OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010 • 29
SCHOOLS
Highlands Fifth Graders Visit Camp McDowell
Fifth graders from Highlands School recently spent three days at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo. Through the camp’s Environmental Center, the students enjoyed handson science, team-building activities and fun. The students, chaperoned by homeroom teachers Ashley Jones and Bo Garrett and head of school Kathryn Barr, explored the camp’s 1,200 acres of forest, creeks, ponds and wildlife. The students collected and classified critters from nearby streams and ponds, learned about the impacts of coal mining and land Helping secure a grant for Gwin Elementary School were, from reclamation, went on a night hike, left: Sandy Ritchey, assistant principal; Linda Joseph, prin- canoed on Clear Creek and ended cipal; Rep. Paul DeMarco; and PTO member Crystal McMeekin. the week with an evening of songs Highlands School students Grant Bend and Gavin Donald explore plant and stories by the campfire. Photo special to the Journal and animal life in the pond at Camp McDowell on a recent field trip. The experience, a Highlands Photo special to the Journal parallel bars, floating balance fifth grade tradition, not only gives beam and a beam run. students a chance to learn about The fitness course was nature but also allows them to get designed to best utilize existing to know each other and to grow space and retain natural green Show off what’s going on around your school e-mail together during their final year of Gwin Elementary School areas and trees. information and pictures to editorial@otmj.com ❖ elementary school. recently received $25,500 in state State Rep. Paul DeMarco grants to be used to create a fithelped to secure the funds. He ness course for the school. worked in conjunction with The course will serve some principal Linda Joseph, assis600 Gwin students in kindergartant principal Sandy Ritchey, ten through fifth grade. It will physical education teacher Robin �������������������������������� contain an infinity climber, inline McMahan, PTO president Rhonda ������������������������������������������������������� grip rings and rungs, static pods, Brooks and PTO member Crystal agility pods, web wall stepper, ������������������������������������������ McMeekin.
Gwin Elementary School Receives Grant Money
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Games and rides free. Minimal cost for food.
Friday, October 29th 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Dawson Family Recreation Center
Dawson Family of Faith 1114 Oxmoor Road (205) 871-7324 www.dawsonchurch.org
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