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The Snyder & Union County Times, Middleburg, PA (2025)

12/01/2025

SAHS Alumni Association Gives Back in a Big Way!
The Selinsgrove Area High School Alumni Association recently presented the Selinsgrove Area School District with a “BIG CHECK” of $18,647.84 which represent the proceeds from the 2024 and previous Annual Golf Tournaments.
The proceeds for this years’ “BIG CHECK” are designated for the purchase of 150 Student Performance Chairs and 9 carts used to move and store the chairs. The chairs will be used in the Selinsgrove Area Middle School performance auditorium by all educational levels in the District and will provide each musician with the appropriate support in order to maintain proper posture during performances. Purchase of the chairs and carts was determined by consultation between the District administration, staff, and the Alumni Association Committee.
In addition to the association’s purchase of the Performance Chairs, the District is also purchasing new music stands also for use by all educational levels when performing in the auditorium. The combination of the chairs and stands demonstrates the continued commitment of the District and SAHS Alumni to the opportunities afforded our students in Music and the Arts.

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The Selinsgrove Area High School Alumni Association recently presented the Selinsgrove Area School District with $18,647.84 from the proceeds from the 2024 and previous Annual Golf Tournaments for the music department. Pictured here are (Front Row)- Rachel Ulsh (HS Vocal Music), Eric Rowe (SAHS Alumni Association), and Christa Dudeck (MS Vocal Music); in (Back Row)- Darby Orris (IS Instrumental Music), Nick Eischeld (HS Instrumental Music), Cheryl Shellenberger (IS Vocal Music), Amy Ulery (ES Music), and Liza Smith (MS Instrumental Music).

12/01/2025

Lewisburg Neighborhoods Celebrates Tree Planting & Ten Years of Green Team

Over the last week, seventeen trees were delivered and planted across green spaces in Lewisburg with help from community volunteers and the Lewisburg Borough public works crew. Lewisburg Neighborhoods received the trees through TreePennsylvania's Fall 2025 Bare Root Tree grant program. TreePennsylvania is a private, statewide non-profit organization committed to increasing tree canopy throughout the Commonwealth.
In June, Lewisburg Neighborhoods submitted a grant application to TreePennsylvania requesting a variety of mostly large-canopy trees to be planted in the Borough. The 10–12-foot trees will bring beauty, shade, and many other benefits to Borough green spaces, particularly areas that currently lack tree cover. These trees are just some of more than 1000 trees delivered to 51 communities across Pennsylvania through TreePennsylvania over the past week.
Two of the trees were given to the Green Team, a volunteer group affiliated with Lewisburg Neighborhoods. Green Team volunteers planted an American hornbeam and an American hophornbeam in Mariah’s Garden on Friday, carrying water up from the Susquehanna to use for the newly planted native varieties.
Dorothy Holloway, coordinator of the Green Team, noted that “the Green Team started ten years ago when neighbors came together to remove a swath of invasive Knotweed plants growing along the river at Lewisburg Landing, a brownfield remediation site previously called the Gas Property.” From that modest beginning, “the Green Team started planting native trees, shrubs, and perennials around the capped area [around the old gas property] with a goal to reforest the space, create a new borough park, educate about eco-beneficial landscaping, and to do our part to help mitigate climate change for future generations.”
After early success at Lewisburg Landing, Holloway continued, “Six years ago the Green Team agreed to take on Mariah’s Garden. Our goals are to plant native species, remove invasive plant species, and most interestingly to create a lightly managed garden where there are blooming natives throughout the growing season.” The two new trees add to the diversity of existing species at the garden.
The rest of the trees were planted this week in collaboration with the Lewisburg Borough public works crew and Bucknell University students along the northern end of the Rail Trail and in the Piers Art Park. These trees help replace those that had been removed as part of the Borough’s ongoing flood mitigation efforts along Bull Run/Limestone Run.
Participating in TreePennsylvania’s bare root tree program continues Lewisburg Neighborhood's mission of improving our town through conservation and restoration of our natural spaces and increasing quality of life for residents and visitors.
“We’ve received trees through this program over multiple years, and we’re grateful for the benefits they provide. Trees are foundational for a healthy environment. In Lewisburg Borough, trees are particularly important for their ability to absorb and retain storm water,” Debra Sulai, director of Lewisburg Neighborhoods, commented about the tree delivery. “The more trees we have, the slower the ground floods. Through this grant, we’re able to plant larger caliper trees in the Borough that would cost thousands of dollars if we had to purchase them from a nursery.”
Come visit Mariah’s Garden, the Piers Art Park, or walk the Rail Trail between N. 6th and N. 7th Streets and see the newly planted trees for yourself. Volunteers interested in joining the Green Team can e-mail Dorothy Holloway, [email protected], for more information.

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Team stands next to their planted trees. (Photo Credit: Debra Sulai)

Green teams plants trees in Mariah’s Garden. (Photo Credit: Debra Sulai)

12/01/2025

Happy 90th Birthday, Margie Krebs!
By Kay Poeth

Margie Krebs was the Belle of the Birthday Ball at both West Snyder Elementary and Midd-West Middle School and District Office on November 19, in a surprise party celebration.
One day in October 2025, Adele Ewing, nurse at West Snyder Elementary School, contacted Margie about substituting for her on November 19. Of course, Margie agreed and put the information on her iPad. That is how the surprise began!
So, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Margie grabbed her pocketbook and bag and headed to the school door. “Through the window I saw Adele and quickly thought she was doing screenings and that is why she needed me to take care of the nurse’s office.”
At West Snyder, someone unlocked the door. As Margie entered, she was greeted by Mr. Keenan Dietz with Happy Birthday. Load noisemaker sounds filled the air. Many staff were in the office and shouted “Happy Birthday.”
“I looked around in surprise. I was very surprised! Sitting on the chairs at the window were my son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Denise.” There were many balloons and a sign labeled Happy Birthday. Staff and students continued to wish Margie Happy Birthday. “They must have talked about it for days.”
Cards kept pouring in. Some were from the teachers; others were handmade by the students. Some students drew her pictures.
“At one point, Adele announced that actually I wasn’t working. It was just their way to get me to school. She said I was just going to hang out with them for the day. We laughed when she said I wasn’t getting paid for the day.”
Around mid-morning, Superintendent Joe Stroup and Dr. Dane Aucker, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology, entered the building. Dr. Aucker was carrying a large box. He plopped the box down and opened the lid to reveal a beautiful cake with the words, “Happy 90th Birthday, Margie.” Dr. Aucker proceeded to light the candles. Margie’s granddaughter and school secretary, Chelsea Zeigler, took a photo of Margie holding her cake.
As Margie walked to the intersection at the center of the building, Dr. Aucker announced on the PA system for the students to step out into the hallway. Margie was then serenaded by the Birthday Song by the students and staff of West Snyder Elementary. “It was beautiful. My heart was full of joy as I saw all those students and heard them sing.”
At noon, Margie and Adele headed to the cafeteria. Lois Wagner, a custodian there, stepped up to treat her for lunch. The royal treatment continued as Chelsea Zeigler helped to carry all the cards and gifts to the car. Chelsea even pulled the car around to the entrance.
“What a morning! What a day! I am blessed!” exclaimed Margie. She mused, “I’d like to think that the day was for the kids too. What lessons did they learn today? What lessons led up this day to celebrate my special day? But many lessons of the heart can’t be measured or tested but leave a mark that lasts forever.”
But the day wasn’t over quite yet. Margie rushed to Midd-West Middle School. She was escorted to the District Board Room by Ms. Shari Conrad, the school secretary. It was decorated with balloons and other beautiful decorations. One table contained a large container of cupcakes. Throughout the afternoon, teachers, staff, and district staff stopped by to wish Margie “Happy Birthday.” Jayla Hoover, Middleburg Elementary’s school nurse, and Jenelle VanHorn, nurse at MWHS, also stopped by with birthday greetings.
VanHorn noted, “It was a wonderful day of celebrating Margie! She was a part of the Midd-West School District for 33.5 years and is still currently subbing as a school nurse. She taught music and was a guidance counselor also…She had many staff and students stop in to chat and to wish her a happy birthday.”
Margie received many accolades. Ann Murray, a retired co-worker, holds her in high esteem. “Margie has been an asset to the Midd-West School District for many years in all her different roles. She has supported and influenced many students, staff, and families throughout those years. We appreciate all the years of dedication she has given the district. It’s been a privilege to work with her.”
Margie has taught at many levels and subject areas. In 1957, she graduated from Penn State majoring in Music Education with a minor in English. She was hired by the Middleburg School District and taught English at the high school in the morning and then traveled to Penns Creek Elementary or Perry West Perry Elementary to teach music classes in the afternoon.
In 1960-1961, Margie taught 5th grade at Beaver Adams Elementary School. The next year she went to West Snyder High School to teach English and music. Eventually, she taught vocal music exclusively and directed choral concerts and musicals.
Loving to learn, Margie earned a degree in school counseling. From 1977-1988, she was a school counselor. After retiring, she went back and earned a Nursing Degree (RN) in 1990. She returned to the district in 1991 as an elementary school counselor at Beaver Adams, West Beaver, and Penns Creek for six more years while continuing to work weekends as a nurse. In 1997, she retired a second time. Afterwards, she continued to substitute in the classroom at all levels and as a school nurse. She served as a nurse at Camp Mt. Luther for 5th Grade Outdoor Education for 16 years.
“I love Midd-West School District and am loyal to it. It’s been part of my life for 33 ½ years, teaching and counseling…and many more years as a substitute teacher and school nurse.”
“I was thrilled we could celebrate this important day with her. Margie has dedicated many years to helping our students, staff, and community. She could be doing anything else besides working at 90 years old, but she chooses to help our district when we need her. Margie is the definition of dedicated and amazing!” said Dr. Dane Aucker, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology. “We love having her in our schools. I told her we will have a parade for her in ten years when we celebrate her 100th!”
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Margie Krebs was treated to birthday cake and school-wide Birthday Song serenade by the staff and students.
Happy 90th Birthday, Margie Krebs! According to Dr. Dane Aucker, there will be a parade for her in 10 years when we celebrate her 100th Birthday!

12/01/2025

Newest Midd-West National Honor Society Members
By Kay Poeth

Becoming a member of the National Honor Society is a prestigious recognition. 20 students at Midd-West High School were inducted during a ceremony held on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025, at 2 pm in the high school auditorium. The officers and senior members conducted the ceremony.
To be admitted to the organization, a student must be a member of the Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class and meet the following criteria: (1) achieve a cumulative average of 92% or higher from the beginning of ninth grade; (2) score a 10 or better on the application which will measure a candidates leadership, extra-curricular activities, community service, and character; (3) attended Midd-West High School the previous year.
Each fall eligible candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 92% to be considered. Applications were scored by a committee using a rubric to determine membership.
Congratulations to all the new inductees.

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Midd-West High School recently inducted 20 members into the National Honor Society. Pictured here are 1st Row – NHS Officers: Tegan Brower - Secretary, Madison Swineford - President, Weston Shultz - Vice President, Olivia Stroup – Treasurer; 2nd Row - Madeline Bonsall, Baily Adams, Danika Barge, Maverick Smith, Isaiah Osgood; 3rd Row - Harmony Penepacker; 4th Row - Emery Peters, Polly Erdley, Katie Zimmerman, Zoe Wagner; 5th Row - Kimberlyn Smith, Beta Nelson; 6th Row - Kaitlyn Campbell, Henry Hoke; and 7th Row - Gavin Aucker, Evan Devine, Jacob Sellers, Emma Williams, and Natalie Sheaffer.

12/01/2025

Janet Latchford Receives Snyder Chapter of PASR Outstanding Volunteer Award
By Kay Poeth

Congratulations to Janet Latchford who was presented with the Snyder Chapter of PASR (Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees) 2025 Outstanding Volunteer Award at their November meeting. PASR Snyder Chapter is honored to recognize Janet and her commitment to the “ideals and goals of selflessly serving others within her community” to meet the charitable, educational, political, religious, and/or social service needs.
Janet visits nursing homes in the area, chatting with residents. She assists the Beavertown Community Library Board to plan meetings and participates in their Annual Library Book Sale. She also supports events for her state representatives. She helps with fundraisers for Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Janet also volunteers with Citizens’ Climate Lobby; a group focused on solving climate change to ensure a healthy climate. The group works with members of Congress across the political spectrum on climate change action. Janet is the co-chair of the Membership Committee for the Snyder Chapter PASR and the contact person for the local county school district offices regarding retirements and awards.
Janet has wisely and effectively given her talents to others and she is an inspiration and role model for all.

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Louise Hummel, Community Service Chair, presents Janet Latchford with the 2025 Snyder Chapter of PASR Outstanding Volunteer Award.

12/01/2025

Turkey Time for Kids of the Kingdom
By Kay Poeth

The Kids of the Kingdom Day School students in Lewisburg geared up for the holidays with a festive and fun Turkey Time. The children rotated from station to station to engage in learning experiences and hand-on activities. Parents and grandparents volunteered to help with these holiday activities.
Miss Patti engaged the students in music as the children sang songs, danced, and moved their bodies. They sang Old McDonald’s Band using shakers, sticks, and hands. The children showed the parent volunteers what they do in music class including the counting song, Polly the Pumpkin and Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. Miss CarolAnn was a great parent helper and knew all the words and motions.
Mende Croll mesmerized the youngsters with her storytelling session. She emphasized the rhyming words and rhythm of the stories she was reading. Miss AnnaMaria helped the children make colorful cornucopias by gluing scrunched up pieces of tissue paper onto the picture. What would Thanksgiving be without a turkey hat? Well, Miss Kim helped the children create their very own! They were the cutest little gobblers ever!
The festive fun continued as the children decorated turkey cookies with Miss Trish. Yummy! Pastry chefs of the future! No fowl moods anywhere. At another station, Miss Allison had the young ones fill a clear serving glove with colored goldfish and pretzels to create hand turkeys.
Other activities included Chapel time with Miss Bev. She read several stories, played turkey ring toss, and danced the Hokey Pokey. The children also had fun coloring a gigantic Thanksgiving banner to display.
Of course, there was time for dancing and movement with Miss Ann. The children participated in the Thanksgiving Freeze Dance and Going on a Turkey Hunt. The activities culminated with a group snack in the gym. The Kids of the Kingdom Day School is held at Faith Lutheran Church in Lewisburg.

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Coloring a Thanksgiving mural makes you want to gobble til you wobble as the KOK celebrated Turkey Time! Pictured here are Emma, Boden, Mitchell, Abby (mom), Mia, Cato, and Percy.

Who doesn’t want their very own turkey filled with candy corn used for the fingers and pretzels for the body? Shown here are twins Alexis and Austin of Kids of the Kingdom Day School show off their creations with volunteer Mike Underkoffler who lent a helping…hand!

Decorating turkey cookies makes you want to gobble til you wobble. KOK students Olive and Charlotte are pastry chefs at work!

11/20/2025

Jazz at the CommUnity Zone with the Frank Cloke Quintet on Dec. 3

The Frank Cloke Quintet is collaborating with the CommUnity Zone to bring a live jazz scene to Union County. Jazz is a music rooted in the oral tradition- playing together, learning music by ear, and improvising on the spot to create live music that can only be described as feeling alive.
The band will honor this by inviting current community members, students, and guests to come jam with the quintet during gigs. The second set will be an open jam session for musicians of all ages and skill levels- if you have never played in a jazz combo before, this is a great place to learn the basics! This December, they will be joined by special guest Becca Lipsky, a vocal teacher at Mifflinburg Area High School and a 2024 graduate of Bucknell University.
Frank Cloke (bass) is a jazz bassist and music educator from East Stroudsburg now based in Central PA. He is the Band Director at Mifflinburg Area High School and runs the concert and marching bands as well as the modern band program. He studied jazz at Penn State University (2024) and has performed with the PSU Centre Dimensions jazz ensemble, Crooner and Co. Swing Band, and the Zeropoint Big Band.
Joe Stanford (Tenor Saxophone) is from Langhorne, PA and studied music education at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He studied classical saxophone with Dr. James Umble and jazz studies with Dave Kana, Kent Engelhardt and Dave Morgan. He currently teaches general music at Mifflinburg intermediate school.
Bill Grose (Trombone) is a music educator based in Selinsgrove, PA, currently teaching in the Mifflinburg Area School District. Bill has performed with a variety of ensembles including the Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra, Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra, The New York Wind Symphony, Penn Central Wind Band, Billtown Brass, Williamsport Symphony, Lycoming Trombone Consortium, Spencer and the T-Bones, and A Long Way from California.
Urie Kline (Drums) is a versatile percussionist active in Williamsport, Lewisburg, and State College. He performs regularly with the Cadillac Cats, Eric Ian Farmer, La Fiesta Latin Band, and the eponymous Urie Kline Band. He currently teaches at Lycoming College, Bucknell University, and Robert M. Sides.
Jerry Bresee (Guitar) has experience on the Washington DC jazz scene, playing with the 18-piece Loudoun Jazz Ensemble for 12 years, the Mad Dog Jazz quintet, the String Theory Jazz Trio and here in Central PA with Jazz on 16 Strings, a quartet based around two guitars and bass.
Jazz at the CommUnity Zone will be held on Wednesday, December 3 from 7-9 pm. $10 at the door. Refreshments will be available. Located at 328 Market Street in Lewisburg.

11/20/2025

Union County Historical Society Holiday Book Sale
The Union County Historical Society is hosting a special Holiday Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov 28 and 29 (10 am to 5pm), Friday Dec 5 (4 to 9 pm), and Saturday Dec 6 (10 am to 5pm) at the Historical Society Gallery, 15 N. Water Street, Lewisburg.
The society has published over a dozen books on local history on such diverse topics as dairy farming, barns and farmsteads, gristmills, the Civil War, and histories of the townships and the West End. The latest books, Railroads and Railroaders East and West, and Railroads and Railroaders North and South, cover the development of railroads and train travel in Union County and central PA.
The Holiday Book Sale is an opportunity to purchase books for gifts and one's own library, and support the historical society "Exploring Union County's Past to Inform the Present and Future."

11/20/2025

Midd-West High School Proudly Presents The Beverly Hillbillies
By Kay Poeth
More Photos added courtesy of Nick Stine.
Tickets are officially on sale now for The Beverly Hillbillies being presented Midd-West High School!
The Beverly Hillbillies is written by David Rogers. The play production is based on the television program by Paul Henning. It is one of the most beloved and highest-rated TV comedies of the 1960s. TV viewers said good-bye to the Clampett clan when the series ended in 1971. Now, they are packing up from the Ozark Mountains and hightailin’ it to Middleburg for another look at high society folk. Like Jed Clampett would say, “Money may not buy happiness, but it sure can make life easier.”
Jed Clampett is portrayed by senior, Bren Crossgrove. He watched the first few episodes of the show and immediately knew that Jed Clampett was the character he wanted to play. “I feel that we have the very same personality and dry sense of humor. I am pleasantly surprised by how funny this show is!”
Bren is thrilled with rehearsals and how well the cast and crew are working together. “The Beverly Hillbillies is an excellent choice and Miss Wagner selected the perfect play for us since it hasn’t been performed locally.”
According to Dramatic Publishing, “The lovable Clampett family rides onto the stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity. Starting in the Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbable invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. They and the people they meet in Californy” promises lots of laughs for the whole family!
Eliana Hartley, a senior, portrays Granny Clampett. “I also watched the first couple of episodes of the TV series to understand my character. I enjoy getting into the character of Granny because she is spunky and fun.” Eliana has been perfecting her hillbilly accent and that makes the role that much more fun to play!
“I love Miss Wagner. She is fun and has made theatre very entertaining this year. It has been a good change.”
Keyen Kratzer, a sophomore, steps into the clodhoppers of Jethro Bodine. Jethro is 20-years-old and still in the sixth grade. “It feels like I am playing myself as opposed to other roles I performed and wasn’t familiar with their personalities.” Keyen’s mother speaks with a Southern accent so he grew up hearing it. It comes more naturally to him. Keyen is enjoying the show because “the humor is for everyone and it is an uplifting comical play.”
The Beverly Hillbillies features over 25 students in acting roles including Granny, Jed Clampett and Jethro. Wait until you see Elly May- Kimberlyn Smith, George Turner- Quay Johnson, Brewster-Mylo Buck, Cousin Pearl- Brianna Ludwig, Mr. Drysdale-Luke Knepp, Mrs. Drysdale-Olivia Boritz, and Mrs. Hathaway-Hayden White and many other students step into character.
MWHS Theatre Department welcomes back former alumni stage star, Michaela Wagner. “Sometimes, life just needs to come full circle! I have returned home to the Midd-West High School Theatre Department this year as director. The kids are doing a fantastic job and the script is pretty funny, just like the 60s TV show!”
In addition to Michaela Wagner as Director, the production staff consists of Carson Witherite as Asst. Director, Calvin Knepp and Andre Wagner as Technical Directors, and Loretta Hubler as Costume Design. There are many students involved in the production aspect of the play as well.

The Beverly Hillbillies will be presented onstage at Midd-West High School on Friday, November 21 at 7 pm, Saturday, November 22 at 7 pm, and a matinee performance on Sunday, November 23 at 2:30 pm. Y’all come back now, ya hear!
Buy your tickets for $10 for adults online at http://middwesths.booktix.com. Students and senior citizen tickets are $5. Or tickets can be purchased at the door for $12.
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The Beverly Hillbillies will be presented onstage at Midd-West High School on Friday, November 21 at 7 pm, Saturday, November 22 at 7 pm, and a matinee performance on Sunday, November 23 at 2:30 pm. Y’all come back now, ya hear!

11/20/2025

Kinderfolk Preschool's Pre-K Class Makes Holiday Brighter
By Kay Poeth

Kinderfolk Preschool's Pre-K class at First Baptist Church in Lewisburg has been learning about Thanksgiving. Miss Julia has been reading Thanksgiving stories to the children emphasizing the “thanks” and the “giving” components of the word. The thankful part is hugs from mommy, walking with daddy, listening to stories, riding my bike.
One day they created Thanksgiving trees. The children painted tin cans in fall colors to hold a branch. They watercolored leaves. Then the teachers wrote down what each child was thankful for while the child drew pictures on the leaves. Then, the children hung the leaves on their branch.
Many were thankful for their mommy, daddy, pets, and such. Others added a comical flair such as Hudson who was thankful for “money.” Others shared with me what they are thankful for. Rosie is thankful for the dump trucks in the play area while Sam said, “I like my audiobook, How to Catch a Yeti.” Zoey is thankful for the Kinderfolk toys and Laken is thankful for her pet turtle.
Another day the lesson moved to the “giving” part of Thanksgiving. The class decorated boxes for a special project. They were decorating a Turkey and Trimmings Box to be donated to a local family through Bucknell’s Center for Engaged Leadership, Learning, and Research.
The students marble painted construction paper. The next day, they cut out feathers and brown circles. Then, they pasted the feathers onto the box creating colorful turkeys with brown bodies and heads. A small group of children worked with Miss Julia on the project while other children played at various stations or worked with Miss Christina.
The box required six completed turkeys. Rosie carefully cut out her turkey feathers. As they cut, the children talked about things they like or are thankful for. “I like playing with my friends,” said Austin. “I also like cutting.”
Lincoln noted that he “liked playing in the soft block area.” Miss Julia explained that increases their gross motor skills.
Hudson excited exclaimed, “And, I am so happy for Christmas because of all the presents. It is like a birthday party!”
Natalie likes the mac and cheese at Thanksgiving. “We have Thanksgiving and a Friendsgiving.”
“I like the big chicken (turkey) we have for Thanksgiving,” said Abigail. “We have Natalie and my cousins come over.”
Henry, Archer, and Olive all chatted about Thanksgiving dinner. Henry likes the turkey. Archer likes the biscuits with butter. And, Olive likes when family comes over.
The parents donated items for the Turkey and Trimmings Boxes. Donations included a $25 gift card for a turkey, 2 boxes of stuffing, 2 boxes of mashed potatoes, 2 cans of vegetables, 2 cans of cranberry sauce, 2 jars of gravy, 1 box of corn muffins, and 1 box of brownies. The Turkey and Trimmings Boxes provide a Thanksgiving meal to local families that are experiencing food insecurity.
“Our families are very generous. So, the boxes have additional items,” explained Miss Julia. There will be two donated boxes; one from the Pre-K class and one from the morning preschool class.
Then several children helped to carefully place the food items, one item at a time, into the colorfully decorated turkey box.
The Preschool/Pre-K classroom at First Baptist Church is large and inviting space with an array of activity areas. Each class has two teachers, a leader and an assistant teacher. Each teacher has had a child in the Kinderfolk program. The first part of the year focuses on fine motor skills (cutting and holding a pencil) and gross motor skills (jumping and hopping) as well as the social and emotional development (making friends, learning to share) of the children. In January, the children shift to more academics such as learning phonics, letters sounds, and the alphabet.
“We are really blessed with the space,” said Miss Julia.
Miss Christina moved from a parent volunteer to an assistant teacher. “I used to just volunteer because I liked being with the kids. My daughter is now a junior in high school. When this job came available, I quickly applied.” Then she added, “I love spending my afternoons working and playing with the kids. They are a ray of sunshine for me.”
What a wonderful day in the world of Pre-K. I can’t wait to go back again!

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Zoey (left) Samantha (middle) Laken (right) proudly show off the turkey that they created to decorate the Pre-K Turkey and Trimmings box to be filled with food products for a holiday meal of a local family in need.

Kinderfolk’s Pre-K class at First Baptist Church in Lewisburg has been learning about Thanksgiving. The students decorated and filled a box, Turkeys and Trimmings, with goodies for a holiday meal for a family in need. It will make them “Gobble til they wobble!”

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