Chicken and Noodle Donation

The 21st Time Class received a very generous check in the amount of $500 at the chicken noodle dinner they served on February 21. This donation arrived at the same time as a need in our community has arisen. Because of the heavy budget cuts our school has suffered, there is some question as to whether the incentives that have been offered to students who make or exceed state standards in reading and math in grades 3-12 will be given this year.

The question is whether or not we'd like to divide this $500 check between the two buildings in our district and direct building administrators to utilize these funds to reward our students for their academic successes. Leanne and Karen (one from each building) could (will?) inquire with Mrs. Tschanz and Mr. Levan about their willingness to accept these funds should call members agree that this would be a good use of these funds.

On a related note, the class also discussed the need for new beginner-level AR books for the grade school. Much of the collection for first-grade readers is old and worn. Rita Shogren, USD 507 librarian, is compiling a list of titles that would benefit our youngest readers. More details on this potential project later.

Finally, it was discussed on Sunday that there is a need at the public library in Satanta for materials such as puzzles, games, and coloring books for use by young children who visit the library after school with older siblings who come to use the library's computers. Mendy suggested that many of these types of materials could be donated from the homes of class members without expending funds for new items. Start digging to see what you find. We can't miss and opportunity to educate the children in our community!

Ryan has also written a script for the UMW skit that we're planning as part of Sunday Night Live. Plus, he has the beginnings of a PowerPoint for the show. He will print them for class next Sunday.