Campers focus on ‘Curious George’
The students at Fernan Elementary School in the Coeur d’Alene School District recently took a camping trip at the school’s second annual Camp Read-A-Lot!
Campers had two special visitors at their campground, located in Fernan’s gym, when Curious George and The Man in the Yellow Hat stopped by to listen to one of George’s favorite stories, “Curious George Goes Camping,” read by fifth-grade teacher Teri Burch.
Students and their families enjoyed a dinner of pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs, donated by Texas Roadhouse. Students later munched on s’mores. Fernan students were also given “Curious George” and other books before they headed home.
In an e-mail from Annette Davis of IDAHO READS! parents enjoyed the camping trip as much as their kids. Camp Read-A-Lot! was organized by volunteers including the Fernan Title One team, made up of teachers and aides Libbi Keyes, Cathy Rider, Julie Calix, Shavon Harris, Janet Smidt and Lobbi Granier. Coeur d’Alene High School Key Club members also volunteered for the event, including Holly Lind, Jaycee Rade, Jennifer Kiesewetter, Alyssa Baker, Jessica Rade, Audra Ross, Sydney Sales, Justin Smith, Kelsey Ingalls, Cassey Hauenga and Gus Koch.
Drama students receive awards at district meet
Drama students at the Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy earned awards at the District Drama Tournament. They competed in the state tournament in Nampa on Friday and Saturday.
Winners include Jacob Crotinger, Caleb Drechsel and Mitch Shellman, first place; Taylor Kowalski, Celeste Saul, Thomas Leake and Kira Lewis, third place; Erich Jaeger and Noah Cangelosi, fifth place; and Duncan Menzies, Clyde Mooney, Ellie Hughson, Sarah Martin and Ana-Marie Emerson, sixth place.
All students were honored in the humorous ensemble category.
Winton Elementary to host day with Santa
On Thursday, students and their families at Winton Elementary School in the Coeur d’Alene School District will celebrate the season with Santa Claus during the annual Santa and a Book event, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Children can get their pictures taken with Santa, enjoy holiday crafts and receive a book. Winton’s book fair will be open during the evening.
Lakeland Junior High seeks gifts for needy
Students at Lakeland Junior High School are getting into the holiday spirit and collecting toys for kids in need this holiday season.
Students and staff are collecting books, coloring books and crayons, card games, board games, family games and crossword puzzles, along with new, unwrapped toys for the local Toys for Tots campaign
Donations can be dropped off in the school library during school hours.
For more information, call the school at (208) 687-0661.