Kindergarten students help bring a popular folk tale to life in class.
Kindergartners Make Stone Soup
Kindergarten students help bring a popular folk tale to life in class. Students in Mrs. Courtney Dyer’s and Mrs. Ashley Derecskey’s rooms each read different versions of the old folk story “Stone Soup.” The story is essentially about three travelers that put water and a stone in a pot, boil it over a fire and then convince curious locals to contribute edible ingredients in order to make a meal that they and the townspeople can actually eat.
After reading the story, students then worked together to compare and contrast the different versions of “Stone Soup.” As an added bonus, teachers decided to help students make their own version of the soup and generous parents signed up to send in ingredients such as onions, carrots, celery, potatoes and tomatoes. There have been mixed reviews from students on how the soup tasted, but staff members said it sure did smell good.
Musical Talents Showcased
The district is proud of the high school students who participated in the Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) Solo/Ensemble Contest Jan. 27 at Mayfield High School. Nine students performed a total of 11 solos and brought home six “1” ratings, four “2” ratings and one “3” rating on an extremely difficult 20th century piece.
Students who participated include sophomores Hanna L., Rachael L., Emmaline R., Cyndle R., Jonathon S. and Maddie S.; juniors Jenna B. and Katlyn L.; and senior Patrick L.
