Community Corner
Chesterbrook Academy Students in Ashburn Village Replicate Famous Painting as a Gift for President Obama
On Feb. 28, a student from Chesterbrook Academy in Ashburn Village made a very special delivery to the White House. While visiting the White House, the student brought with her a painting created by her pre-kindergarten class. After conducting research to determine what gift they could give to the president, students decided to replicate his favorite painting, "Hope" by George Frederick Watts. The painting, depicting a female allegorical figure of hope, was painted by Watts in 1886 and was the inspiration for President Obama's book, "The Audacity of Hope." Students also wrote a letter to the president detailing their plans to stay physically fit and active, which were inspired by first lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign.
About Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy in Ashburn Village, Va., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of more than 185 nonsectarian private schools, including preschools, K-8 and high schools in 17 states across the nation. Chesterbrook Academy schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. They also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Chesterbrook Academy, or to find a school near you, please visit www.ChesterbrookAcademy.com.
