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Corning High School senior named Artist of the Month
The Corning Beautification Committee has named Corning High School senior MaKenna Shipman as its Artist of the Month for August.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 13-First day of school, morning bell rings at 7:45 a.m.
First day of school…
Students raise their hands on the first morning of school Monday after a few months of vacation where hand raising may not have been required. Youngsters and their parents were welcomed in spectacular fashion to Park Elementary School Monday by Principal Chad Hovis and Park teachers so accustomed to the annual transition. Kindergarteners were allowed to be accompanied to class by their parents until the newcomers felt comfortable. All teachers were present in the cafeteria for the morning introduction which began with breakfast, the Pledge of Allegiance and a few basic rules children need to know.
McDougal Homecoming Picnic set for Aug. 30
The annual McDougal Homecoming Picnic is set for Saturday, Aug. 30, at Edna Cooper Park along U.S. Highway 62.
FROM SCRATCH WITH JENJEN
Well, it finally happened. I hit the big 4-9. The last of the 40s. The final lap before the next-decade birthday comes screaming around the corner.
McDougal Homecoming Picnic to host Car Show
The McDougal Annual Homecoming Picnic will host a Car Show for cars and trucks on August 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a $25 dollar entry fee that includes one hamburger and soda. Registration will be from 9 to 10 a.m. with judging beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, please contact Erica Nossett at 870-631-2238.
Did you know?
Bullying can happen to just about anyone in any school in any town in the country. It is important to realize that bullying can occur in person, online and even through devices. Rumor-spreading and verbal insults are forms of bullying. Students do not always report behaviors that are indicative of bullying, so bullying instances may be greater than data suggests. The Monique Burr Foundation for Children says 13 million students will be bullied in the United States this year. Around 160,000 students miss school daily for fear of being bullied. The U.S. Department of Justice says one in four children are bullied. Bullying also is a problem in Canada. According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, the majority of Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 17 (71 percent) reported experiencing at least one form of bullying in the 12-month period prior to the survey. Eighty-nine percent of Canadian teachers see cyberbullying as a top concern, and 42 percent of bullied youths face it monthly. Parents, educators and students need to be aware of bullying and treat it with the concern it deserves.
Corning Park Elementary PAWS is needing volunteers
The Corning Park Elementary PAWS organization is looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year. PAWS is looking for enthusiastic and active parent volunteers to join their team. Whether you can help a little or a lot, your time and talents make a big difference in the school community. If you are interested in joining contact us at corningpaws@ gmail.com or reach out directly to Lindsey Keck or Jessica Guthrey.
All aboard the Back to School Express
All aboard the Back to School Express