, I've been helping Mrs. Deep with the Media Center's thematic display. As stated in the earlier posts, the theme for the school year is "The Achiever in Me". This is basically a red carpet/Hollywood theme. Mrs. Deep and I sat down a few weeks ago and sketched out the displays that we wished to create. One display, the one I've helped work on this week, is located in the window/show case to the left of the entrance when students, teachers, and parents come in. It is really important that this display matches the theme and looks organized because this is the first thing that people see when they walk in the school. I was honored to be able to help create this display.

First, I had to tear down and get rid of the display from last year. I didn't think it would take long, but it took me nearly an hour to do that! The paper kept tearing and leaving hunks on the wall. It is also very difficult working in that small window space. However, I finally got it! Then, I cut out the letters, stars, and backdrops for the display first. Then, we put them up using a variety of adhesives. I thought that two sided tape would work just fine, but Mrs. Deep laughed at my notion. She said, "Dear, you may want to break out the hot glue for this one!" I had a really good time helping to create this display. Before I broke out the hot glue, I took a string of lights and taped/glued them to the wall. Then, I put a black background on the entire back wall. Then, I went back to cut small holes for the lights to poke out. I will put my stars around these holes so that it looks like they are actually shining!

I'm not finished yet, but I will post the finished product next week! I plan to have all of the letters, stars, and other materials in place by Wednesday.