Parents enjoy a special Mother’s Day treat
WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Washburn Elementary’s pre-kindergarten students invited their moms for a special treat on Friday, May 8. The mothers received lovely paper flower corsages and got to have their photo taken with their child upon arriving.
This was followed by a little entertainment as the children sang some lovely songs, while wearing Hungry Caterpillar shirts that they painted themselves. There was also a small snack of treats that are found in the book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. Each mom also received a very special photo book with special pictures of their child from throughout the school year. It was a very special day for the pre-kindergarten boys and girls, along with their mommies.
School Lunch Hero Day
Students in grades 2-4 at Washburn Elementary held a School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, May 8. The students made posters to decorate the lunchroom and they made thank-you cards for the lunchroom staff. TAMC provided activity books for the students, Steve Boddy of KC & Company DJ donated a set of the “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series by Jarrett J. Krosoczka to the Washburn Elementary School Library. Washburn Rotary also donated a set of the books for the 2nd through 4th grade classrooms in Washburn. Virtual Managed Solutions of Caribou prepared certificates for each of the lunchroom staff along with a Lunch Hero Apron.
The ladies working in the lunchroom on Friday were delighted by all the attention and thanks. Lunch Hero Day is celebrated nationally on the first Friday of May every year. Washburn had to postpone a week due to scheduling. Lunch Hero day is an opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in our school lunchrooms. Between preparing healthy meals for our students, navigating student food allergies and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes!
Salmon Brook Historical Meeting
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will be holding a meeting on Thursday, May 28, at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. A business meeting including election of officers will follow the potluck supper. Please bring a place setting and either a main course dish, a salad or a dessert. All are welcome.
Benefit Dinner
Castle Hill Advent Christian Church invites you to a Benefit Dinner for Frank and Anita Moody. The baked bean and hotdog dinner will be held at the Castle Hill Advent Christian Church on Saturday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m. FMI, call Shirley Kidney at 455-8006.
School registration
SAD 45 — Perham, Wade and Washburn — will hold registration for children entering pre-kindergarten in the fall on Wednesday, April 8, at Washburn Elementary. Registrations will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only.
Woodworking Club
The Washburn District High School Woodworking Club is offering auto detailing service. The basic service for $40 includes: interior cleaning, armor all, window cleaning and trunk. The deluxe service for $50 includes: interior cleaning, Armor All, window cleaning, trunk and shampoo. Extremely dirty vehicles will cost extra.
FMI call the Woodworking Club at 455-4501 or email Don Hanson at dhanson@msad45.net.
Washburn Tour Group
The next trip for the Washburn Tour Group will be in 2017 to Spain and Paris. If interested in this tour, call Tracy Reed at 455-4501 or treed@msad45.net.
Washburn Beaver Bangles
The Washburn School Destination Imagination teams are selling Washburn Beaver bangles. These beautiful bangles feature a pewter beaver charm and a Washburn blue bead charm. They are only $20 each. If you would like to show your Beaver pride and support the Washburn DI teams by purchasing a bangle, contact a DI member or Tracy Reed at 455-4501 or 227-4671. You can also view online at www.msad45.net.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between May 13-19 include: Ruth Bull, Jana Ingraham, Charly Chandler, Katie Easler, Barbara Maynard and Jeremy Hartsgrove.
Those celebrating an anniversary between May 13-19 include: Michael and Barbara Maynard and Gerald and Darcy Carney.
Mill Pond Park fundraiser
This is the year that the work begins on the Mill Pond Park. There will be a spaghetti dinner along with a silent auction on Saturday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m. The cost of he dinner is only a donation for the park. Donations for this fund can also be sent to the Rotary Club at: PO Box 471, Washburn, ME 04786, ATTN: Mill Pond Fund. Thank you.
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.
