Easton school department
prepares for 2012 spelling bee
EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
The first round of the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee will be held at the Easton Jr./Sr. High School Gymnasium on Monday, Jan. 26, at 9 a.m. The winner and runner-up will then advance to the Aroostook County Spelling Bee to be held at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation’s largest running educational promotion, administered on a non-profit basis by the E.W. Scripps Company and local spelling bee sponsors in the United States, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Department of Defense Schools in Europe; also, the Bahamas, Canada, China, Ghana, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.
The purpose of the spelling bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. The program is open to students under 16 or through eighth grade, and who attend schools that officially enrolled with the program for the current academic year.
Happy Days Club
The Easton Seniors’ Happy Days Club will be holding their next meeting of the year on Thursday, Jan. 26. A “pizza” dinner will be at the manor at 11:20 a.m. for everyone to come eat and enjoy the fellowship. Refreshments will include beverages and dessert. The group will be using paper plates. This meeting will be for the election of new club officers for 2012. The nominating committee is: Chairman Helen King, members Marie Hewitt and Arlene Ladner. Members are asked to invite other local seniors to join their luncheons and meetings.
ECFP meeting
The first Easton Pageant Parent meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Odd Fellow’s Hall and is open to all interested in learning more. Girls in first grade are being sought for Little Miss, with participants up to age 24 for Miss. A wonderful pageant is planned this year that includes some live performances. If you think your child might be interested, please come and get more information or call 488-8022.
Easton bear mascot held up by cheerleaders
THE Easton bear mascot is being held up in the air by the cheerleaders. Cheerleaders include: Lauren West, Jessica Lawrence, Kerrigan Arnett, Kristen West, MaKayla Hathaway, Toria Tarbox, Katie Tompkins and Meghan Frank.
Swimming lessons to begin
The next swim lesson session for the Easton Rec Department will start on Monday, Feb. 6, and run through Monday, March 12, (with no lessons Feb. 20). The cost is $17.50 for the first child from a household and $13.75 for each additional child. Open to ages 4 and up! You must pre-register at the Town Office prior to the first lesson.
Students of the Month
The students of the month for December at Easton Elementary School are Camden Michaud and Lydia Ferris.
Camden Michaud is the third-grade son of Kim Jandreau.
Camden is a kind, hardworking young man who is a great role model for his peers.
He works hard and sets high standards for himself, both in and out of the classroom.
Lydia Ferris
is the fourth-grade daughter of Dan and Leslie Ferris.
Lydia is kind, positive and a great friend to her classmates.
She consistently makes good choices and always gives her best effort in school.
Zumba Saturdays continue
Zumba class will run until Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Easton Elementary Gym from 8 to 9 a.m. Please pre-register at Easton Town Office. The cost is $24 for the six-week session; drop-in rate is $6 — note price change.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Senior Exercise Class at 1 p.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Ski for Life at Ferris’s on the Ladner Road until 4:15 p.m. — conditions permitting. Little Bears’ grades 1 and 2 basketball team will play Limestone at 5 p.m. Please be at the school by 4:45 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26 — Sneakin’ in Science after school until 4:15 p.m. at the Hall. Pre-registration required.
First field days meeting at 3:30 p.m. at the Hall. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact the Easton Town Office. Fifth- and sixth-grade girls basketball practice from 3-4:15 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Seniors’ movie program starting at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will be served. The cost is $2.
Saturday, Jan. 28 — Zumba with Zumba Toning from 8-9 a.m. in the Elementary School Gym. Little Bears’ cheering from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at the elementary school. Little Bears’ basketball grades 1 and 2 from 9-10 a.m. in the elementary gym. Little Bears’ basketball for grades 3 and 4 from 10-11:15 a.m. Grades 5 and 6 boys’ basketball practice from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 30 — Senior Nutrition Class starting at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. “Catch the Kid” with Cooperative Extension until 4:15 p.m. at the Hall. Open to grades 1 and up. Fifth- and sixth-grade girls’ basketball practice from 3-4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31 — Little Bears’ grades 3 and 4 basketball team will play in Mars Hill at 3:15 and 4 p.m.
Handling finances
Have you ever wanted to improve your personal finances? If so, Laurie and Vaughn Martin will be leading “Financial Peace University” by Dave Ramsey. This 13-week program is designed to help you develop specific skills to eliminate debt and live within your financial limits. The first session will be free to all teens and adults interested in checking out this program. It will be held at the Easton Wesleyan Church on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. Child care will be provided.
Friends helping friends
A special thank you to the many individuals and groups who have recently given to the Food Pantry, including Easton grade 1, the Saturday WMBA class, local Girl Scouts and churches. The last two months when the need for food was high, this community contributed generously to the pantry. Thank you for your giving. We are truly friends helping friends.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
