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A Long Way From Chicago-- Chapter 7 Trivia Question

This week's trivia question comes from Chapter 7 of A Long Way from Chicago. The first correct answer from any three (3) schools to this week's trivia question will win a gift certificate for a free ice cream cone from Oberweis Dairy. Your name, school, and grade are required. You can then type your answer to the question and it will be sent to the Evergreen Reads Committee electronically. Dr. Machak will deliver the winners' gift certificates to them at their school next week. Thank you for your support of Evergreen Reads - look for a new trivia question in this space each week!

After School Activities Canceled: March 14th

Due to falling wind chill temperatures and the forecast for more lake effect snow this afternoon, all student-based clubs, sports, and activities scheduled for after school today, March 14, have been canceled, The adult continuing education classes scheduled for this evening will still be held as planned. Thank you for your understanding and support.

A Long Way From Chicago- Chapter 3 Trivia Question

This week's trivia question comes from Chapter 3 of A Long Way from Chicago. The first correct answer from any three (3) schools to this week's trivia question will win a gift certificate for a free ice cream cone from Oberweis Dairy. Your name, school, and grade are required. You can then type your answer to the question and it will be sent to the Evergreen Reads Committee electronically. Dr. Machak will deliver the winners' gift certificates to them at their school next week. Thank you for your support of Evergreen Reads - look for a new trivia question in this space each week!

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser (LLS)

Student Council and our Southwest Students participated in the LLS student series program to raise money for LLS. We are trying to help beat cancer by raising money. Our goal was to raise more than $500. We surpassed our goal with your help. We sold over 200 bracelets. We held a Dance Until You Drop celebration and a Picnic Lunch. Students donated $1 to participate in those events. Thank you for your support. We should be very proud of ourselves because we raised $1200.57. Way to go!! Click on the title to view the video.

Evergreen Reads: Chapter 2 Trivia Question

This week's trivia question comes from Chapter 2 of A Long Way from Chicago. The first correct answer from any three (3) schools to this week's trivia question will win a gift certificate for a free ice cream cone from Oberweis Dairy. Your name, school, and grade are required. You can then type your answer to the question and it will be sent to the Evergreen Reads Committee electronically. Dr. Machak will deliver the winners' gift certificates to them at their school next week. Thank you for your support of Evergreen Reads - look for a new trivia question in this space each week!

Winter Concert: Melton, the Warm-Hearted Snowman

The kindergarten-3rd grade students as well as our 4th and 5th grade chorus members performed an outstanding show on December 15th. Click on the link above to view the video. They shared a wonderful message about celebrating the season. It's about peace, joy, family, caring, giving, sharing, love, and being kind to others. Enjoy the show. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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