Students of New Gate School brought their holiday spirit and creative skills to The Forest at High Hat Ranch community as they joyfully decorated the development. Grand holiday wreaths, bows and festive decorations adorn the entrance gate and the brand new sales gallery.
Tom Dabney of The Forest at Hi Hat Ranch and Students from New Gate School
“We are greatly appreciative of our neighbors at The Forest for helping us set in motion our school fundraising initiative, while integrating an enjoyable, yet stimulating art project with community involvement for our students ,” said Paul Wenninger, Head of School. The holiday decorating project is part of New Gate School’s curriculum, further enabling students to develop a deeper appreciation for understanding the visual arts and creative process. Following Maria Montessori’s belief that education should be a creative learning process, the New Gate School places a strong emphasis on educating the arts. Students are encouraged to use their artistic skills and individual expression to communicate what they have learned, and in return, know and realize that quality work is appreciated and has value for others.
The Forest team will be donating all decorating materials needed for the project. In addition, the team will also be making a gracious donation toward New Gate School’s scholarship fund. ”We really appreciate the efforts of all of the New Gate students who participated in creating the holiday decorations for The Forest at Hi Hat Ranch. We are excited to participate in New Gate’s fundraising efforts and look forward to supporting them in the future,” said Brian Wood who is the on-site sales respresntative for Signature Sotheby’s International Realty.
For more information about The Forest at Hi Hat Ranch, call Brian Wood, Signature Sotheby’s International Realty 941-928-8408. For more information about New Gate School, or to learn more about involvement with or contribution to the New Gate School scholarship fund, call 941-922-4949.
