Students at Park Elementary recently participated in a special service project supporting the Geauga County Animal Warden, combining kindness with learning...
Students Support Shelter Animals
Students at Park Elementary recently participated in a special service project supporting the Geauga County Animal Warden, combining kindness with learning.
As part of the school’s One School, One Book program featuring “Fenway and Hattie,” a story about a dog’s adventures in a new home and neighborhood, first- through third-grade students made and bagged homemade dog treats to send to the shelter.
Third-grade teacher Donna Picone prepared the dough and students eagerly rolled it out, cutting the treats into fun shapes before baking. In the kitchen, Mrs. Jaclyn Sanislo helped bake the treats, while Mrs. Seese assisted in transporting the trays from the auditorium to the kitchen.
The hands-on project not only reinforced themes from the book but also taught the importance of caring for animals in need. Through their efforts, students spread joy to local shelter dogs while making a meaningful impact in their community.
Neighbors Needing Respite
Mrs. Aubrey Quinn’s sixth-grade accelerated English language arts students at Chardon Middle School recently wrote encouraging postcards to individuals living with Alzheimer’s in Sarasota, Fla., for the organization Neighbors Needing Respite.
Throughout the month of March, Neighbors Needing Respite celebrates “Armchair Travels,” where participants will learn about and meet people from all over the world.
Mrs. Quinn’s sister, Halle Ghose, who lives in Sarasota and volunteers with the organization, came up with the idea to connect its members with the students at CMS.
Members of the group will soon receive the students’ postcards, detailing their lives and interests and carrying well wishes.
CELC Tasty Treats
Mrs. Amy Ridgeway’s class at Chardon Early Learning Center has been learning about Frank Epperson, the inventor of Popsicles.
Epperson invented the Popsicle in 1905 when he left a cup of juice outside overnight and it froze. When he returned the next morning, he found the new and delicious treat.
Mrs. Ridgeway’s students followed Epperson’s process to create their own frozen treats.
