**Absarokee Elementary School Boosts Literacy with New Book Vending Machine**
Absarokee Elementary School is proud to announce the installation of a state-of-the-art book vending machine on its premises, aimed at promoting a love for reading among its students. This exciting addition is creating a buzz of enthusiasm for literacy within the school community.
Generously funded by a private donor in collaboration with the school's own resources, the book vending machine is a creative initiative to make reading more accessible and enjoyable for students. The Stillwater Boosters played an important role by awarding a $500 grant specifically earmarked for the purchase of the initial books to stock the vending machine.
Additionally, the school has been honored to receive a generous $3,000 grant from the Susan Scott Heyneman Foundation, earmarked for replenishing the book vending machine. With a mission dedicated to bolstering philanthropic initiatives across the Great Northern Plains, particularly in the realms of Humanities, Community Support, Environment, and Performing and Fine arts, the Foundations support will significantly enhance the educational and cultural landscape of our institution.
The Elementary School has implemented a unique system where students can earn tokens by demonstrating positive behavior and leadership skills. These tokens can then be used to select books from the vending machine, creating a rewarding experience that encourages good conduct and a passion for reading.
Kenady Royce (1st/2nd grade teacher) who coordinated the book vending machine project stated, "I saw the book vending machine and thought our students would love this. At Absarokee Elementary, we are focused on embracing a culture of reading. The book vending machine will help to motivate our students and make books more accessible to all our students. I’m grateful for the support of our community to make this dream a reality. I am thrilled to see the positive benefits of the vending machine and help to foster a love of reading in our kids.”
Jessica Griffin, Elementary Principal, expressed enthusiasm about community involvement. "We believe that fostering a love for reading should extend beyond the school walls. If community members are interested in making donations or contributing new/gently used books to fill our vending machine, we encourage them to get in touch with us. Your support can make a significant impact on the reading experiences of our students."
For those interested in donating books or learning more about the initiative, please contact us at the elementary school.
Just a reminder that the JH GBB will be playing Harlowton today. The game times are 3 pm and 4 pm.
Go Huskies!!
Hem workshops have been rescheduled. Come hem, alter and steam the wrinkles out of your prom attire.
Junior High Girls Basketball
Absarokee Elementary Ski Day #3
Hem Workshops have been rescheduled. Come hem, alter, and steam the wrinkles out of your prom attire.
Negotiations Committee Meeting
Congratulations to this week's Leaders of the Week! Way to go Charlee
Studiner, Wyatt Peterson, and Wyatt Heskett!
Leprechaun traps were set by kindergarten, first and second graders! Unfortunately, the leprechauns were too tricky and they all escaped again this year!
Textiles students sewed their own pajama pants from flannel they picked out at Cloud 9 Quilts.
Becky Stahl of Becky's Berries spoke to FCS classes about growing her business and brought samples of jams, BBQ sauce, and 2 new mustards. Thank you Becky!
Congratulations Huskies!
Today is the last day to pre-order yearbooks!
Elementary Ski Day #2 is tomorrow! Don't forget to have your kids here by 7 am!
Civic Club Easter Egg Hunt
Calling all Krispy Kreme fans! The National Honor Society members are selling donuts by the dozen. If you do not like donuts, we are taking donut donations. What is a donut donation? You purchase one dozen donuts and we deliver them on your behalf to the county sheriff's office, the hospital, Shipp's, or the local organization of your choice.
Regular donuts are $16 per dozen
Chocolate covered donuts are $20 per dozen
Contact the high school office
The Absarokee Science Bowl team of Justin Wright, Allison Howes, Tom Murphy, Callen Gunderson, and Dillon Ferster placed 4th out of 14 teams at the Regional Science Bowl competition at MSUB, Friday March 8th. The team beat students from CJI, both Park City teams and Helena Capital.
Pat Goldhahn will be here on Friday, March 15 at 10:15am for an assembly. The assembly will be held in the Absarokee High School Gym. The community is welcome to attend. Please be aware Pat's message is for a mature audience as he will be sharing the details and images from his daughter's accident.
Prom Hem Workshops will be rescheduled for later dates due to illness. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
Congrats to this week's Leaders of the Week! Way to go Anthony Campbell, Iyla Egan, Geneva Wynthein, and Isaac Weber(not pictured)! Keep up the good work!
