Wimmer Student Care Fund Notecards
Cole Z (2nd grade)
Manchester Park Elementary
In art class, second graders learned about the blue ring octopus. The blue ring octopus is very small but also very poisonous. Students first drew out their octopus using basic shape and line. Next, they painted their creature using tempera paint. Students used old marker caps to create the famous blue rings. Lastly, we used oil pastels to add seaweed.
Series 17 • Fall 2025
Holly P (3rd grade)
Millbrooke Elementary
I wanted to create a peaceful piece of artwork in Georgia O’Keeffe’s realistic style, using chalk pastel and sharpie. The bold outlines gave it a stained-glass effect.
Series 17 • Fall 2025
Naomi T (12th grade)
Olathe South High School
Students learned a reverse painting technique with watercolor, letting leaf shapes emerge by painting the negative space around them in layers. Using an analogous color scheme, they created a composition full of harmony and depth.
Series 17 • Fall 2025
Leah B (4th grade)
Madison Place Elementary
Students learned a few fun facts about dragonflies and looked at art by artists featuring dragonflies. Students drew a dragonfly on a flower and painted using tempera cakes.
Series 17 • Fall 2025
Bella A (8th grade)
Oregon Trail Middle School
Watercolors, paint pens and sharpies were used to create the effect of different patterns. I wanted it to be colorful and fun and represent Spring by displaying the sun’s rays feeding a growing flower.
Series 17 • Fall 2025
Delilah K (10th grade)
Olathe Northwest High School
We painted junk food with gouache, exploring texture, color, and personal expression. Group critiques added depth, making the lesson both creative and fun.
Series 17 • Fall 2025
"The Student Care Fund - In honor of Dr. Ron Wimmer” was established by the Olathe Public Schools Foundation in 2005. The Fund is a tribute to Dr. Wimmer’s years of service as superintendent of Olathe Public Schools and his passion for students.
Funds are disbursed to students and their families on times of special need to minimize the impact on the students and keep them in school. Great importance is placed on flexibility, with the current superintendent having control of the fund. When a disbursement is approved, checks are sent within 48 hours so immediate action can be taken to assist the student in need.
These notecards are a set of six, featuring the artwork of Olathe Public Schools' students. You may purchase a set of notecards for a suggested donation of $10 to the Wimmer Student Care Fund on our Donate Now page.
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