FALLSBURG - Under the guidance and direction of the Fallsburg JSHS Art and Technology Departments, a sculpture garden beautifies the space behind the area the building that houses each of these departments. In the words of art teacher Tobi Magnetico, “It is located in a space that was desperately in need of purpose.” The design and planning for the project was a joint effort of Ms. Mag- netico and Technology teachers Mr. Don Thomas and Ms. Megan Kappes.

Since the beginning of the second semester of school last winter, Ms. Magnetico, Ms. Megan Kappes, Mr. Don Thomas, dozens of eager student volunteers, and Grounds Crew and Custodial Staff worked hard, in all kinds of weather to make the gar- den a reality.

The garden will provide a wonderful setting for display of student and community sculpture in different media and serve as an outdoor classroom. The open area is inviting to visitors to the indoor pool and to sports events at the gymnasium and outdoor playing fields. Also, the space provides a needed exterior learning area to engage in positive social and emotional learning activities.

The funding for this project comes from a $3000 Healthier Generation Grant provided by Sullivan 180 and a contri- bution from the FCSD Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER). The entire oversight team of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ivan Katz and Dr. Sally Sharkey, Business Official Dan Grecco, Nicholas Tranchina of Facilities Department, Athletic Director Suzanne Lendzian, and the Principal and Assistant Principal of FJSHS Kyle Roddey and Shana Bruestle deserve much credit for their support. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Sculpture Garden is planned for September of 2022