Students learn to respect nature
WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Mrs. Thurston’s writing class at SAD 45 did a tree project for Dr. Seuss Day recently.
Photo courtesy of Beth Boddy
TREES — Nick Silver, Kolby Koch and Daniel Roy recently worked on their Tree Project for Dr. Seuss Day at SAD 45 in Washburn.
Part of the instructions for the project stated: “Use The Lorax by Dr. Seuss as a resource: ‘I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.’ Since trees can’t talk, the Lorax was speaking on their behalf, sharing his concern and dismay at the Once-ler for chopping down a Truffula tree. But what if trees could talk for themselves? What would the tree in your backyard or at school or on the street corner have to say?” The students had fun, while learning the importance of respecting nature.
Student of the Month
Kala Farley is Washburn District High School’s April Student of the Month. Kala has become indispensable to Mrs. Sherburne in the office this year by helping with all sorts of projects. Last week, she was a contestant in Junior Exhibition. She portrayed a babysitter, which is appropriate as she works in a daycare after school. She is a member of the Drama Club at school and helps out with her church youth group. Congratulations, Kala.
Fund-raising supper
There will be a Baked Bean/Chili Supper on Friday, April 26, at the Washburn Trailrunners’ Clubhouse. All proceeds go to support the Washburn District High School Destination Imagination team. Supper will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and the cost is $3 for children and $5 for adults or $15 for a family.
Music Boosters
The Washburn Music Boosters will be holding a Music Review on Saturday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Washburn Elementary School gym. They are looking for 15 registrants to participate in the event; registrants will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. You can call Kelly White to register or for more information at 455-4379 or e-mail kwhite95@hotmail.com.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between April 10-16 include: Judy Howe, Carroll Plissey, Glen Viola, Bette Olson, Janette Barker, Melissa Clark, Shelley Chavez, Raymond Humphrey, Ward Turner, Rodney Sperrey, Tammi Easler, Chico Hernandez, Paul DuMont, Fern Sands, Russell Farley Jr., Peggy Kelley, Tom Berube and Pearl Fitzgerald.
Those celebrating an anniversary between April 10-16 include: Harold and Kay Adams.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
