DYS opts out of science fair

Donald Young School in Emo has opted not to get involved with a science fair this year.
“As a staff, they decided everyone deserved a break from the scientific process this year,” noted DYS principal Lucinda Meyers.
But there certainly are other activities arranged there throughout the rest of January and February.
A “Just Say No” presentation will be held next Monday (Jan. 26) for students in Grades 4-6 while the annual “Hoops for Heart” is slated next Wednesday (Jan. 28) for those in Grades 6-8.
The always-popular Scholastic Book Fair runs Feb. 11-12 at DYS, followed by a Grade 7/8 basketball tournament on Feb. 19.
Finally, the much-anticipated presentation of the “Wizard of Oz” goes Feb. 26-27.
Rehearsals for stage production are well underway. Students are very enthusiastic about learning their lines and are putting forth a great effort.
A special thanks to all the volunteers who are helping out with the costumes and props.
DYS students and their parents also are reminded that the local Alzheimer Society is staging a “Family Pennies for Your Thoughts” weigh-in this Sunday (Jan. 25) from noon-4 p.m. at Cloverleaf ShopEasy.
Donate your pennies to this project and the family that weighs in the most is the winner. The prize is being donated by Cloverleaf ShopEasy.
For more information, call the Alzheimer Society at 1-800-682-0245.