Clarification on who votes in the February 11th Election

 Any registered voter in the Grove School District

may vote in the February 11 election for a 

School Board Member. 

If you are not registered, the deadline to be able

to vote in the February 11th election is

January 17, 2025.

https://delaware.okcounties.org/departments/election-board/elections

I would love to have your vote.  Please read about my background

that qualifies me for this position and why I am seeking this

office in previous posts on this blog.

Should you have questions for me, please email me at

pamsheartart@boltfiber.net

New Statewide Results for School Performance

 There is a new report from the Oklahoma State Department of Education that came out earlier this week.  

The good news is that there are significant improvements in academics

for OK schools. 

Take this link to see the article:

https://sde.ok.gov/press-release/2024-12-18/walters-our-schools-are-turning-corner

To see a Grove individual school's Report Card results, go to 

https://sde.ok.gov/

Then Open the Resources tab at the top.  Scroll down to 

Oklahoma School Report Card

A map of OK will appear.  Click on Delaware County.

All the Grove Schools will appear.  By clicking each school, you will see its report card.  Overall, our schools are rated "C" but take note note of very good good ratings in the academic areas of a couple. 

Interesting!  I think it shows that we can do better in some areas and our Principals , Staff, Superintendent and School Board  can work together to improve Grove schools.  

Remember to vote on February 11 for Pam Jarrett,

 Grove School Board 

Pam Jarrett for Grove School Board--My "Why"

First, I became interested in contributing to the School Board so I called the Delaware County Election Board.  I found we are the only county school system with the ward system.  Grove is divided into 5 wards of relatively equal population.  One School Board member from one ward is elected each year in a rotation.  A candidate must live in the ward up for election during that year.  I thought immediately,"I will have a 20% chance of living in the ward up for 2025 so my chances are slim."

 However, I do live in Ward 5 which is up for election in 2025!  I was delighted!  I also like the fact that I don't have to be running against an individual who now holds the seat but can let you know I am running for an opportunity to represent the voters of Grove School District. 

Many have asked me why I would run for the Grove School Board.

  Here are my answers:

1) We are being encouraged to get involved locally in our communities. This is something I am interested in to help our public school be successful.  Our test scores have not been that great so it appears that what has been done in the past isn't being as effective as it could be.  (And yes I know test scores aren't always a good judge of performance but it is what we have.)

2) I would like to encourage greater transparency between the school and community and vice versa.  This would require more dialogue between the two parties.  I have some ideas how this could be accomplished and would be willing to work toward that goal as a member of the Board.

3) An issue I am especially interested in the restoration of the Bible to the classroom as a source of historical significance in our world and country.  There is so much false information that people quote because they heard it from someone else.  The guidelines for the use of the Bible in classrooms were published by the State Department of Education and are clear how the Bible can be used under the state standards. Period.  

4)  We are entering a time where we may have challenges if/when the control of Department of Education is given back to the states.  I would like to be involved in that process. 

5) We need to take measures to make the homes of our students successful in concert with our teachers being honored for what they are doing to educate the children. People thrive where they find success.  This goes for the parents, the students, and the teachers.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net  I would love to hear from you!

Pam Jarrett for Grove School Board: My Background

 A few specific things in my background make me a good     candidate for the Grove School Board .

              I was a co-Salutatorian of my High School class.

 

I attended Lincoln Christian College Lincoln, Illinois

for three years where my majors were Christian Education and Music.

 

I was an aide in a resource situation part time in Sheldon, Wisconsin.

 

I worked in Garfield RE 2 school district in Colorado  full time for 22 years as a para.  My duties varied from working with special needs children (they were called severe needs at the time) for 11 of those years.  Other Duties were in ESL and Music with my final job being an accompanist for High School Choirs.  Through all of those years, it was satisfying working with the kids and seeing them make progress and discover new things.

 

Personal background includes being married to my husband over 55 years.  We have three grown children and 19 grandchildren--well 20 if you count the wife of our oldest grandson. (We count her!)

I started giving grandchildren piano lessons 18 years ago as my legacy gift to them.  Six of the grands are still taking lessons to this day.

 

Should you have any questions or comments, you may email me at

pamsheartart@boltfiber.net    

 I will gladly answer your questions in an effort to be transparent and keep you informed.

Thank you,

Pam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November project using Truly Blessed

 Thinking ahead to November, I created cards 

using previous Close To My Heart products.

I used the Truly Blessed Stamps and Thin Cuts Z3528 for the main spray. To begin, I stamped the entire image in Toffee.

 

To color in the leaves, I cut a sponging stencil from photo paper. I used shortbread over the entire leaf then Pumpkin to bring in color from the side. Green sprigs were colored with Dull Green Tri-Blend marker, and the red dots were the Deep Red Triblend. Wheatlike sprigs were colored in with newest colored pencils we had. 

 

I stamped the pine cones on the light side of Espresso and used Espresso ink to stamp them. Ditto with the acorn.

 

Little tag was from a tag set we had in Thin Cuts and the "enjoy" was from a very old sentiments set.

Enjoy your Fall!

With Heart,  Pam

 

A card that moves!

Every Month I have family birthday cards to make

This Month I chose to make a waterfall card for a

grandson.  One thing I have learned is that 

Just pull the red tab down and the messages will flip over

one after the other.  Super fun!

You can put any image on the flipping pieces as long as they 

fit on a 1 3/4 inch square. 

With Heart, Pam

Sunflowers!

 Since Close To My Heart closed ,

I have been playing with some things from my "stash".

It was so much fun to rediscover this delightful sunflower

paper to use for some happy greeting cards.

 

I used the Sentiment from CTMH B1864 Pineapple Sunshine

embossed on vellum with Copper powder and a cutout

from the paper to create the focal point.

Now as a bonus I will show you how I cut the papers and

cardstock for this layered effect. 

 

I hope you will give this pattern a try with

 some of your favorite papers!

With heart,  Pam

 

 

March 2024 Stamp of the Month

Just Chicken In March Stamp of the Month

   

For March I used two ideas from Becca Witham

She created the two on the right and I copied them. 

I had the Thin cuts that went with set.  Thin cuts are currently on backorder but  these shapes are easily cut out using scissors.

A tip:  to make flat embellishments like the black dots here punch out matching cardstock (or glitter paper as shown) with a paper punch.  You may then cover them with Liquid glass if you want more shine and height. 

 

 

This Stamp of the Month is only $5.00 with a $50 product order or FREE with a $50 product order if you are a VIP.

 

 

Please go to my website at https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

 

You will see these stamps on my website homepage.  

We are also having a Cardstock Carnival  with single packs or a bundle being on sale.  My bundle arrived on Saturday  --WOOHOO!

There are a few more days to take advantage of these March offers!

With heart, Pam

 
 

Valentine cards for January Class

Bring on the Valentines! 

 I had a request for some vintage looking valentines in January

so here we go!  The one on the left will include instruction in making background paper with stamps and ink .  The middle cardinal card will be made using a stencil.  The Slimline card on the right will be simply made and use embroidery elements.  

 

At this time I have these times and dates for classes in my home.

Monday, January 22nd  1:30 PM

Friday, January 26 1:30 PM

Tuesday, January 30th 1:30 PM

Cost of class is $15 or FREE if you have a $25 product order!

I furnish all supplies except for your own scissors and adhesive you should bring. 

To view our new catalog, click on the catalog picture at the top.  This will take you to my website.  Click on"More" at the right and take the drop-down menu to "View Catalog"

Contact me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net to reserve your place or get more information

With heart, Pam 

Silver Bells Digital Shapes for November

 As it is getting closer to Christmas, I decided to have 

some simple-to-put-together cards

for the November classes.

Perfect for this was the Silver Bells Digital Art Images

available at my website at

https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

They full set is only $!0.00 and no shipping!

You must have a digital cutting machine (mine is Cricut) 

that will work in Design Space.

 

I designed a Slimline card (inspired by Lori Symank)

an embossed card with a digital image (Noel),

and a bookmark card with a bookmark that can be removed 

and used by the recipient.

 

 

I used my Cricut in Design Space to cut the bows and bells

 on the first card, the Noel on the second card and the 

Silver Bell and bow on the third card.

There are many different sentiments available to

stamp on the cards.

 

These cards will be very easy to create quickly!

 

Happy November!

With Heart, Pam