WASHBURN NEWS
By Amy Sawyer
Recently some of Washburn District Elementary School’s seventh-grade students visited the kindergarten classroom during study hall to assist them with skills.
The kindergartners were working on learning number recognition and taking turns, as well as good sportsmanship. This activity allowed youngsters to establish a relationship with an older role model and it also gave older students a chance to contribute to the school in a positive way.
School staff frequently look for opportunities that allow older students and younger students to work together as a way to build positive relationships throughout the PreK-8 school. WDES thanks seventh-graders Beckham Vaughn, Kristin Bragg, Aaron Skinner, Joey Whipkey and Hannah White for their help.
Scout Dinner
Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177 provided the annual Thank You Supper at Camp Harrison to the Washburn Rotary Club on Wednesday, Nov. 9, in appreciation for the club’s chartering the troop for the last 51 years.
The troop cooked several dishes in dutch ovens that were enjoyed by all. Paul Tardie III, Senior Patrol Leader, gave a report on the 2016 activities and Scoutmaster Harrison talked about the 2017 15-day trip to the National Jamboree in West Virginia.
Rotary presented the troop with a group photo recognising their Grand Marshal selection for the 2015 August Festival.
Open House
The Washburn 21st Century After School Program invite all to attend their open house and WDES Book Fair on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Washburn District Elementary School. Activities will be according to the schedule sent home with ASP participants.
Wreath Fundraiser
The Spain and Paris Tour Students will sell holiday wreaths from now until Nov. 20. They are handmade and approximately 30 inches across. Plain wreaths are $15 and decorated wreaths are $25. The profit goes toward the students’ trip fees. For information, contact Tracy Reed at 762-0061 or treed@msad45.net, or any tour participant.
Students of the Month
Washburn District High School is proud to announce the students of the month for the first quarter. McCall Turner was recognized for August, Aroara Adams for September, Logan Johnson and Bryce Roix for October, and Andrew Gumprecht for November.
WDHS sports awards
The fall sports awards will be held Monday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Doc Albert Gymnasium.
Washburn District High School encourages parents to accompany their child and help the athletic staff make this a meaningful experience. Athletes have put in many hard and rewarding hours during the fall season. WDHS is proud of the student athletes and would like to recognize them for their accomplishments this season.
Library hours
The Washburn Memorial Library hours are Monday 1-7 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Girl Scouts meet Friday afternoons at 3 p.m. downstairs in the King room. For more information, contact Lois Walton at 455-4814.
Washburn Area PTO
There will be a bake sale at the parent/teacher conferences at the Washburn District Elementary School on Nov. 22. The PTO is in need of baked goods to sell. Contact any PTO member or Angela Farley at 455-8048.
The next scheduled PTO meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washburn Rec Center.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays between Nov. 16 and 22 include: Chase Chandler, Angel Farley, Sally Blakney, Bill Flewelling, Roy Guidry, Bill Belmain, Mike Umphrey, Willie Drost, Justin Thompson, Amber Tierney, Kat Doak, Allyson Plummer, Gene Brown, Allen Dahlgren, Sarah Hewitt, Kolby Koch, Delmar Maxwell, Adam Doody, Diane Gramlich, Debra Viola, Randy Thompson and John Walsh.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating anniversaries between Nov. 16 and 22 are Bill and Carol White.
Amy Sawyer is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 227-8679 or by e-mailing sawyer.amysue@gmail.com.
