Toledo LifeSmarts, along with WSECU Sponsors at LifeSmarts Nationals in Denver, CO. Photo courtesy Rene’ Ketchum.
Toledo LifeSmarts Members Austyn Smith, Alex Palermo, Aaron Quinn, Emily Tyner, and captain Adam Slighte, with coach Rene’ Ketchum and assistant coach Teresa Slighte. Adam took 3rd in Last Smarty Standing and won a $50.00 gift card. The Team overall was 23rd.
Members had fun competing, visiting Dinosaur Ridge and the Zoo. They would also like to thank JumpStart for their support and generous $100.00 gift card to each member for spending money. Fun was had by all. We look forward to next year says coach Rene’ Ketchum. This is our 4th year at nationals and we hope to repeat.
Watch for FCCLA Banquet May 16.
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Also from Toledo High School: 3 Toledo Students Receive Recognition at OSPI Regional Art Show: Of 324 entries, fifteen winners were announced. Three THS students - Taylor Leback, Breanna Beecroft, and Sally Martin...(link here).
3 more Toledo students - TJ Demery, Charlie Holmes, and Maddison Smith - attended Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler’s First Youth Leadership Summit April 11 at WSU Vancouver (more here).
One more: Toledo School District Transportation Department passes WSP inspection with flying colors - for the 28th straight year! On Facebook here.
Toledo School District requests your input: Academic Collaborative Time (ACT) provides an opportunity for teachers to develop their skills by working with their grade level or subject area peers for the purpose of designing engaging lessons, analyzing student growth and aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment to state learning standards… More here.
Prior to making a recommendation to the Board, the committee would like your feedback and input. Please complete this survey to share your feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3WQNNJ
A public meeting will be held on May 4 @ 3:30 pm in the THS Commons.
Watch for upcoming bond information.
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Go play in the dirt - it’s good for you! Check out Native Soil Farms’ link on Antidepressant Microbes in Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy here.
Wednesdays (alternate weeks) Vicky Quakenbush helps patrons with genealogy searches 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., while Cindy Quick and Kathy Tyner start a "knitting group" 4-6 p.m. at the Library. So bring down your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint or whatever and enjoy fun conversation and perhaps some help if you need it! Also: now signing volunteers for upcoming summer season. On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.
April 27 Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays, potluck second Wednesdays. Getting in gear for the 52nd Gas Show and Threshing Bee August 26-28. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.
April 29 Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch menu features beef stew, green salad, apple crisp and honey wheat biscuit. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Cost is $3 for those 60+ years of age. Reservations required. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112.
April 29 Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays. Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone46@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.
Support: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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