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Peace in every language: Lafayette ES annual mural tradition grows through student vision
Each year at Lafayette Elementary School, a quiet corner of the building transforms into something bold, meaningful, and entirely student-made. This mural is about collaboration and letting young voices shape […]
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Each year at Lafayette Elementary School, a quiet corner of the building transforms into something bold, meaningful, and entirely student-made. This mural is about collaboration and letting young voices shape how their school tells its story. Now in its tenth year, Lafayette’s annual mural project has become one of the most anticipated traditions at the school anchored by the belief that art can be both personal and collective, both expressive and educational.
This year’s mural centers on a timely and important theme: peace, written in multiple languages and imagined through the lens of graffiti art. The idea emerged from weeks of discussion between Lafayette’s fourth and fifth grade advanced art students, who gather regularly with art teacher Wesley Blymire to brainstorm, research, and ultimately design the mural that will represent their class for years to come.
The inspiration came from the students themselves. What began as an open conversation about how to make this year’s mural feel different from years past turned into a deep creative dive. Students noticed that many murals they saw online looked similar, and they wanted something that stood out. The idea of graffiti art came up, particularly after a student mentioned artists Banksy and that sparked a new direction. Here is the result!
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Principal's Message
Dr. Marian Grill / Lafayette Elementary
Welcome to Lafayette Elementary School, where every member of our Lafayette Family is committed to the growth of every individual.
This year our focus is the district’s Theory of Action. By refining our instructional practices, implementing high-quality, aligned curriculum and providing a multi-tiered systems of support, every student will get what they need every day. We are committed to every child receiving an excellent education so they are academically and emotionally prepared to be successful in college, career, and the community. We will continue to observe, listen, and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to provide an excellent equitable education to all of our Lafayette students.
As your principal, I appreciate your continued support and commitment to our Lafayette family because we are better together. I look forward to working with you as a team to help each student at Lafayette exceed their goals and have a successful school year!
With Lafayette Pride,
Marian G. Grill, Ed. D.
Principal
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