The 21st Century Issues class at Easton High School recently completed a study on hunger and homelessness.
Steve Eyler of the Sister Mary O’Donnell Shelter in Presque Isle gave a presentation and the students completed a research project about both issues.
Dixie Shaw of the Catholic Charities Food Bank visited the class on April 14 and shared with students that this food bank supplies every food pantry in the area.
Their service learning project, Project Pie, was a fundraiser which involved each class competing to raise money for the food bank program. The group’s goal was to raise $300 in a week, and they shattered that goal by raising $660.50.
At the end of the week, the winning groups got to throw six pies total at history teacher Darren West.
The students will perform a day of service for the Homeless Shelter and Catholic Charities on Monday, April 24. This project corresponds to the Maine Learning Results standard “Taking Action”.
Easton skaters taking part in the recent Northern Maine Skating Show were, from left, Abby and Olivia Hopkins, Katelyn White, Rylee Leavitt and Sara Cassidy. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
Homeless Shelter donation
The National Honor Society at Easton High School decided at the end of last school year to collect items the shelter required and used on a regular basis. The Easton group enlisted the help of other schools in Aroostook County that make up the Northern Region of the National Honor Society.
In the end, the items collected filled nearly half of a school bus. The boxes held multiple supplies, including paper towels, bath towels, washcloths, cleaning supplies, coffee filters and much more.
Shelter staff expressed thanks to all the County NHS chapters who participated, including students, teachers, parents and everyone involved.
Library Hours
The Community Library will be open this week on Wednesday, April 19, at the elementary school from 12:30 to 3 p.m., and will be closed on Saturday, April 22.
The regular schedule will resume next week.
MOMS AND GIRLS — The mother-daughter fifth- and sixth-grade basketball game held during Easton’s Winter Carnival featured the following moms, from left, front row, Abra Powers, Saria Hanscomb, Kyla Legassie, Michelle Cushman, Casey Lovely and Lori McQuade. Back row, daughters Jenna Cochran, Makenzie Kinney, Kenzie Legassie, Olivia Keep, Amelia Bate and Maggie McQuade. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
Vacation activities
The Easton Recreation Department has planned the following activities for vacation week:
Thursday, April 20: Field trip to the movie theatre and lunch at KFC. The bus will depart from the Hall at 9:10 and return around 1:15. Participants must have money for movies and lunch. Concessions will be open for other items.
There will be swimming lessons today. The bus will depart from and return to the Hall.
Friday, April 21: A dodgeball tournament is planned at the Presque Isle Rec. Department. This will be a fun morning of competitions. The group will go out to lunch afterward; parents, please send money. This is open to grades 3-8 only. Those attending should wear an Easton shirt. The bus will depart at 8:35 and we’ll call for rides on the way home.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.
