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Smith Elementary School third-graders are taking part in a project to raise money for South Sudan.
The water situation in South Sudan is very poor, and young girls and women have to walk miles to collect water for their families. When they return with the water, it has to be boiled before it can be used.
Teachers at Smith recently came up with the idea to the idea to collect money toward building a well in South Sudan, and got the kids involved with the book, “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park.
The students also made posters in art class advertising for money for the well. Other grades watched videos on the Water for South Sudan website and, in addition, the lower grades heard the book, “Brothers in Hope,” by Mary Williams.
The children raised $550 toward building a well.
Southern Alamance High School junior Taylor Coffey recently wrote a letter to N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall explaining that she is interested in politics and would love to job shadow to learn more about what goes on in state government. In response, she was invited to Raleigh and introduced to Alamance County representatives as well as Gov. Roy Cooper. Coffey said everyone was very welcoming and friendly.
Elon University education students had the opportunity to learn and get feedback from three Alamance-Burlington principals: Darrell Thomas of the Career and Technical Education Center, Teresa Faucette of Southern Alamance High School and Todd Stephen of Western Alamance High School shared what they look for in a good teacher and responded to the students’ questions. They also worked with the student teachers to practice interviewing and gave them feedback on their résumés.
Cummings High School's Lady PEARLS saw “Hidden Figures” Jan. 30. The event was sponsored by Cynthia Timmons, school psychologist, and the manager of Alamance Crossing Stadium 16. They also participated in Read Across America Day at Eastlawn Elementary School on March 2 by reading to Kim Griffis’ third-grade students and others. This was the second year the group was invited to Eastlawn. The students were given Dr. Seuss activity sheets and bookmarks for keepsakes.
Luc Stadler, a junior at The Burlington School, will attend the N.C. Governor's School this summer in the area of vocal music.
Reporter Jessica Williams can be reached at jessica.williams@thetimesnews.com or at 336-506-3046. Follow her on Twitter at @jessicawtn.