Kindergarten Roundup 'eye opener' for youngsters
Carolyn Hidy Clark Fork Valley | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 years, 7 months AGO
SOME KINDERGARTNERS approached with circumspection, others with confidence or curiosity. Isaak Erickson blew out a sigh of relief after passing his letters test. Mom Nikki cheered him on. (Carolyn Hidy/Clark Fork Valley Press)
KYRIE CARR, 5, enjoys the challenge posed by kindergarten teacher Dani Walker during the registration process activities on April 19 at Plains School.
Some approached with circumspection, others with confidence or curiosity.
About 30 potential kindergarteners took a step toward Kindergarten last Friday, April 19 at the Plains Kindergarten Roundup.
The bright-eyed youth were greeted by cheerful Kindergarten teachers Katie Hillerman and Dani Walker, and a team of assistants to help screen for balance, hearing and sight while checking what they already know of such mysteries as letters, numbers, sounds, shapes and body parts.
Most already displayed prowess in the fields of building interesting things out of magnets and parts in the toy area, and demolishing free cookies and juice.
ARTICLES BY CAROLYN HIDY CLARK FORK VALLEY
Blackfoot Telecommunications now offers a streaming primer
Blackfoot Telecommunications helped take some of the mystery out of “streaming” and “smart TVs” and even how to watch good old-fashioned local TV in today’s era, with a first-ever “Understanding Streaming” workshop in Thompson Falls April 24.
Snow blitz features 'Clayton Street Angel'
In a week where snow seemed to be the story in Sanders County, a severe outlook of neighborliness has broken out.
Cabinet District collaborative projects moving forward
The Cabinet District of the Kootenai National Forest has produced a string of successful forest projects over recent years, according to leaders of the Cabinet Forest Collaborative (CFC), a local citizens group.